chocolate_o_brian

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just popped down halfords as i had a spare £20 and pick up that meguairs "kwik clay" kit.

got a bottle of spray lube, the clay bars (2 of) and a big yellow microfibre cloth i assume i wipe down with.

also got a little bottle of megs wax in the box.

i usually use nattys paste wax, but pending weather tomorrow when i wash the car, i may try this megs stuff.

anyone ever used it?

ianc61

I have used the quick clay on my previous car and a couple of others, not done the scoob yet. Will leave your paint unltra smooth once it has been done. Suprising how much it gets off the car when you think it is already clean.

chocolate_o_brian

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did you get the little bottle of liquid wax in a marroonish coloured bottle?

old bob

did mine and customers cars! there quality

chocolate_o_brian

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did you get the wax stuff. im unsure whether or not too use it thats all.

ianc61

The kit I had only had the clay bar and the quick detailer (a bit cheaper) but I have always used the Megs Gold Class wax or more recently some 50/50 Connoisseur Paste Wax http://www.chemicalguysuk.com/photos...lash-50-2T.jpg

ianc61

ther will be nothing wrong with the wax in the bottle, it just won't be as durable

chocolate_o_brian

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meh, bugger it il try it after the clay.

the thing that moved me away from using megs polishes/waxes was smearing. probably down to not claying though had the car 15 months, never clayed it

will wait and see.

ianc61

If memory serves me I think it is a cleaner wax in the kit you have? If so it may behave a little differently to a normal wax. Just follow the instructions and there should be no problem. Sometimes they can streak if you are doing it in direct sunlight and they dry out. Every product is different.

ianch

you will be amazed at how much stuff the clay will pull out of your paint and how smooth if feels afterwards. i found after claying mine that polish/wax were also easier to apply and buff off

simonbb1328

used the same kit and had no problems at all, the wax is ok and goes on and off easily enough

TimH

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Here's how much yuck came off the 10 year old car I clayed last week

COLZO

chocolate_o_brian

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you did wash the car first, didt you

chocolate_o_brian

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well low and behold after last nights earthquake....






























nothing fell on my car

and it was sunny.... you know what this means
wash time.

anyways, washed the car as per normal, and just dried it thoroughly with the megs towels.
gonna get some munch for breakfast and then on with the claying.

i may take a couple of after photos of the car and the clay bar, but the neighbours already give me funny looks.

oh, gonna try some of that megs wax i got yesterday too, worth a pop, as from what i understand the clay wipes off all sealent waxes etc?

mmmm bacon sarnies

Rich @ PB

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Aye, clay will partially strip prior layers of waxes and sealants. Any probs refer to this guide for advice...

Car Care Advice - How to clean your paint in preparation for polishing or protection

Keep us posted!

chocolate_o_brian

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just had a read of that while i let a clay bar soak for 5 mins.

some very good tips there, as i was gonna go the sides first, scrimp on the lube and make a hash basically. feel more prepared now.

chocolate_o_brian

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well what can i say.

ive done the roof, across the a,b c pillars and the bonnet.

then it started spitting

the difference even with a mild clay such as this was amazing.

i assume as it was litterally a little spit of rain, i can wipe the car down and carry on claying? passing shower i believe. cars not soaked anyways.

no way can andy be arsed to start over

renny

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Andy,

I used to use the Megs NXT wax and found it smeared like a bugger - even after claying.

Aint used any of their other waxes/polishes but gave up with the stuff and with the kind advice from PB switched to Jeffs products

Claying is a pain in the butt to do but it's well worth it afterwards,smooth as a baby's wotsit !

chocolate_o_brian

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oh yes it was. whole car felt like glass.

ianch

will be claying mine tomorrow as long as it doesnt rain

chocolate_o_brian

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pop in your location in here...

http://www.metoffice.gov.uk/weather/...t_weather.html set for scunny for me. very accurate.

or this... weather.co.uk - Index again pop in your location/postcode et al.

ianch

i just checked same as normal, ok the day im cleaning the car to its full glory and raining the day after lol

Richy B

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I do love MEG's Clay Kits, makes the car feel and look awesome...

Renny, have you tried the MEG's Deep Crystal 3 Step??? Sure it takes longer to do, but I find this better than just doing the NXT Generation Tech Wax...

markietay

Hi chaps get yourselves over here A world for detailers...

It is a great site and there is so much useful info available but be warned its a slippery slope and will end up costing you

renny

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No i've not tried that stuff.

If i'd stuck to Meg's that's more than likely what i would of ended up doing.

simonbb1328

I used the 3 step on mine and gave some good results

Richy B

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A couple of pics of mine 3 stepped up after clay barring...

Granby

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I've used megs NXT for years and never had a problem, just make sure you use a decent quality microfibre cloth

Granby

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I used that little bottle of wax on my wheels, seemed to work well