How to use clay...

[_Tom]

I bet its been asked before but i tried a search and didnt find anything...

Basically i'm going to clay my car tomos so after some advice. Here's how i do it right...

Clean the car

Clay the car keeping it moist with quick detailer

Wash it off

Polish + Wax

Now how do i use the clay? Do you push hard on the paint or just rub lightly etc?

 

[Rich]

If using quick deatiler to clay with.

Wash the car, dry.

Warm the clay up so it is soft, normally a good idea to split the bar into 3. Roll the clay into a ball them squash flat. Spray the QD onto the panel, ****use plenty**** lightly rub the clay across the lubricated area. Keep kneading the caly so you always using a clean face. Wipe down the panel with a towel, and move onto the next area.

Main things are plenty of spray dont let the clay stick or use on a dry panel, don't use the clay if it gets really dirt or is not soft, dont use lots of pressure.

Polish and seal.

 

[_Tom]

Cheers for the advice!

So basically keep it quite wet, keep the clay clean and rub lightly. Then just towel it off yeah?

 

[Rich]

Yeah after doing a panel, spray on some more QD and wipe clean.

I tend to clay after washing with the car still wet and use a clay lube made of car shampoo and water which also works well and is a bit safer on the paint IMO. But means you need to re-wash after.

They key is plenty of lubrication and make sure the caly is soft and clean to prevent paint damage.

 

[_Tom]

Ok mate, great! Thanks very muchly for that

 

[azzer2000]

Why is Rich always answering these car detailing questions lol, are you cheif valeter at joe soaps carwash or something??

 

[Rich]

Why is Rich always answering these car detailing questions lol, are you cheif valeter at joe soaps carwash or something??

Ummm I dont know why!

No I work at a design agency.

 

[Maz]

Why is Rich always answering these car detailing questions lol, are you cheif valeter at joe soaps carwash or something??

Rich is The Clean Car King :approve:

 

[azzer2000]

He must be

 

[azzer2000]

Ummm I dont know why!

No I work at a design agency.

designing car claning products and plugging them on here by any chance lol :rasp:

 

[Rich]

LOL Cheers Maz.

No nothing to do with car cleaning at all at work, just a hobby.

 

[Maz]

Rich doesn't plug anything, he just helps people out cause hes a decent guy

 

[Rich]

Rich doesn't plug anything, he just helps people out cause hes a cleaning geek

Cheers Maz, Yeah I just have mild OCD when it comes to cleaning cars.

 

[Maz]

Nowt wrong with being clean

 

[al]

I wouldn't dry i'd go straight on with some QD to clay with, then dry after claying (or whatevers left) saves wahing it again.

 

[KDF]

Al provides personal training sessions on the use of clay if your interested.

 

[azzer2000]

i was only jokin with ya :clown:

 

[al]

You over again tonight for your last session?

Al provides personal training sessions on the use of clay if your interested.

 

[Turkish]

They key is plenty of lubrication

I love it when you talk dirty

 

[KDF]

You over again tonight for your last session?

8.00 on the dot.. and remember and wear that thong I bought you

 

[Maz]

i was only jokin with ya :clown:

We know lol :rasp:

 

[al]

8.00 on the dot.. and remember and wear that thong I bought you

8?!?! Your gonna clash............hmm............8 is fine

Mmmmm......microfibre thong

 

[Rich]

I wouldn't dry i'd go straight on with some QD to clay with, then dry after claying (or whatevers left) saves wahing it again.

There is a problem here though:

Not drying the car before using claying with Quick Detailer, means the excess water on the car *may* water down the QD too much and *may* reduce the slickness of the lube. I would suggest claying with the car soap and water mix rather than QD in this situation.

Loony - I know you do!

Maz - Others have issues with my OCD, if only everyone saw it like that!

Al and KDF, get a room!

 

[al]

Tut tut Rich, gettin jellous!

 

[Rich]

Tut tut Rich, gettin jellous!

Never :rasp:

 

[172.com]

Al provides personal training sessions on the use of clay if your interested.

You b*****d, I just googled for that image and was about to post it when I saw this.