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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 02:00 PM
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This is actually for my truck, the brake pads got really low and started to put fine metal dust on my fender Now it's all rusty.

I know that I'll need a claybar and a lot of time to get it off, but I'm pretty terrible at doing the detailing stuff and I don't know what kind of claybar/wax to buy.

http://s9.photobucket.com/albums/a66...t=DSC00379.jpg

That's a crappy picture, I'll try and get a better one later, the camera is MIA.

You can kind of make it out around the wheel well and where the bed of the truck starts. There's also a nice line of rust coming off the mirrior where the paint is bubbling
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:16 PM
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There's only one Co. in the US that's lisc to sell clay so just worry about aggressiveness levels,start with the least one. And Megs NXT is hard to beat on a budget.If you want to know some better ones... lmk.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:30 PM
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There's only one Co. in the US that's lisc to sell clay so just worry about aggressiveness levels,start with the least one.
ive never heard of that.....i know there are different levels, but all youll see in a parts store is the regular clay. as far as whats best, im pretty sure clay is clay. you have to look at what you get for the price. megs sells 2 bars, plus the detailer and a MF towel with it. mothers i think sells one bigger bar, spray but no towel. clay magic is the cheapest (by a few dollars only), and i think comes with 2 small bars and spray, but no towel. at least thats what i remember them coming with last year.

if the clay doesnt work, you may need a polish/compound.
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Old Aug 2, 2009 | 03:58 PM
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History of clay bars: Clay was invented in Japan and Auto Magic (Clay Magic) holds seven patents on the clay itself. All of the clay you find no matter the color, size shape or weight it is all brought in by Auto Magic. Years ago there was huge lawsuits against Mother, Meguires and all of the other big brands that were importing their own clay bars.

Here some info on Clay Magic:

Clay Magic is a deep cleaning and smoothing clay bar that instantly removes harmful pollutants from today's vehicle finishes without using strong, acidic chemicals or harsh abrasives.

Clay Magic is not just another cleaner, it is a totally unique product that instantly removes the environmental contaminants which can deteriorate a vehicle's finish.

Clay Magic was developed as a solution to the increasing damage being done to the finishes of today's vehicle due to harsh pollutants that burn right through conventional protectants. Invisible pollutants such as industrial fallout, car exhaust and oxidation from acid rain, along with visible impurities like road tar, tree sap and insect residue, can irreversible damage a new finish in a few short years. Clay Magic clay bars are also effective in removing paint over-spray as well as those small particles of rust from your brake rotors which become embedded in your paint.

If your looking for a Clay kit to get you started, pick up our Clay Magic Speed Kit. It comes with the clay as well as the lubricant all in one easy to use kit.



If you need towels pick up a pack of our microfiber towels. Great for wiping the vehicle down after you clay the exterior. They are also great for removing wax and even cleaning your interior.



Click any of the pics above to check out the products.

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Thank you !!!

Before a create an accoutn and everything do you ship USPS to Canada ???
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Thank you !!!

Before a create an accoutn and everything do you ship USPS to Canada ???
We sure can. If you have any trouble with checkout just let me know.

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[QUOTE=EchoMirage;12006889]ive never heard of that.....i know there are different levels, but all youll see in a parts store is the regular clay.

[QUOTE=z06_joe;12007011]History of clay bars: Clay was invented in Japan and Auto Magic (Clay Magic) holds seven patents on the clay itself. All of the clay you find no matter the color, size shape or weight it is all brought in by Auto Magic. Years ago there was huge lawsuits against Mother, Meguires and all of the other big brands that were importing their own clay bars.

There ya go.
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