Detailing clay

[Iceman007]

Ok whats the best detailing clay to use and where to buy from? I have No knowledge of clay. Please advise

 

[UpNcOmiNg!]

Mo@crazyrides. Speak to him, get some Meguairs

 

[mo_s]

here's a link good read to explain how it works and how to use http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/showthread.php?t=4829 ..with which clay to use ask prevan from crazy detailer on forum or mo from crazy ridez also on forum. GL

 

[ChefDJ]

Used it today :thumbs: Works like a charm. You're looking at around R400 for a set of Meguiars from Makro

 

[lambchop]

Used it today :thumbs: Works like a charm. You're looking at around R400 for a set of Meguiars from Makro

HOW Much??????
Geepers. You got ripped
You can get clay and 5l of quick detailer for that Price

Just paid R140 for 200g From a UK website
CD is also about R200 mark

 

[RowenS]

Word of caution around the use of clay. You need to understand what you trying to achieve as different aggressive levels of clays works for different applications. For example, using a very aggressive clay will leave marring, which will need to be removed using a polish or polishing machine, the off the self clays should work fine, but ensure you getting the right clay.

 

[sash]

Used it today :thumbs: Works like a charm. You're looking at around R400 for a set of Meguiars from Makro

HOW Much??????
Geepers. You got ripped
You can get clay and 5l of quick detailer for that Price

Just paid R140 for 200g From a UK website
CD is also about R200 mark

details please....

do you get the qd from overseas as well or just the clay? i need qd

 

[Philip Foglar]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

 

[sash]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I think, as with any detailing product get to know what is for and how to use it, thereafter use it accordingly. Fine clay works well and is hard to marr paint.

 

[lambchop]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

 

[andrewbuch]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

 

[Philip Foglar]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

 

[Iceman007]

Ok over spray? Any idea what clay and how good will it work

 

[lambchop]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

 

[Philip Foglar]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

 

[lambchop]

Yep, have not yet tried using clay because I realise that while it is really good in the hands of someone experienced, it can be fatal in my hands! :fencelook:

But, I reckon with the off the shelf stuff and following the instructions, one should be able to make good use of this without adverse effects... :thumbs:

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

I thought my car was contaminant free till I got the clay bar out
My car sleeps in a garage and isn't exposed to the elements and it was filthy
Clay will clean most of the muck off the car. If you want to go one step further try some IronX. Its available from CD. Its basically removes steel particles and fall out which clay cant

 

[Philip Foglar]

I find claying the most relaxing part of detailing

Just remember

• Dont use the whole clay bar
• use lots of lube aka Quick detailer
• fold the clay upon itself when completing the panels

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?

And also if you drop the clay, throw it away

Sent from my HTC Wildfire S A510e using Tapatalk 2

Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

I thought my car was contaminant free till I got the clay bar out
My car sleeps in a garage and isn't exposed to the elements and it was filthy
Clay will clean most of the muck off the car. If you want to go one step further try some IronX. Its available from CD. Its basically removes steel particles and fall out which clay cant

Yep, have seen lots of pics of clay after being put to good use, and it must be immensely satisfying to see all the muck that actually comes off! I reckon my car being a darker colour would actually have lots of muck, but to the feel, the paint surface is at least silky smooth. It is still well overdue for a detail, so maybe I should just give this a go and learn as I go with your advice so far.

 

[lambchop]

Thanks! Good tips! Yep, I know about the 'clay lube', but using small amounts of the clay at a time and folding makes loads of sense!! :thumbs:

What about motion and amount of pressure applied?


Yep! That would be a disaster to use!!!

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

I thought my car was contaminant free till I got the clay bar out
My car sleeps in a garage and isn't exposed to the elements and it was filthy
Clay will clean most of the muck off the car. If you want to go one step further try some IronX. Its available from CD. Its basically removes steel particles and fall out which clay cant

Yep, have seen lots of pics of clay after being put to good use, and it must be immensely satisfying to see all the muck that actually comes off! I reckon my car being a darker colour would actually have lots of muck, but to the feel, the paint surface is at least silky smooth. It is still well overdue for a detail, so maybe I should just give this a go and learn as I go with your advice so far.

If you don't try you will never know
There is a lot of advice on this forum so ask away:thumbs:

 

[Philip Foglar]

You could use about 1/4 of a bar to do the whole car maybe a bit more
Depending on the size of the car
Use up and down movements
So roof,bonnet and boot. From to back
Doors. Top to bottom

As for pressure. Just enough to keep it on the panel
Let the clay do the work

Over spray can be removed with a fine clay but a medium clay would be easier
Just make sure its lubed up to avoid sticking etc

Clay is clay. Its just a difference between fine, medium and aggressive clay.

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

I thought my car was contaminant free till I got the clay bar out
My car sleeps in a garage and isn't exposed to the elements and it was filthy
Clay will clean most of the muck off the car. If you want to go one step further try some IronX. Its available from CD. Its basically removes steel particles and fall out which clay cant

Yep, have seen lots of pics of clay after being put to good use, and it must be immensely satisfying to see all the muck that actually comes off! I reckon my car being a darker colour would actually have lots of muck, but to the feel, the paint surface is at least silky smooth. It is still well overdue for a detail, so maybe I should just give this a go and learn as I go with your advice so far.

If you don't try you will never know
There is a lot of advice on this forum so ask away:thumbs:

+1!

Many thanks!

 

[sash]

Thanks!!! My car is fine in terms of paint finish since it rarely spends time outside, maybe a very light use of clay before the next detail. But my bakkie is in desperate need for clay since it does have some signs of fall-out on the paint surface, so I gather very careful use of clay will sort this out before cleaning and waxing.

Alot of the crap on our cars is as a result of the condition of our roads and just general weather. Our cars didnt have mudflaps as standard and that makes a big difference along the sides of the cars.

run your fingers across a just cleaned and dried panel (top facing and side facing) and you can feel the contaminants. A just clayed panel feels like polished glass.