Petesvw 0 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 So i'm thinkin the claybar is a bit of a must.Does anyone know if it can be directly applied to fresh paint?Justin, seem to remember you saying at the leeds VW fest, you had your car painted just before! How long before you claybarred it? Link to post Share on other sites
Matt W 4 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Check this link it explains quite a bit about clay and how/when to use. http://www.bettercarcare.com/articles.php?articleId=14Regards,Matt Link to post Share on other sites
Eat this 2 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 nice article that Link to post Share on other sites
Matt W 4 Posted February 9, 2006 Report Share Posted February 9, 2006 Yeah some great pictures!!! Link to post Share on other sites
petervr6 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 make sure you use it right though a lads.lol Link to post Share on other sites
richievr 1 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 i think i may have to make a purchase.... Link to post Share on other sites
mattverth 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 I spent most of today claying the VR. The paint has to be seen (and felt) to be believed! Link to post Share on other sites
antera309 3 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 I have the same query as petesvw. My car has recently been resprayed and, although the new paint is very shiny, it is not perfectly flat - there are lumps and bumps in the finish.The article says that clay is used to remove surface containants, but the lumps I've got are irregularities in the surface of the lacquer. Contaminants have not had a chance to build up yet.So is it worth me using clay, or should I go straight to polish? Link to post Share on other sites
craggsy 91 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 I bought some yesterday at halfords, so gonna give it a go after i put my new wing on Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Does any one know if claybar is silicone based? Link to post Share on other sites
purple highline monster 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 er i fink its just clay pete, dunno if the detailer spray has silicone in though? why you having paint done? sprayer will love you if he gets silicone blooms!!! Link to post Share on other sites
Petesvw 0 Posted February 11, 2006 Author Report Share Posted February 11, 2006 Exactly mate, am a panal beater, and i know the curse of the dreadid silicone.Don't wanna get blamed for an outbreak now do i. LOL Link to post Share on other sites
mattverth 0 Posted February 12, 2006 Report Share Posted February 12, 2006 Pity the bloke who sprayed my bonnet doesn't know what silicone is.... ~Will be redone one day...... Link to post Share on other sites
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