Drewcam Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just got the new car on Monday and have been concidering this clay bar thing for a while now. I'v allways been a cleaning fenatic as others that have seen my old sootchucker will tell you. So after reading threads on here and waching Milo at meets rubbing his hands on his paintwork getting his daily fix of smoothness i decided to go to the next step. Bought from halfrauds, kwick detailer with claybar included. Tried on bootlid first and wondered how this could possibly work. Spray spray rub rub "this won't fecking work" i said. Read instructions again and apparently i'm doing it right. Then looked at the claybar and feck me it was dirty Wehey this IS working. Completed the rest of car and most dirt came from rear end and from behind both sets of wheels. If anybody is atleast just thinking about this i say do it The difference in feel is astonishing, it does feel like slippery glass. Car is now polished and waxed and thanks to everybody that has wrote about claybars before i thank you. And Milo Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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bells0 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Looking good! - gonna give mine it's 1st clay barring experience tonight Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TonyD Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yep, I did my Golf two weeks ago and the results were amazing. I'd done the Clay Bar thing twice before, but it had been ages since the last one and I'd forgotten how good it was. Should last a good 6 months or so. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexc Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 So at which stage do you clay it? After the wash but before the wax? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AntW Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 looking good Alexc - you clay after the wash, the clay bar will remove any waxes or polish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Just bought a kit today, might have a go over w/end. Dreading it in a way as I hate the wax bit afterwards; once it is clayed, I've only got Turtle Wax to use up from the garage, nothing special. Just hope it's worth doing. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 The proper way to do it is to wash, clay, wash again, polish, wax. I did the 6 about a month ago and trust me when I say it's a hell of a lot of bodywork to do. I then polished and waxed it. Then I went to bed. The car is looking lovely Drew. Love the colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 As I feared, mine will need polishing AND waxing. It's 4 years old and while paint isn't in bad condition, I want to do the job properly. Could just do with the days being a bit cooler though not raining as I will no doubt have to do it all outside. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 AvantSE - if you hate waxing, may I ask the type of wax you're using? If you were to buy yourself a tub of Pinnacle Souveran (or Signature if it's a light colour) you'll find waxing is no longer a chore - it's a joy. It's the polishing part I don't like. Pinnacle is fabulous though and so easy to apply. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Well, I am assuming it is wax I have - some pale green liquid Turtle Wax stuff (have 2 full bottles to use up). Being a Yorkshireman, I would prefer to get these used before buying any more. I think it has put me off in the past because (basically) the car wasn't clean enough to wax i.e. it really needed claying, but this was a time before claying had become popular. i.e. I didn't know what I was doing really. Plus, for the last 7 yrs, I have had company cars which, as everyone knows, do not require cleaning. I am hoping that claying the car will make the polish/wax removal a lot easier and I will start to enjoy doing the job. Not sure whether to have a go on the wife's Fiesta first - to "get my eye in" - before doing the A4 Avant. Worst bit will be trying to reach the roof on the latter. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Turtle Wax I fear you may regret that comment Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yeah I know, cheap sh!t from Halfords. Like I say, not done anything with polishing/waxing for about 7 yrs, so it is some crap left over from about 1998!! I was just a foolish young lad then, your honour, and I realise I will be ridiculed and laughed at, but I am determined to mend my ways. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Don't even bother using the Turtlewax. Go out and buy a bottle of Megs Gold Class Shampoo, a Lambswool wash mitt (cos' I have a worry that you're going to say you're using a sponge too!), Megs Stage II polish and a tub of Pinnacle wax or even Megs Stage III Carnauba if you don't want to spend too much. It's pointless claying it if you continue using the stuff you are on it. You're using an enthusiasts method and then going to ruin it with Turtlewax crap. It'll be counter productive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UBM Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Turtle Wax is as bad as rubbing your paintwork with a mild abrasive or a turtle head. You can't polish a turd with turdle wax... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] Don't even bother using the Turtlewax. Go out and buy a bottle of Megs Gold Class Shampoo, a Lambswool wash mitt (cos' I have a worry that you're going to say you're using a sponge too!), Megs Stage II polish and a tub of Pinnacle wax or even Megs Stage III Carnauba if you don't want to spend too much. It's pointless claying it if you continue using the stuff you are on it. You're using an enthusiasts method and then going to ruin it with Turtlewax crap. It'll be counter productive. [/ QUOTE ] LOL, actually I have invested in a Megs lambswool mitt and one of their drying towels. Really impressed with both, particularly the latter. I had a feeling I was going to be shot down in flames and if I am going to go to the trouble of claying the car, I will indeed go and buy the proper stuff if it really will make a difference. Don't want to put a load of effort in, only to balls it up at the end with cheap crap - will use that stuff up on the old dear's car! Take it I could buy the other bits from Halfraud's then? Where I live there isn't much in the way of car shops - it has taken me long enough to get hold of the clay kit. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ian_m Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Yeah, Halfrauds is where I got my Megs However, I am not really a fan of the St3 Megs Carnauba wax, bit too much effort required IMO Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AvantSE Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 So, if I go along these lines, will I get decentish results? 1. Rinse 2. Wash/shampoo 3. Rinse 4. Clay with detailing spray 5. Rinse (do I need to wash it again with shampoo?) 6. Dry 7. Polish 8. Wax Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 [ QUOTE ] The proper way to do it is to wash, clay, wash again, polish, wax. [/ QUOTE ] Do you dry after the first wash? I know the clay needs lubrication, but will the water have a detrimental effect on the lubricating spray? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Sorry, yes, I meant dry after each wash. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sponge Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Oh God! I fear there may not be enough hours in the day... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bells0 Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 Well thats me tired out for the night.....phew - feels like glass now though Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NewNiceMrMe Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 You need to change you signature Bells0, it doesn't do the car justice. Looks much nicer in that photograph. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
kudos Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 MrMe, on the subject of Megs do you think this kit is worthwhile buying or would it be better to buy the products individually? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigieboy Posted May 11, 2006 Report Share Posted May 11, 2006 After spending over £100 in the last week getting megs products I spent five hours the other day just taking off each alloy and using the nxt polish,then used it on the exhausts followed by cleaning the interior. Tomorrow I'm off work so I plan to start early to wash car, clay bar car, attend to a few scratches then stage 1,2,3 to finish the car(and me) off. At least I'll find out tomorrow if it was worth the money. So far though the nxt metal polish is great, alloys have never seemed so smooth to the touch, the leather cleaner/conditioner is good, but lacks the real leather smell. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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