Elastic Clay Comparisions

EdLancer

EdLancer

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For all those who have used the old elastic clays like Erazer, Opti-Clay, Ricardo and Diamondite, please provide feedback on which one you find the most elasticity and stretchy and which do you prefer. I have used Opti-Clay and Ricardo clay before, but I have found something even more stretchy then even those.
 
EdLancer said:
For all those who have used the old elastic clays like Erazer, Opti-Clay, Ricardo and Diamondite, please provide feedback on which one you find the most elasticity and stretchy and which do you prefer. I have used Opti-Clay and Ricardo clay before, but I have found something even more stretchy then even those.
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What's the facination with stretchy clay? Are people equating quality = stretchy? Why not search for a clay that does what it's designed to do = remove contaminants.
 
David Fermani said:
What's the facination with stretchy clay? Are people equating quality = stretchy? Why not search for a clay that does what it's designed to do = remove contaminants.
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David, I used to think the same thing... clay is clay. Then I received a box of Ricardo. The stretchy clay seems to remove much more contamination per pass than the non-stretchy stuff does, and it seems to bury it further into the piece of clay, helping to prevent marring.



I'm able to get pretty jiggy with the stretchy stuff without marring. Something I couldn't do with typical mild or aggressive clay.



Think of getting aggressive clay results with Sonus Green clay gentleness.



Good stuff. And it's stretchy! :)
 
I've used two of these but I dunno how they fit into the who-made-what/brand labeling thing. They *are* my preferred type of clay though, wish they were still commonly available.



The original gray Sonus Block v1.0 was very good stuff, the most aggressive non-marring clay I've ever used. I still have a small portion of a bar I'm saving for who-knows-what.



The yellow SmartWax clay is also very good but seems a bit milder than the Block V1.0. I bought out David's remaining bars when it went off the market :D It's more elastic/stretchier than the Sonus v1.0 but I don't find that to be a significant characteristic. I suppose its softer nature is one reason why it's less aggressive, but again, it's not a real plus/minus IMO.
 
Accumulator said:
The original gray Sonus Block v1.0 was very good stuff, the most aggressive non-marring clay I've ever used. I still have a small portion of a bar I'm saving for who-knows-what.
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LOL! Same here.

I like it's aggressiveness and use it sparingly....for what the OTC stuff won't get easily.

I keep a small piece of it squirreled away for some "special occassion". It's just tough to use it frivolously when you know you're really gonna need it eventually.





















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SuperBee364 said:
The stretchy clay seems to remove much more contamination per pass than the non-stretchy stuff does, and it seems to bury it further into the piece of clay, helping to prevent marring.
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This is what I keep hearing from the those who have used the banned clay. It "performs" like aggressive domestic clay but is safer than the finest domestic clay.



I need to get my hands on some and give it a try.
 
The Opti-Clay and Ricardo clay although is stretchy does not have the elastical characteristics I have seen in the clay I am using now. The clay actually feels like an elastical pulling action.
 
I am not keeping it a secret, I only have several samples that I am letting professional detailers a go at it so they can provide me with feedback.
 
I am not far from you (Granby), if you want an unbiased opinion I can help, I have all the other clays mentioned, and not one car leaves our shops without getting clayed. You can reach me (south shore area code) 775-0508. If you would like to compare I can trade you some Opti-clay(I keep it in stock)
 
Ed, is this a clay that can also be purchased here in the U.S.? I have to admit that you've piqued my curiosity.



I wonder what will happen when the patent runs out? Will OPT and Ricard start selling their clay here in the U.S. or will the company that currently has the patent try and renew it? Only four more short years until we find out! :(
 
RustyBumper said:
Ed, is this a clay that can also be purchased here in the U.S.? I have to admit that you've piqued my curiosity.



I wonder what will happen when the patent runs out? Will OPT and Ricard start selling their clay here in the U.S. or will the company that currently has the patent try and renew it? Only four more short years until we find out! :(
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No, this clay is not sold in the US, it was developed for the Japanese car detailing market for a company called Car Mate.



I believe the Clay Magic patent runs out in 2011.



reparebrise has a sample in hand and a sample is on its way to Scottwax. I hope they will provide me with their feedback and findings soon. :)



Please refer to this clay now as the NSPD clay !
 
RustyBumper said:
I wonder what will happen when the patent runs out? Will OPT and Ricard start selling their clay here in the U.S. or will the company that currently has the patent try and renew it? Only four more short years until we find out! :(
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EdLancer said:
I believe the Clay Magic patent runs out in 2011.
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There are I think 6 patents and the last one runs out in 2013. You can't just "renew" a patent, it runs for 17 years, as long as you keep up with periodic patent fees. A patent can be extended if you make improvements to the invention, I think the extension is 7 years.



EDIT: I don't know if this stuff has changed, or if I just don't remember it correctly. USPTO says the term of a patent is 20 years, and there doesn't seem to be any extension possible (except for perhaps a year if the examination of the patent took longer than normal).
 
I'm in for a sample. I have some Riccardo, couple normal clays, and some Bilt-Hamber Clay that's coming in soon. I'll do an unbiased review with pictures (Privately, if need be). PM sent.
 
Finally had a chance to take a photo. I will let other Autopians review it in the field as they get it.



Basically you see here a 2oz sample split into 1oz each.



First example of the clay's abilities is the regular stretch and the second example is it stretched and twisted !



They are pressure tacked at each end onto the board or else it has the tendency to snap back like an elastic ! so you can say the clay is under tension when the photo was taken.



Is this how Elastic Clay is for those who have used it ?, I know Opti-Clay and Ricardo clay does not exhibits these characteristics.



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