View Full Version : Clay Bar Kit: Mothers vs Clay Magic
Big Mike
05-18-2005, 04:39 PM
I initially went to the store to buy the Meguiar`s Clay Detailing Kit, but neither Autozone or Advanced Discout Auto Parts had it.
They had Mothers and Clay Magic Clay Bar Kits.
Which one is better?
travisdecpn
05-18-2005, 04:40 PM
I`d go with the clay magic. I don`t think there is much difference in the clay itself, but mother`s includes cleaner wax which makes the package cost more.
Waxxy
05-18-2005, 05:57 PM
I`ve used both Mother`s and Clay magic before. Both work well, but if I had a choice, I`d get the Clay Magic.
ZIGSGT
05-18-2005, 06:00 PM
I like clay magic better.
JimmyS5600
05-18-2005, 07:54 PM
Another vote here for Clay Magic
NYV6Coupe
05-18-2005, 10:01 PM
ClayMagic Blue w/lube for $9.95 at AutoZone can`t be beat
Mr. Clean
05-18-2005, 11:31 PM
Well, I guess I`ll swim against the current :D I prefer the Mother`s clay. While the Clay Magic is stickier, the Mother`s clay stretches w/o tearing apart and thus easier to fold and mold. And of course the yellow color of the clay makes it easier to spot contaminants.
Then of course the Mother`s Showtime QD beats the CM lube handily (IMO).
Of course if your basis for choosing between the two is cost, then that makes the choice somewhat easier.
JaredPointer
05-19-2005, 08:08 AM
ClayMagic Blue w/lube for $9.95 at AutoZone can`t be beat
Ditto.
NYV6Coupe
05-19-2005, 11:43 AM
Cost is always a factor but if the product doesn`t get the job done then you`ve just wasted some bucks.
I haven`t tried the Megs clay `cause ClayMagic blue does what I need (knead??) it to do. The lube ran out last year & I started using soapy wash water for lube & I get the same results without any marring or smearing.
Identify what works for you & use it often.
SpeedWax
05-20-2005, 05:49 PM
It doesnt really matter which one you choose. They are both made by Clay Magic and they are the same.
Way2SSlow
05-20-2005, 09:28 PM
I like both. I like the Mothers Showtime QD way better than the Clay magic stuff, but at half price....I make due with the Clay magic. I wish Mothers would take the cleaner wax out of theirs, I have tons of those little bottles laying around now. I use it on my guitars mostly.
JaredPointer
05-23-2005, 08:50 AM
It doesnt really matter which one you choose. They are both made by Clay Magic and they are the same.
Maybe they are both made by CM, but I highly doubt they are the same. I have used both, and there is definitley a difference in the makeup of the clay.
rc211v
05-26-2005, 08:22 PM
I have used clay magic, mothers and meguiars and out of the three I like mothers the best but I buy the clay magic kit because I prefer their lube and it costs 7 bucks less
magicman411
10-29-2005, 11:32 PM
Clay Magic vote here.
Boozman
10-30-2005, 05:52 PM
Another vote here for Clay Magic
What he said another vote for clay magic