does clay bar remove all those black dot tar specs on your car that make your car feel sandy?? and my friend said that it could remove small rust spots and stuff...are these true?? ...cause damn i got hecka tar specs on my car and its starting to rust near the trims of the car...

 

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its possible, but without seeing the actaul tar specs n' rust, i cannot guarantee anything. just pick up one of those clay bar kits from your local auto store n' give it a try. I used the "Mothers" kit and removed alot of tar specs and some overy light oxidation.

 

http://www.autogeek.net/clbaandlu.html

i use mothers also. i usually clay my car before any polish, wax, etc goes on.

 

what about scuff marks?? will it clean that out too??

 

how would it clean a scuff? it physically removes debris from the surface of your car, it doesnt buff it

 

I used Mothers Clay Bar on my car and it was like night and day feel on it. At first the car felt like sandpaper even after a nice wash and wax....then after wash, clay bar, wax , it felt like a whole diff car.

 

I have been detailing cars for years and don't recommend the shitty clay bars you can get at your local Pepboys or Autozone. Search around on the net and buy a quality clay bar that won't deteriorate and is large enough to last multiple times. You'll probably be looking at spending $20-30, and while your at it, pick up a nice tin of pure carnuba wax and a quality polish.

The clay bar will not remove "rust spots" but will remove microscopic contaminants that have become lodged in the paint, which is relatively soft due to having many layers of wax accumulated on it. These layers of wax will be removed from the car, which is why it is important to follow up immediately with a polish and a wax. For the tar specks, have you tried a tar remover? If it really is tar, this should remove it fairly easily.

As for the person who asked about scuff marks, wash your car, clay bar the area, and use a light compound. Remember, always finish will a polish and a wax. And to warn you, removing scuff marks can many times reveal scratches in the paint lying beneath.

If I forgot something someone feels should be added or modified, please contribute. I love clean paint, and am always looking for new tips. Good Luck.

 

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Actually you'd be surprised... there are only a few clay manufacturers out there, so they're all pretty much the same. It's all a matter of preference - for "off-the-shelf" solutions, I prefer Meguiar's Quik Clay or Clay Magic. I'm not too fond of the kit from Mother's because the clay is too plasticky for my taste.

Check out the detailing FAQ in my sig (or stickied at the top of this forum) for more info

 

clay magic is the ****

 

3M Makes the nicest clay bar ive ever used, it was purple...I used to detail and buff cars at a local Honda/Acura dealership

 

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WERD...it felt like sex.hehehehe