Going to try the Clay Kit for the first time

cycledrum · 06-17-2009, 12:37 PM

I'm going to do it by the book first time through -

Gold Class car wash
Dry
Lots of lube and clay small sections
NXT 2.0 Tech Wax

Will take well into the afternoon even starting at 7am. Takes me until noon to finish wash/dry/wax.

liverbomb88 - that's an intense routine!

liverbomb88 · 06-17-2009, 09:27 PM

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Originally Posted by cycledrum

liverbomb88 - that's an intense routine!

Actually, it's just what you are going to do with an extra wash snuck in -- my description is just a bit detailed and wordy.

BTW, you can extend the life of your NXT 2.0 (synthetic sealant) with Megs Ultimate Quick Wax (UQW). Just spray on and wipe off UQW after your car washes.

YouTube - Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax (UQW) on my Ford Focus! Video #1

YouTube - Meguiar's Ultimate Quik Wax Durability Testing UQW video #2

Jabber · 06-17-2009, 09:33 PM

I have been claying for years. Liverbomb88, you have the best routine I have ever seen. For anyone wanting to claybar for the first time, follow his advice to a tee.

liverbomb88 · 06-17-2009, 09:59 PM

I just finished detailing a white Civic today and wanted to share a picture with all of you. I washed the car very thoroughly with Dawn. The paint was squeaky clean but felt rough. I then clayed it, and you can see how much grime was still left in the paint after wash (the clay is supposed to be white):

cycledrum · 06-18-2009, 11:41 AM

I could see keeping a bucket of soapy water (with Dawn) and a cloth to wipe lube on in addition to spraying QD.

**TonyPSchaefer** · 06-18-2009, 12:50 PM

All this talk about claybar is making me think that for Priapus' 5th birthday I should get him a thorough claybar cleaning.

**Tideland Prius** · 06-19-2009, 01:28 AM

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Originally Posted by TonyPSchaefer

All this talk about claybar is making me think that for Priapus' 5th birthday I should get him a thorough claybar cleaning.

Damn right. It's about time!

Quote:

Originally Posted by cycledrum

I could see keeping a bucket of soapy water (with Dawn) and a cloth to wipe lube on in addition to spraying QD.

soapy water works as a substitude for QD solution. Don't think it has to be with dawn.

cycledrum · 06-24-2009, 02:31 AM

I clayed a much neglected family member's 1992 car, just the roof. Took about an hour just to do the roof. Kept going over a section until no more 'brown stuff' showed up on clay. Did lots of kneading after dirtying both sides.

Claying sure does make a finish turn from rough to smooth. In this case, they would need someone else to polish the paint. I'm not going to get into that.

My Prius will need claying before the next wax. I'll do a portion of the roof to make sure I'm not scratching anything.

F8L · 06-24-2009, 07:59 AM

My routine is basically the same as Liverbomb's. The claying part goes pretty quick for me. It's the multiple applications of Zaino that takes the longest for me.

I don't use spray detailers when I clay though. To save money I simply put car wash into a spray bottle (with water) and use that to keep the paint wet and lubed up. It's worked fine for years and saves my Quick Detailer for well, quick detailing.

F8L · 06-24-2009, 08:03 AM

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Originally Posted by cycledrum

I could see keeping a bucket of soapy water (with Dawn) and a cloth to wipe lube on in addition to spraying QD.

A spray bottle with soapy water is a much beter idea and you are less likely to pick up contaminants that could fall into the bucket then you go litterly scubbing them into your paint.

06-17-2009, 12:37 PM	#11
cycledrum hybrid car with a hybrid seat Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,719 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 70 Thanked 65 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time I'm going to do it by the book first time through - Gold Class car wash Dry Lots of lube and clay small sections NXT 2.0 Tech Wax Will take well into the afternoon even starting at 7am. Takes me until noon to finish wash/dry/wax. liverbomb88 - that's an intense routine!

06-17-2009, 09:33 PM	#13
Jabber Chicagoland Prius Guy Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: Chicago Posts: 687 My Car: Other Non-Hybrid Model: N/A Package: N/A Thanks: 18 Thanked 209 Times in 111 Posts Friends: 13	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time I have been claying for years. Liverbomb88, you have the best routine I have ever seen. For anyone wanting to claybar for the first time, follow his advice to a tee.

06-17-2009, 09:59 PM	#14
liverbomb88 Push the Button! Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: San Diego Posts: 129 My Car: 2007 Prius Model: N/A Package: #6 Touring Thanks: 4 Thanked 15 Times in 11 Posts Friends: 1	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time I just finished detailing a white Civic today and wanted to share a picture with all of you. I washed the car very thoroughly with Dawn. The paint was squeaky clean but felt rough. I then clayed it, and you can see how much grime was still left in the paint after wash (the clay is supposed to be white):

06-18-2009, 11:41 AM	#15
cycledrum hybrid car with a hybrid seat Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,719 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 70 Thanked 65 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time I could see keeping a bucket of soapy water (with Dawn) and a cloth to wipe lube on in addition to spraying QD.

06-18-2009, 12:50 PM	#16
TonyPSchaefer Your Friendly Moderator Join Date: May 2004 Location: Far-North Chicagoland Posts: 11,202 My Car: 2004 Prius Model: Package: #9 Thanks: 58 Thanked 306 Times in 190 Posts Friends: 27	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time All this talk about claybar is making me think that for Priapus' 5th birthday I should get him a thorough claybar cleaning.

06-24-2009, 02:31 AM	#18
cycledrum hybrid car with a hybrid seat Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: NorCal Posts: 1,719 My Car: 2009 Prius Model: N/A Package: #5 Thanks: 70 Thanked 65 Times in 50 Posts Friends: 4	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time I clayed a much neglected family member's 1992 car, just the roof. Took about an hour just to do the roof. Kept going over a section until no more 'brown stuff' showed up on clay. Did lots of kneading after dirtying both sides. Claying sure does make a finish turn from rough to smooth. In this case, they would need someone else to polish the paint. I'm not going to get into that. My Prius will need claying before the next wax. I'll do a portion of the roof to make sure I'm not scratching anything. __________________ 09 Spectra Blue Mica Package #5 : Mods - Height adjustable driver's seat created from blending 06 Prius seat with 06 Corolla frame and trim, seat remounted 2 5/8" back with custom 'rail extender' braces and welding, reshaped seat bottom foam, sheepskin seat bottom cover, velour seatback cover, 7/8" foam added in headrest covers.

06-24-2009, 07:59 AM	#19
F8L Collecting Data on Nature Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Sacramento, CA. Posts: 6,379 My Car: 2005 Prius Model: Package: #4 Thanks: 84 Thanked 394 Times in 258 Posts Friends: 36	Re: Gong to try Clay Kit for first time My routine is basically the same as Liverbomb's. The claying part goes pretty quick for me. It's the multiple applications of Zaino that takes the longest for me. I don't use spray detailers when I clay though. To save money I simply put car wash into a spray bottle (with water) and use that to keep the paint wet and lubed up. It's worked fine for years and saves my Quick Detailer for well, quick detailing.

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