"best" claybar?
Originally Posted by NightWindDriftr
What works awesome for keeping your clay covered is a soap bar cover. 
I have used clay magic, meguiars, and mothers. The mothers one seemed softer and last time it got stuck under my fingernails for days. I also like the meguiars spray detailer best for lube
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Since no one has mentioned it yet, I will.
Claying may or may not work on your waterspots. The best thing to do with fresh waterspots is to thoroughly wash the vehicle and then use some distilled white vinegar on the spots. If that doesn't work, then you can try claying, and if claying doesn't work, you'll need an abrasive paint polish.
Claying may or may not work on your waterspots. The best thing to do with fresh waterspots is to thoroughly wash the vehicle and then use some distilled white vinegar on the spots. If that doesn't work, then you can try claying, and if claying doesn't work, you'll need an abrasive paint polish.
I have used claymagic and Meguiars. I never used the lubes they came with though. I use the Zaino Z7 & Water mix for my lube. Works great. My claymagic bar came in a plastic case (airtight like a bar soap holder) and that keeps it from drying out. I put my other claybars in plastic bags and when I went to use them again they were all stuck to the bags. Pain in the a$$!!!
Anyway, let us know how your experience with Zaino turns out SS4Luck. We expect to see some pics!!!!
Anyway, let us know how your experience with Zaino turns out SS4Luck. We expect to see some pics!!!!
Claybar will remove most waterspots, but you should be wary when using it. It will pick up the minerals (usually the outer rim of the waterspot), but it will leave behind the etching that, from certain angles, will appear as if it had no effect on your paint. A simple feel of the spot or a trained eye can reveal the difference.
Waterspots should always be taken care of ASAP. Especially sprinkler water and acid rain, which are very unforgiving on your clear.
Waterspots should always be taken care of ASAP. Especially sprinkler water and acid rain, which are very unforgiving on your clear.
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Around my area hard water is as common as water itself. My brothers POS vette is in the garage where mine used to be. Anyways ive learned to use meguires quick detailer. As long as the car is cool and you use a little elbow grease, it should come out fine. Clay bar is always a good idea but if you want to skip all the hard work (For now) and just ease your mind. Quick detailer is really great. It comes with the clay bar anyways.. It's your call.
I know this might be a little off the topic of the thread but I just had a quick question about the clay bars. I was thinking of trying one soon (prob clay magic cause you can get it local) and I was wondering if you use was before or after it or if you dont use wax at all when you use the clay bar. Thanks guys.
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Since no one has mentioned it yet, I will.
Claying may or may not work on your waterspots. The best thing to do with fresh waterspots is to thoroughly wash the vehicle and then use some distilled white vinegar on the spots. If that doesn't work, then you can try claying, and if claying doesn't work, you'll need an abrasive paint polish.
Claying may or may not work on your waterspots. The best thing to do with fresh waterspots is to thoroughly wash the vehicle and then use some distilled white vinegar on the spots. If that doesn't work, then you can try claying, and if claying doesn't work, you'll need an abrasive paint polish.
I was going to answer his question, but I do not know the extent of the water spots. I have tried getting my own water spots out with no luck, I seem to have bad water spots on the middle section of the roof where the T-Tops meet, it is a black piece and I can't get the damn spots off. I've used clay and polish and nothing, is Vinegar my best bet or is it the weakest of the 3?
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Originally Posted by ZaneO
Vinegar only works when it can neutralize the minerals from the water - must be fresh.
Sounds like you may need to step up your polish a little.
Sounds like you may need to step up your polish a little.
GUess i'll have to work it harder or try something stronger.
thanks
I used a clay magic claybar on mine tonight an then meguiars gold class wax an it looks stunning. Thats the first time I ever used a claybar an I am shocked at the results. If you have never done it do it tomarrow it is time well worth the effort.
odd question but somewhat related. Can you clabar your windows? On my last wash/wax I tended to the body first and left the windows a lil too wet for too long I guess and it had hard water spots that I couldnt get out with what little bit of stoners window cleaner I had left. I tried windex but that didnt help much. It'll probably just come out on the next wash but if not I was wondering if the claybar would work.
