Clay Bar is the coolest thing i have ever used!!!

[YSRman]

I bought a 1995 NSX recently that needed to be waxed and detailed so I hired a mobile detailer to take care of it. He waxed it with mcguires #6 and detailed it. When he was finished the paint was not as smooth as a babies bottom. I found out about the clay log here and bought it. I used the Final Inspection to lubricate it and did the entire car. It was amazing to feel the difference between the panels that I had finished and ones that were not yet done. The most noticable difference was the rear bumper. on all of the NSXs that I have owned the rear bumper has always been dull and gritty. The clay log made it look new!

My question is, Do you have to rewax the car after using the clay?

Thanks

 

[pt91]

How did we live w/out clay? It is a great tool.

Normally clay should be the second step after washing and just before sealant or wax (unless you want to polish before waxing).

I am pretty sure that you removed a good amount of the wax. No big deal. You can check it for beading by misting some water on the hood.

A trick I like to use when claying is to tear off a small piece of clay and throw it away when it can't be folded/cleaned any more.
That way if I drop the little piece on the ground I don't hv to throw away $10 of clay with grit in it! It is important to keep the clay surface fresh and clean.

 

[nsxtasy]

Do you have to rewax the car after using the clay?

Yes, you do.

 

[steveny]

I bought a 1995 NSX recently that needed to be waxed and detailed so I hired a mobile detailer to take care of it. He waxed it with mcguires #6 and detailed it. When he was finished the paint was not as smooth as a babies bottom. I found out about the clay log here and bought it. I used the Final Inspection to lubricate it and did the entire car. It was amazing to feel the difference between the panels that I had finished and ones that were not yet done. The most noticable difference was the rear bumper. on all of the NSXs that I have owned the rear bumper has always been dull and gritty. The clay log made it look new!

My question is, Do you have to rewax the car after using the clay?

Thanks

When I first used the clay bar I too could not believe how much of a difference it made. In one weekend I Clay barred everything I own. I was looking around for anything with paint on it that I could clay bar, like an addict. I even used it on my lawn mower.

 

[subayai]

I used the zaino claybar and all the zaino products on my miata first because I didn't like the idea of using clay? on my nsx. It is the best thing I have ever done to my car. The paint is sooooo smooth I can't believe it. I even used it on the inside and outside of my windows (not tinted). Holy s@#t does it make a difference. My Nsx is next.

 

[YSRman]

I too have a Miata. It is amazing how many NSX owners also have miatas. We should do a survey.

thanks for all the advice. I will wax her tonight.

 

[Bilulan]

You clay the windows/windshield (non-tinted parts)?

interesting...What would you say the advantages in doing this are?
easier to clean? seemingly better visibility? stays cleaner longer?
please elaborate?

 

[subayai]

In response to your query,The following is from the www.zainostore.com web site. Under the tips & tricks tab. I tried it and it works!!

Cleaning with Clay
Every car finish shares a common enemy: pollution. It relentlessly pursues your car from the second it leaves the factory until your car meets its ultimate demise. It's in the air we breathe, it's on the roads we drive, and it attaches to your car's paint, where it bonds and begins a process of oxidation.

When contaminants get a solid grip on your car's paint, washing alone may not be enough to remove them. Pre-wax cleaners also may not be able to exfoliate large particles. In this case, you have two choices: use a polishing compound, which removes a lot of paint material, or use Z-18 ClayBar. Clay isn't a polish or a compound, it is a surface preparation bar that smoothes the paint and exfoliates contaminants.

USES FOR CLAY
Clay is not a cure-all or a replacement for polishing. It's a tool for removing surface contamination. One of the many reasons for using clay is the removal of brake dust. Brake dust contamination, which attaches to painted rear bumpers and adjoining surfaces, is a metallic surface contaminant that can be removed safely and effectively by using clay.

Clay is also very effective on paint over-spray. If the over-spray is particularly heavy, you may want to seek the assistance of a professional. Tree sap and tar specks can also be safely removed with a clay bar. Recently, I have also started using clay on my windows (exterior) to remove heavy road film, bug deposits and water spots. It works very well, and seems to outperform even the best window cleaners.

 

[AcuraNSX]

For some reason, I am not a believer in the claybar. I wouldn't dare use it on an NSX, especially if the paint is in nice condition. I have been told by zymol that their HD cleanse product is much safer....and it truly is. It is truly one of zymol's finest products.....give it a try. I bought some Mother's Clay and returned it after seeing what it did to my friend's new M3.....the stuff will scare the living crap out of you when you don't hear a quiet glide.......try HD Cleanse.....trully a great product.

 

[nis350]

I too have a Miata. It is amazing how many NSX owners also have miatas. We should do a survey.

thanks for all the advice. I will wax her tonight.

I too have a miate....

 

[Zishan]

I bought some Mother's Clay and returned it after seeing what it did to my friend's new M3.....the stuff will scare the living crap out of you when you don't hear a quiet glide....

Please don't take this the wrong way, but why would your friend clay bar a new M3? From my understanding, claying is to remove pollutants and oxidation? If the car was new, then there's no point in claying correct?
Again, please don't take this the wrong way, I have a clay bar, but haven't had a chance to use it. So I could be missing something.

Regards,
- Z

 

[pt91]

I know the question isn't directed at me, but I will add.

*warning - this may be marketing crap*

But, I have read that cars coming from afactory, then a dealer have lots of goop that can be removed with clay. I didn't do it myself, so I can't say.

I also know of people that immediately get the PC random orbital after the finish as soon as they purchase (swirls from the lot). This I can believe.

Sort of like garments. If you ever saw garments being produced in a factory, you would ALWAYS wash them before wearing.
My 2 cents for the day.

 

[White92]

For some reason, I am not a believer in the claybar. I wouldn't dare use it on an NSX, especially if the paint is in nice condition. I bought some Mother's Clay and returned it after seeing what it did to my friend's new M3.....the stuff will scare the living crap out of you when you don't hear a quiet glide.

This might also be a dumb response, but why would someone use clay on a brand new car? And from my experiences of using it, if you don't hear or feel a smooth/quite glide, it's because there wasn't enough lubricant between the clay and the paint. But I know that everyone is different.

 

[YUMNA2]

has anyone ever tried using normal art store brand clay? cause the ones they sell for cars like mothers or zaino is kinda pricey..since u can only clean ur car up to about 5-6 times..anyone? art store brand clay?

 

[pt91]

has anyone ever tried using normal art store brand clay? cause the ones they sell for cars like mothers or zaino is kinda pricey..since u can only clean ur car up to about 5-6 times..anyone? art store brand clay?

I would not do that. I have heard that detailing clay is a special formula and there are very limited manufacturers. I think most is made by one company.

I tear off a small, 50 ct sized, piece and use it instead of taking the whole bar and folding it over and over. If I drop it (that happens sometimes) it goes in the trash. When I am finished with the car, I throw out the little chunkwhich is usually dirty.

Still you are looking at a buck or less to do your car. That is very cheap.
Don't put play-doh on your paint!

 

[White92]

Carbrite makes a really good one. I've used the package I bought from them for a long time now. It's lasted forever it seems like. It doesn't smear or anything. Just keep it lubricated. I bought it from my supplier when I was working detailing cars.

 

[AcuraNSX]

Why should you claybar a new M3? According to Sal Zaino, and no I don't use his products but my friend does, he HIGHLY recommends claybaring a new German car. Why? Simply because cars in Germany like many other countries are shipped via railcars and can pick up rail dust, pollutants, etc....the best way to remove this according to Sal is to claybar it. I don't necessarily think this is the best way after doing the procedure on my buddy's M3. Try Zymol products, especially the HD Cleanse, simply the best and safest cleaner out there.

Good Luck

 

[schuey1010]

Clay bar is all good, but like others have said, after doing my CRX, and being real nervous, I don't think I would be interested in getting it anywhere near my NSX.

I just would not want to even risk making a mess out of my factory paint. Let me tell you though, the FACTORY paint on my CRX is as smooth as silk right now.

The clay bar can work miracles, but I still don't think I would allow it in the same room as my NSX.