Quick Clay bar question

[quikz28]

will one clay bar do an entire car, from the megs kit?

on average how much use do u get out of one clay bar.

thanks

[DualActionDetail]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

An entire bar should be more than enough for an entire car. I suppose if the paint is heavily contaminated, or you drop the clay you may run out. The common practice is to cut the clay bar into thirds, I usually can do multiple vehicles with just 1/3 of the bar, again, as long as it's not heavily contaminated.

[quikz28]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

thanks, im assuming that i should wash the car again after it is clayd?

[J. A. Michaels]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

not necessary. I have never re washed before paint correction.

[FRS]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

No need to rewash as your car should be washed before claying.


I cut my clay in 2 and used the first half for 2 cars. Still not very dirty comparing to the unused half.

[Matt Majeika]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

No need to rewash as your car should be washed before claying.


I cut my clay in 2 and used the first half for 2 cars. Still not very dirty comparing to the unused half.

Which product are you cutting in 2?

Smooth Surface Clay Bar Replacement Kit
-or-
Mild Detailing Clay

I only ask because the size of the bar differs.

[FRS]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

This is the version we get here in Australia

http://www.meguiars.com.au/productdetail_2006.php?seq=75&category=CAR%20CARE&subcat=Paint%20Care&subsubcat=Surface%20Prep&show=1

[Matt Majeika]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

This is the version we get here in Australia

http://www.meguiars.com.au/productdetail_2006.php?seq=75&category=CAR%20CARE&subcat=Paint%20Care&subsubcat=Surface%20Prep&show=1

Okay - It seems you have a 3.5 oz (100 g) bar. The version I use (http://www.autodetailingsolutions.net/g1016.html) is only 50 g per bar. So we're using the same amount of clay

Thanks for the clarification!

Matt

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

thanks, im assuming that i should wash the car again after it is clayd?

Ideally, you should follow a clay treatment with a cleaner wax. Either the basic stuff in the maroon bottle you find at most parts stores by Meguiar's, or ColorX, would do the trick.

This really helps to insure an ultra clean surface and leaves a coat of wax on there.

You can then add a second layer of NXT 2.0 at that time, or wait for a month or two and follow up with the NXT then.

[quikz28]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

im doing a full detail to it, so i just followed it up with some swirl x, then polish then on to the waxes

[1Comustang]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

So I got a question about clay as well. What is the difference between the mild and aggressive formulas? I have the kit that autozone sells but may upgrade in the future.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

So I got a question about clay as well. What is the difference between the mild and aggressive formulas? I have the kit that autozone sells but may upgrade in the future.

Mild (professional grade) is a little stronger than the consumer grade white clay, and therefor will get the job done a bit quicker, but with risk of slight marring in the process.

Bumping up to the aggressive will result in the same increase in marring, but you can pretty much plan on having to polish after aggressive.

If you are just doing personal vehicles on occasion, consumer grade clay is likely the best way to go about it.

[Bill Davidson]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

Mild (professional grade) is a little stronger than the consumer grade white clay, and therefor will get the job done a bit quicker, but with risk of slight marring in the process.

Bumping up to the aggressive will result in the same increase in marring, but you can pretty much plan on having to polish after aggressive.

If you are just doing personal vehicles on occasion, consumer grade clay is likely the best way to go about it.

Thanks Mark, this is good info. I didn't realize Mild Pro clay is more aggressive than the consumer clay. Being I have a black truck that I keep very clean and polished, I'll likely stick with the consumer clay.

[Murr1525]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

Its a little more aggressive, nothing dramatic. Should still be safe, but if you want to be as carefull as possible, the white is mildest.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Quick Clay bar question

Its a little more aggressive, nothing dramatic. Should still be safe, but if you want to be as carefull as possible, the white is mildest.

This is true.

Blue clay could haze on softer paints, but should still be safe on most cars. It has a much stiffer, plastic-like feel than the white clay, too.