Clean & Extend Life of Detailing Clay w/Blackfire

I guess it all depends how often one clays, then again, clay, and I assume this product, has a long shelf life, so it's something one could purchase and be able to have in the stash for a long time.
 
JaredPointer said:
Why not just buy new clay when you need it? Seems like trying to artificially lengthen the life of a piece of detailing clay is somewhat "against the grain" of our normal thought processes. It's not like clay is all that expensive. Maybe I am missing the big picture here.
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Personally I look at it as being more akin to cleaning your buffing pad on the fly while working. A quick spritz with your cleaner of choice, scrub, rinse, knead, and continue on with your work.

Just another aspect to the whole idea of "working clean."
 
Bill D said:
I guess it all depends how often one clays, then again, clay, and I assume this product, has a long shelf life, so it's something one could purchase and be able to have in the stash for a long time.
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It has a long shelf life for sure.
 
interesting this thread came back to life because I was just considering a purchase to give it a shot

from my perspective, I find I spend a fair amount of time kneading clay to begin with (especially in cold temps - clay magic blue in the cold is brutal). So if a quick spritz here and there could reduce the number of times I have to knead, plus the savings in life of the clay bar, I suppose its worth a shot.

todd's tech explanation was very helpful btw
 
I have been using this Blackfire Product since it first came out at PAC, years ago. Angelo told me about it and I tried it.

Out here where its raining crap from mega-tall trees 24 x 7, and raining at the same time, everyone's car is full of embedded crap, and at the Claybar stage, you can run through a bar pretty quickly kneading it.

This product has saved me much kneading for the trade-off of keeping an extra bucket of hot water next to me to dunk the claybar in after spraying and wiping it.

And it has also cut down on the number of claybars I buy a year.

Havent timed it to see if its faster than just kneading the clay to a clean spot, but I think for the trade off of keeping the claybar cleaner longer, it is worth it to me in my shop.

What it looks like it is doing in my humble opinion, is removing a very thin layer of clay that is holding the gunk and releasing it so it rinses off with clean water.

Works great !!!

Dan F
 
Another BF product that I've been wanting to try, just been too cheap because I didn't have enough info about it. :rofl Thanks Todd!
 
I have a bottle that I still have yet to try. With clay being a bit expensive, I can see this being beneficial. Some of the contaminants may get burried in the clay like the bigger chunks if you will. So I imagine this may give the false appearance that ur clay is clean and in turn you are actually marring the paint more than with a truly clean piece of clay. ??? Just a tought.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have a bottle that I still have yet to try. With clay being a bit expensive, I can see this being beneficial. Some of the contaminants may get burried in the clay like the bigger chunks if you will. So I imagine this may give the false appearance that ur clay is clean and in turn you are actually marring the paint more than with a truly clean piece of clay. ??? Just a tought.
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Good point Jim. I see this as a cleaner but I also realize it will not get it back perfectly clean. But it will help.
 
But I think you would notice the bigger pieces of dirt that get imbedded. Even cleaning the clay with this I still would knead and fold it just to be safe. The good thing is most of those contaminates would not be folded back into the clay and cause damage later
 
I have this but havent tried it yet, also have an extra if you are looking to trade Ill trade of something interest you have extra of. I bought it because clay is pretty expensive, and if I can get a few more cars out of 1 bar thats $$ in my pocket.
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have a bottle that I still have yet to try. With clay being a bit expensive, I can see this being beneficial. Some of the contaminants may get burried in the clay like the bigger chunks if you will. So I imagine this may give the false appearance that ur clay is clean and in turn you are actually marring the paint more than with a truly clean piece of clay. ??? Just a tought.
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Of course, something that is embedded in the clay will have to be picked out - thats why you look at the clay after you clean it, to make sure its free of anything embedded.

Dan F
 
Stokdgs said:
Of course, something that is embedded in the clay will have to be picked out - thats why you look at the clay after you clean it, to make sure its free of anything embedded.

Dan F
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I guess I'd still be worried about the contaminants that come to the surface while your in the process of playing. There are a few variables with this one, but it could be a way to save money depending on how much you spend on the spray.
 
I think i'm going to have to break down and put this in my cart for then ext order. You guys sold me on something else.
 
I received this product from Proper Auto Care and did a review then. It seemed to work as advertised. This seems to be one product that people either like the concept or do not like the concept.

It does take a little time to clean clay so an inconvenience to those who already want to reduce clean up activities (rinsing out mitts, washing towels, cleaning out pads, etc).
 
Dr Oldz said:
I have a bottle that I still have yet to try. With clay being a bit expensive, I can see this being beneficial. Some of the contaminants may get burried in the clay like the bigger chunks if you will. So I imagine this may give the false appearance that ur clay is clean and in turn you are actually marring the paint more than with a truly clean piece of clay. ??? Just a tought.
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Yes heavy contaminates can get pushed into the clay and become trapped into it. Over time these are going to add up to the point that the clay will no longer be usable. The goal with this product (which it does extremely well) is to extend the life of the clay.
 
Just to remind everyone, this is one of many Blackfire products that is marked down at least 25% right now. Now is the time to stock up and save. :rockon
 
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