How do I clay my car?

iAmbu · Post by **iAmbu** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:29 pm

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!!

wigit · Post by **wigit** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:33 pm

given jim a call at autoperfection he always gives good advice

trix · Post by **trix** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:39 pm

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

scottyroc · Post by **scottyroc** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 10:43 pm

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

iAmbu · Post by **iAmbu** » Thu Oct 15, 2009 11:00 pm

Question answered, thanks to everyone!!

Evil Derboy · Post by **Evil Derboy** » Fri Oct 16, 2009 3:52 pm

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.

Candy Monster · Post by **Candy Monster** » Tue Nov 17, 2009 8:05 pm

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...

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