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Old Jan 16, 2006 | 08:01 PM
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soap and water is what i use. it is IMO better then the cheap spary detailer they give you. At this point you are wanting to CLEAN the car, not put on a sealer or wax substitute.
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That solution runs out pretty quick. I used the whole bottle up on my cousins 01 Civic Sedan. Anyone got suggestions on how to make or another solution that will work? I've heard that car soap + water works good.
 
Old Jan 16, 2006 | 08:33 PM
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Yeah, that Detailer stuff I used isn't like a wax or sealer, it's basically just a general automotive cleaner. Basically just soap and water.
 
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 01:10 AM
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It is great for removing over spray.
Exactly how does it help with over spray?
 
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:16 AM
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It is great for removing over spray.
Exactly how does it help with over spray?
The clay grabs the overspray and pulls it from the surface of the car into itself. Then you fold and continue, using plenty of lube of course... Same with tree sap, rail dust, or any other particles adhered to your paint.
 
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 05:34 PM
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What should you do if you if you have little chips in your hood? Will it make it only worse? I dont wanna cause the paint to come off anymore than it already is
 
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 11:21 PM
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When you clay the best thing to use to keep it wet is show room wax also called paint gloss its thin like water this is what your suppose to use. Remember while your using it once it gets dirty fold it in halve other wise you could drag the dirt across the paint. I use it before I buff a car they work great and make a huge difference I use it mostly to take off pollen and rail dust.
 
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:23 PM
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When you clay the best thing to use to keep it wet is show room wax also called paint gloss its thin like water this is what your suppose to use. Remember while your using it once it gets dirty fold it in halve other wise you could drag the dirt across the paint. I use it before I buff a car they work great and make a huge difference I use it mostly to take off pollen and rail dust.
Agreed and as far as what to use... I found a solution that works well is Mr. Clean Auto dry car wash (which is what I wash with anyways), taking a normal spray bottle and putting maybe a teaspoon in it and filling the rest with warm water... cheaper than having to buy a new claybar kit all the time as Ill go through a whole bottle each time i claybar...

Claybar=god!
 
Old Jul 30, 2006 | 11:43 PM
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thats good stuff i used it before...........the royal blue is even better though. Combining the 2 is perfection
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thats black 11 year old paint btw
 
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