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Old May 30, 2004 | 09:05 AM
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Hi everyone I picked up a clay bar kit and I am going to atempt it today any thing I should know before I do it any help would be great thanks
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Old May 30, 2004 | 09:10 AM
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Use lots of detailing spray, dont rub the bar on dry paint. Turn the clay bar often and work it with your fingers.

Have a fun day and bring back pics
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Old May 30, 2004 | 09:16 AM
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Old May 30, 2004 | 10:19 AM
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I've used clay magic (blue) and a yellow one not sure who makes, but the yellow one sucks in my opinion, clay magic is super.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:07 PM
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the yellow bar is most likely MOTHERS
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Old May 30, 2004 | 12:28 PM
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I used the yellow bar by Mothers and I was impressed with it. It left a real nice shine on the car. Takes a little elbow work though to use it. Keeping the car moist with detailing spray is a big part of it too.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 02:47 PM
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I picked up a Mothers clay bar kit yesterday. I might tackle that project either today or tomorrow depending on how eager I feel.
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Old May 30, 2004 | 03:26 PM
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Be damned sure you don't set that clay on anything! Bring a plastic baggy out, so you don't have to set it on a counter even.
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Old May 31, 2004 | 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by SSEi95
I used the yellow bar by Mothers and I was impressed with it. It left a real nice shine on the car. Takes a little elbow work though to use it. Keeping the car moist with detailing spray is a big part of it too.
without the lube it will make the problem worse. Its probably better to have too much than too little. Do a search on google for some tips, they can teach you alot.
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