Clayed my hood today...

[johnstonjohnr]

Had a nice day today so I thought I would get started claying my truck. All I can say is wow!!! Here's a little video of the difference.
[video=youtube_share;cMznNPnJhWk]http://youtu.be/cMznNPnJhWk[/video]
Now I just need to finish it.

 

[Ed H]

What a difference!

Clay rocks. I did my entire truck right after I bought it. Clay and a few coats of show car polish and the truck looked almost show room clean! It took several hours, but was well worth it.

That black truck of yours will REALLY shine when it's done! Have fun! :wootwoot:

 

[johnstonjohnr]

What a difference!

Clay rocks. I did my entire truck right after I bought it. Clay and a few coats of show car polish and the truck looked almost show room clean! It took several hours, but was well worth it.

That black truck of yours will REALLY shine when it's done! Have fun! :wootwoot:

I also bought the "black box" set with the black wax. Turned out awesome. Can't what to finish the entire truck. I think it will go faster and get better gas mileage when all done.

 

[trailblazin06]

I also bought the "black box" set with the black wax. Turned out awesome. Can't what to finish the entire truck. I think it will go faster and get better gas mileage when all done.

I got the black box collection and its the best for black cars. Also have the turtle wax ICE car wash and tire cleaner the work awsone

 

[Default User]

HUGE difference....but how do your elbows feel? LOL

I did my old whole T4R one day and my arms felt like JELLO at te end of it.

 

[johnstonjohnr]

HUGE difference....but how do your elbows feel? LOL

I did my old whole T4R one day and my arms felt like JELLO at te end of it.

Thankfully Mother Nature stopped from doing more than the hood.
I am going to try and just one section at time till I make it all the way around.
Truck doesn't seen that big till you start rubbing that clay bar.

 

[trailblazin06]

I was thinking about the clay bar. Do you just wipe it down and then wash it . Does it leave a residue you have wipe off.

 

[hockeyman]

I was thinking about the clay bar. Do you just wipe it down and then wash it . Does it leave a residue you have wipe off.

My process is to first wash the car, and I do not worry about drying it. I then take a claybar, break it in half (put one half aside), and flatten it out the piece I'm going to use. For the solution, I use a spraybottle filled with tapwater and a few drops of dish soap. Spray liberally on each panel and wipe the clay over top in a back-n-forth motion. If the clay begins to stick to the finish, you need to apply more solution.

After claying the whole car, I wash it again, then apply a good coat of wax -after drying. For the past few years, I've been using Colinite #845 Insulator Wax on all of my cars. Love it!

The reason I put half of the claybar aside is in the case that I drop the piece I'm using, I will throw it out and use the other piece. If you drop it on the ground, it'll pick up every piece of dirt and every little rock that it touches. If you then run that piece over your finish again, it'll scratch the shit out of it! It's highly recommended that you throw it away and start with a new piece.

Also, you should apply wax after claying because it strips the old wax off.

 

[trailblazin06]

My process is to first wash the car, and I do not worry about drying it. I then take a claybar, break it in half (put one half aside), and flatten it out the piece I'm going to use. For the solution, I use a spraybottle filled with tapwater and a few drops of dish soap. Spray liberally on each panel and wipe the clay over top in a back-n-forth motion. If the clay begins to stick to the finish, you need to apply more solution.

After claying the whole car, I wash it again, then apply a good coat of wax -after drying. For the past few years, I've been using Colinite #845 Insulator Wax on all of my cars. Love it!

The reason I put half of the claybar aside is in the case that I drop the piece I'm using, I will throw it out and use the other piece. If you drop it on the ground, it'll pick up every piece of dirt and every little rock that it touches. If you then run that piece over your finish again, it'll scratch the shit out of it! It's highly recommended that you throw it away and start with a new piece.

Also, you should apply wax after claying because it strips the old wax off.

Thank you and I was also wondering if I use the clay bar should I still use a prewax?

 

[johnstonjohnr]

The clay bar does not dissolve. It will however strip all of the old wax off along with any surface impurities. A good coat of paste wax after your done will make your paint look like new. I am constantly washing my truck and it still amazes me how much stuff is still stuck to the surface even after a good waxing!!! When using the clay bar the wetter the better. You will feel the difference when using it and know when it's time to move on to the next area. Time consuming, yes but well worth the effort!!!

 

[trailblazin06]

You can tell the worth of man by how clean his car is .

 

[hockeyman]

Thank you and I was also wondering if I use the clay bar should I still use a prewax?

Prewax? Whatever you use beforehand, the claybar will remove it. A prewax is not needed.

Most people use some sort of Detail Spray to lube the exterior as they're claying. I found that tapwater mixed with a few drops of dish detergent work just as well, and it's plentiful. You can spray liberally and not feel guilty of wasting any of the product.

Again, spray the water/detergent solution on the surface like you're pissed at the car! It will give you a very slick surface to use the claybar.

Once the day is finished and the exterior is cleaned and waxed, you'll understand why you went through all of the trouble. As mentioned above, the exterior will feel brand new again.

 

[johnstonjohnr]

The shine is like no other.…
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