Overspray/ Clay bar info questions - The 1947 - Present Chevrolet & GMC Truck Message Board Network

Kiss My SS · 08-25-2005, 09:54 PM

Ok, so I backed the Monte out of the garage at my parents place and it was dusty as hell. I washed it and it still looked dusty. I looked close and realized the the "dust" was really a fine mist of overspray. I have no idea what I would have driven through that would have caused this. Nobody there has painted anything in months, and when they did the car was not out. I have heard that you can use a clay bar to remove the overspray. I have never used one and would like some more info on how to use them and what brand to use. Or is there a better way to remove this overspray? Thanks for any help you can provide.

Mudder · 08-26-2005, 05:59 AM

Is this factory paint? If noone answers here I will call my body man and find out for ya.

Bill72BB · 08-26-2005, 11:31 AM

I've used a clay bar to remove overspray from what looked like house paint off my wife's car and the paint that they use on the road strips off my truck . worked great just keep it wet .
I used Maguires , and the Quick detail spray .

Kiss My SS · 08-26-2005, 12:19 PM

It is a DuPont BC/CC. The car is a 25footer as it is. It needs repainted due to incompetent bodymen. However, it looks good enough for me for now. I just dont want it to look dusty. I am going to try the clay bar, I am just not sure how to use it. I wish I could get a good digi-pic to show you what it looks like.

Bill72BB · 08-26-2005, 12:32 PM

Read the box , but the trick is to keep it wet if you get the Maguires , it came in a kit with the Quick detail spray to keep it wet .

Make sure you wax it after .

UOTE=Kiss My SS]It is a DuPont BC/CC. The car is a 25footer as it is. It needs repainted due to incompetent bodymen. However, it looks good enough for me for now. I just dont want it to look dusty. I am going to try the clay bar, I am just not sure how to use it. I wish I could get a good digi-pic to show you what it looks like.[/QUOTE]

**N2TRUX** · 08-26-2005, 06:39 PM

Two things to suggest. Park it in the shade, and don't drop the clay bar. Ok, your going to drop the clay bar, but make sure you clean it off before you start again.

It's very simple to use. Wet a small area and work it back and forth just like you were wet sanding. Wipe the area with a clean soft cloth, and check your work. If it is clean, move over a little and repeat.

Like Bill72BB said it will need a good washing when you are done followed by a coat of wax. The clay bar strips "everything" off including the wax....

neonlarry · 08-26-2005, 10:46 PM

If you are doing that big a car I would suggest a random orbital machine w/a pad made to hold a clay bar (thats what I use on all my cars).

Kiss My SS · 08-26-2005, 11:01 PM

Where would I get one of those neonlarry? I am not looking forward to going over my whole car by hand. I am afraid I'll get carpal tunnel or some crap.

70chevc10 · 08-27-2005, 01:04 AM

and in case your wondering why everyone is saying to keep it wet. if it dries up, the clay bar with scuff the paint, and it kind of defeats the purpose of using it. i agree n2trux, keep it in the shade. work on small sections, and when your done dry the section off then move on.

neonlarry · 08-27-2005, 07:54 AM

Here is probably the most popular orbital, second link is velcro attached pad:
http://www.properautocare.com/74uldema.html
http://www.properautocare.com/popadclap.html

67Fleet · 08-30-2005, 03:12 PM

You don't need the orbital if you're just doing your personal vehicle. I clay'd my '03 Silverado Ext cab a few times and it takes about a half hour to do the whole truck. You can get the Mcguiars or the Mothers clay bar kit (comes w/ the clay bar and the detailer spray) for about 10-15 bucks at any auto parts store. It's really easy to use, just follow the directions on the box and like already said, make sure to keep the surfaces lubricated to avoid it binding up on a dry section of your paint and you'll be fine. You barely have to apply any pressure at all. The bar will actually pick up the debris in the paint. It gets embedded into the bar. Make sure you "knead" the bar occasionally. This will help it renew itself. I just check it periodically and if it starts looking contaminated with debris, wad it all up and knead it around then stretch out a fresh piece. Have fun and good luck. You'll be happy with the results. It makes a big difference.

08-25-2005, 09:54 PM	#1
Kiss My SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha/Grand Island, NE Posts: 229	Overspray/ Clay bar info questions Ok, so I backed the Monte out of the garage at my parents place and it was dusty as hell. I washed it and it still looked dusty. I looked close and realized the the "dust" was really a fine mist of overspray. I have no idea what I would have driven through that would have caused this. Nobody there has painted anything in months, and when they did the car was not out. I have heard that you can use a clay bar to remove the overspray. I have never used one and would like some more info on how to use them and what brand to use. Or is there a better way to remove this overspray? Thanks for any help you can provide. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1996 Saturn SC-2 1996 Ford Explorer XLT -Wife's rig

08-26-2005, 11:31 AM	#3
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	I've used a clay bar to remove overspray from what looked like house paint off my wife's car and the paint that they use on the road strips off my truck . worked great just keep it wet . I used Maguires , and the Quick detail spray . __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-26-2005, 12:19 PM	#4
Kiss My SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha/Grand Island, NE Posts: 229	It is a DuPont BC/CC. The car is a 25footer as it is. It needs repainted due to incompetent bodymen. However, it looks good enough for me for now. I just dont want it to look dusty. I am going to try the clay bar, I am just not sure how to use it. I wish I could get a good digi-pic to show you what it looks like. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1996 Saturn SC-2 1996 Ford Explorer XLT -Wife's rig

08-26-2005, 12:32 PM	#5
Bill72BB Thats the Hillbilly way Join Date: Jul 2001 Location: Torrance,Ca Posts: 5,979	Read the box , but the trick is to keep it wet if you get the Maguires , it came in a kit with the Quick detail spray to keep it wet . Make sure you wax it after . UOTE=Kiss My SS]It is a DuPont BC/CC. The car is a 25footer as it is. It needs repainted due to incompetent bodymen. However, it looks good enough for me for now. I just dont want it to look dusty. I am going to try the clay bar, I am just not sure how to use it. I wish I could get a good digi-pic to show you what it looks like.[/QUOTE] __________________ BILL Torrance Calif 90504 Member DUF Club Member Old Farts Club 72 3/4ton Custom Camper BB402/400 trans Dynomax Cerama-coat headers , Hei distributor ,Edelbrock 1411 air,ps,pb,leafsprings ,98 chevy 60/40 seat,S10 shoulder belts tilt,3.54 Dana 60 rear. 16" Eagle wheels with LT265/75 16 tires,Gaylord Lid,H4 headlights with 100W relay conversion. " If I knew I was going to live this long I would have taken better care of myself " Marriage changes passion...suddenly you're in bed with a relative. A GUY'S PRAYER.... Lord, I pray for a nympho with huge boobs who owns a liquor store and likes to fish and hunt and has a Harley .Amen ,

08-26-2005, 06:39 PM	#6
N2TRUX Happy to be here Join Date: Mar 2000 Location: Cypress, TX Posts: 39,021	Two things to suggest. Park it in the shade, and don't drop the clay bar. Ok, your going to drop the clay bar, but make sure you clean it off before you start again. It's very simple to use. Wet a small area and work it back and forth just like you were wet sanding. Wipe the area with a clean soft cloth, and check your work. If it is clean, move over a little and repeat. Like Bill72BB said it will need a good washing when you are done followed by a coat of wax. The clay bar strips "everything" off including the wax.... __________________ Follow me on Facebook and Instagram @N2trux.com Articles- "Jake" the 84 to 74 crewcab "Elwood" the77_Remix 85 GMC Sierra "Scarlett" "Refining Sierra"

08-26-2005, 05:59 AM	#2
Mudder Registered User Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: East Central, MO Posts: 11,336	Is this factory paint? If noone answers here I will call my body man and find out for ya.

08-26-2005, 10:46 PM	#7
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	If you are doing that big a car I would suggest a random orbital machine w/a pad made to hold a clay bar (thats what I use on all my cars). __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-26-2005, 11:01 PM	#8
Kiss My SS Registered User Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Omaha/Grand Island, NE Posts: 229	Where would I get one of those neonlarry? I am not looking forward to going over my whole car by hand. I am afraid I'll get carpal tunnel or some crap. __________________ 1972 GMC Jimmy 4x4 1985 Chevy Monte Carlo SS 1996 Saturn SC-2 1996 Ford Explorer XLT -Wife's rig

08-27-2005, 01:04 AM	#9
70chevc10 Registered User Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Puyallup, WA Posts: 535	and in case your wondering why everyone is saying to keep it wet. if it dries up, the clay bar with scuff the paint, and it kind of defeats the purpose of using it. i agree n2trux, keep it in the shade. work on small sections, and when your done dry the section off then move on.

08-27-2005, 07:54 AM	#10
neonlarry Registered User Join Date: Feb 2002 Location: Vacaville, CA Posts: 2,745	Here is probably the most popular orbital, second link is velcro attached pad: http://www.properautocare.com/74uldema.html http://www.properautocare.com/popadclap.html __________________ 70 C/10 Light Red 350/TH350, HEI, Duals w/40 series Flows, 91 seat, LED taillights 99 Pontiac S/C GTP, SLP Ram Air hood, GMPP Konis & springs 95 Neon ACR, MP PCM, AFX UDP, 3.0 CAI

08-30-2005, 03:12 PM	#11
67Fleet Outlandish Trends - FL Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Orlando Posts: 1,396	You don't need the orbital if you're just doing your personal vehicle. I clay'd my '03 Silverado Ext cab a few times and it takes about a half hour to do the whole truck. You can get the Mcguiars or the Mothers clay bar kit (comes w/ the clay bar and the detailer spray) for about 10-15 bucks at any auto parts store. It's really easy to use, just follow the directions on the box and like already said, make sure to keep the surfaces lubricated to avoid it binding up on a dry section of your paint and you'll be fine. You barely have to apply any pressure at all. The bar will actually pick up the debris in the paint. It gets embedded into the bar. Make sure you "knead" the bar occasionally. This will help it renew itself. I just check it periodically and if it starts looking contaminated with debris, wad it all up and knead it around then stretch out a fresh piece. Have fun and good luck. You'll be happy with the results. It makes a big difference. __________________ -Bret 67 short-fleet sold!

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