After reading other posts about the clay bar, I decided to try it. What a difference! My truck is so smooth now. My question is, how often do you use it?

 

I've used it like every 3-4 months. Haven't used it around the wintertime. Like before and after the cold months due to the salt and grime buildup. But def in the beginning of the warmer months and before the fall. Just good upkeep with waxing sealants and keeping the undercarriage free of debris. Just basic maintainance

 

Recommendation is twice a year.

 

I do mine twice a year. Clay, paint clean, polish, and then wax. I'm hoping to get a Jeep fairly soon so I'll leave the truck in the garage for the winter. If all works out then maybe I'll only be claying once/yr.

 

Tiwce a year here too

 

Once a year for me. And at that it really isnt that bad. I try to keep the truck clean with a good sealer on it.

 

Here I was thinking it was something I needed to every month! I can handle twice a year.

 

One of the clay boxes say you should clay after every wash. I think thats a little to extreme.

 

I clay my truck and my wifes car when I do a full detail on each vehicle once in the spring and late fall.

 

Each season change here. Being in NW Indiana we have four seasons....don't wanna clay too much though or else eventually you'll run out of clear to clay :yikes: lol

 

You would have clay alot to get through the clear on most cars.

 

As long as you use a mild clay you are not going to hurt your clear or take any away. I have used many grades from many different makers and the Griot's clay is by far the mildest. It works great, is easy to mold, and you pretty much CAN'T hurt your paint with it. It works great on glass, too. Give it a shot:

http://www.tirerack.com/a.jsp?a=BL1&...ail.jsp?ID=147

 

Well, does anyone know if it is safe to use a clay bar on paint that does not have a clear coat?I have a 83 Mustang GT all original, and was wondering if you can use a clay bar on that paint.I know it does not have a clearcoat because the strip on the hood is black and is a flat black, no gloss at all.

 

I don't see why not as long as the bar is clean and you use a decent amount of quick detailer or soapy water as a lubricant. Test a small area like behing the front wheels and see. I would do it without worries.

 

Yes clay is also good for no clear coat.