Have just bought and used a clay bar - wow, amazing results - no more stubborn stains! Is this the return of old technology that's been superceded by "better" chemical cleaners?

Also waxed the car with carnauba wax on Sunday a.m.(*) I don't think the paintwork's ever been as shiny, I'd definitely recommend both products.

,Ratman

(*) This is why it's been raining around here for the past day-and-a-half!!

 

Hi Ratman,

While you were using the clay bar, did it feel like there was no contact with the body of the car. I mean did it feel like the liquid came in between the clay bar and the body of the car giving it a slippery feel, as if the clay bar was not touching the body. I used it on a small portion, on one section and it felt like this. But when I think about it, if it feels like this how does it get the dirt off? Or have I been doing something wrong? Another chap posted a while back that it felt like that, but I would also like to hear your experince with it.

Cheers,

Wrexy.

[Edited by WREXY - 10/19/2001 3:56:10 PM]

 

Wrexy,

All I can say is, yes there's very little resistance between clay bar and paintwork, but the dirt/tar spots were there before using it, and not after!

Ratman,
currently mud-splattered (again) MY98 Wagon

 

Cheers Ratman.

Wrexy.

 

I use a Halfords clay bar. I`m always amazed with how much crap comes off a "clean" car
Where do you get Carnuba wax from & how much is it?

 

Turtle Wax now do 100% carnuba wax. Halfords have it

 

I`ve just been down to Halfords to have a look for this wax. They do have a lot of Turtle Wax products but none that I could see that contained the Carnuaba wax?? So what is it called then I could go & ask for it direct or get them to order it for me?
Ta
Lee

 

I can't even find clay bars in my Halford's.

 

Big Lee, you haven't got a part number or stock number have you? My local Halfords hadn't got any or heard of such a thing.

Cheers,
Steve

 

steve,
i've been following this thread, and went out yesterday and bought one from Halfords they call it "surface cleansing bar"
code 635797. its in a blue box, amongst the other cleaning/washing products - bottom shelf !!
chrs alan

 

Alan, top man!

If it isn't on the shelf I'll see if the spotty herbert on the parts counter is more helpful with a number to type in!

Cheers,
Steve

 

The last time I went into Halfords they didn`t have any Suface cleansing bars either. It`s mostly pot luck with our branch

[Edited by Big Lee - 10/25/2001 7:33:55 PM]