Claying

[Anonymous]

Hello everyone a little advice needed , so as you know my car has been in my friends bodyshop to have a few bits doing , he has done a fantastic job , but there seems to be a slight build up of custting compounds etc on my paint work , i am nit asking him to sort this as he has done it all for free , will claying remove all this ?, which kit is best and i have no experience with this at all is it easy to do and if i do it wrong will it scratch my paint work any advice welcome

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[Anonymous]

Now...I've never much loved coating with putty (sorry RCZ1) and so invested in a clay mitt from Chemical Guys (although a number of other manufacturers are doing them too now). It massively reduces the time that claying takes and is well worth the money IMO. Claying won't damage your car...as long as you ensure that you are keeping the paint lubricated and the clay not too dirty. Have a look at RCZ1's excellent detailing guide and read the claying section. It's not as scary as you might think it is.

I'm sure RCZ1 will be along shortly to give you some more comprehensive advice.

 

[Anonymous]

Now...I've never much loved coating with putty (sorry RCZ1) and so invested in a clay mitt from Chemical Guys (although a number of other manufacturers are doing them too now). It massively reduced the time that coating takes and is well worth the money IMO. Clawing won't damage your car...as long as you ensure that you are keeping the paint lubricated and the clay not too dirty. Have a look at RCZ1's excellent detailing guide and read the flaying section. It's not as scary as you might think it is.

I'm sure RCZ1 will be along shortly to give you some more comprehensive advice.

And not a single mention of claying

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[Anonymous]

Don't know what you mean. Stupid bl**dy predictive text!!!

 

[Anonymous]

Don't know what you mean. Stupid bl**dy predictive text!!!

Got to love the edit button but you missed one pmsl

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[Anonymous]

Last time that I try and offer any help... :lol:

 

[Anonymous]

Last time that I try and offer any help... :lol:

Ha ha sorry Riz Anyway back on topic, I personally love claying my Z. You get to know her curves I to was worried about claying and detailing to begin with and yet here I am with about 2k of detailing goodness so it is simple. As Riz says, use plenty of lube and don't apply to much pressure ooo er missus

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[Anonymous]

Oh yeah, and blooming addictive. Thanks young lady

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[RCZ1]

Oh yeah, and blooming addictive. Thanks young lady

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My pleasure young man :eusa-whistle: :thumbup:

I think the guys above have answered your questions although I will say that the clay cloths / mitts do marr your paint a little so if you don't want to be machining the paintwork, I'd stick to the clay bar. It is very therapeutic :thumbup:

 

[Anonymous]

As for the kit. Meguiars Smooth Surface clay kit is a good start. Comes with 2 clay bars, good incase you drop one, the lube to do the job and a microfiber cloth. Even available in Halfrauds.

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[RCZ1]

And don't forget you can cut a clay bar into at least 3 pieces to make if go further so you actually get more value for money.

 

[Anonymous]

A bowl with warm water was another of your top tips RCZ1!