Used a Claybar for the first time today...
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
Used a Claybar for the first time today...
And im ashamed to say, i need some help, i have never used one of these before... and i have to say, i had NO idea what i was doing, i have read about them sure, but i obviously wasnt doing it right, cause it had no effect. I have a few spots on the civic im trying to take care of...HELP!!!! LOL
https://www.clublexus.com/forums/sho...80&postcount=4
http://properautocare.com/creatsmootpa.html
this link seems to be the best though...
http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...ect-shine.html
http://properautocare.com/creatsmootpa.html
this link seems to be the best though...
http://autopia.org/forum/guide-detai...ect-shine.html
Specifically what are you trying to get out? The only thing clay bars are going to get out is like dirt ground into the surface. Tree sap, road tar and bird doo-doo stains is going to require different chemicals and a good buff.
The suggested way to use them is to use the spray wax that is usually part of the package. I just use soapy water, it gets out more.
The suggested way to use them is to use the spray wax that is usually part of the package. I just use soapy water, it gets out more.
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From: Van Alstyne, TX
Specifically what are you trying to get out? The only thing clay bars are going to get out is like dirt ground into the surface. Tree sap, road tar and bird doo-doo stains is going to require different chemicals and a good buff.
The suggested way to use them is to use the spray wax that is usually part of the package. I just use soapy water, it gets out more.
The suggested way to use them is to use the spray wax that is usually part of the package. I just use soapy water, it gets out more.
On the rear bumper, it looks like some sort of liquid was spilt. I have seen similar paint issues on my 1990 ES250 when winshield washer fluid was left in contact with the paint for too long...but i cant imagine what was spilt here. i can feel the raise, so whatever it is, is on the surface of the paint, and it will scrape off with a fingernail, but this will of course, scratch the paint. i dont want to use rubbing compound...it isnt good for the paint.
i havent tried bug and tar remover, but this stuff whatever it is, was resistant to even a buffer...the porter cable had little effect. it got a little better...but not gone.
But I know what you are feeling. I just buffed 4 cars this weekend and my buddies car had tree sap. It was really hard and it came off using my fingernail ( Yah, I need to cut them soon)
Lead Lap
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Touch the paint before, then touch it after you clay. It feels A LOT smoother. Then you know you're doing it right. If you're trying to get rid of staining, try using a paint cleaner. If you're trying to get rid of etching, try compounding/polishing.
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I'd have a go at that with an abrasive polish. If you have a PC or rotary I think it would polish up easily. By hand, I'd hit it with ScratchX and a terry cloth towel with a lot of passion. You indicate that it feels like it is raised or something on the paint. If the hand polish doesn't get it you could try a bit of block sanding with 2000 grit and then polish it down with a rotary.
That would be my approach anyway.
That would be my approach anyway.
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