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[Martin1]

Today I had at go of clay barring for the very first time and I'm really really impressed I was skeptical like most before doing it but I'm amazed I opted for the meguiars clay kit from halfords and spent in total around 4 hours from cleaning to claying and polishing anyone thinking about doing it if you have a few hours spare go for it you won't be dissapointed here's a couple of mine

[Stevo07]

Nice work, was pretty sceptical myself until I tried it. :salut:

[Martin1]

Same as me mate I couldn't understand how it worked so well I had a few hazy sections and they're clean as anything now next thing to learn is machine polishing

[Stevo07]

My mate bought a machine polisher. tbh I preferred doing it by hand as did my mate and he ended up punting it.

[*nub*]

nice, but can't see anything because of that instagram sh-t

[Martin1]

Non Instagram photos

[Stevo07]

You'll be surprised by how stiff you'll feel tomorrow. oooh err.

[Evilwoo]

rear tyre looks deflated?

[Martin1]

Haha Im on nightshift tonight so hopefully won't be too tired haha and the valves snapped off earlier today got the spacesaver on at the minute

[Flying start]

Nice work fella first time I did I was amazed
Best steps are
Wash
T&G
Wash
Clay
Wash
Then if you can use a machine polisher this would be nxt step!
Could always go for a da polisher if not confident in using a rotary one!
If doing by hand use a light compound polish
Then a prep polish!
And your choice of waxes or sealants
I find using finish kare 1000p to be fantastic on red cars but it really is down to prep work
And how good you you do it! Must say that looks really good finish also be careful when valuing as you can scraches the paint work top work there fella well done!

[Flying start]

Should say be careful when clay baring !

[GenuineSince89]

Bought a clay bar about 2 years ago - still haven't taken it out if the pack scared

[Stevo07]

Bought a clay bar about 2 years ago - still haven't taken it out if the pack scared

Piece of piss.

[gadgetman68]

Should say be careful when clay baring !

Why? .... Short of dropping it in grit I can't see how it can damage the paint.


Nice job with the claying and pics BTW

[civic-pete]

Learn how to use a da, a few polishes and pads and you will be hooked on the transformations you can make to the paintwork.

[Martin1]

Cheers for the comments think I've got a new love for cleaning cars now but to all the people scared just aslong as you keep kneading the clay and turning it when it gets dirty you won't damage the paint start with cleaner areas first like roof and bonnet then the rest sideskirts are especially bad as I found out was only getting around a foot before the clay was black just trial and error with cleaning I think and also with the advice from the detailers on here it's not overly difficult I fancy a snow foam lance for my jet wash soon

Pic of side skirt clay dirtiness


That's how you can damage the paint

[Flying start]

Cheers for the comments think I've got a new love for cleaning cars now but to all the people scared just aslong as you keep kneading the clay and turning it when it gets dirty you won't damage the paint start with cleaner areas first like roof and bonnet then the rest sideskirts are especially bad as I found out was only getting around a foot before the clay was black just trial and error with cleaning I think and also with the advice from the detailers on here it's not overly difficult I fancy a snow foam lance for my jet wash soon

Pic of side skirt clay dirtiness


That's how you can damage the paint

Think this pic shows how you can reck the paint on the car if you don't keep needing the clay it picks up all the crap up and youll just be dragging it over the paint! Just saying fella im a car valeter/detailer by trade I've seen clay also put flat spots in paint work I've it's a harsh clay!

[Martin1]

I could feel it picking the crap of in the worst areas as you say kneading is a must in all fairness I'd leave the side skirts and front bumper till last to avoid this

[Flying start]

You could always use tar & glue on those most affected areas round the wheel arches and bottom half of the doors like you say skirts aswell! [smilie=karls_thumb.gif]

[Cockpiss Analfist]

Had a go at this once... I think its only worth doing if you are bored out of your marbles and dont have anything to fap too.