Clay bar pics

[HondaGuy1212]

Used the Mothers clay bar for the first time. I must say it made a difference. lmk what you guys think.

[cb7dazz]

dam everybody is using clay bars on their cars

it looks really good, looks like a rag would slide right across the hood lol

[HondaGuy1212]

dam everybody is using clay bars on their cars

it looks really good, looks like a rag would slide right across the hood lol

Thanks. Yea it's smooth as butter now.

[tunerman]

clean

[TypeG]

i've clayed mine about 10-12 times since i've owned the car (once a year) and each time it pulls stuff out of the paint. you can also use it on your glass. good stuff. later.

[accordtypeR]

Nice pics buddy your work shows..

[HondaGuy1212]

i've clayed mine about 10-12 times since i've owned the car (once a year) and each time it pulls stuff out of the paint. you can also use it on your glass. good stuff. later.

Thanks Brian. I didn't know you could use it on glass. I am going to try that today.

AccordtypeR-thanks man, took me awhile but the end result was worth it.

[quickangel93]

here was mine before and after claybar

before



after



to tell you the truth, you cant see much of a difference in pics, because i washed the rl really good. but when standing next to it, theres a huge difference. the car shines alot better.

[mrvinyl33]

x2 for glass. And if you're concerned, use an older/used piece of clay that you won't use again on your paint. Helps keeps your wiper blades working smooth and last longer--(esp. if you clean the inserts with washer fluid/glass cleaner).

I clay my car on a similar schedule to TypeG. After you are done if you spray a random spot with water/detailing lube it should appear as if you just waxed it.

[Maple50175]

I can never find claybar.

So you just use it on the WHOLE car. then wax?

[ghettogeddy]

I can never find claybar.

So you just use it on the WHOLE car. then wax?

are u near a walmart i just got a kit for 13 bucks its made by mothers

[d112crzy]

did you polish it?

[HondaGuy1212]

did you polish it?

No I didn't. Does it make a difference in the shine?

maple- Go to your local Walmart or autoparts store they should have it. I got mine for around the same price as ghettogeddy.

quickangel93-your Rl looks clean.

[d112crzy]

No I didn't. Does it make a difference in the shine?

yes, it makes a huge difference. Polishing covers a lot of your scratches and swirls.

Wax is what protects your paint. Some do give the car a shine to it, but not anything like what a polish does.

[TypeG]

werd. polish makes your paint shine while wax protects. although some degree of luster can be expected from wax alone.

you don't always have to polish though. access your paint and see if you have marring, swirls, spider webbing, or any other paint defect. the scratches in paint keep the light from reflecting properly. therefore the more scratches you have, the duller the finish.

the proper paint surface prep is wash, clay, polish, sealer and glaze, and wax. later.