lol,,,i have a good question i suppose though,,,, is the clay bar supposed to become saturated like that,, twords the end it really just sorta started to fall apart,,, still did a great job, but could have done better and gotten done quicker without it falling apart like that.

~Toast

 

Did you use the solution that came with the bar? I personally have only used a clay bar once...and I spoke to Sal Zaino beforehand and he suggested using Z6 to keep it lubricated. I clayed my entire car (tree sap and all!! ) and the bar stayed in-tact.

May'be someone with more experience with them can chime in too.

Dan

 

yeah,,, i used the z-6 diluted one capful per 12 oz, and put that in a spray bottle to lubricate it. Clay bar sure is a pile of mush now.

~Toast

 

Toast,

I find that the same thing happens to my clay bar. I've found that if you leave it in the jar without the top on and let it dry out for a day or two, it's as good as new. However, I find that as I'm using it, every 15 minutes I like to stretch it like taffey(sp). It seems to help "dry" it out as I go along.

HTH,
Edward

 

thanks,, i'll take that into account next time i go to bar the truck

~Toast

 

as the surface of the claybar gets dirty, you should fold it then stretch it back out... RTFM! LOL

http://www.zainobros.com/files/z18.htm

How you should use Z-18 ClayBar?

First you should thoroughly wash the vehicle to make sure that there is no dirt or debris on the paint finish. Although Z-18 ClayBar is not abrasive to the paint finish, if dirt or debris is present on the paint finish, scratches could result when Z-18 ClayBar is rubbed over a dirty surface. Using a dishwashing detergent such as Liquid Dawn diluted with water will make sure
that the vehicle is free from grease, wax and oily film. (Mix 1 ounce of Liquid Dawn to 2.5 gallons of water for an effective cleaning solution)
Z-18 ClayBar should never be used on a hot surface or in direct sunlight. Using on a hot surface could cause Z-18 ClayBar to stick or "track" on the finish, however this can be removed by simply re-lubricating the surface and rubbing Z-18 ClayBar over the area again.
Z-18 ClayBar is designed to be used with a lubricant. The lubricant creates a "slick" surface for Z-18 ClayBar to glide across. In a spray bottle, mix ½ a cap of Z-7 Car Wash to 16 ounces of water for a lubricant. (You can also mix Z-7 Car Wash in a bucked and lubricate the section with a sponge.)
Lubricate a small section of the vehicle to be cleaned (approximately a 3-ft x 3-ft area). Using adequate pressure, begin rubbing Z-18 ClayBar over the lubricated section to remove contaminants. You can actually feel the contaminants being removed and as the section becomes smooth, simply wipe the area with a 100% cotton towel and continue in small sections until the entire vehicle is complete.
As one side of Z-18 ClayBar becomes soiled, simply flip to the other clean side. After both sides have been used, pull, stretch and refold Z-18 ClayBar to expose a fresh clean side. When pulling, stretching and folding no longer exposes a clean side, discard and use a new piece. Note: Occasionally inspect Z-18 ClayBar to make sure there is no heavy dirt or debris present.
Re-wash the entire vehicle with Z-7 Car Wash if you are planning on applying Z-1, Z-2 or Z-5 immediately after the Clay Cleaning Process.
**Important note: Avoid reusing Z-18 ClayBar if it has been dropped on the ground. If dropped on the ground it may pick up dirt, or other debris that can cause serious scratches to the paint finish.

 

dude,, wtf,, no one on here asked how to use a clay bar,, i'm just saying the phucking peice of clay began to disintigrate as I was finishing the truck,,, with pulling and messing with the clay bar the whole day,,, trust me, i've read tons of directions and even asked tons of people before I took my whole day to detail the truck. In the end,, she's beutiful and its all worth it,,, just wish the damn clay bar didn't start to break down. Although i'm thinking the zaino soap for lather along with my constant going over and over till I thought it was perfect just took its tol on the clay bar.

~Toast

 

it sounded like you didn't know to fold the claybar...

i use the reccomended solution of water and zaino car wash soap in a spray bottle when i clay my truck... no problems.

i destroyed a claybar after the carshow burnout.. it was black after cleaning the rubber off the sides of my truck.