I found 2 claybars that I used in the past. They have been sitting for awhile in a jar in the garage. They were kind of stuck on the inside so I pulled them out. They have been through winter also. One of them is claybar magic because I still have some lube left in the spray bottle and the bar is blue. I see some contaminants from use. Is there a way to clean a claybar for reuse? I dont get how you could keep using it, I know you keep folding it over and over when you want a new side. Do you think these are still good to use? Also whats the difference between medium grade and fine grade clay? What is claybar magic? I thought that worked good.
cleaning claybar?
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imported_Detailing Technology
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If there is not grit in them, I dont see why not. I dont reuse them at all, too much risk for my taste.
ricka
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Fine clay is softer than medium versions and is great for new paint or ones in good shape. Medium works for deeper cleaning on older paint. I've used Pinnacle Ultra-Poly and Griots clay on new paint and both work well. The Griots is probably the better buy as you get twice as much.
As stated, once the clay becomes too dirty for paint, use it on glass and rims. You'll be amazed how much smoother the glass and rims get after claying.
Just my 2c.
As stated, once the clay becomes too dirty for paint, use it on glass and rims. You'll be amazed how much smoother the glass and rims get after claying.
Just my 2c.
imported_DetailDan
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As you clay your paint, take a second every now and then to pick the crap out of the clay.
DaGonz
Autopia fire/rescue.
blownvert said:
You can buy just the clay at an auto body shop supply house.
Accumulator
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Some fine clays (e.g., Sonus green Ultra-Fine) are so mild that, used correctly, they'll clean contamination from LSPs without compromising those LSPs. I've even used the Sonus on Meg's #5...took a fair bit of work to cut through even that.
IMO abig part of the whole idea behind clay is that it retains the [stuff] that it shears off the paint...it's *supposed* to get contaminated. Rubbing anything that's contaminated on the paint seems ill-advised. To me, clay is a renewable resource (unlike clearcoat
), so I just use it and replace it.
IMO abig part of the whole idea behind clay is that it retains the [stuff] that it shears off the paint...it's *supposed* to get contaminated. Rubbing anything that's contaminated on the paint seems ill-advised. To me, clay is a renewable resource (unlike clearcoat
), so I just use it and replace it.Yes, i do not hang on to clay too long either. I normally buy the clay magic at AZ for $10.
It is worth every penny.
I am still trying to figure out the
Originally Posted by blownvert
I wish they would just sell the clay in store, I dont need any spray. Online clays are like $20 plus also. So what is difference between medium and fine? why would someone get 1 or the other. I thought they just all the same.
It is worth every penny.
I am still trying to figure out the
Originally Posted by blownvert
I wish they would just sell the clay in store, I dont need any spray. Online clays are like $20 plus also. So what is difference between medium and fine? why would someone get 1 or the other. I thought they just all the same.
the other pc
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To clean my clay bars I usually toss them in the washer set for permanent press/warm water with liquid Tide, no bleach and no fabric softener. 
But seriously, Accumulator’s right. Clay is a consumable. You use it. It absorbs the crud. Then you toss it.
As for nuking clay in you microwave, that's certainly not going clean it. But I do know an excellent detailer who does have a microwave in his rig for clay. He uses it to soften the clay on cold days to make it workable.
PC.
But seriously, Accumulator’s right. Clay is a consumable. You use it. It absorbs the crud. Then you toss it.
As for nuking clay in you microwave, that's certainly not going clean it. But I do know an excellent detailer who does have a microwave in his rig for clay. He uses it to soften the clay on cold days to make it workable.
PC.
NickelPlated.45
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the other pc said:
That would make sense. I've marred my car with sonus green using it in very cold weather.
imported_bpfoley
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are there any paint supply stores near you? They usually carry clay.