Clay Bar

bradfordfabia · 10-03-2007, 14:42

Anyone recommend a good clay bar or are they all the same.

Glider · 10-03-2007, 15:09

The Sonus grey claybar is quite mild for a 1st timer, try and get hold of tar and glue remover and use this before the claybar, another good option is the Meguires claybar kit with lubricant.

Jon TDI · 10-03-2007, 15:42

Meguiars stuff is getting more easier to get hold of these days.
I use the Meguiars Quick Clay kit, which includes Quick Detailer spray for lubrication. Very easy to use.

bradfordfabia · 10-03-2007, 20:52

Thanks guy's, just bought a Meguires clay bar kit from ebay for just over £13 from e bay.

20VLIL · 10-03-2007, 22:30

I got it for £11.99 from Halfords...thats a lot for E-Bay

Tom_vRS · 10-03-2007, 22:37

I like Sonus Green for more regular use, the grey is a bit more harsh IIRC...?

Liverpool-Lad · 11-03-2007, 01:46

Quote:

Originally Posted by Tom_vRS

I like Sonus Green for more regular use, the grey is a bit more harsh IIRC...?

Yep, thats true. If you have no lube for the clay, just use a very strong shampoo solution to keep things oiled

bradfordfabia · 11-03-2007, 12:16

I went to Halfords and I could not find any. On another site I noticed the cost was £23 so I thought this was a bargin.

Josh_PoloGTi · 11-03-2007, 13:38

3M Clay is excellent, you get a ton of it too. I use it when detailing.

I use Zymol clay on my baby at the moment though.

20VLIL · 11-03-2007, 15:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

I went to Halfords and I could not find any. On another site I noticed the cost was £23 so I thought this was a bargin.

Thats fair enough then mate

bradfordfabia · 12-03-2007, 19:59

Do I use the bar on the bumpers. Got a nice e mail from the bloke I ordered the kit from, it seems he is a pro at this lark.

20VLIL · 12-03-2007, 23:05

Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts.

20VLIL · 12-03-2007, 23:07

Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts.

I'd advise breaking the bar in half and putting a piece aside in case you drop it.

LesPaul · 13-03-2007, 11:04

I find it best to cut the bar into half, put half away and cut the other peice in half again. Wipe the lower panels with Tar remover first (saves you dragging tar around your paintwork). While claying the car keep the bodywork well lubed with detailing spray and keep one peice of clay in a cup of warm water, everytime your clay starts to feel brittle swap them over.
Clay should look something like this (this was after just the drivers door)

Darren

bradfordfabia · 13-03-2007, 19:42

It arrived this morning, hoping to use it on Saturday morning if weather is ok. Can you get Tar remover from Halfords. Will take some pics for you.

Liverpool-Lad · 13-03-2007, 19:51

You can but some turps on a rag will do the job in half the time.

ChrisRs · 20-03-2007, 08:35

Quote:

Originally Posted by bradfordfabia

It arrived this morning, hoping to use it on Saturday morning if weather is ok. Can you get Tar remover from Halfords. Will take some pics for you.

I use white spirit, cheaper and just as good, if not better!!

lozgti · 03-07-2007, 11:53

Just paid £22.99 at Halfords for the Meguirs kit.

Never used clay bar before but itching to have a crack.

Wish it would stop blooming raining!!

storm monkey · 04-07-2007, 12:37

I had problems at Halfrauds. I tried 3 shops, but the clay had been nicked out of every packet in every store I went to. Thieving b*()&%*£$)s. Must have cost Halfrauds hundreds!

Got some in the end though, and very good results. Gets clear front lights clear again!

Phil

mattbeef · 04-07-2007, 22:15

Halfrauds sell both megs kits.
One is the clay kit which is just the clay bars IIRC
the other is the smooth kit which is two bars, quick detailer and a microfibre which is £23 jobby

Leeboy · 05-07-2007, 14:16

Quote:

Originally Posted by storm monkey

I had problems at Halfrauds. I tried 3 shops, but the clay had been nicked out of every packet in every store I went to. Thieving b*()&%*£$)s. Must have cost Halfrauds hundreds!

Got some in the end though, and very good results. Gets clear front lights clear again!

Phil

I've just brought a clay bar kit from Halfords and didn't think about checking contents!!! I haven't read the instructions for use yet but those who have, do you follow a circular motion or parallel lines with the clay as you rub, and what sort of pressure should you be applying?

Thanks

Bigw2069 · 05-07-2007, 14:31

Quote:

Originally Posted by Leeboy

I've just brought a clay bar kit from Halfords and didn't think about checking contents!!! I haven't read the instructions for use yet but those who have, do you follow a circular motion or parallel lines with the clay as you rub, and what sort of pressure should you be applying?

Thanks

Good Guide here mate

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lozgti · 05-07-2007, 14:51

The clay bars are tiny! Was expecting something the size of a bar of soap!

Just printed that guide off

10-03-2007, 14:42	#1
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 516 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Clay Bar Anyone recommend a good clay bar or are they all the same.

10-03-2007, 15:09	#2
Glider Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: Central Scotland Posts: 2,432 Members Car: Thanks: 5 Thanked 50 Times in 31 Posts	Re: Clay Bar The Sonus grey claybar is quite mild for a 1st timer, try and get hold of tar and glue remover and use this before the claybar, another good option is the Meguires claybar kit with lubricant.

10-03-2007, 15:42	#3
Jon TDI Briskodian Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: North East England Posts: 3,226 Members Car: SEAT Leon TDI Sport Thanks: 34 Thanked 34 Times in 33 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Meguiars stuff is getting more easier to get hold of these days. I use the Meguiars Quick Clay kit, which includes Quick Detailer spray for lubrication. Very easy to use. __________________ Black Magic SEAT Leon 2.0 TDI Sport - Green panel thingy, Upsolute jiggery pokery, Koni FSD/Eibach Pro Kit bouncy stuff, 18" Audi A8 Parabol rims, '08 Cupra black/honeycombe grille. Also driving around in a Mini ONE that thinks it's a Cooper! John Cooper Works airbox, Superchips Bluefin remap, Sprint Booster, 17" Cooper S Spokes

10-03-2007, 20:52	#4
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 516 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Thanks guy's, just bought a Meguires clay bar kit from ebay for just over £13 from e bay.

10-03-2007, 22:30	#5
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Members Car: Big fat V6 Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Clay Bar I got it for £11.99 from Halfords...thats a lot for E-Bay __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

10-03-2007, 22:37	#6
Tom_vRS Briskodaholic Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Fenland, Cambridgeshire Posts: 11,552 Members Car: '97R BMW 328i Saloon Thanks: 682 Thanked 429 Times in 306 Posts	Re: Clay Bar I like Sonus Green for more regular use, the grey is a bit more harsh IIRC...? __________________ 97/R BMW 328i in Boston Green.

11-03-2007, 12:16	#8
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 516 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clay Bar I went to Halfords and I could not find any. On another site I noticed the cost was £23 so I thought this was a bargin.

12-03-2007, 19:59	#11
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 516 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Do I use the bar on the bumpers. Got a nice e mail from the bloke I ordered the kit from, it seems he is a pro at this lark.

12-03-2007, 23:05	#12
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Members Car: Big fat V6 Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts. __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

12-03-2007, 23:07	#13
20VLIL Briskodian Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Isle Of Wight Posts: 800 Members Car: Big fat V6 Superb Thanks: 2 Thanked 2 Times in 2 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts. I'd advise breaking the bar in half and putting a piece aside in case you drop it. __________________ NIGHTFIRE BLUE SUPERB COMFORT 2.5TDI V6!!! NOW SOLD

13-03-2007, 11:04	#14
LesPaul Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Nottingham Posts: 441 Members Car: Graphite Grey 2.0 TDI Estate Thanks: 0 Thanked 1 Time in 1 Post	Re: Clay Bar I find it best to cut the bar into half, put half away and cut the other peice in half again. Wipe the lower panels with Tar remover first (saves you dragging tar around your paintwork). While claying the car keep the bodywork well lubed with detailing spray and keep one peice of clay in a cup of warm water, everytime your clay starts to feel brittle swap them over. Clay should look something like this (this was after just the drivers door) Darren

13-03-2007, 19:42	#15
bradfordfabia Briskodian Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: West Yorkshire Posts: 516 Members Car: Skoda Fabia Elegance 1.9 TBI Thanks: 1 Thanked 5 Times in 3 Posts	Re: Clay Bar It arrived this morning, hoping to use it on Saturday morning if weather is ok. Can you get Tar remover from Halfords. Will take some pics for you. Last edited by bradfordfabia; 13-03-2007 at 19:43.

13-03-2007, 19:51	#16
Liverpool-Lad Briskodian Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: Liverpool Posts: 1,642 Members Car: Octavia vRS Thanks: 12 Thanked 47 Times in 47 Posts	Re: Clay Bar You can but some turps on a rag will do the job in half the time. __________________ 2001 Rally Red Octavia vRS...remap complete Whiteline rear ARB, Superpro dogbone bush - 225/45/17 Goodyear Eagle F1 Aysmmetrics and lots of V-Power! Smiles all 'round

03-07-2007, 11:53	#18
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Just paid £22.99 at Halfords for the Meguirs kit. Never used clay bar before but itching to have a crack. Wish it would stop blooming raining!!

04-07-2007, 12:37	#19
storm monkey Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: North West Cumbria Posts: 311 Members Car: VW Corrado Storm Thanks: 6 Thanked 14 Times in 10 Posts	Re: Clay Bar I had problems at Halfrauds. I tried 3 shops, but the clay had been nicked out of every packet in every store I went to. Thieving b()&%£$)s. Must have cost Halfrauds hundreds! Got some in the end though, and very good results. Gets clear front lights clear again! Phil __________________ My Car - 2.0 TDI Octavia L&K My Toy - 95 Corrado VR6 STORM SWMBO's - 55 Navara

04-07-2007, 22:15	#20
mattbeef Briskodian Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Sheffield Posts: 3,365 Members Car: Red Octy vRS Thanks: 36 Thanked 116 Times in 115 Posts	Re: Clay Bar Halfrauds sell both megs kits. One is the clay kit which is just the clay bars IIRC the other is the smooth kit which is two bars, quick detailer and a microfibre which is £23 jobby __________________ I few bits here and there but im happy to Performance Torque Go on click me you know you want to

05-07-2007, 14:51	#23
lozgti Briskodian Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: midlands Posts: 5,719 Members Car: Thanks: 10 Thanked 12 Times in 12 Posts	Re: Clay Bar The clay bars are tiny! Was expecting something the size of a bar of soap! Just printed that guide off

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