View Full Version : Restocking my clay without spending a fortune
MansonOzz
05-09-2005, 03:50 PM
I am in need of more clay for doing clay bar jobs, and still have tons of lubricant/QD spray.
Is there a place to get ONLY clay? Can I get some from a crafts supplies store or is it different?
Many thanks :)
94BlkStang
05-09-2005, 03:57 PM
Most online stores sell the clay seperately or you can also find a can of 3 small bars of Meguiars clay in many Auto Parts stores. Look in your local phone book for Detailing supplies or Auto Body shop supplies as they should also have the clay available individually.
imported_Burlyq
05-09-2005, 04:27 PM
Originally posted by MansonOzz
Can I get some from a crafts supplies store or is it different?
Yeah it`s different, poly clay is a sythetic product designed for Auto use, craft clay will not work. I think it was a good question though.
Bill D
05-09-2005, 04:29 PM
Yellow pages for paint and body supply store. Clay Magic seems to be most popular brand in larger sizes stocked there.
MansonOzz
05-09-2005, 04:29 PM
Worth a shot, right? :)
I haven`t seen the 3-pack of clay but will definitely hit up some stores this week looking for it!
Anyone happen to have a catalog # on that? One of my club`s sponsors is putting in a Meguiar`s order this week and I can just tag it along with the rest of the order.
JeffM
05-09-2005, 04:31 PM
Clay magic is a god buy. It is alot harder than the mothers clay, more difficult to flatten, but i think it pics up more.
MansonOzz
05-09-2005, 04:32 PM
I picked up Mothers this time around because they were out of ClayMagic and I really wanted to get my car clayed. For the results, I think one did just as good as the other. I had to remove some heavy overspray (I painted my engine bay over the winter) this time around and the Mothers bar did a perfect job in a couple minutes worth of time. I can`t complain about it :)
imported_Burlyq
05-09-2005, 04:34 PM
Try emailing this guy, ( info@detailplus.com ) his clay was 9.95 per bar if you buy 5 but he ran out last time I ordered. Then he emailed me and told me he had it back in stock, but never posted it back on website. I had already ordered Zaino clay which is pretty cheap, 2 bars for 16 but the bars are smaller.
Bill D
05-09-2005, 04:37 PM
That`s how much the Clay Magic kit with QD sells for locally. There`s always some use for the excess QD.
the other pc
05-09-2005, 04:47 PM
Originally posted by MansonOzz
...Anyone happen to have a catalog # on that? One of my club`s sponsors is putting in a Meguiar`s order this week and I can just tag it along with the rest of the order. clay only from Meguiar`s: C-2000 ..........200 grams (Mild) $25.99 (http://meguiars.com/estore/product_detailpage.cfm?sku=C-20&store=%)
mrmatt
05-09-2005, 04:58 PM
What about chemicalguys (http://www.chemicalguys.com) . They have large bars.
MansonOzz
05-10-2005, 08:19 AM
Thanks guys ;)
kartoon
05-10-2005, 08:23 AM
Originally posted by mrmatt
What about chemicalguys (http://www.chemicalguys.com) . They have large bars.
Oh, no, not the chemical guys again :D
AlexRuiz
05-10-2005, 09:33 AM
If you are willing to try a new approach to clay, check my review of GLARE Liquiclay (http://autopia.org/forums/showthread.php?s=&threadid=51492&highlight=glare)
The product works wonders, and for a full clay session it is faster and easier than the conventional clay bar. For spot claying a regular bar is a better bet, but for a full vehicle the liquiclay is unbeatable. I`ll admit, I am guilty as I haven`t updated the review, but let me tell you that applied by PC is even easier.
Downside? The only one is price. I can share the sample I have if you are interested.
Alex
Optimum Clay by Erazer. Grab em right now for $10 / 4 Oz bar! It`s huge and you can get more. Bargain in my book.