I've been using Meguiars Clay Bar and after claying the entire car, I still see streaks of where the clay went, and no matter what I do/use, the streaks are still there. Any suggestions?

 

hmm...are u using enough of the spray that came with the clay bar?

 

If you used water instead of that spray, I could see that happening. But if you used that spray they give, it shouldnt happen.

 

^^^ i was thinking the same

 

I hate freaking clay bars. sometimes they work great and sometimes they will screw you. sometimes the condition of the car prior to claying it can cause this. I refuse to use a clay bar on customers cars when i detail because of the inconsistency

 

What do you use to do the job?

 

Same thing happened to me on my car...I was using a Mothers clay bar, and plenty of lubricant.

Its hard to see on mine cuz my car is white, but it is visable in the right condintions. I'm getting it buffed/polished soon.

 

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Strange, I've used it so many times on my cars, and friends car, and customers cars when I had a small detailing business, and never had any issues. I used it on some pretty beat up cars, but always used plenty of moisture to make sure it wouldn't streak up.

 

maybe the clay was dirty???? it probably had small particles on it and ended up scratching the finish???? thats all i could think of.

 

Same **** happened to me dude. I used the spray wax with the clay bar. Damn black cars.

 

Car was plenty wet with just being washed, plus I used the quick detailer spray that came with it. I have a PC, but what should I use to get rid of those "zebra" streaks? rubbing compound? scratchX? wet sand?

There must be some abrasive that will remove them.

TIA

 

cut and buff!
my friend works for mercedes benz and IDENS detailing which is for ACURA/LEXUS does:
1. wash the car thoroughly
2. clay the car
3. cut and buff to remove scratches left from the clay bar
4. polish and wax

all you need to due is cut and buff. be careful not to burn the paint!

 

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Sounds like user error to me.

Make sure you have a clean car, claybar, and use enough clay lube or detail spray and you shouldn't have any problems.

 

more spray, and wipe off the excess after you hit it with the bar

 

wax on and wax off like daniel son

 

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are you doing it under the sun?

 

I get streaks alot when I use the clay bar on my black car, but if I wax it after it gets rid of most of them.

 

after im all done waxing 'caly baring' what have you .. i always use 3M Hand Glaze takes all the wax/buffing/caystreaks and scratches out .. its easy to use and take off .. good luck

 

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What's your clay method? Are you wiping the panel dry after you clay? You could try using some more lube after you wipe the first time to see if the streaks will come out. The streaks can also be caused by not using enough lube. If you wash the car again you should be fine, otherwise a fine polish will take care of the streaks.

 

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my friend works for mercedes benz and IDENS detailing which is for ACURA/LEXUS does:
1. wash the car thoroughly
2. clay the car
3. cut and buff to remove scratches left from the clay bar
4. polish and wax

all you need to due is cut and buff. be careful not to burn the paint! </TD></TR></TABLE>

Scratches left from the clay bar? Sounds like a typical dealer wash to me. Why would you need to cut and buff on a new car? You shouldn't *HAVE* to.

 

sounds like user error...and clay magic ownz

 

its wonderful to hear everyone's responses as to why i got the streaks, but my question is how to remove them, not why i got them in the first place. thanks

 

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What's your clay method? Are you wiping the panel dry after you clay? <FONT SIZE="5">You could try using some more lube after you wipe the first time to see if the streaks will come out</FONT>. The streaks can also be caused by not using enough lube. <FONT SIZE="5">If you wash the car again you should be fine, otherwise a fine polish will take care of the streaks.</FONT></TD></TR></TABLE>