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Old 09-04-2004, 05:02 PM
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Can a Clay Bar remove Clear Coat if not done correctly? Reason why I ask is my sail panels are kinda blah looking and Im about to own them with this clay bar I bought. Just don't wanna screw anything up.
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No, you won't hurt a thing. Some car manufacturers (exotic) will give their new owners a clay bar as part of an owner care and detail package. Used properly they work extremely well.
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No, you probably have some clay bar residue on the panel.
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be sure to kneed it, or fold it over a few times for each panel. what clay are you using ?? be sure it is not too aggressive
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Work from top to bottom as well, that reduces the risk of taking any larger items from the bottom and making new scratches trying to take stuff off the top.....

A yellow pad with a buffer and 1000 grit compound and sitting on the spot for 20 seconds will take the clear off



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