Who knows about clay bar?

[groucho]

I see yellow and blue. Are they different grits that are color coded? If yes, which is the safest? Also, is a 100 gram bar adequate or small in size? I'm looking on ebay, so I can't see in person. Thanks

[Northeast Rod Run]

Different manufacturers just make their clay bars different colors, that's all.

[Bob Holmes]

A 100 gram bar should last you a long time, provided that you don't drop it. As it picks up crap off the paint, you just kned it and expose a fresh part. I use it all the time.

You can use a quick detailer as a lubricant, but I've also used soapy water in a spray bottle.

[groucho]

A 100 gram bar should last you a long time, provided that you don't drop it. As it picks up crap off the paint, you just kned it and expose a fresh part. I use it all the time.

You can use a quick detailer as a lubricant, but I've also used soapy water in a spray bottle.

Cool. I've got bottles of that quick detailer stuff. Thanks guys

[BluLightning]

Ebay? You can't just go to the parts store and grab one Grouch? I prefer the Mother's clay bar to the others. It seems to hold up better for some reason.

[1931s/x]

there are different clays that are more or less aggresive and have different uses. ive only used what was available at the auto parts store but i have seen different clays available at shows and mail order places.
heres a few different ones http://www.griotsgarage.com/search.do?query=clay+bar

[70chevyC-10]

Clay bar first, then Meguiar's Speed Glaze (on a buffer) even takes out the salt etch we get out here after the winter.

[bnjny]

The color does signify the grade of clay bar... Yellow, which is probably a Meguir's like clay bar is fine... A purple bar is usually a stronger clay bar.

Wash, clay, wash, polish, glaze and wax.

I would go to the Chemical guys website and order from them... They make a good portion of the stuff you buy with a fancy name or label on it...

[groucho]

Ebay? You can't just go to the parts store and grab one Grouch? I prefer the Mother's clay bar to the others. It seems to hold up better for some reason.

Yes, ebay. At the parts store it's $20 with the instant detailer. Ebay has just the clay bar for $6, free shipping. I have 5 full bottles of instant detailer

[BluLightning]

Yes, ebay. At the parts store it's $20 with the instant detailer. Ebay has just the clay bar for $6, free shipping. I have 5 full bottles of instant detailer

Gotcha. Makes sense now.

[vert1940]

never used a clay bar...can you really tell a difference?...what does it actually do?

[DanStokes]

Never used a clay bar. I grew up buffing used cars for the Buick dealer so I just run the buffer over them. Not saying it's a bad thing, just that I haven't used it.

Dan

[Bob Holmes]

Picks all the embedded crap off of the paint.

I recently used clay to pull all the Lizardskin overspray off my car. I was very surprised that it could do it.

[CaminoKid]

If you drive your car alot as we do,the clay bar will take a bunch of crap off.Road grime will not come off with just washing your car with soap and water with a micro fiber towel.the bar will amaze you at the amount of stuff it removes.I have only used water as detailers have compounds that will load up the clay.

[bnjny]

Best way to use a clay bar is as follows:

Cut the new clay bar into thirds. One for the bottom, one for the top and the other for wheels. Before use, spray down with a detail spray (water can be used, but this is how I like to do it) to make the clay damp. Then spray a small area you plan to work on... Wipe in straight lines, NOT CIRCLES. Watch body lines and make sure the clay bar is kept damp. It should glide across with some resistance that will fade as the area is cleaned by the clay bar. If you have to rub with force, then the clay bar is too dry.

I strongly suggest you rinse/wash the car again after claying.

Depending on the type of paint and condition of the paint, I then go to my polish, swirl removers, etc....