So i bought some mothers clay bar at kragen. I've been reading around about how it really brings out the shine in a car. Well i was about to do it today, but the weather said no. so that night i was talking to my friend whos dad owns a really really nice body shop and he said do not clay it myself. He said you need to have it machine buffed after the claying or the dirt will spread around and scratch the paint. Anybody have experience with this? Can someone help me out?

 

i don't know, ive done it myself and it works fine

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by Fook_me_honda &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">i don't know, ive done it myself and it works fine</TD></TR></TABLE>

cool. did you buff it after the claying? or just apply the little thing of wax they provide.

anyone else?

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by pengster &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">do it yourself and follow the instructions carefully.

if you drop the bar you need to buy another one.

they generally provide a post-wax treatment but i suggest going with your own wax.</TD></TR></TABLE>

thanks for the input. anyone else? cmon 50 views and 4 votes? gimme your opinions i wanna be careful.

 

I've always clayed first, then waxed.

 

https://honda-tech.com/zerothread?id=790409

Just follow the directions on there, always keep the car lubricated with the detailer spray stuff it comes with, work in small spots and move on and never drop it the bar.

 

 

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thats what i did, i used turtle wax, best waxed ive seen so far, ives tried:
mothers
eagle one
wax shop
lazy mans wax (cheap wax i bought from a car show)
meguiars

 

I use it on my cars. I have never had a problem and I follow the directions to a T.

 

Think I'm gonna do it today. I work from 12-2 and then from 5:30-Close. Would that give me enough time in between to do a good job?

 

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Just wait till you have time and don't have to rush.

 

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3 hours is well enough time tho rite

 

<TABLE WIDTH="90%" CELLSPACING=0 CELLPADDING=0 ALIGN=CENTER><TR><TD>Quote, originally posted by DFW &raquo;</TD></TR><TR><TD CLASS="quote">Just wait till you have time and don't have to rush.</TD></TR></TABLE>

yeah i just might. thanks for all the help guys