Clay Bars

Pitcherman · 04-28-2005, 08:16 AM

I just used a clay bar on my car yesterday, and let me just say it's amazing!! It only took about 30 min longer then a regular wash and wax, but now the paint looks just like it did the day I bought it. I guess I didn't realize just how "dirty" the JBP paint had become. If you have done any driving though snow or rain for any amount of time I would definatly recomend doing this. I just used the "Mothers Clay Bar Kit" from Auto Zone, cost about $18.00 and was worth every penny.

Later Chris

RacerXS · 04-28-2005, 08:33 AM

You think this would help with an Acid Rain problem?

**Paperchasin** · 04-28-2005, 08:40 AM

clay bar removes grime and other gunk regular washing doenst get off...and yes, it is amazing how well it works...but i dont think it'll help any if u have paint damage....

Pitcherman · 04-28-2005, 08:50 AM

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Originally Posted by surfa2527

You think this would help with an Acid Rain problem?

You might give it a shot, kinda depends on how bad the damage is, it won't hurt though. It take os oxidation and water spots really well so it might help with acid rain.

Moops · 04-28-2005, 09:42 AM

When you clay your car, do you have to strip all of the old wax off first?

**Paperchasin** · 04-28-2005, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Moops

When you clay your car, do you have to strip all of the old wax off first?

yes...

Ol'SaltyBastard · 04-28-2005, 10:19 AM

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Originally Posted by Moops

When you clay your car, do you have to strip all of the old wax off first?

The clay bar takes off the old wax. More important, you need to wax right after, as your paint is exposed to the elements.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-28-2005, 01:09 PM

although the clay bar will probably remove the wax, i wash the car with dawn dishwashing detergent (per zaino's instructions in a bucket of water) first to remove the old wax before i use the clay bar. you won't believe how smooth the paint surface feels after being clayed compared to unprepared surface. as odb says, wax it right away.

**Paperchasin** · 04-28-2005, 01:16 PM

matter of fact, i use spray wax while i clay bar...then wax it again on top of that...

Boxer · 04-28-2005, 01:17 PM

With JBP I recommend polishing(I use 3M polish for dark colors) before waxing. Really gives the car a deep, wet look.

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-28-2005, 01:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Paperchasin

matter of fact, i use spray wax while i clay bar...then wax it again on top of that...

are you using the detail spray as a lubricant?

**Paperchasin** · 04-28-2005, 01:31 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceChapman

are you using the detail spray as a lubricant?

no...its the spray that came with the Mother's clay bar kit that i have....

***Neanderthal Racing*** · 04-28-2005, 01:39 PM

last fall when i clayed my car for the first time i used mother's kit including the spray that comes with it. and it was great. this time i'm using zaino's clay bar and these are the instructions for using it.

Zaino Z-18™ ClayBar was designed to remove airborne contaminants, paint overspray, water spots, rail dust, industrial fallout, diesel fuel & catalytic converter residue and any other bonded surface contaminants from paint. All cars even brand new factory paint has airborne contaminants... Here's the deal. The non-abrasive Z-18™ ClayBar will remove any surface contaminants from the paint finish and not hurt the clear-coat. The ClayBar will get that paint finish smooth as glass. Now remember waterspots, bird droppings and bug guts if left on the paint finish for any length of time, will etch into the paint finish. The ClayBar will also remove any store bought waxes....

I recommend you use my car wash (Z-7) as a lubricant for the ClayBar. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar. Use 1/2 capful of Z-7 Car Wash to 12 ounces of water. I use a spray bottle for the mix. Shake it up and spray the area to be Clayed. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar.

3. I would definitely recommend you remove the wax buildup on your paint. Just use Liquid Dawn (hand dishwashing liquid) as a car wash. It has a high alkaline content which cuts right thru carnauba wax, paraffin, silicone oils, etc. This will get your paint finish squeeky clean and wax free.

I don't advise making a habit of washing your car with Dawn. But for this scenario it's fine. High alkaline products like Dawn are tough on polishes. It will never harm the paint finish though. A car wash is made specifically to clean without removing durable polishes. ALSO, Make sure you remove any water spots, before you apply my products. Because Zaino has no abrasives or harsh solvents it will not remove water spots or stains. Z-18 ClayBar is great for removing any paint surface contaminants. Re-wash the entire vehicle with Z-7 Car Wash immediately after the ClayBar
Cleaning Process.

chancers · 04-28-2005, 07:46 PM

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Originally Posted by BruceChapman

I recommend you use my car wash (Z-7) as a lubricant for the ClayBar. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar. Use 1/2 capful of Z-7 Car Wash to 12 ounces of water. I use a spray bottle for the mix. Shake it up and spray the area to be Clayed. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar.[/i]

The last time I Zaino-ed my car, I used Z-7 plus water as a lubricant for the clay bar. The Z-7 was okay, but I found using BeadX detail spray much better. The clay bar glided better with BeadX (made by Formula113).

04-28-2005, 08:16 AM	#1
Pitcherman Village Idiot Car: 04 JVP STi Fav Mod: Blitz NUR Spec R Location: B.F.E, Texas Posts: 7,917 Join Date: Apr 2004 Trader Rating: (3)	Clay Bars I just used a clay bar on my car yesterday, and let me just say it's amazing!! It only took about 30 min longer then a regular wash and wax, but now the paint looks just like it did the day I bought it. I guess I didn't realize just how "dirty" the JBP paint had become. If you have done any driving though snow or rain for any amount of time I would definatly recomend doing this. I just used the "Mothers Clay Bar Kit" from Auto Zone, cost about $18.00 and was worth every penny. Later Chris This ad is not endorsed by this member. Please register or login to hide this ad.

04-28-2005, 08:33 AM	#2
RacerXS S204 Racer Car: 05' Sti Black Fav Mod: Dyslexia Location: Central, NJ Posts: 3,360 Join Date: Oct 2004 Trader Rating: (13)	You think this would help with an Acid Rain problem?

04-28-2005, 08:40 AM	#3
Paperchasin Authorized Vendor Location: SoCal Posts: 2,862 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (71)	clay bar removes grime and other gunk regular washing doenst get off...and yes, it is amazing how well it works...but i dont think it'll help any if u have paint damage....

04-28-2005, 09:42 AM	#5
Moops Junior STI Driver Location: NY Posts: 77 Join Date: Mar 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	When you clay your car, do you have to strip all of the old wax off first?

04-28-2005, 01:09 PM	#8
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,833 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	although the clay bar will probably remove the wax, i wash the car with dawn dishwashing detergent (per zaino's instructions in a bucket of water) first to remove the old wax before i use the clay bar. you won't believe how smooth the paint surface feels after being clayed compared to unprepared surface. as odb says, wax it right away.

04-28-2005, 01:16 PM	#9
Paperchasin Authorized Vendor Location: SoCal Posts: 2,862 Join Date: May 2004 Trader Rating: (71)	matter of fact, i use spray wax while i clay bar...then wax it again on top of that...

04-28-2005, 01:17 PM	#10
Boxer Spec C Club Location: FL Posts: 1,484 Join Date: Jan 2004 Trader Rating: (0)	With JBP I recommend polishing(I use 3M polish for dark colors) before waxing. Really gives the car a deep, wet look.

04-28-2005, 01:39 PM	#13
*Neanderthal Racing* GT R US Car: CUTN EDG project Fav Mod: $20. mudflaps from auto zone Location: my cave Posts: 5,833 Join Date: Dec 2003 Trader Rating: (1)	last fall when i clayed my car for the first time i used mother's kit including the spray that comes with it. and it was great. this time i'm using zaino's clay bar and these are the instructions for using it. Zaino Z-18™ ClayBar was designed to remove airborne contaminants, paint overspray, water spots, rail dust, industrial fallout, diesel fuel & catalytic converter residue and any other bonded surface contaminants from paint. All cars even brand new factory paint has airborne contaminants... Here's the deal. The non-abrasive Z-18™ ClayBar will remove any surface contaminants from the paint finish and not hurt the clear-coat. The ClayBar will get that paint finish smooth as glass. Now remember waterspots, bird droppings and bug guts if left on the paint finish for any length of time, will etch into the paint finish. The ClayBar will also remove any store bought waxes.... I recommend you use my car wash (Z-7) as a lubricant for the ClayBar. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar. Use 1/2 capful of Z-7 Car Wash to 12 ounces of water. I use a spray bottle for the mix. Shake it up and spray the area to be Clayed. Just make sure to keep the surface area lubricated while using the ClayBar. 3. I would definitely recommend you remove the wax buildup on your paint. Just use Liquid Dawn (hand dishwashing liquid) as a car wash. It has a high alkaline content which cuts right thru carnauba wax, paraffin, silicone oils, etc. This will get your paint finish squeeky clean and wax free. I don't advise making a habit of washing your car with Dawn. But for this scenario it's fine. High alkaline products like Dawn are tough on polishes. It will never harm the paint finish though. A car wash is made specifically to clean without removing durable polishes. ALSO, Make sure you remove any water spots, before you apply my products. Because Zaino has no abrasives or harsh solvents it will not remove water spots or stains. Z-18 ClayBar is great for removing any paint surface contaminants. Re-wash the entire vehicle with Z-7 Car Wash immediately after the ClayBar Cleaning Process.