Why do I need to clay - Page 2

7T5 · 6th January 2016, 11:48

The clay removes all bonded contaminants first to leave a nice clean paint for machining. If you machined first all the contaminants would be spun arounf with the machine pad and further marr the paint finish.

Robti · 7th January 2016, 23:02

Okay thanks for all the helpful replies, now a couple of questions when can I do this weather wise e,g do I need to wait for the better weather, how much clay would I need to do a ZTT and any links as to where to buy ?

Thanks

Rev Jules · 8th January 2016, 08:31

Some people recommend using a clay mitt, if so, would it be a circular motion or in straight lines, also with what sort of lubricant.

Many Thanks.

Rev Jules.

buzzardjohn · 12th January 2016, 18:58

halfords in hamilton do clay bar in the palace grounds or if you want to come to gods country i can give you some to try before you bay any

suzublu · 12th January 2016, 19:17

You can actually use "White Tac" same as Blu Tac, a lot cheaper than clay

use a detailing spray as a lubricant & use it in straight lines.

Yella Fella · 13th January 2016, 17:43

Quote:

Originally Posted by suzublu

You can actually use "White Tac" same as Blu Tac, a lot cheaper than clay

use a detailing spray as a lubricant & use it in straight lines.

I've use white tac a few times now with really good results. Got a few packs from the pound shop. Cheap as chips

7th January 2016, 23:02	#12
Robti Posted a thing or two MG ZT-T 190+,Rover 800 vitesse coupe Join Date: Aug 2014 Location: Hamilton Posts: 1,971 Thanks: 616 Thanked 228 Times in 210 Posts	Okay thanks for all the helpful replies, now a couple of questions when can I do this weather wise e,g do I need to wait for the better weather, how much clay would I need to do a ZTT and any links as to where to buy ? Thanks __________________ Robert

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7T5 Gets stuck in Rover 75 saloon Join Date: Jul 2015 Location: East Lothian Posts: 838 Thanks: 930 Thanked 246 Times in 185 Posts	The clay removes all bonded contaminants first to leave a nice clean paint for machining. If you machined first all the contaminants would be spun arounf with the machine pad and further marr the paint finish.

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Rev Jules This is my second home Rover 75 Tourer+ Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: Radcliffe on Trent Posts: 10,717 Thanks: 7,308 Thanked 3,929 Times in 2,051 Posts	Some people recommend using a clay mitt, if so, would it be a circular motion or in straight lines, also with what sort of lubricant. Many Thanks. Rev Jules.

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suzublu This is my second home rover 75 1.8 vvc club se wedgwood blue Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Seaton Carew Posts: 26,943 Thanks: 65 Thanked 7,142 Times in 4,642 Posts	You can actually use "White Tac" same as Blu Tac, a lot cheaper than clay use a detailing spray as a lubricant & use it in straight lines.