meguiars clay bar kit works! - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

pissonNOS · 04-07-2008, 03:46 AM

just did my whoile truck with there kit and it works exceptionally well i was very impressed and to boot i half almost half a bottle of the quik detail and one full bar left over. just thought id let everyone know

kaycee · 04-07-2008, 04:25 AM

Yeah I used it on the wifes Tahoe last year,plus I did my work truck,then followed it up with the cleaner wax and then the carnuba wax.

LONGHAIR · 04-12-2008, 06:14 PM

Yes, they are awesome. The first time I used one I was afraid that it would just push around the stuff it picked-up and make scratches, it does not. THe smootheness it leaves behind is surprising.

70c10 · 04-17-2008, 05:03 AM

I used to detail cars as a side business and have been using clay for the last 20 years. It's the only way to really "clean" your paint BEFORE waxing it

chipflyer · 04-22-2008, 01:48 AM

I spoke to a guy that is in the detailing business last night and he has also been using clay for years. He told me not to waste money on the detail spray, he said he uses it with plenty of water and it works just as well,, he buys his clay at the local jobber (Keystone Automotive) and spends less than what the whole kit costs I look forward to trying it myself.

Jeff

**LEEVON** · 06-15-2009, 12:17 PM

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Originally Posted by chipflyer

I spoke to a guy that is in the detailing business last night and he has also been using clay for years. He told me not to waste money on the detail spray, he said he uses it with plenty of water and it works just as well,, he buys his clay at the local jobber (Keystone Automotive) and spends less than what the whole kit costs I look forward to trying it myself.

Jeff

I have used clay for several years but the last time I experimented on my wife's Tahoe using only water, no detailer and it left alot of scratches. I kept it very wet, it just didn't work. The next time I filled a spray bottle with some water and car wash soap but it wasn't much better. The detailer seems to make it glide like butter. Just my experience.

72BlckButy · 06-16-2009, 01:52 PM

I'm glad this came back to the top as I am needing to clean and wax the paint on my truck.

LEEVON, which products have you used? Mothers, Meguiars,...?

custom70 · 06-22-2009, 07:12 PM

I used the clay bar to get some overspray off of some painted interior pieces and it worked great!

*vegaschevy* · 06-25-2009, 12:51 AM

I have used both mothers and meguiars, they both work equally as good and love to use them,

byrd · 06-26-2009, 03:40 PM

Yes it does, and works great when follow by Meguiars hand rubbing compound and then Meguiars wax, The pics wre taken a few weeks ago and the car is a 4 year old daily driver with 45K on it. 2nd pic is of the hood, you are seeing the reflaction of my garage door that is actually open!! Purty clean huh?

72BlckButy · 06-27-2009, 11:34 AM

Thanks for the pics byrd!

Out of curiousity... my truck needs a little revivement on the paint side. Would a clay bar kit be the best next step? I'm not sure how long it's been since it was waxed last, but my plan was to do a clay bar treatment, followed by a compound treatment, ending with a nice coat of wax. Any other recommendations or things I need to consider?

04-07-2008, 03:46 AM	#1
pissonNOS senior member Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: fort macleod alberta Posts: 2,770	meguiars clay bar kit works! just did my whoile truck with there kit and it works exceptionally well i was very impressed and to boot i half almost half a bottle of the quik detail and one full bar left over. just thought id let everyone know __________________ 69 GMC bagged

04-07-2008, 04:25 AM	#2
kaycee Registered User Join Date: Jan 2000 Location: Wyoming USA Posts: 2,451	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! Yeah I used it on the wifes Tahoe last year,plus I did my work truck,then followed it up with the cleaner wax and then the carnuba wax. __________________ 2001 Silverado K-1500 2005 FXDWG stage3 69 CHEVY Short/Step 327/4L60 373 posi 63 IMPALA 327

04-12-2008, 06:14 PM	#3
LONGHAIR just can't cover up my redneck Join Date: May 2004 Location: Columbus OH Posts: 11,414	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! Yes, they are awesome. The first time I used one I was afraid that it would just push around the stuff it picked-up and make scratches, it does not. THe smootheness it leaves behind is surprising.

04-17-2008, 05:03 AM	#4
70c10 67-72 Addict! Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: The TAX State! Posts: 7,856	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! I used to detail cars as a side business and have been using clay for the last 20 years. It's the only way to really "clean" your paint BEFORE waxing it __________________ Jim 1970 C/10 Fleetside w/Ghost Flames Lowered 4.5" front and 4" rear (Raked) 355/350 Turbo w/shift kit 10" Redneck Performance Verter w/2500 stall Hooker Super Comps part#2808-1 Performer RPM Air-Gap 12 Bolt w/3:73 gears- Eaton Posi Comp Cams XE262 with 1.6 Crane Energizers, Road Demon 625 and Brodix IK 180 heads

04-22-2008, 01:48 AM	#5
chipflyer Registered User Join Date: May 2004 Location: Topeka, Ks Posts: 2,293	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! I spoke to a guy that is in the detailing business last night and he has also been using clay for years. He told me not to waste money on the detail spray, he said he uses it with plenty of water and it works just as well,, he buys his clay at the local jobber (Keystone Automotive) and spends less than what the whole kit costs I look forward to trying it myself. Jeff __________________ I'm not a pessimist, I'm just optimistic that bad things are going to happen. 1971 Cheyenne Super K10 - tilt, cruise, air, am/fm, tow hooks, factory buckets! 1986 Jeep J10 pickup, - 5.3L Vortec with 4L60e and NP241.

06-16-2009, 01:52 PM	#7
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! I'm glad this came back to the top as I am needing to clean and wax the paint on my truck. LEEVON, which products have you used? Mothers, Meguiars,...? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)

06-22-2009, 07:12 PM	#8
custom70 Registered User Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Gastonia,NC Posts: 137	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! I used the clay bar to get some overspray off of some painted interior pieces and it worked great! __________________ Tim Last edited by custom70; 06-22-2009 at 07:12 PM.

06-25-2009, 12:51 AM	#9
vegaschevy Account Suspended Join Date: May 2009 Location: las vegas nv Posts: 1,493	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! I have used both mothers and meguiars, they both work equally as good and love to use them,

06-27-2009, 11:34 AM	#11
72BlckButy Tot Roddin' Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Mid-MO Posts: 24,461	Re: meguiars clay bar kit works! Thanks for the pics byrd! Out of curiousity... my truck needs a little revivement on the paint side. Would a clay bar kit be the best next step? I'm not sure how long it's been since it was waxed last, but my plan was to do a clay bar treatment, followed by a compound treatment, ending with a nice coat of wax. Any other recommendations or things I need to consider? __________________ -Nate 1969 CST SWB - Project Blank Slate (4.5/6" ECE Static Drop, 6-lug disc brake upgrade (manual), Billet Specialties Vintec 20x8.5 255/40 (F) 20x10 295/40 (R), 250 I-6) 1960 AMF Skylark - Tot Roddin' (Lowered with custom frame; soon to include custom push bar and interior) 2008 Silverado CrewCab 1LT (5.3L, 3:73, 4x4, LT1, Z-71, Towing Package)



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