Don't Forget To Use The Clay Bar!

gmabli · 07-14-2006

My son just got his dream car two days ago - an '07 Mustang GT. Beautiful car.

So, the first thing we did yesterday morning was to take this beautiful, factory clean and polished car and give it the Zaino treatment. We started with the Dawn soap wash then went to the clay bar.

Man! You should have seen the junk the clay took out of this seemingly spotless, brand new finish! Large hunks of black pieces of something (rail dust?) were all over the place. The finish actually looked lighter when we were finished.

Just thought I'd pass this on as a reminder of how important it is to clay your finish. I'm convinced.

**alroumi** · 07-14-2006

Congrats to your son for the great addition , The Mustang GT is one of the nicest cars on the roads so is the SLK, But I love how it has the classic look ; It is a nice car for aftermarket accessories.

Can you post pictures please?

**Ynot** · 07-14-2006

I'll have to agree, the car feels alot smoother and cleaner after the clay. Don't forget to clay the wheels as well, you'll be amazed at all the stuff that it'll pick up.

*easty* · 07-14-2006

Guys you've all gone mad clay is for modelling crappy pots and stuff. what the hell you doing rubbing it on your cars?

**etyu** · 07-14-2006

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Originally Posted by Ynot

Don't forget to clay the wheels as well, you'll be amazed at all the stuff that it'll pick up.

You're supposed to clay the wheels too? And my wife thinks I have OCB (obsessive-compulsive behavior). I gotta do the wheels tomorrow.

johnmiz · 09-17-2006

What is the practice of 'claying'??

**etyu** · 09-17-2006

Clay bars are used with lubricants to remove minute dirt/impurities that stick on the paint. It is generally done after washing the car with dishwashing detergent, like Dawn, as this removes old wax. Claying also removes residual wax. The paint finish is quite smooth to the touch after claying. The paint finish is then washed with car shampoo after claying and wax/polymer must be applied after using the clay bar. Here's a link to some infor from ZainoStore.com: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino

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gmabli Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Northern NJ, USA Vehicle: 2006 SLK 350 Other Toys: 1986 HD Heritage Softail - A classic in mint condition! Posts: 73 Country: Thanks: 0 Thanked 0 Times in 0 Posts	Don't Forget To Use The Clay Bar! My son just got his dream car two days ago - an '07 Mustang GT. Beautiful car. So, the first thing we did yesterday morning was to take this beautiful, factory clean and polished car and give it the Zaino treatment. We started with the Dawn soap wash then went to the clay bar. Man! You should have seen the junk the clay took out of this seemingly spotless, brand new finish! Large hunks of black pieces of something (rail dust?) were all over the place. The finish actually looked lighter when we were finished. Just thought I'd pass this on as a reminder of how important it is to clay your finish. I'm convinced.

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alroumi Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Kuwait City, Kuwait Vehicle: 2006 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG Other Toys: 2007 Ebony Jaguar XKR Coupe' and 06 Black Cayenne S Posts: 6,271 Country: Thanks: 288 Thanked 231 Times in 145 Posts	Congrats to your son for the great addition , The Mustang GT is one of the nicest cars on the roads so is the SLK, But I love how it has the classic look ; It is a nice car for aftermarket accessories. Can you post pictures please? __________________ 06 Kleemann Designo Mocha Black SLK55 AMG 06 Porsche Cayenne S 07 Jaguar XKR Coupe' I use the Torque and keep the HP for my Steak Sauce!

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Ynot Founding Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Colorado Vehicle: 06' MBZ SLK Posts: 2,795 Country: Thanks: 135 Thanked 35 Times in 30 Posts	I'll have to agree, the car feels alot smoother and cleaner after the clay. Don't forget to clay the wheels as well, you'll be amazed at all the stuff that it'll pick up. __________________ 06' SLK 350, Iridium/Ash all pkgs. 6-spd, 19" DCR. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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easty Moderator Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Montreal Vehicle: ///AMG Posts: 2,075 Country: Thanks: 17 Thanked 19 Times in 9 Posts	Guys you've all gone mad clay is for modelling crappy pots and stuff. what the hell you doing rubbing it on your cars? __________________ "I'm not a roman mum, I'm a kike, a yid, a heebie, a hook-nose, I'm kosher mum, I'm a Red Sea pedestrian, and proud of it!" Life of Brian To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts.

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etyu Founding Member #2 / Ambassador Of Good Will Join Date: Jun 2006 Location: Orange County, CA Vehicle: 2008 SLK 55 Posts: 5,279 Country: Thanks: 376 Thanked 277 Times in 168 Posts	Clay bars are used with lubricants to remove minute dirt/impurities that stick on the paint. It is generally done after washing the car with dishwashing detergent, like Dawn, as this removes old wax. Claying also removes residual wax. The paint finish is quite smooth to the touch after claying. The paint finish is then washed with car shampoo after claying and wax/polymer must be applied after using the clay bar. Here's a link to some infor from ZainoStore.com: http://www.zainostore.com/Merchant2/...ory_Code=Zaino __________________ *Eddy* To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Pewter/Beige, PIII package, Airscarf, Hands-Free Communication System, Lighting package Designo Black Leather Cover on e-brake handle, ( To view links or images in signatures your post count must be 5 or greater. You currently have 0 posts. Bill T), SmartTop v1.0, Kleyman 3BFM (NoRegret Custom), Green Air Filters, *Mod. R170 ant.*, EuroClear sidemarkers w/PIAA PlasmaIon lamps, chromed front & rear turn indicator lamps, PIAA SuperPlasmaGTX front parking lamps, bilateral rear fog lamps enabled.

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