Clay Bar Question
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OK, thanks everyone.
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Wash, clay, wash, dry, polish, seal, wax.
Or you can try a hybrid by Mother’s Speed 2.0, which I think is what you might be after.
I used this on the Suburban back in September for something different than the usual clay bar as you can actually use it while you wash the truck or with lubricant.
No residue left behind. No needing to reshape the clay bar. It may not be traditional and some guys may poo poo it, but comparing both of my trucks using both methods, the end result was the same.
The real work comes in the polishing section of the detail. That’s where you take care of the imperfections, the swirls, etc...the seal and top coat just make it pop and the water beads off.
I finish off with a coat of Collinites 845 Insulator Wax and the water is still beading off the Suburban.
Worth a look.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...VFBuBCh3ryQVhEAQYASABEgJc1vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
Or you can try a hybrid by Mother’s Speed 2.0, which I think is what you might be after.
I used this on the Suburban back in September for something different than the usual clay bar as you can actually use it while you wash the truck or with lubricant.
No residue left behind. No needing to reshape the clay bar. It may not be traditional and some guys may poo poo it, but comparing both of my trucks using both methods, the end result was the same.
The real work comes in the polishing section of the detail. That’s where you take care of the imperfections, the swirls, etc...the seal and top coat just make it pop and the water beads off.
I finish off with a coat of Collinites 845 Insulator Wax and the water is still beading off the Suburban.
Worth a look.
https://shop.advanceautoparts.com/p...VFBuBCh3ryQVhEAQYASABEgJc1vD_BwE&gclsrc=aw.ds
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It’s not as bad as you think. It took me about 90 minutes to Clay mine the first time. I actually enjoy detailing my cars.
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I can usually clay my XL in about 30 or 40 minutes too to bottom. I usually do it once a month.
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Fosscore, thank you for your great advise and especially for going the extra mile with the link for me. I'm going to try that and see how I like it and will definitely get back to you with the results.
Just for clarity to you all. My question is ONLY about clay barring in a way I never have before just because I have so little time right now. But, I'm a lifelong car lover. I had 16 different ones (mostly hooptee's) by the time I graduated High School. I can cut and buff with the best of them so I have paint care knowledge. Just wanted to run my idea by everyone about doing the clay in one continuous motion. Poor on a bunch of lube, clay a large area, like the hood, rinse it really well, and move to the next section followed by a really good wash immediately after. Then for the next 3 or 4 steps. I just don'
t have time right now to love it a few square feet at a time for the clay step. It has been over sprayed pretty badly and I want to tackle it right now. If there were more hours in the day I wouldn't hesitate doing it the way I have a million times in the past.
I'm an old dude so I've owned everything with a motor and I can restore a finish like a champ. Just thought I might have come across a better way to clay!!
Thanks everyone. I'll let you know what I end up with.
Just for clarity to you all. My question is ONLY about clay barring in a way I never have before just because I have so little time right now. But, I'm a lifelong car lover. I had 16 different ones (mostly hooptee's) by the time I graduated High School. I can cut and buff with the best of them so I have paint care knowledge. Just wanted to run my idea by everyone about doing the clay in one continuous motion. Poor on a bunch of lube, clay a large area, like the hood, rinse it really well, and move to the next section followed by a really good wash immediately after. Then for the next 3 or 4 steps. I just don'
t have time right now to love it a few square feet at a time for the clay step. It has been over sprayed pretty badly and I want to tackle it right now. If there were more hours in the day I wouldn't hesitate doing it the way I have a million times in the past.
I'm an old dude so I've owned everything with a motor and I can restore a finish like a champ. Just thought I might have come across a better way to clay!!
Thanks everyone. I'll let you know what I end up with.
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That’s pretty damn quick! I’ve been doing mine twice a year. Just did a full detail before the temp took a nose dive, plus I just took a new job and will be getting a 2017 Ford F-150 Crew Cab 4X4 for a company vehicle. My baby will only be driven on weekends and vacations, which will be about 3K miles a year. My mechanic buddy said he’d be happy to take it off my hands, but there is no way in hell I would ever consider selling it.
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No kidding. I want BigBears energy. And once a month. Whoa!
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The problem I have is that I burn through so many calories when I detail full time that it’s hard to build muscle. But I do get those times quick because I have to be time efficient as a detailer for a business. But I also really enjoy it and that helps keep me focused. I do mine once a month through the warmer months. Right before winter I clay and seal with winter paint sealant so I don’t need to clay or wax every month when temps are below freezing which makes a big difference.
