First Time Clay Bar Detail
05-19-2012, 04:56 PM
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First Time Clay Bar Detail
I admit I was a little skeptical before detailing my car for the first time using a clay bar, but I was amazed at the amount of dirt that came off what I'd thought was a clean car. It took me two days of rubbing and polishing, but I finally finished and couldn't resist snapping some good pics of the end result to share. Thanks to those who talked me into trying it out, she looks gorgeous!
05-19-2012, 05:15 PM
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Thanks! I still can't believe the difference in the shine. 
05-19-2012, 06:25 PM
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05-19-2012, 07:49 PM
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Very nice ,I haven't tried a clay Bar yet myself, When you can tell in a picture that the car has a very high gloss shine I think its time for me to bust out the clay ,I am going to give it a try ...Thanks for posting ,I like your idea about stirring up some jealousy ,that was good...enjoy
05-19-2012, 07:52 PM
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Very nice ,I haven't tried a clay Bar yet myself, When you can tell in a picture that the car has a very high gloss shine I think its time for me to bust out the clay ,I am going to give it a try ...Thanks for posting ,I like your idea about stirring up some jealousy ,that was good...enjoy
05-19-2012, 08:37 PM
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05-19-2012, 08:59 PM
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Nice job.
It is always amazing to clay your car and see what you have left behind. I clay, then Mirror Glaze Show Car Glaze followed by Mirror Glaze Carnuba. It is a lot of work, but the end-result is the BOMB
Again, congrats, looks really good
It is always amazing to clay your car and see what you have left behind. I clay, then Mirror Glaze Show Car Glaze followed by Mirror Glaze Carnuba. It is a lot of work, but the end-result is the BOMB
Again, congrats, looks really good
05-19-2012, 09:28 PM
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Beautiful job! It looks really clean. What did you use on the bra?
I hate to take my Vette to Walmart and if I can't find an absolutely safe place to park I leave.
I hate to take my Vette to Walmart and if I can't find an absolutely safe place to park I leave.
05-19-2012, 09:35 PM
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Great job on the car. I remember the first time I used a clay bar on a car - amazing how smooth the paint felt and how much grit came off when I really thought the car was clean.
05-19-2012, 10:47 PM
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Claying is awesome. it is work (along with the rest of the detailing you do after) but worth it. when I did mine I accidently rubbed the clay into the paint a few timesbut was able to get it back off
05-20-2012, 12:06 AM
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Great job! I clay my Vette at least once a year.
05-20-2012, 12:19 AM
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I always go outback where the auto service center is and never had a problem. But to park out front in the main parking lot, NEVER !
