clay bar question

[toxik iroc]

1.what way do you aply the clay bar? like ilines or in a circular motion?
2.any one have any tricks that they would like to share?
3.any before and after pics ?

[James]

I'm about to use a clay bar for the first time as well. My wife's ML350 needs some serious re-con. Bump for help.

[ESP]

I always apply in a straight line, typically front to back but on bumpers and such side to side.

Always use plenty of spray (Final Detail, Griots, etc), there is probably not a too much in this case.

I clay the whole car then use whatever spray and a microfiber towel and go over the whole car, I do not wash the car again like some do.

Sorry, I don't have any pics right now.

[ESP]

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcZRj509Ir8


Good video from autogeek

[toxik iroc]

so do i clay the hole car then wipe off? or do lil sections at a time?
like do i firts spray lub then clay then wipe off or do i clay hole car then wipe all of at once ?

with waxing i herdf you should let the wax crue for like 45 mins o nthe hole car? this true ? so i just shouldntr do one fender at a time ?

[itsabimmerthing]

I would clay one section, wash it off. Then, I would personally just rewash the whole car. But it is unneeded as mentioned above. Then, wax.

[toxik iroc]

ok, so i clayed 3/4 of the car before it got to hot to clay..wow it took soo much crap of my car its sooo clean now...well most of it.... gona wax it with black magic liqid wax when its a bit later in the day. ill post up pix before and after's peace

[James]

Awesome - can't wait to see the results.

[M3.SA]

I do the following...
1.Scratch X - remove small scratches (not whole car)
2.Clay - Whole car
3.Megauires 1-3 (cleaner, polish and wax)

Been fine for the past 6 months...Still feels smooth

[Baer]

My detailing steps. I just did this on Saturday

Wash the car extremely well!!!
then clay (I use Poor Boys detail spray and clay bar from Superior Detail Supplies)
Wash the car again to get the detail spray off
Polish the car with Poor Boys SSR1 (heavier compound may be needed depending on scratches and paint condition) - Applied by Porter Cable (BUFF/Wipe by hand)
Apply Vanilla Moose Sealant - applied by Porter Cable - let this sit for 45 min (BUFF/Wipe by hand)
Natty's Blue carnuba wax (apply and remove by hand)

Enjoy!!!

[James]

Originally Posted by Baer

My detailing steps. I just did this on Saturday

Wash the car extremely well!!!
then clay (I use Poor Boys detail spray and clay bar from Superior Detail Supplies)
Wash the car again to get the detail spray off
Polish the car with Poor Boys SSR1 (heavier compound may be needed depending on scratches and paint condition) - Applied by Porter Cable (BUFF/Wipe by hand)
Apply Vanilla Moose Sealant - applied by Porter Cable - let this sit for 45 min (BUFF/Wipe by hand)
Natty's Blue carnuba wax (apply and remove by hand)

Enjoy!!!

Sounds like the way to go. I am going to call Dewey this week and order up some supplies.

[Baer]

I got all of my supplies from Dewey at Superior Detail Supplies. The products and services are second to none.