clay

[jonno_07]

i'm a clay virgin and am going to try it tomorrow any tips/help would be greatly appriciated :D

[VectraMat]

Go up and down, then side to side, rather then round in circles with the clay, and use plenty of lubricant. Id reccomend megs quik clay, as its cheap and its what i used the first time i clayed.

Make sure you fold the clay to lock the dirt inside, but i usually do half the car before i do that.

dont worry, you wont do any damage to the paint.

just make sure you put a good polish on, a good sealent, like megs #21, and then a good coat of wax for the extra deep shine!

HTH mate, good luck.

[ed taylor]

And remember not to drop it on the floor. if you do the clay is scrap. as it will pick up grit and then it will scratch your paint work. some people recomend breaking the clay in half then at least you still have half left, good luck , I belive it can be hard work, but very rewarding with the results...

[VectraMat]

maybe a quick scan through www.detailingworld.co.uk would be a good idea

but as Ed said, dont drop it on the floor, if your cars never beed done then it will feel very smooth afterwards.

Matt

[jonno_07]

thanks www.detailingworld.co.uk had all the info and in depth guide i feel a littlemore confident in trying it now. thanks for all your help :D ;)

[ed taylor]

Let us all know how you get on. I plan to give mine and the wife,s car,s a wash and wax tomorrow, if it is not too hot to put the wax on.....

[Bainie]

I clayed the vxr after I got it, you`d be amazed the amount of gunk it picks up, pleny lubricant though, quick detailer is good cos it smells nice (like all megs stuff*lol)

[jonno_07]

if it is not too hot to put the wax on.....

i'l get some photos up tomorrow after i've done it. i'm gonna get up early to avoid the heat(and the nosey neighbours) :D

[armoured farmer]

well mines gona be done about 6am 2moro morning b4 the sun gets hot....

[ed taylor]

Jonno 07 Don,t worry about the neighbours, after a while they will lose interest and think you are mad like my neighbours, and I recon like many memers too. Your neighbours are only envious of you nice car and willingness to look after it... enjoy.

[Spikey©]

Use half a bar! No! lol

What you want is to break a piece off, about an eigth of the bar, use one lump at a time, each will do at least one panel the size of the bonnet. Work in small areas, no more than 2 foot square, fold the clay and flatten it out again after each little section. Back and fore, side to side as stated earlier, NEVER in circles. Plenty of lube and keep going on each section until the clay runs smooth. When you've done a panel, give it another light spray with the detailer and wipe off with a MF cloth, again NOT in circles.

HTH

[blr123]

Hi guys,

There really isn't anything to be scared of as far as using clay goes.......after a few mins you'll soon get the hang of it, just remember plenty lube, light pressure, straight lines and NEVER use a peice after it has been dropped on the ground and that's NEVER ;)

Bryan

[jonno_07]

right i'm 3/4 the way through it now, my arm feels like its about to drop off. looks and feels great though. took a bit of getting used to but now its a breeze!

[ed taylor]

Jonno 07. I have washed mine and the wifes this morning, and when I have had my coffee I am going to put a coat of PS21S canuba wax on it,

[jonno_07]

i'm on the coffee as well. ;)

[blr123]

Jonno.........how come your arm feels like it's falling off?.......it shouldn't take more than 30 to 40mins to clay a car and it's very easy on the arms.........just wait till you see what I've been doing today.........your arms falling off :rolleyes: :D .........I'll post some pics later tonight ;)

Bryan