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Old 28th March 2020, 14:19   #1
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Well as we are all on lockdown, I thought why not clean the MG and try out my new clay mitt, I think it came up nice with a quick polish too.


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Old 28th March 2020, 14:32   #2
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Well as we are all on lockdown, I thought why not clean the MG and try out my new clay mitt, I think it came up nice with a quick polish too.


Polishes up a treat.
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Old 28th March 2020, 19:20   #3
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Old 28th March 2020, 20:05   #4
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Looking good. How did you get one with the clay mitt? I've heard good things about them.
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Old 28th March 2020, 20:16   #5
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The thing is with a clay mitt, you have to make sure it's clean before using it again, otherwise you'll scratch the paint to hell next time you use it
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Old 28th March 2020, 20:23   #6
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Looking fab.

Respect. .

As for using "clay" I'd never heard of such a thing until a few years ago when I started to take an interest in detailing.

Claying is a bit weird - you can actually feel something "gritty" coming off the paintwork . But it makes a huge difference to the final finish.

I've used a clay bar but far prefer a mitt. For me it's just easier to use but each to their own.

I use a CarChem one, well lubed with their excellent 1900:1 shampoo.

https://www.car-chem.com/shop/fine-grade-clay-mitt

https://www.car-chem.com/shop/super-suds-shampoo

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