what stage to use clay and should i use it???

snige87 · 02-11-2008, 19:15

Did a quick search but couldnt get my answer.

I bought the 1,2,3 meguiars (spelling) kit today. Should i clay the car as well?? If so at what stage of the 3 should i clay the car?? (sorry never used clay before) and could someone recomend me a decent clay and how to use it?? (tips, Tricks)

Thanks
Ian

pinkpyro · 02-11-2008, 19:40

not sure on the clay but when u do the meguiars u should do it 1,3,2,3 if im not mistaken.

snige87 · 02-11-2008, 19:41

I havnt read it properly yet. I was guesin it was just 1,2,3 maybe not....

TINTIN · 02-11-2008, 19:43

wash, clay 1 2 3.

snige87 · 02-11-2008, 19:44

i thought that was the way. So it defenatly worth claying??

**Benn** · 02-11-2008, 19:48

Yes its deffo worth claying. (wash, clay, 1 2 3.)

It no only makes it easier when waxing and polishing but it gives a better finish and the surface will be cleaner and smoother feeling.

snige87 · 02-11-2008, 19:49

Shall i go with the meguiars clay too then?? (sorry never been in to detailing to much. just always been a wash and polish)

**Benn** · 02-11-2008, 19:52

Yeah, there are loads of clays out there but they basicly do the same.

You canget a more stronger one, but thats to remove over spray and such.

snige87 · 02-11-2008, 20:02

Do i just need the clay bar or the "claying kit"?

TINTIN · 02-11-2008, 20:55

get the kit if you can afford it but realistically you can get away with soapy water.

**Benn** · 02-11-2008, 21:08

Get the clay and detailler will do.
The kit just has a nice case and microfiber cloth in whih and nice and handy.

specks · 02-11-2008, 22:10

just remember to keep the panel you are doing nice and slippery or it could damage the paint,don`t let it dry out while using the claybar.

gatecrasher3 · 02-11-2008, 22:13

The only clay you need Bilt Hamber lubricate with just water huge block and a lot cheaper than many other brands. Have a scout around Detailing World, it has received a lot of good reviews.

**Benn** · 02-11-2008, 22:20

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Originally Posted by gatecrasher3

The only clay you need Bilt Hamber lubricate with just water huge block and a lot cheaper than many other brands. Have a scout around Detailing World, it has received a lot of good reviews.

Is annoys me.

Quote:

Auto-clay is the first one we’ve tried that can be used with water. Most need a special lubricant.

None of them do. You can do all of them with just water.
Bar is about the same you'll get in the megs kit.. They are all about the same size, bar the sonic hard stuff for over spray and harder grim, which is a very small bar.

**CraigGreen** · 03-11-2008, 10:41

Get a garden spray bottle, dilute some car shampoo & use as a lube for claying.

stevie1556 · 11-11-2008, 17:07

I used the megs cold class wash, clay, wash, megs stage 1 and 2 with dodo juice purple haze wax and the results are stunning. Well worth doing IMO

mcewanslager2k2 · 12-11-2008, 19:11

I washed car with turtle wax. Then used compound Trisack 3M (purple lid) to get the hair line scratches out. Then Clay Bar whole car. Then any wax after to protect the paint. I used DiamondBrite hard wax, It comes in 2 packs, 1st layer on, then 2nd layer over the top, they both mix and form a long lasting wax for 4yrs.

welsh andy · 12-11-2008, 23:01

stages for protection and quality finish)
1 foam(unless you aint got one)
2 shampoo
3 dry
4 clay
5 dependant on paintwork(lime prime or equiv,if no scratches,swirls etc then procedd to cleanse)
6 cleanse(ex creme glaze)
7 sealant (jetseal 109, zaino z2 etc or equiv)
8 wax(i use colly 915 for winter for durability)

following those stages will give you utmost protection and shine.
exactly stages i shall be doin on new coupe fri