Clay bar question.

jackatesme · 24th June 2017, 19:23

Gave car a wash then clay bar on bonnet and boot,big improvement,but i want to give it a 2nd go if weather holds up tomorrow. I polished after clay bar,so will i have to wash car again or can i clay bar over the polish.

Jordan Apex · 24th June 2017, 20:20

There's no polish left on the car, it's fine to clay it without washing unless it has gotten dirty

baxlin · 25th June 2017, 02:49

Personally, I would wash it, even if it's just a hose down and not dried, to reduce the contaminants the clay will have to remove.

stevenicks · 25th June 2017, 05:42

Blue tack works well for me John and a lot cheaper

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AndyN01 · 25th June 2017, 09:35

Hi,

i'd give it at least rinse off. You want all the dust etc. off before you clay otherwise you'll be "grinding" the dust into the paintwork as you clay.

Many clays can be used with a diluted shampoo mix which aids/lubricates their action.

Have you done the "plastic bag" test? Get a cheapo bag - the sort of thing you put fruit/veg in from the supermarket is fine.

Put you hand in and pull it tight across your fingers.

Gently feel across the surface (after washing/rinsing so no dust).

If you can feel a "gritty" surface it needs claying (again); if not, it doesn't.

Hope this helps.

Good luck.

Andy

PS If you want the bells and whistles guides have a look at: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/.
You'll find me on there quite a bit

jackatesme · 25th June 2017, 16:20

Done bonnet and boot 2nd time today,although pleased with yesterdays result,more dirt picked up again. May do it 3rd or 4th time if it stops raining.
Nothing better to do,retirement is so BORING.

stevenicks · 25th June 2017, 18:00

Retirement is great John, don't knock it, I haven't missed a Lion's match yet

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jackatesme · 25th June 2017, 18:25

Quote:

Originally Posted by stevenicks

Retirement is great John, don't knock it, I haven't missed a Lion's match yet

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When i was working i would look out to what shift i would be on when football or any sport was on in next few weeks. Now i am on same shift all the time never miss anything.

Canonite · 25th June 2017, 21:58

For the clay bar to be fully effective i'd remove everything thats on the paint.
Before clay bar, I would use a tar & glue remover.

24th June 2017, 19:23	#1
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Clay bar question. Gave car a wash then clay bar on bonnet and boot,big improvement,but i want to give it a 2nd go if weather holds up tomorrow. I polished after clay bar,so will i have to wash car again or can i clay bar over the polish. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

24th June 2017, 20:20	#2
Jordan Apex This is my second home Jaguar XFR 2011MY Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Harlow Posts: 6,363 Thanks: 19 Thanked 816 Times in 759 Posts	There's no polish left on the car, it's fine to clay it without washing unless it has gotten dirty __________________ Now sold! http://i750.photobucket.com/albums/x...psd81417f5.jpg

25th June 2017, 02:49	#3
baxlin This is my second home Volvo C70 Convertible and JZR 3 wheeler Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Tring, Herts Posts: 3,960 Thanks: 124 Thanked 173 Times in 124 Posts	Personally, I would wash it, even if it's just a hose down and not dried, to reduce the contaminants the clay will have to remove. __________________ Only my opinion, obviously, so please don’t shoot me if it doesn’t match yours!

25th June 2017, 05:42	#4
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Blue tack works well for me John and a lot cheaper . __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

25th June 2017, 16:20	#6
jackatesme This is my second home rover 75 saloon.Renault Captur 1.5 diesel. Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: rhymney Posts: 3,661 Thanks: 2,269 Thanked 1,242 Times in 702 Posts	Done bonnet and boot 2nd time today,although pleased with yesterdays result,more dirt picked up again. May do it 3rd or 4th time if it stops raining. Nothing better to do,retirement is so BORING. __________________ - John B signing out Maralyn was born 9th Sept 2004 14.44.48. 103,597 of 112,381 (75s) 3,021 of 4,744 Connie SE 239 of 1.685 Platinum Gold. "Maralyn": Platinum Blonde,Troublesome,Unpredictable.

25th June 2017, 09:35	#5
AndyN01 This is my second home Toyota RAV4 Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Tamworth Posts: 3,067 Thanks: 2,478 Thanked 1,579 Times in 968 Posts	Hi, i'd give it at least rinse off. You want all the dust etc. off before you clay otherwise you'll be "grinding" the dust into the paintwork as you clay. Many clays can be used with a diluted shampoo mix which aids/lubricates their action. Have you done the "plastic bag" test? Get a cheapo bag - the sort of thing you put fruit/veg in from the supermarket is fine. Put you hand in and pull it tight across your fingers. Gently feel across the surface (after washing/rinsing so no dust). If you can feel a "gritty" surface it needs claying (again); if not, it doesn't. Hope this helps. Good luck. Andy PS If you want the bells and whistles guides have a look at: http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/. You'll find me on there quite a bit

25th June 2017, 18:00	#7
stevenicks This is my second home MG ZT 180 Auto / Rover 75 2.0 Diesel Join Date: Apr 2013 Location: Brecon. Posts: 7,465 Thanks: 3,297 Thanked 1,666 Times in 1,264 Posts	Retirement is great John, don't knock it, I haven't missed a Lion's match yet }.: __________________ "You're Not Laughing Now Are You?" Steve

25th June 2017, 21:58	#9
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,022 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	For the clay bar to be fully effective i'd remove everything thats on the paint. Before clay bar, I would use a tar & glue remover.

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