Everything changes with a satin or flat finish, that's the problem with satin finishes is they are trickier to maintain. Your second question would be better asked on our discussion forum as it's a better place to hold complex discussions. Join AutogeekOnline . net -Mike
Just wanted to know whats usual life cycle of a clay bar in general assuming if its extensively used for exterior detailing in every 2- 3 months ??
Also i understand we got to fold the clay pattie once it gets the grime and contaminents but how do we make out that theres nomore clean spot left after moulding it turn by turn , i.e. no matter which way i fold , theres already dirt &grime collected over it from my previous clayying??
How long a clay bar will last depends upon how contaminated the paint on your car is. The longer the paint has been neglected the more contaminated it will be and the shorter the usefulness of your clay bar as it undoes the damage from neglect.
At some point the clay will be so filled with contaminants that you'll want to throw it away and start with a fresh bar of clay. Nothing lasts forever... -Mike
I put new, clean soapy water on the car and clay with my right hand. With my left hand I smear the watery clay residue stuff around to ensure there are no dry spots and feel the surface continuously.
@AntonyTrickrider Unless the car is delivery brand new, before doing anything as far as paint correction or even protection, , you always need to use the clay bar.
@MrGoldenwaffler New cars have bonded contaminates... lots of them from shipping, packaging, being in the factory, stored at the car dealer... See for yourself.
@NETWizzJbirk Ya, this is why I specifically said "delivery brand new" ... the condition of a new car finish after let say, a paint sealant application has been performed, which often includes using clay bar , fallout remover or both. Also, I was talking about a used vehicle finish condition, pre- detail condition. Before one can go slather finishing wax all over it, you must use a clay bar to remove road contaminants - which a new car obviously does not have - yes I am aware of transit dust.
@AntonyTrickrider Using a rubbing compound will remove above surface bonded contaminants but it will also remove perfectly good paint. I think I explained that somewhere in the video? Regardless, one of the benefits of using detailing clay is you can remove the above surface bonded contaminants without removing paint like a compound or polish will do. -Mike
Does this procedure change for cars with a satin finish?
Also how would you procede just prior to taking your car to be painted?
Shawnbfromsd 3 months ago
@Shawnbfromsd
Everything changes with a satin or flat finish, that's the problem with satin finishes is they are trickier to maintain. Your second question would be better asked on our discussion forum as it's a better place to hold complex discussions. Join AutogeekOnline . net -Mike
autogeek 3 months ago
hi , Mike
Just wanted to know whats usual life cycle of a clay bar in general assuming if its extensively used for exterior detailing in every 2- 3 months ??
Also i understand we got to fold the clay pattie once it gets the grime and contaminents but how do we make out that theres nomore clean spot left after moulding it turn by turn , i.e. no matter which way i fold , theres already dirt &grime collected over it from my previous clayying??
shibu2020 6 months ago
@shibu2020
Great questions!
How long a clay bar will last depends upon how contaminated the paint on your car is. The longer the paint has been neglected the more contaminated it will be and the shorter the usefulness of your clay bar as it undoes the damage from neglect.
At some point the clay will be so filled with contaminants that you'll want to throw it away and start with a fresh bar of clay. Nothing lasts forever... -Mike
autogeek 6 months ago
I put new, clean soapy water on the car and clay with my right hand. With my left hand I smear the watery clay residue stuff around to ensure there are no dry spots and feel the surface continuously.
NETWizzJbirk 8 months ago
Cant you just buf out the contaminations wit a fast or dep cut rubingcompound?
AntonyTrickrider 10 months ago
@AntonyTrickrider Unless the car is delivery brand new, before doing anything as far as paint correction or even protection, , you always need to use the clay bar.
MrGoldenwaffler 8 months ago
@MrGoldenwaffler New cars have bonded contaminates... lots of them from shipping, packaging, being in the factory, stored at the car dealer... See for yourself.
NETWizzJbirk 8 months ago
@NETWizzJbirk Ya, this is why I specifically said "delivery brand new" ... the condition of a new car finish after let say, a paint sealant application has been performed, which often includes using clay bar , fallout remover or both. Also, I was talking about a used vehicle finish condition, pre- detail condition. Before one can go slather finishing wax all over it, you must use a clay bar to remove road contaminants - which a new car obviously does not have - yes I am aware of transit dust.
MrGoldenwaffler 8 months ago
@AntonyTrickrider Using a rubbing compound will remove above surface bonded contaminants but it will also remove perfectly good paint. I think I explained that somewhere in the video? Regardless, one of the benefits of using detailing clay is you can remove the above surface bonded contaminants without removing paint like a compound or polish will do. -Mike
autogeek 7 months ago