Claying for the first time

[dc52nv]

I`m as novice as it gets when it comes to car detailing. I`d like to step my game up a little and clay my vehicle. I have washed my car every week since I first drove it home from the dealer. I have an 06 Acura TL in diamond white pearl. The paint is in pretty good shape with minor swirls. It still shines like crazy from just washing it.

I`ve done some reading on the necessary steps after clay but am unsure on which products to use and in which order. I will be doing everything by hand. If you could help me choose the best products to apply by hand and the order to do them in it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

[BobbyG]

Click on the link below for some great information on claying...

How To Detail Clay Your Car - Auto Detailing Clay and Clay Alternative

Claying is very easy to do and takes "about" 30 minutes to do an average size car...

[TacoHerder]

I used clay to my car for the first time this past week, with how clean I kept my car it was very easy and took maybe 40 minutes. Having a maintained car will save you hours of headache... I took some clay to my moms 2011 cts this weekend. My second time using clay and her car has never even been washed... I used literally a whole bottle of lube and spent about 2.5hrs. Having the right type of clay would have saved some major time. Lesson learned for sure. I learned while claying you can really feel when the surface is smooth. Don`t just wipe it all over the car, wait til the area you are working feels completely smooth before moving on to a new section.

[Trouble]

Bypass the rookie step (qd) and use water instead. I think you`ll find water gives you a better bite

You`re going to love the outcome

[ca.detailchick]

Claying without lubricant may cause marring so unless your polishing afterwards its safer to use some kind of lube ,even if its just car soap for lube.IMO

You will love how smooth your paint feels after claying!Your neighbors may think your strange watching you caressing your car!

[Reflectiveauto]

I`m as novice as it gets when it comes to car detailing. I`d like to step my game up a little and clay my vehicle. I have washed my car every week since I first drove it home from the dealer. I have an 06 Acura TL in diamond white pearl. The paint is in pretty good shape with minor swirls. It still shines like crazy from just washing it.

I`ve done some reading on the necessary steps after clay but am unsure on which products to use and in which order. I will be doing everything by hand. If you could help me choose the best products to apply by hand and the order to do them in it would be greatly appreciated.

Thank you in advance.

have fun claying...let us know how long it takes.

[Old Pirate]

Once you do it a few time`s you will become a pro at it.

[BobbyG]

A claying tip..

Claying should be done with plenty of lubrication otherwise you`ll feel the clay stick or bite occasionally and this can impart surface defects.

Because of using quite a bit of lubrication clay lube cost will add up.

Mix 1 ounce of liquid car wash in 30 ounces or so of clean water, mix thoroughly, and spray away....a very effective alternative clay lubricant...

[dc52nv]

Thanks everyone for the claying tips. Which products would you recommend that I can use by hand after I clay? I plan on using a non abrasive clay since it`s my first time.

[dd1101]

Thanks everyone for the claying tips. Which products would you recommend that I can use by hand after I clay? I plan on using a non abrasive clay since it`s my first time.

Go with the poly clay from pinnacle and after claying I give the car a waterless wash and start with a layer of a AIO like Blackfire TPnS or DG 501. And top with your favorite sealant or wax.

[Trouble]

Once you do it a few time`s you will become a pro at it.

Thats what she said...

[Old Pirate]

Thats what she said...

I knew someone would say that........

[ca.detailchick]

Mothers is a great mild claybar.Blackfire claybar is also a really great claybar that is more aggressive but will not leave marring(the only cars Ive found it to marr on really soft Prius paint).

Ive found blackfire clay really needs a propper clay lubricant. Soap and water is not enough to prevent marring for this one.

[Reflectiveauto]

Thanks everyone for the claying tips. Which products would you recommend that I can use by hand after I clay? I plan on using a non abrasive clay since it`s my first time.

Do you have your clay yet? I use the Nanoskin Autoscuber...its faster and better then a claybar for several reasons. I dont use a claybar anymore.

[GearHead_1]

Do you have your clay yet? I use the Nanoskin Autoscuber...its faster and better then a claybar for several reasons. I dont use a claybar anymore.

Certainly one persons take.