claybarred my jeep for the 1st time

lt.smoke

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Discussion starter · #1 · Sep 28, 2014

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1st time ever clay barring: http://youtu.be/lylUf9-hbGo

It was a rigorous cleaning process but well worth it. This is the 1st vehicle I have ever done a claybar treatment on and I must say it's SO worth it. Being a brand new car I didn't think there could be that much garbage trapped in the paint but I was wrong. I thought I knew what smooth was I was also wrong the finish is smooth as glass. I finished it off with a nice coat of Eagle1 nano spray wax.

 

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#2 · Sep 29, 2014

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Looks good. Definitely need to do that to mine.

 

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#3 · Sep 29, 2014

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looks good brother! I really need to clay bar mine. I've been lazy. I'll probably do it before winter and give her the super good treatment

 

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#4 · Sep 29, 2014

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That's super smooth, great finish.

 

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#5 · Sep 29, 2014

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Looks amazing!

 

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#6 · Sep 29, 2014

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Looks like a job well done to me!

 

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#7 · Sep 29, 2014

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Awesome, great job Smoke!

 

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#8 · Sep 29, 2014

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Just out of interest, how many uses do you get out of the clay, is it just a one-use thing?

 

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#9 · Sep 29, 2014

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Clay is a one time use, and if you drop it do NOT use it again. It's really cheap to pick up. Less than $20 for an entire kit. And about $7 if you just need the clay.

 

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#10 · Sep 29, 2014

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any experience with a black vehicle? my Jeep is new but my black Crossfire has some scratches and scuffs.

 

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#11 · Sep 29, 2014

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Claybarring will work on any color. It's to clean trash and blemishes out of paint. Then you'd just need to use a black friendly wax to seal it all up.

 

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#12 · Sep 29, 2014

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After the clay is used up for paint it still does a great job on glass. It gets all the silicone and stuff off that RainX and etc leaves behind and clears that bug gut residue off real well.

Not when its real gritty but when its too dirty to use on paint.
Glass...not plastic.

 

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It makes a huge difference, especially if you've never done it before

I remember the first time I did it! So smooth!!!

Nick C.

 

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#14 · Sep 29, 2014

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Any recommendations on a good clay bar kit?

 

Diode Dynamics

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#15 · Sep 29, 2014

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Clay Magic is the original clay bar and it works the best, but the meguiar's kit is fine

Nick C.

 

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#16 · Oct 1, 2014

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Any recommendations on what to use after clay barring? They use a lot of salt on the roads here in winter so I'm looking for maximum protection.

 

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#17 · Oct 2, 2014

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You'll want to apply a nice coat of wax after clay barring to add a layer of protection to the clear coat. Some people also like to use a nice sealant after using a clay bar.

Nick C.

 

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#18 · Nov 12, 2014 (Edited)

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I just winterized my Patriot. I really like the Wolfgang line of products. I washed my Pat with Wolfgang Auto Bathe, dried it, then claybarred using a clay lubricant. The lubricant can be a detailing spray or actual spray clay lubricant, but you must use it generously to allow the clay to glide and to prevent scratching. I spray both the clay and the surface before I start a section.

For winterization, I then use Klasse All in One Polish, followed by Klasse High Gloss Sealant Glaze. This stuff is off the charts bullet proof sealant, taking our Pats through Central New York winters and coming out beading like new when April arrives!

In spring, I use the cleaning and clay process again, then I apply the Wolfgang equivalents of polish/cleaner and sealant, which are almost equally outstanding in longevity, but create an even deeper shine. Check out the AutoGeek.net site I linked above - it is a treasure trove of instructional videos and products.