Meguiars Clay Kit

[SneakyVTR]

Hi,

I got a meguiars clay kit for christmas now I don't really know anything about detailing so any tips from the pro's around here? From what i've seen most people have been looking up to James :P.

Cheers :y:

[frankie]

i have this aswell, funked knows if i used it properly, but the paint felt so smooth.

basically i washed the car, squirt the quick detailer stuff on, rubbed with the clay, and wiped the excess off with the cloth

[machevelli7777]

Yea i got this kit in the summer, very good kit i think. Dont use the Wax though.

[P90PTS]

Since your new to claying, this is the process i undertake:

1) Make sure you give the car a very good wash first, to remove as much "normal" dirt as possible - you don't have to dry the car to clay it.

2) There are different strengths of clay - from mild to agressive, if this is the first time using one, I would use a mild version to start with

3) Cut the clay bar up into smaller pieces, I usually get 4/5 bits from 1 bit of clay.

4) Heat the clay up in a jar of hot water - makes it easier to use.

5) Use lots and lots of lube (I usually take the lube and water it down 50/50 - and use lots!!)

6) I find it better to work in straight lines across then up and down...you will hear the clay picking up dirt and it will be resistance when you start to use it, but after a few passes it will 'glide' across the paint with no effort and no noise.

7) After claying each section, dry the paint off with a good microfibre (MF) cloth, then your paint should be smooth and shiney!!!

8) I would always follow a claying up with a good wax/sealant afterwards - gives the newly clayed paint some protection.

9) Stand back and admire your nice paint!

[J222JRA]

As above really Exige.......after washing claying is the next stage. It quite simply prepares the paintwork for polishing, sealing and waxing.

Have a look on Youtube for videos on how to clay if you arent sure.

Oh and knowbody looks up to me buddy....im like 4ft tall lol

[Phsyco_Paff]

As above really Exige.......after washing claying is the next stage. It quite simply prepares the paintwork for polishing, sealing and waxing.

Have a look on Youtube for videos on how to clay if you arent sure.

Oh and knowbody looks up to me buddy....im like 4ft tall lol

Haha im scared of midgets :A:

[Wayne]

Is a good kit for beginners:y: but there is better lube and clay bars out there;)

[SneakyVTR]

Is a good kit for beginners:y: but there is better lube and clay bars out there;)

It should do me just fine then :y:. I'll get some pics up when I get round to doing it in spring

[coleman258]

Is a good kit for beginners:y: but there is better lube and clay bars out there;)

What better ones would you recommend? I clayed my car with this kit at the begining of winter, Should it be done again in the summer?

[J222JRA]

I personally like this clay...
http://polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gloss-it-mild-clay-bar-clean.html

And i use megs last touch as a lube.

[P90PTS]

I clay every 3 months

I use this: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/sonus-green-ultra-fine-clay-refill/prod_327.html

Or this is good too but a wee bit more pricey: http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/zaino/zaino-z-18-claybar/prod_477.html

[J222JRA]

Sonus Green is awesome imo as long as the car hasnt many contaminates as its veryyyyyy mild clay.

[P90PTS]

Hence the title James "Ultra Fine"

I used it once as i was a bit skeptical about claying for the first time, but i found that it took all the shite off the car, did take some time, but there is less chance of your marring the paint

[Wayne]

What better ones would you recommend? I clayed my car with this kit at the begining of winter, Should it be done again in the summer?

This one, http://polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gloss-it-mild-clay-bar-clean.html so much better with this lube http://www.carnaubawaxshop.co.uk/shop/viewproduct.php?product_id=164 believe this lube is WAY! better than the megs lube and also cleans paint better:y:


I personally like this clay...
http://polishedbliss.co.uk/acatalog/gloss-it-mild-clay-bar-clean.html

And i use megs last touch as a lube.

I have that clay bar James:) awesome to:y: also have the agressive one to get rid of mild overspray;)

[Predator_R32]

For first time i would use an aggressive clay then about every 6 months after that use a milder clay

not sure if you can get sonus grey anymore but it is good stuff, bilt hamber i rate too, plus you can just use water for that making it ideal for people on a budget

[jimbo06]

As said its a good kit to get started with really. Pred i love the bilt hamber clays too ;) much better than alot of other more expensive clays

[jordan1]

Was thinking of getting this Bilt Hamber clay as above you guys says its good and cheap? Seen it for a tenner on some websites this a good deal on the stuff then ?

[Predator_R32]

yeah mate, usually get a big lump for about the tenner mark, spray bottle with water and your ready

[jordan1]

Thanks mate going to go for that then lol, how many times could you clay your car with one bar of the Bilt Hamber ?

[Predator_R32]

ive had my box of bilt hamber about 2 years now and done about 6 cars with it and still have some left

with my car i just keep waxing it, it will need claying soon, and machine polished before i sell it though

[fastroadkid69]

how many times a year should you clay, i no you dont use it alot.

[moxy89]

when i clay i will do it twice a year..but depend on the clay you can clay more often if using a mild clay...

[J222JRA]

You should clay each time you polish imo......and you should only need to polish twice a year.

[Saxoo_VT_Whatt]

What happens if i over clay with this kit ?

[Saxoo_VT_Whatt]

i know im reviving an old thread but was searching and this was the best i found :)

[J222JRA]

Overclay????????

[Saxoo_VT_Whatt]

well people sayy too clay the car once every six months ive clayed mine 2 times in 2 weeks is this bad ?

[J222JRA]

hmmmm well tbh its pointless as the paint should still be smooth after 2 weeks....unless the paintwork wasnt sealed / waxed afterwards to protect it.

You have to remember any protection you have put on the car will be removed when claying.

I clay a max of twice a year....just keep adding more sealant and wax whenever i get the time (alot)

[Saxoo_VT_Whatt]

yeah was waxed right after mate :)

will this affect my paint at all though ?

[J222JRA]

The clay is very smooth in the megs clay kit so it will do no harm...its just a waste of wax though.

If you are looking at getting the finish better why not try a better polish, sealant and wax???

James

[Saxoo_VT_Whatt]

can you recomend any mate as im using turtle wax carnubra wax at the moment and want a better finish ?

i know you have probably been asked this a million times

[P90PTS]

How deep are your pockets?

You could easily spend £100 on polish, sealant and a wax