"claybar" ?

LJD · Jun 8th, 2012, 18:03

Well....had to do something for a hour ! so a quick wash of car . all clean as per norm. Thought i would try a go are "claying" the car (as its all the rage now !!)
bloody hell the stuff is hard to work with in this weather ! so warmed it up nicely in a oven for 5 mins . Using a carwash and water mix to "lube" the clay. I was amazed at how much dirt came off ! around the drivers side rear wing was filthy after years of having diesel spilt all over it .

Going to do it again tomorrow and then give it a proper polish

smooth paint work has got to be worth 0.00008 of a BHP !

HairyMonster · Jun 8th, 2012, 18:10

try using a bucket of warm water to soften it.

also you should cut it into 3/4 smaller pieces in case you drop it, if you drop it bin it

Volvo2002 · Jun 8th, 2012, 18:42

Hard work but very rewarding. It's amazing how smooth the paint is once you've finished!

Crockers · Jun 8th, 2012, 21:29

I like Bilt Hammer. Only needs water as a lubricant.

LJD · Jun 8th, 2012, 21:46

I tend to stay away from "designer" products. I find most soaps and a good selections of micro fibre mops and cloths get the car clean. A nice wipe down and some classic tin wax has the car as good as i will ever need it !

I worry about people who "detail" !!

no wonder more women are turning gay....

LankyTim · Jun 8th, 2012, 22:41

I always thought claying was a fad but the other month i gave it a try on my old 240 esate... what a difference- the paint is now smooth as glass!

I'm now a bit of a convert to the clay cause..

BillB · Jun 8th, 2012, 22:48

LJD: I would have agreed with you a while ago but, once you start using clay, you don't go back, like Tim. It doesn't take long and efficiently removes grime making polishing much easier and more effective. I clay and polish twice a year, spring and autumn. I use detailer to lubricate the clay (meguiars). Used to use meg polish but am now using Autoglm.

Volvo2002 · Jun 8th, 2012, 22:49

Quote:

Originally Posted by LJD

I tend to stay away from "designer" products. I find most soaps and a good selections of micro fibre mops and cloths get the car clean. A nice wipe down and some classic tin wax has the car as good as i will ever need it !

I worry about people who "detail" !!

no wonder more women are turning gay....

Different strokes for different folks

purplebargeken · Jun 8th, 2012, 23:03

Clay is good. B&H do a very good clay that as mentioned previously, only needs water to lube. They do 2 grades now. Mequires stuff is finer and requires lubing with their speed detailer IIRC. Well worth doing IMHO. You will notice the difference, I bet you 50p.

LJD · Jun 8th, 2012, 23:25

My clay cost £3.00 off ebay !

gave it a good old wash after and it comes up lovely and clean .

Jun 8th, 2012, 18:03	#1
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	"claybar" ? Well....had to do something for a hour ! so a quick wash of car . all clean as per norm. Thought i would try a go are "claying" the car (as its all the rage now !!) bloody hell the stuff is hard to work with in this weather ! so warmed it up nicely in a oven for 5 mins . Using a carwash and water mix to "lube" the clay. I was amazed at how much dirt came off ! around the drivers side rear wing was filthy after years of having diesel spilt all over it . Going to do it again tomorrow and then give it a proper polish smooth paint work has got to be worth 0.00008 of a BHP !

Jun 8th, 2012, 18:42	#3
Volvo2002 Young Volvo driver Last Online: Nov 16th, 2021 22:54 Join Date: Aug 2011 Location: Scotland View Photos By: Volvo2002	Hard work but very rewarding. It's amazing how smooth the paint is once you've finished! __________________ "In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure. – Bill Cosby"

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Crockers Premier Member Last Online: Feb 22nd, 2024 06:49 Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: North Wilts	I like Bilt Hammer. Only needs water as a lubricant. __________________ XC60 Inscription Pro T5. Mussel Blue with blonde. Xenium, intellisafe pro, towbar, 4 zone , polestar, body styling pack. Apple car play.Tinted windows NOW SOLD

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LankyTim Missing the point Last Online: Feb 5th, 2023 23:12 Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Stoke-On-Trent View Photos By: LankyTim	I always thought claying was a fad but the other month i gave it a try on my old 240 esate... what a difference- the paint is now smooth as glass! I'm now a bit of a convert to the clay cause.. __________________ Tim 1968 Volvo 145 long term project. Currently without a Volvo daily driver.

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Jun 8th, 2012, 18:10	#2
HairyMonster Junior Member Last Online: Apr 11th, 2024 18:25 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Newcastle upon Toon	try using a bucket of warm water to soften it. also you should cut it into 3/4 smaller pieces in case you drop it, if you drop it bin it

Jun 8th, 2012, 21:46	#5
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	I tend to stay away from "designer" products. I find most soaps and a good selections of micro fibre mops and cloths get the car clean. A nice wipe down and some classic tin wax has the car as good as i will ever need it ! I worry about people who "detail" !! no wonder more women are turning gay....

Jun 8th, 2012, 22:48	#7
BillB VOC Member Last Online: Apr 2nd, 2024 23:24 Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Bristol	LJD: I would have agreed with you a while ago but, once you start using clay, you don't go back, like Tim. It doesn't take long and efficiently removes grime making polishing much easier and more effective. I clay and polish twice a year, spring and autumn. I use detailer to lubricate the clay (meguiars). Used to use meg polish but am now using Autoglm.

Jun 8th, 2012, 23:03	#9
purplebargeken Premier Member Last Online: Mar 18th, 2018 23:14 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: North London	Clay is good. B&H do a very good clay that as mentioned previously, only needs water to lube. They do 2 grades now. Mequires stuff is finer and requires lubing with their speed detailer IIRC. Well worth doing IMHO. You will notice the difference, I bet you 50p.

Jun 8th, 2012, 23:25	#10
LJD I've Been Banned Last Online: Oct 22nd, 2021 18:48 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: london	My clay cost £3.00 off ebay ! gave it a good old wash after and it comes up lovely and clean .

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