Just got meself some Macguires cleaning clay.
Any hints or tips for usage/best results.
All seems a li'l strange to me using clay but sure i saw a thread on here with good results recently?
Thanks all.
Lexx.

 

Lexx,

This is what you are looking for. I bought this stuff last week, the car is getting a good going over tomorrow, provided the weather stays dry. Let me know how you get on.

Cheers

WB

 

Make sure you keep the area well lubricated (you should've got some Quick Detailer with the clay) else you'll leave smear marks or worse.

 

you will be amazed at the results for sure. its surprising how much cr*p is on the paint.....

 

I used this stuff for the first time last week on my Black Mica WRX. Amazing results! You do need plenty of lubrication, though or the marks where the clay sticks are a right ******* to get out!

My bonnet has always had a slight milky haze from new which would not polish off. The Quick Clay has shifted it and left a deep,dark shine.

Top product, if a bit unlikely!

 

Great stuff but as said make sure it's well lubricated

 

There's a good guide here;

http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-clay.html

 

When you have finished washing your car, as in rinsing it down and it is still wet...go over it with the Clay. Any area's that are too dry just water them down again..

Clay works wonders....

 

you're right, it does seem odd, but you won't believe how smooth it makes your paint. (good at cleaning off tar spots aswell) i thought my paintwork was pretty good until i used this stuff

as stated above, don't be shy with the quick detailer/lubricant spray, it's not like it's something you'll be doing week in week out

 

Top stuff, use as described on instructions, keep clay bar on a clean surface when using it. Wax after for a perfect finish and you can use a warm soapy water instead of the Quik Detailer, the clay just needs a lubricant to glide over the surface. Use your Quik Detailer for in between waxes. As mentioned www.autopia-carcare.com is a great site.

 

is the quick detailer just soapy water (I have some, but I would just like to know if it refillable)

 

No its not just soapy water, its a cleaning solution used between waxes to keep a just waxed look, use it after washing etc. The soapy water is a substitute for it when using a clay bar - the clay needs a lubrication.
Meguiars sell it as a kit so the Quik detailer is the best stuff to use but when you run out of it or want to keep it for other cleaning projects substitute it for the soapy water. Again www.autopia-carcare.com is a great site.

 

Sorry guys but did anyone else get the HORN from that bird in the above article ????

 

Gav I think you need to go for a little lay down

 

That might make it worse

 

A big thankyou to one and all, this has really helped!
If weather holds will have a go tomorrow (Sunday).
That bird in the link looks like she gives a great hand j*b!
Think i'll have a lie down too heh heh!
Have a great Scooby weekend everyone!
Lexx.

 

I did mine a few weeks back.

One word - amazing!

You will be impressed (unless it's perfect anyway - mine wasn't, but it was after!)

 

Where can i pick some of this Meguiars Clay up from ?

 

Halfrauds do it mail order, don't know if they have it in their shops

 

Swissol also do a clay bar, it isn't cheap though!

Scoobyworld sell it, came following day

 

This stuff is greeat!!
Will go over her properly on wednesday and get some piccies up.
Did one side before the wife says 'remember i told you we are going out?'
Bugger, will get the car done mid week then doh!
Silky smooth and clay got loadsa dirt in it, must cleaning my scoob then!!

Halfords do it in most of their shops now too!
About £11 for clay and wax/lubricant spray!
Worth every penny!!

Be good!
Lexx.

 

Got some today.Didn't make too much of a difference on the Scoob...it gets washed and polished 2/3 times a week. Made a world of difference on wifes car...That gets washed once a week or so but no Zymol. The panels i have done on it look amazing. Bargain at £11 from a Halfrauds near you

 

works wonders on the windscreen aswell

had some poorly applied rainx that i couldn't shift, whizzed the clay bar over and it cleaned it up a treat. water beads off it now like it's been waxed