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Old 05-11-2005, 03:47 PM
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ive searched and tried to find out if clay barring is like waxing, in that do u have to do it in a shaded area or does it not matter? its unclear as to how it should b done
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Definitely do not do it in hot, direct sunlight. If you do you will need a lot more lubricant to keep the clay from sticking to the paint.
Good luck and ***** up the before/after pix.
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Nothing at all like waxing. Claybar is used to remove contaminates from the surface of the paint normal washing doesn't get

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no i know exactaly what clay bar does, i was just wondering if it was like wax, and it is in the fact that it cant be applied in direct sunlight...


and dont worry about the whorage...im gonna b cleanin my car all day friday or saturday as soon as i get back from college since she'* been sittin without me since september...im goin the full 9 yards...wash, claybar, wash, polish, and wax
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I would skip the 2nd wash and use a paint cleaner instead.
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Claybars do amazing things. This is what my mom'* car looked like after I clayed and waxed it.

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Do it in a garage if at all possible. It'll grab MUCH less. When the clay grabs you get angry, and yeah. Not fun. :?

Expect great results the first time! After that? well not so much.
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Actually, thats one thing I havent done to the new Bonny, Im thinking, Wash, clay, polish and wax. That will make it shine like no other!
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I think I am missing something with the clay bar (I have the Mothers (I think) kit)...it ends up just making me mad and not doing a whole lot. I know from the way you guys talk that it should be working better then it does. Any thoughts?
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i plan on clay barring my car on Like monday or tuesday and then Polish it up. Cant wait


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