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09-24-2008, 09:49 AM
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I daily drive my Formula, so I try to do it once everyother month. Its probibly excessive, but I'm always taking a lot of dirt out of the paint when I do it.
Clay baring a car is pretty easy to do. Just make sure the surface of the car is wet with the detailing spray that will come in the kit (both mothers and meguiars comes with it, the Zaino claybar will not come with an applicator spray, but thats no big deal.), take your time, and keep the clay bar clean.
You will be suprised at all the stuff that can come out of the paint. I did a C6 Z06 about 2 weeks ago, thought it looked pretty clean too from the beginning. It was garage kept, but driven often. I couldnt believe all the stuff I got out of the paint and how much better it looked after I got done.
Its well worth the money (meguiars and mothers clay bars are about $20 each), and can really clean up your car.
Good luck
- Mike
Clay baring a car is pretty easy to do. Just make sure the surface of the car is wet with the detailing spray that will come in the kit (both mothers and meguiars comes with it, the Zaino claybar will not come with an applicator spray, but thats no big deal.), take your time, and keep the clay bar clean.
You will be suprised at all the stuff that can come out of the paint. I did a C6 Z06 about 2 weeks ago, thought it looked pretty clean too from the beginning. It was garage kept, but driven often. I couldnt believe all the stuff I got out of the paint and how much better it looked after I got done.
Its well worth the money (meguiars and mothers clay bars are about $20 each), and can really clean up your car.
Good luck
- Mike
09-24-2008, 01:34 PM
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I always feel pretty pumped seeing the end result
09-24-2008, 02:05 PM
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The Clay Magic kit directions are easy to follow and pretty straightforward.
After completion of the clay process on the paint and glass, lightly wash and rinse to remove the clay lube before drying completely.
To deal with light swirling and fine scratches, you can use the TC-8 Swirl Cutter. Minimal results by hand on just the lightest blemishes. Using machine methods such as the Porter Cable buffer will show real improvement. For deeper scratches, try Menzerna SIP or Tropi Care Swirl Cutter Plus.
For last step protection, you can select either the TC-2W "Crystal White" Carnauba Creme or the TC-3 Sealant xP on lighter colors such as your avatar. Feel free to contact us with any questions at toll free (866)341-0050 or steve@tropi-care.com.
After completion of the clay process on the paint and glass, lightly wash and rinse to remove the clay lube before drying completely.
To deal with light swirling and fine scratches, you can use the TC-8 Swirl Cutter. Minimal results by hand on just the lightest blemishes. Using machine methods such as the Porter Cable buffer will show real improvement. For deeper scratches, try Menzerna SIP or Tropi Care Swirl Cutter Plus.
For last step protection, you can select either the TC-2W "Crystal White" Carnauba Creme or the TC-3 Sealant xP on lighter colors such as your avatar. Feel free to contact us with any questions at toll free (866)341-0050 or steve@tropi-care.com.
09-24-2008, 02:09 PM
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The Clay Magic kit directions are easy to follow and pretty straightforward.
After completion of the clay process on the paint and glass, lightly wash and rinse to remove the clay lube before drying completely.
To deal with light swirling and fine scratches, you can use the TC-8 Swirl Cutter. Minimal results by hand on just the lightest blemishes. Using machine methods such as the Porter Cable buffer will show real improvement. For deeper scratches, try Menzerna SIP or Tropi Care Swirl Cutter Plus.
For last step protection, you can select either the TC-2W "Crystal White" Carnauba Creme or the TC-3 Sealant xP on lighter colors such as your avatar. Feel free to contact us with any questions at toll free (866)341-0050 or steve@tropi-care.com.
After completion of the clay process on the paint and glass, lightly wash and rinse to remove the clay lube before drying completely.
To deal with light swirling and fine scratches, you can use the TC-8 Swirl Cutter. Minimal results by hand on just the lightest blemishes. Using machine methods such as the Porter Cable buffer will show real improvement. For deeper scratches, try Menzerna SIP or Tropi Care Swirl Cutter Plus.
For last step protection, you can select either the TC-2W "Crystal White" Carnauba Creme or the TC-3 Sealant xP on lighter colors such as your avatar. Feel free to contact us with any questions at toll free (866)341-0050 or steve@tropi-care.com.
09-24-2008, 02:28 PM
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I've done my "Garage Ornament" twice with Mothers.
Since Tropi-Care has free shipping I may have to try their stuff out sometime.
Since Tropi-Care has free shipping I may have to try their stuff out sometime.
09-24-2008, 02:42 PM
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09-24-2008, 09:20 PM
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I have tried a few different clay bars, and I have figured out that Automagic makes the others look bad. The automagic held up a lot better for me than others. Their body shine is amazing. Their paste wax also worked well. I used gold class meguairs paste wax on my buddy's black T/A and it was amazing. http://www.fastlouis.com/forums/view...p?f=25&t=68958
The paint was in really bad shape before we did anything to it.
3M makes some stuff called hand glaze, that fills in a lot of light scratches and swirls. It works pretty well before waxing.
The wheels were just sprayed with hot rims cleaners, and the tips were just me trying out some polish I bought at a car show. Clay baring a car is very necessary to do before a wax job. You don't have to work in swirls. Just get an area nice and wet with the clay lube and keep rubbing until you don't hear friction!
The paint was in really bad shape before we did anything to it.
3M makes some stuff called hand glaze, that fills in a lot of light scratches and swirls. It works pretty well before waxing.
The wheels were just sprayed with hot rims cleaners, and the tips were just me trying out some polish I bought at a car show. Clay baring a car is very necessary to do before a wax job. You don't have to work in swirls. Just get an area nice and wet with the clay lube and keep rubbing until you don't hear friction!
09-25-2008, 06:23 AM
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I have tried a few different clay bars, and I have figured out that Automagic makes the others look bad. The automagic held up a lot better for me than others. Their body shine is amazing. Their paste wax also worked well. I used gold class meguairs paste wax on my buddy's black T/A and it was amazing. http://www.fastlouis.com/forums/view...p?f=25&t=68958
The paint was in really bad shape before we did anything to it.
3M makes some stuff called hand glaze, that fills in a lot of light scratches and swirls. It works pretty well before waxing.
The wheels were just sprayed with hot rims cleaners, and the tips were just me trying out some polish I bought at a car show. Clay baring a car is very necessary to do before a wax job. You don't have to work in swirls. Just get an area nice and wet with the clay lube and keep rubbing until you don't hear friction!
The paint was in really bad shape before we did anything to it.
3M makes some stuff called hand glaze, that fills in a lot of light scratches and swirls. It works pretty well before waxing.
The wheels were just sprayed with hot rims cleaners, and the tips were just me trying out some polish I bought at a car show. Clay baring a car is very necessary to do before a wax job. You don't have to work in swirls. Just get an area nice and wet with the clay lube and keep rubbing until you don't hear friction!
3M Imperial line. Awesome products as well. I buy 'em by the gallon.
09-25-2008, 12:22 PM
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I just placed my order in for tropi-care, and can't wait to get it in. I'm wondering how to do this though...I took off the side moldings last night, and got off what I could of the damn double sided tape, but now I still have more, with the residue. Should I wash it, and just use some elbow greese to get it off, or will I have to resort to clay bar? I would like it clean by tomorrow night when I go on my weekend trip. Thanks.
