Just bought my first claybar

briancl · 03-25-02, 05:41

I am a newbie in detailing, so today i went out to the local autozone and they had the clay magic claybar. I bought that one, I am excited to begin detailing my car after I get all the products together. The thing that suprised me was that the claybar is so small, i always imagined a claybar as the size of a brick. Just wanted to share that with everyone.

-brian

Jngrbrdman · 03-25-02, 05:49

You are going to like clay. I'm spending tomorrow claying my wife's Accord. It is a lot of work but its the kind of work you look forward to because you know that the results are instant and spectacular.

What kind of lube did you get for it? Did it come with a spray or did you have to buy one?

MikeLS · 03-25-02, 05:54

If you've never clayed before, you're in for a real treat. The Clay Magic is one of the better clays out there, and I noticed that my local AutoZone started carrying CM as well for $10. I just might pick the CM kit up just to have a spare, even though I already have two bars of Zaino clay. Most consumer clays are pretty small, and are usually good for a few applications.

Take your time and use plenty of lube. I use my car wash solution for the lube and everything comes out great. Leaves a perfectly smooth surface ready for polishing, waxing, or sealing.

Good Luck!

briancl · 03-25-02, 05:55

it came with a 12 oz. lube, pretty good price for 9.99.

-briancl

SC5spd · 03-26-02, 11:43

has any of you guys experienced streaking with it?

TortoiseAWD · 03-27-02, 06:02

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Originally posted by SC5spd
has any of you guys experienced streaking with it?

No streaks at all in my experience . . .

ClayMagic has become my favorite clay. Meguiar's was too soft, and streaked and smeared. Zaino wasn't pliable enough for my liking, but it worked well enough. ClayMagic is soft enough to fold and knead, and sticks to my claying hand well (easier to hang on to, less change of dropping), but has never left residue behind on my paint.

One more

for CM here . . .

Tort