Claybar'd the Maxima today
#1
Claybar'd the Maxima today
ive used the claybar on all of my cars (within the last 8-9 years) and know that it takes A LOT of effort to do a car right.... so, today the temp was about 60*, i took the dog out with me and bought a new claybar. it took me about 5 hours to wash/dry/claybar/wash/dry/wax/interior the car, but now that im done, god damn it looks brand new! the amount of dirt that was in/on the pain was BAD.
i bought the car used about 6 months ago and this is the first time ive been able to clay/wax it.
if youve never used a claybar, i recommend it- definitely! the car seriously looks better than a brand-new Max.... the paint is as smooth as glass.
i bought the car used about 6 months ago and this is the first time ive been able to clay/wax it.
if youve never used a claybar, i recommend it- definitely! the car seriously looks better than a brand-new Max.... the paint is as smooth as glass.
#10
if you dont use enough lube or you use a really dirty bar then yes you can scratch the paint.
so the key is use plenty of lube and to keep folding the bar into a cleaner part so it can absorb the dirt.
I clay bar my cars parked outside once every 6 months, and the ones garaged once every year... its easy when the cars are already maintained
so the key is use plenty of lube and to keep folding the bar into a cleaner part so it can absorb the dirt.
I clay bar my cars parked outside once every 6 months, and the ones garaged once every year... its easy when the cars are already maintained
#12
Claying doesn't leave anything on the surface. It is solely for removing "stuff" from the clear coat. So...you can do whatever you want after that...wax or polish then wax.
#13
I usually claybar two to three times per year, depending on the condition of my paint, where the car sat, etc, etc....
???: How long does a reg. sized bar last? How much GUNK can one "injest" before it spoils, and can be a harm to your paint surface??
Normally, i don't get much residue off my vehicle between sessions, but recently, I 'barred the doors and bumpers and got ALOT of NOTICABLE RESIDUE in the bar!
I'm pretty sure I should not use this one again, but it WAS new when I started.
thks,
gr
???: How long does a reg. sized bar last? How much GUNK can one "injest" before it spoils, and can be a harm to your paint surface??
Normally, i don't get much residue off my vehicle between sessions, but recently, I 'barred the doors and bumpers and got ALOT of NOTICABLE RESIDUE in the bar!
I'm pretty sure I should not use this one again, but it WAS new when I started.
thks,
gr
#15
Today I used a clay bar for the first time. It was from Blackfire's Polyclay Kit. From the videos I saw on the net is looks like it should be soft, almost like play-do although mine was tough as beans and hard to fold.
Does the claybar make a sound when you are using it properly? Mine sounded like rubbing wool on vinyl or something. I was scared as hell that something was snagging on the paint but it still continued when I folded it over and I had a lot of lube, maybe too much even. I did notice some scratches on the hood, not sure if I did those or they have been there for ever as its the first time I've done anything besides a wash to my Maxima(bought it used 6 months ago).
Does the claybar make a sound when you are using it properly? Mine sounded like rubbing wool on vinyl or something. I was scared as hell that something was snagging on the paint but it still continued when I folded it over and I had a lot of lube, maybe too much even. I did notice some scratches on the hood, not sure if I did those or they have been there for ever as its the first time I've done anything besides a wash to my Maxima(bought it used 6 months ago).
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