is a clay bar just... clay? ha

jakillz · 05-27-2008, 01:06 PM

Im probably gonna get bashed for asking this but is a clay bar just ordinary clay? If so why would you just get cheaper stuff from a store or something. If not, what is the difference?

upncummr · 05-27-2008, 01:14 PM

I think what you'll find is that automotive clay for paint has been specifically formulated for that application. It will have certain properties that make it just right for its intended use.

On the other modeling clay and other types of clay aren't formulated for that application and wouldn't work very well.

But you can always pick up some modeling clay or pottery clay and see what happens.

Here's a link you might find helpful. Detailing Clay Bar - Car Paint Cleaning | Detailing How-to Guide

Gary

flatthump · 05-27-2008, 01:16 PM

Regular clay is diluted by water. It will turn into a wet sanding session

USNSTI · 05-27-2008, 01:30 PM

A "claybar" is actually not made out of clay. It is made out of a special type of plastic mixed with other materials. Supposedly real clay will work, but I would not try it.

Mart · 05-27-2008, 06:05 PM

claybar is made by a limited number of factory in the world. I think it is about 2 or 3. So they are all pretty much the same.

AndresDiaz · 05-27-2008, 09:11 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by flatthump

Regular clay is diluted by water. It will turn into a wet sanding session

LOL

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upncummr Spec C Club Car: '05 CGM Fav Mod: HPDEs Location: Omaha, Nebraska Posts: 1,137 Join Date: May 2006 Trader Rating: (3)	Re: is a clay bar just... clay? ha I think what you'll find is that automotive clay for paint has been specifically formulated for that application. It will have certain properties that make it just right for its intended use. On the other modeling clay and other types of clay aren't formulated for that application and wouldn't work very well. But you can always pick up some modeling clay or pottery clay and see what happens. Here's a link you might find helpful. Detailing Clay Bar - Car Paint Cleaning \| Detailing How-to Guide Gary Last edited by upncummr : 05-27-2008 at 01:26 PM.

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flatthump Enginerd Car: The Spaze Mobile Fav Mod: Tuning Location: South O.C., Ca Posts: 12,844 Join Date: Jan 2006 Trader Rating: (5)	Re: is a clay bar just... clay? ha Regular clay is diluted by water. It will turn into a wet sanding session

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USNSTI Silver Member Car: OBP 07 STI Fav Mod: Ring-Shaped Reinforcement Frame Location: San Diego Posts: 1,277 Join Date: Dec 2006 Trader Rating: (6)	Re: is a clay bar just... clay? ha A "claybar" is actually not made out of clay. It is made out of a special type of plastic mixed with other materials. Supposedly real clay will work, but I would not try it.

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Mart Junior STI Driver Car: FORD FESTIVA TYPE R Fav Mod: STRIPES Location: HELL/MTL Posts: 168 Join Date: Jul 2007 Trader Rating: (1)	Re: is a clay bar just... clay? ha claybar is made by a limited number of factory in the world. I think it is about 2 or 3. So they are all pretty much the same.