Clay Bar

[corolla_dude]

morning guys,

bought myself a clay bar on the net, want to clean up my celica as it still looks dirty after i have jet washed it and polshed so i want to clay it up and get all the hiden stuff OUT!

Can i only use a clay bar once on the car, because it may cut layers off the paint?

And how should use the clay, wash it,clay,wax then polish?

Many thanks cheers

corolla_dude

[GIDDLEPIN]

Still got my clay bar after a couple of years, I wrapped it in cling film after use and it is still quite malleable ;) Only used it a couple of times and still got loads of the detailer spray left

So....You going to bring this 'ere Celica to JAE? ;)

[corolla_dude]

Still got my clay bar after a couple of years, I wrapped it in cling film after use and it is still quite malleable ;) Only used it a couple of times and still got loads of the detailer spray left

So....You going to bring this 'ere Celica to JAE? ;)

She is very stock :(

but i may come down, if i get i looking super clean ;)

plan was to have my corolla fully done unveild at J.A.E Paint,interior and wheels.

is there a oem+ section for the cars :P

[GIDDLEPIN]

Still got my clay bar after a couple of years, I wrapped it in cling film after use and it is still quite malleable ;) Only used it a couple of times and still got loads of the detailer spray left

So....You going to bring this 'ere Celica to JAE? ;)

She is very stock :(

but i may come down, if i get i looking super clean ;)

plan was to have my corolla fully done unveild at J.A.E Paint,interior and wheels.

is there a oem+ section for the cars :P

You will find that the majority of the cars are standard and if you bring yours it will be unique anyway as it would be the only Celica ;)

[corolla_dude]

Still got my clay bar after a couple of years, I wrapped it in cling film after use and it is still quite malleable ;) Only used it a couple of times and still got loads of the detailer spray left

So....You going to bring this 'ere Celica to JAE? ;)

She is very stock :(

but i may come down, if i get i looking super clean ;)

plan was to have my corolla fully done unveild at J.A.E Paint,interior and wheels.

is there a oem+ section for the cars :P

You will find that the majority of the cars are standard and if you bring yours it will be unique anyway as it would be the only Celica ;)

ohh you got me tempted. looks like im might be popping down.

thanks for the advise to

[Hou]

And my Paseo is more or less standard, just very slightly lower but looks standard reasll so don't be so silly!

[snugz]

clay bars are great. and im pretty sure they dont cut into the paint. the clay just gets the dirt that other products cant get.

saying that i only use it twice a year. but im sure thats all it needs.

[~Jai~]

clay bars are great. and im pretty sure they dont cut into the paint. the clay just gets the dirt that other products cant get.

saying that i only use it twice a year. but im sure thats all it needs.

I clay twice a year too. You can keep using the same piece but make sure you knead it until you have a clean side, otherwise you'll damage the paint. The clay just removes the contaminants on the paintwork. Use plenty of lube and you'll be fine. If you drop the clay, throw it away! Don't risk using it!

[BRIDGES]

You wont need to use the whole entire bar. Rip about a inch off and knead until you have a nice round piece not to thin though. For lube you can just use a bucket with some shampoo in it, saves you spending on a dedicated lube product.

As Jai^^ said if you drop that piece then bin it as it will hold tiny stones which will mark your car. No need to press hard while claying as this can cause maring but if your going to polish later this will remove the maring. When you can hardly feel any friction to the area, knead the clay and do another area until whole car is covered.

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Dude get down to JAE!

Even though it's standard it doesn't matter. I'm mainly going so I can meet the forums people and also oggle the cars for a few days.

The claybar wont remove paint unless it has grit in it as previously mentioned. ;)

[Lmullin]

I have heard of claying but never known how its done? Someone once asked if they cud borrow my car for a "claying demo" when i had my bluebird. I asked what it was but they never replied lol!

I usually wet the car with the hose, shapoo it, wash it off with the hose again, dry it, use a microfibre cloth all over, then wax and polish. Is claying combining the wash process or something?

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Claybar is just a bit of clay with a detailer spray. You spray on the detailer and then rub the clay onto it until its smooth.

Gives a gorgeous finish. ;)

[Lmullin]

Ahhhhh!! I had visions of someone dumping a jcb bucket load of clay over ur car and then having to peel it off

[KPARRIS-JONES]

Ahhhhh!! I had visions of someone dumping a jcb bucket load of clay over ur car and then having to peel it off

So did I when I first heard of it. It is definitely worth it.

[Lmullin]

might give it a go someday when i nxt wash the car. Do u wash the car as normal then use the clay?

[KPARRIS-JONES]

might give it a go someday when i nxt wash the car. Do u wash the car as normal then use the clay?

Yup.

[Lmullin]

ok cheers! will defo do it nxt time i wash/valet car.

[KPARRIS-JONES]

ok cheers! will defo do it nxt time i wash/valet car.

Awesome, make sure that you get some pictures up so that we can all see the work! :D ;)

[Lmullin]

will do