That's right. And after seeing the results, I'd do it again, too.

 

Hey man can you post some pics of your ride before and after pics? I am wanting to claybar my ride.... How long did the process take?

 

Well, no. Sorry. I keep my car pretty clean, so there really is no before/after comparison. However, I will opine about claybar, if that's what you're after.

I bought my first car 30 years ago, and have always been into car-care. But it's really only been in the last couple years that I think I jumped up a notch. And it was only last year that I discovered claybar. I'm not a detailer, just a guy with a daily driver. Never too old to learn new techniques, man. Anyway:

1. Wash and dry the surface well.
2. Get a spray bottle of soapy water.
3. Take a 1" ball of clay and flatten it out.
4. Spray the clay in your (clean) hand.
5. Spray the surface of the car you're about to work on.
6. Glide the clay over the surface; circles, swipes, whatever.
7. Spray the surface again and wipe dry.
8. Clean the surface and wax.

The surface of your car will be insanely smooth to the touch. The claybar lifts the little tiny grit off the surface somehow. And what I discovered tonight is that it does the same for windows.

Go lookup "claybar demo" on youtube. There are tons of videos.

 

I have always heard good things about claybar! Like I said, always wanted to do it. lol Yeah I will google the demo. Should have thought about that...

Thanks man!

 

I have been needing to do it on my windows as the grit that in on there currently makes it very hard to see when driving during sun down/ sun up

 

noooooooooooooo wayyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy. what an invention !!!!!!!! now go try it on your rims

 

clay bar is easy to do..follow the directions...they are cheap as well....that said yes works well on any surface

the before and afters are only taken after 2 or more stage machine polishes...youll feel the difference with the claybar more then youd see it

 

I know, man... "Look! The sky is blue!"

Wish I had discovered clay years ago.

I thought about using it on the rims, then thought better. It would too readily crap out the clay, especially if I accidentally went over the edge of the rim to the underside, or to the tire. I hate having to throw away clay because it accidentally got fouled. Besides, I keep my rims well-waxed, and that's been working out well.

IDK... maybe I'll take another look at it and just be careful.

 

I'll clay bar all over your windows.

 

:metalmax: Uh oh.

 

all clay does is lift all the sediments and crap that gets stuck in the clear coat out..but what some people dont realize especially with dark color cars is all the stuff from the clear coat gets stuck in the clay and you keep rubbing your car with it,it does put surface scratches in it so needless to say every time i clayed my car i buffed and waxed it after to remove the scratches...white,silver,gold mist colors like that you can probably just get away with giving it a hand wax and you should be fine.

 

BTW if anyone in mass/RI wants to get there max detailed before a meet/show or just to get it done period pm me.I am one of the best around here.

 

not true, its not as bad as you say. 1 clay bar is good for 2 cars, unless they are SUPER dirty. as long as you keep forming a ball to mix the sediments with the clay and use a clean surface, you're good to go.

 

It still scratches it a little no matter how clean it is.I have seen people mangle the paint on there cars from clay.But as long as u mix it like you said and wash it real good it wont be as noticeable.

 

clay bared my car a few weeks ago, that **** works wonders! it didnt take me that long, i think hand waxing it took longer but its definitely worth it in the long run. wish i started taking care of my car when i first got it *sigh*

 

ive used claybar on my windows as well...its excellent!

 

Might have to try that next. Thanks

 

AutoGeek actually has a clay bar made specifically for windows. I think it has something to do with different cutting properties.

 

I didn't see any clay specifically for glass, however that AutoGeek "How-To" page for claybar is pretty informative stuff. Here's the link:

http://www.autogeek.net/detailing-clay-bar.html

 

Here You Go!

http://www.griotsgarage.com/product/...+3.5+ounces.do

The site has a tone of care car items, including Wheel cleaning clay. All really good stuff.

 

Listed right under the "Glass and Window Care" section:

http://www.autogeek.net/dia-glass-clay.html