coolva...You using Clay Bar on new paint?

 

I clay barred as well on the new paint. You wouldn't believe the crap it pulled out. Then Zaino went on. Got a permenant "wet" look now.

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Paul
'01 Silver L

 

Used MOther's clay bar on my '00 also. Pulled all kind of crap off the paint and it was smooth as a baby's butt for a while.

 

How easy/hard is it use the clay bar. I assume that it could be time consuming as well (not that time would be an issue on the path to perfection!)?

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NEED MORE POWER

 

Well... Mines a 97... so, i dunno... My bro in law used it on his 99 Trans Am after having his new hood re-painted to get up the overspray... (and it took some of mine off that I didnt know would come off)

I'd think it should be fine to use on new paint... and you'll love the feel when you are done... (and it'll look like a mirror!)

just make sure you have Time!

 

HTRDPUP,

Using clay is the easiest part of the detailing job. Spray the area with whatever "Instant Shine" stuff that comes with the clay bar. Then lightly rub the clay bar across the area until you can't feel any drag across the surface anymore. Then wipe the area dry and move on. Simple.

 

http://www.zing.com/album/index.html?id=4292683605

 

Hey, as per 4D Thunder, I (my bro in law) bought Mothers Clay Bar system thing.. my truck never felt so damn smooth, and looked soo good... if ya get a chance (and the time) give the clay bar a try... that thing is awesome!!

BTW, Thanks Mike fer the recomendation on the HRR page!

 

Do you need to remove the previous coat of wax first?
What do you do on a tricky surface like the front bumper?

 

Struck By -

You forgot a few steps;
5. Tell yourself how good it looks.
6. Drink Beers
7. Post your waxing experience on this site.

 

My mistake. Here's the correct procedure...

1. Have a beer while washing the truck.
2. Drink another beer while drying the truck.
3. Clay bar the truck while drinking another beer.
4. Wash the truck where you sprayed it with beer instead of the stuff that comes with the clay bar.
5. Not much to brag about at this point, so you have another beer.
6. Polish the truck and admire how shiny it is.
7. Glaze the truck and swear it is now smoother than a baby's butt...
8. Demonstrate to the neighbor how smooth it is by sliding a beer can off the hood.
9. Go back to step 6 to buff out the scratch marks left by the beer can.
10. Wax the truck and spit shine it using whatever beer is left in the can.
11. Step back and admire 6 hours of detailing and load up the 12 ga. for any bird dumb enough to invade the truck's air space.
12. Get another case of beer, crawl under the truck and do the under-carriage starting from step 1.

 

BlackLight,

The clay bar will mold itself to the bumper without any problem. The only place you avoid is glass and plastic trims. There's no need to strip wax before using clay. The whole sequence if you are doing this "by the book" is:
1. Clay.
2. Polish.
3. Glaze.
4. Wax.