Have you guys seen this? TSB about Ferrous Metal Contamination/Acid Rain Etching

[MnRiverman]

http://www.autoint.com/Ford Bulletin 99-12-10.htm



Pretty interesting stuff... sheds some light on the "omnipotent" clay bar. People now just seem to like to clay anything they can get their hands on.



Has this been discussed before? I think it's a very interesting read. There are some other TSBs on www.autoint.com



- Anthony

 

[Mindflux]

We've all ready Ron Ketchum's work



That's about all I'll say, since there are MANY members that know him better than I.

 

[MnRiverman]

Well nevermind then!



But I did find it interesting since it puts some of this claybar magic into reality.

 

[imported_Smoker]

After reading that information, heres my views:



1) Acid/Alkali washing the paint down isnt beyond the average guy, but notice they dont say HOW Acidic or Alkaline the washes are ?



They cant be that strong as they dont specify any protective equipment.



A wash mitt doesnt exactly stop the solution getting on yer hand







For all we know a good Dawn wash will neutralize the contaminants just as well.







2) It says Clay 'doesn't remove all the particle' and 'buffing will be required'.



So we know clay removes at least SOME of the contaminant, plus the unsightly stain, which has to be better than nothing, right ?



3)It also says to use a PC with a foam pad. (ok AFTER a rotary .... but alot of Pros use a rotary anyway.)



Seems this is a regular procedure on here:



Dawn wash, clay, compound and finish.



So whats the big deal ?



Its just confirming what we are doing is correct.

 

[Lemonxxs]

Check out clay magics site they have TSB toos..........................