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Too much Claybar is bad for Paint??

   
Old Oct 25, 2001 | 04:14 PM
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Too much Claybar is bad for Paint??
Just wanted to make sure.....
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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 04:20 PM
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Re: Too much Claybar is bad for Paint??
Technically, ANY claybar is bad for the paint.
But, you gotta do what you gotta do sometimes.


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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 04:26 PM
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Re: Too much Claybar is bad for Paint??
Originally posted by RBa
Just wanted to make sure.....
How often are you using it? You should not need it every wash or anything....
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Old Oct 25, 2001 | 11:46 PM
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I use the claybar about once every 3-4 months. I had a friend who would do it about every car wash and his paint started fading out in about 2 years.
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 08:09 AM
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limited use
i use it only on real stubborn spots like hard to remove tar or bugs
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 09:28 AM
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It is just a cleaner. So long as plenty of soapy water or the spray stuff is used I can't see how it would hurt the paint.
Try e-mailing the manufactures of the clay and ask them.
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 09:36 AM
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yeah but doesn't it clean by removing a very thin layer of the clear coat? It's abrasive right? I guess if it is, and you use it enough, it could damage your paint...
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 09:53 AM
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that is true bcannon.
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Old Oct 26, 2001 | 09:54 AM
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