i have to ask the smartest people

[kittedb18bt]

obviously we are quite smart because we decided on the integra. i do have a question on car care. i washed, waxed, and polished my car the other day. i think i want to add a step in there somewhere. does anyone have any experience with the clay/spray stuff? i know it has been featured on horespower tv, atleast thats where i know it from. i saw the stuff in walmart and i am still considering buying it. should i? if i should buy it please tell me how to use it. i know u would do it after the washing and drying of course. i would like to know how long this stuff would take to use on a whole car (or just specific parts of the car). i would also like to know any techniques used that work well. everyone's input is appreciated.

thanks,


chris

[kittedb18bt]

nobody has used it? weird

[TheRebirth]

unfortunately...i don't own an integra, so i guess that makes me quite stupid

anway, i've used the clay bar, and it seriously does wonders. I recommend that if anything.

[sameintheend01]

my dad gets his car clayed every once in a while...looks awesoem on dark colors.

[kittedb18bt]

thanks guys, therebirth no ur not stupid. i just love integras a whole lot. i mean come on if u worked 53 hours and took 12 hours of school just so u could have one wouldnt u cherish it more than anything else? i like preludes also, they are a close second in the sport compact area.



chris

[redmanjd]

i dont like the clay bar because they can smear dirt around and scratch your pain buffing is the best way.

[TheRebirth]

Originally posted by redmanjd
i dont like the clay bar because they can smear dirt around and scratch your pain buffing is the best way.

smear dirt around and scratch your paint?

well...it depends, you know you're supposed to wash your car before you use the bar right? that way theres not gonna be anything (dirt, rocks, hobos) on your car to smear or scratch your paint...

btw, i was kidding about the stupid thing, I love integras, my gf's thinking about getting one, should be a joy to work on.

[redmanjd]

what you are trying to get off your paint is getting stuck in the clay any you are smearing it around. i use to work at a body shop and that is my opinion

[kittedb18bt]

techniques? how long does it take?

[redmanjd]

for what clay? just keep a bottle of spray wax in your hand and keep the surface wet. spray way works better than water because it lubricates more. i still dont like it

[whtteg]

I have a diploma in ACR (paint and body). IMO the clay is a waste of $ unless you are using it on black or any real dark color even then if you don't do it right then it won't work well either. Try buffing the car with a three step system like meguiars mirror glaze system, use a buffer and it should take only 1hr at most and be sure to do it in the shade. This will remove all the same thing easier and faster and give much better results.

[kittedb18bt]

thanks guys, i am not going to buy that junk. i am not made of money

[redmanjd]

yes buffing is the best way wool pad it then foam pad it with glaze and it will look great