Looking for a Detailer in Florida

**Josiah** · 11-11-2001, 11:03 PM

I used the Mother`s Clay, yellow bar, with the supplied lub I got in the hit from autozone for about $20.

I had to span it out over two days because of the short days around this time, and QD`d before I did the last half of the car with Meguiar`s QD.

I really didn`t like the lub that came with the clay... it streaked horribly, even when I applied it according to the directions without the clay... horrible stuff from an otherwise great company, IMHO. The clay worked GREAT, at first I thought it was a miracle product, it got off stains I couldn`t get out with tar remover and a mitt. I used the lub generously and it is almost gone, and the clay is in good condition, just a little dirty.

For general, invisible stains in the paint, it did great. The paint was smooth after I was finished and got all the streaking out after I dawned the car twice. For tar stains, it seemed to loosen them up quite a bit and I could get them off with my finger nail and then finish it off with the clay.

For the most part, I didn`t have to use too much pressure with the clay bar. I just gently slid it across the car and let it does its thing.

The clay bar was a little tough the first day I used it, but very loose and moldable the second day (plus it was warmer the second day). I was not impressed with the clay, too stiff. Next time I clay, I may try Zaino`s clay or just use mother`s with a different lub.

**imported_doug** · 11-12-2001, 12:33 AM

Hi - I really like the Mother`s bar too, and like you, I`ve found it works better with the Meguiar`s detail spray than the mothers. However - if you used a whole bottle of spray you were using WAY too much - you only need more if you feel the clay dragging.

You didn`t mention it, so just to be sure - remember to fold the clay over on itself when it starts to get very dirty - this will expose a nice new clean surface.

**Josiah** · 11-12-2001, 12:48 AM

I did some of the car in the sun, and the QD dried up quicker than I could spray it on. That is where most of it went... Yes, I folded the clay when it started to get dirty. This is where I might like a more moldable clay. I suppose you could zap it and warm it up a bit if it is too cold.

Josiah

**Scottwax** · 11-12-2001, 09:44 AM

I`ve tried the Mother`s clay bar and was unimpressed. It is way too plasticky feeling, and even on 90 degree days in Texas, it was hard to fold and flatten out. I am not a big fan of the retail version of Meguiars clay bar, either. The only really good retail version of a clay bar I`ve found is the Clay Magic system (although the supplied wax isn`t very good, nor is their QD). For regular claying for minor surface defects, the Clay Magic blue bar is sufficient, but for heavy paint overspray, I mix the Clay Magic with Meguiars Pro Body Shop clay (which is very sticky!!!) about 60% Clay Magic and 40% Meguiars. It makes it more aggressive, but not nearly as sticky as the straight Meguiars Pro version.

Like with every other detailing product, there is a lot of trial and error to find what works best, but in my experience, the only retail version of a clay bar system that works well and is user friendly is Clay Magic. As far as mail order versions, the only one I have tried is Formula 113`s version, and since I only got it on Thursday, used it just once when it was in the low 50`s, I really haven`t had a real chance to evaluate it, although it did remove the waterspots I was trying to get off.

**Phil Michaels** · 04-26-2010, 09:13 PM

Can anyone refer me to a good person in South East Florida? My cars are kicking my butt and I`m so busy with work that I can`t be as anal as I want to be.

**Richie's Custom Detailing** · 04-26-2010, 11:34 PM

You have a PM.

**Old Pirate** · 04-27-2010, 06:35 AM

Phil. These two detailers are in South Florida that I recommend, their are David Fermani and Eduardo Fiuza. I will send you a PM with their numbers. Oh BTW you think your anal, wait till one these fine gents get ahold of your ride. :drool5:

**gmblack3** · 04-27-2010, 07:19 AM

Originally Posted by zoomzoom mazda5

Phil. These two detailers are in South Florida that I recommend, their are David Fermani and Eduardo Fiuza. I will send you a PM with their numbers. Oh BTW you think your anal, wait till one these fine gents get ahold of your ride. :drool5:

I`m an sure you would be very happy with either of these two. :thumbup: