Hi guys
From AutoPerfection I have bought their Clay kit including lube spray etc., but I don't have a clue how to use it!!
Can someone please enlighten me as to the process involved, equipment needed, etc?
Thanks!!
How do I clay my car?
-
- Posts: 811
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:53 pm
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
- In: Candy White
- With a: Manual box
- Location: Dorset, UK
How do I clay my car?
iAmbu
2.0 TDi (170) - revo - STAGE 1
2.0 TDi (170) - revo - STAGE 1
Re: How do I clay my car?
given jim a call at autoperfection he always gives good advice
Golf 7R - Golf 7R - BMW M2
Re: How do I clay my car?
take a look at this.... http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/s ... php?t=4829
the general rule is use a small piece (quarter to half of a bar) & keep finding a clean piece to use. DON'T DROP IT!!
S
the general rule is use a small piece (quarter to half of a bar) & keep finding a clean piece to use. DON'T DROP IT!!
S
-
- Posts: 245
- Joined: Thu Jun 04, 2009 9:49 am
- I drive a: Scirocco R
- In: Rising Blue
- With a: DSG box
Re: How do I clay my car?
Hi,
start off by giving the car a good clean using the two bucket method, dry off..
To start with, you best attempting claying panel by panel,mould your clay in your hands until it feels quite pliable and you can make a flat side to it, spray copious amouts of the lubricant over the panel. then rub the clay over the lubricant with medium to soft pressure, if the clay sticks or resists too much then there is not enough lube on, continue this over the entire panel then buff off with a microfibre polishing cloth, continue this process over the entire car.
NB..you will notice your clay getting extremely dirty, dony worry just keep on working it in your hands to keep finding a clean surface....although be careful not to drop you clay as once you do you should discard it and start with a fresh bar..
once complete i reccomend a good polish then 1 or 2 coats of a decent wax
start off by giving the car a good clean using the two bucket method, dry off..
To start with, you best attempting claying panel by panel,mould your clay in your hands until it feels quite pliable and you can make a flat side to it, spray copious amouts of the lubricant over the panel. then rub the clay over the lubricant with medium to soft pressure, if the clay sticks or resists too much then there is not enough lube on, continue this over the entire panel then buff off with a microfibre polishing cloth, continue this process over the entire car.
NB..you will notice your clay getting extremely dirty, dony worry just keep on working it in your hands to keep finding a clean surface....although be careful not to drop you clay as once you do you should discard it and start with a fresh bar..
once complete i reccomend a good polish then 1 or 2 coats of a decent wax
R
-
- Posts: 811
- Joined: Fri Oct 03, 2008 11:53 pm
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TDI 170/184
- In: Candy White
- With a: Manual box
- Location: Dorset, UK
Re: How do I clay my car?
Question answered, thanks to everyone!!
iAmbu
2.0 TDi (170) - revo - STAGE 1
2.0 TDi (170) - revo - STAGE 1
- Evil Derboy
- Posts: 774
- Joined: Mon Mar 30, 2009 5:18 pm
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
- In: Deep Black
- With a: Manual box
- Contact:
Re: How do I clay my car?
When the clay gets dirty just fold the dirty side in on itself. That way you always have a clean piece. Whatever you do don't use one side then just flip it over or you'll end up with an unusable bit of clay.
-
- Posts: 1259
- Joined: Thu Jan 01, 2009 7:12 pm
- I drive a: GT 2.0 TSI
- In: Candy White
- With a: Manual box
Re: How do I clay my car?
I clayed my car for the first time the other day. It took every mark off the paint, some of which were marks I couldn't get off by any other means upon taking delivery of the car! The paint felt like it had just been waxed, impressive stuff.
I followed the clay up with 2 stage diamond brite a layer of meguiars cleaner wax and layer of meguiars tech wax. I also put rain x on all the lights and glass. Spent 6hrs intotal cleaning and polishing the car but it was well worth it, it's never been so clean and is nicely preped for the winter.
Just another roc and a couple of scoobies to do now...
I followed the clay up with 2 stage diamond brite a layer of meguiars cleaner wax and layer of meguiars tech wax. I also put rain x on all the lights and glass. Spent 6hrs intotal cleaning and polishing the car but it was well worth it, it's never been so clean and is nicely preped for the winter.
Just another roc and a couple of scoobies to do now...