The single most effective detailing product I`ve ever used!

**ZL1Mark** · 09-01-2011, 12:25 AM

There are two things in detailing I do not enjoy to do at all. One, taping off, two, claying! IN COMES THE HI-TECH SPONGE CLAYBLOCK!! This product is simply awesome!

It slices through contaminants like nobody`s business! You do not need to use a lot of pressure. Saves A LOT of elbow grease! You don`t need to knead the damn thing after every panel! The sponge backing allows it to conform to the surface. You can grip it MUCH better than clay. If you drop it, simply rinse it off. Saves A LOT of time!!! I actually don`t mind claying at all now!

I used it on a light colored car. Didn`t notice any marring. Then again, it wasn`t black. Even IF it slightly marrs the paint, no big deal, just polish it out. I`ve know about this product for a long time, but never jumped on it until after Garry Dean`s review.

I`m VERY GLAD I did. What an effective product!!!! Clayblock.......

FWIW, Hi-Tech makes the claybock for CG and Ultima.

**ca.detailchick** · 09-01-2011, 12:42 AM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

There are two things in detailing I do not enjoy to do at all. One, taping off, two, claying! IN COMES THE HI-TECH SPONGE CLAYBLOCK!! This product is simply awesome!

It slices through contaminants like nobody`s business! You do not need to use a lot of pressure. Saves A LOT of elbow grease! You don`t need to knead the damn thing after every panel! The sponge backing allows it to conform to the surface. You can grip it MUCH better than clay. If you drop it, simply rinse it off. Saves A LOT of time!!! I actually don`t mind claying at all now!

I used it on a light colored car. Didn`t notice any marring. Then again, it wasn`t black. Even IF it slightly marred the paint, no big deal, just polish it out. I`ve know about this product for a long time, but never jumped on it until after Garry Dean`s review.

I`m VERY GLAD I did. What an effective product!!!! Clayblock.......

FWIW, Hi-Tech makes the claybock for CG and Ultima.

When Mark likes something I listen up!!

I got to try this out now!But Im going to wait till you use it a few times because you like to change your mind about things (so do I!) Ok , how aggressive is it and what kind of lube goes with ?

**ZL1Mark** · 09-01-2011, 12:48 AM

Originally Posted by detailchick

When Mark likes something I listen up!!

I got to try this out now!But Im going to wait till you use it a few times because you like to change your mind about things (so do I!) Ok , how aggressive is it and what kind of lube goes with ?

My favorite DC!!

LOL...I won`t change my mind about this product, just like I won`t for Tyromania!!

I would suspect it fairly aggressive by the way it cuts through grime. However, I didn`t notice any marring on the lght blue metallic I used it on.

**ca.detailchick** · 09-01-2011, 12:56 AM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

My favorite DC!!

LOL...I won`t change my mind about this product, just like I won`t for Tyromania!!

I would suspect it fairly aggressive by the way it cuts through grime. However, I didn`t notice any marring on the lght blue metallic I used it on.

So if you dont knead it or fold it ,what then happens to the
contaminants?

Do they wash/rinse away?What lube do you use ?

Thanks Mark!

**ZL1Mark** · 09-01-2011, 01:03 AM

Originally Posted by detailchick

So if you dont knead it or fold it ,what then happens to the
contaminants?

Do they wash/rinse away?What lube do you use ?

Thanks Mark!

I`m not sure, but the contaminants don`t stick to the clayblock like clay.

I use poorboy`s spray and wipe as libe.

**C. Charles Hahn** · 09-01-2011, 01:29 AM

Originally Posted by detailchick

you like to change your mind about things (so do I!)

Yeah, but you`re a woman; we expect that.

What`s Mark`s excuse?

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

I use poorboy`s spray and wipe as libe.

So did you get the block as part of the Ultima kit, or did you just buy the Magna High-Tech sponge from ADS (same thing)?

I`m curious how Ultima`s "gel" lube compares to SW or other more traditional clay lubes....

**ZL1Mark** · 09-01-2011, 01:48 AM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

Yeah, but you`re a woman; we expect that.

What`s Mark`s excuse?

So did you get the block as part of the Ultima kit, or did you just buy the Magna High-Tech sponge from ADS (same thing)?

I`m curious how Ultima`s "gel" lube compares to SW or other more traditional clay lubes....

lol...doh!

I bought the Hi-Tech from ADS. SW worked good, but I`m sure there`s something better. Ultima gel lube?

**ca.detailchick** · 09-01-2011, 03:10 AM

Originally Posted by Shiny Lil Detlr

Yeah, but you`re a woman; we expect that.

What`s Mark`s excuse?

We are both just smart thats all!

I think we both get excited easily about a product in the beginning .........but

it takes working with a product on a few cars to really evaluate it and thats why we change our minds sometimes !Or sometimes the opposite happens and you dont like a product until you know how to use it properly!

**CEE DOG** · 09-01-2011, 05:35 AM

Thank you for your review Mark! I`m in! I`ve been thinking about it forever and was going to get the Ultima but the price was so high. Then. Almost bought the cheap version but they tried to get me on shipping (amazon). Then I spoke with the owners of Ultima at DF and they told me the Ultima is different than others and actually had a discussion about how it actually contains some clay. Well, a few of my friends have been talking about it including you and after your review I`m getting it next time I order. Which one? Ahhhhhhggggg! I don`t know!

. But going to get one soon

**Garry Dean** · 09-01-2011, 08:02 AM

Premium Finish Care is working on the price for the kit as well as breaking it up and making the block and the lubricant gel available separately at autogeek. The price should be much better.

Just my .02 of insider info.

**ZL1Mark** · 09-01-2011, 08:20 AM

Originally Posted by CEE DOG

Then I spoke with the owners of Ultima at DF and they told me the Ultima is different than others and actually had a discussion about how it actually contains some clay.

I honestly thought they were the same. Sorry about the misinformation. I wonder why they added some clay to it?

**CEE DOG** · 09-01-2011, 08:23 AM

Originally Posted by 07 z-oh-6

I honestly thought they were the same. Sorry about the misinformation. I wonder why they added some clay to it?

Maybe you are right Mark. Maybe the misinformation is on my part based on what I was told by them.

As far as the clay: Well, there was some back and forth between the guys on that very point. I would get some more info on that but havent been able to get hold of Sam in some time. Not sure why but he never returns my calls anymore... Maybe changed his phone number? I`ll just hope thats what it is.

**Mr. Gloss** · 09-01-2011, 08:30 AM

Hi Tech Magna Sponge claims that soapy water is also a good lubricant. I like that. No need to buy/waste expensive lubricants anymore either.

I`m not waiting for it to come out elsewhere. I ordered mine at ADS while it`s on sale.

Thanks Mark!

**Bill D** · 09-01-2011, 08:31 AM

It might be good for claying pre polishing during a full detail, but if you`re only "spot claying" here and there, during a wash for example, and it mars, then you`ve created more work for yourself, but if it doesn`t, then that`s great. Also, does it remove the LSP?

**CEE DOG** · 09-01-2011, 08:44 AM

Originally Posted by Mr. Gloss

Hi Tech Magna Sponge claims that soapy water is also a good lubricant. I like that. No need to buy/waste expensive lubricants anymore either.

I`m not waiting for it to come out elsewhere. I ordered mine at ADS while it`s on sale.

Thanks Mark!

I agree, I never have and probably never will buy a "clay lubricant". I use ONR which has always worked great.