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ibiza_fr_james
15-10-2005, 08:36
i have been looking at "serious performance" website and was wondering what you all recomend, either :
Meguiars
Quik Clay Detailing system
or
Clearkote's
CLAY BAR system
i was wondering if the large price difference is worth it or have i mssed something
thanks
stuart_hatch
15-10-2005, 13:44
I use megs and frankly... its the sh1t, leaves it sooo smooth
its great for hanging up posters too.go buy some blu tak,i'll bet its the same damn thing,used the meguires one once and threw it away,complete gash and waste of money(IMHO)
I use the megs version, basically because thats what I could find, pretty certain all clay bars are pretty much of a much.
Jase- you sure you were using it right :p
mikecupra
16-10-2005, 13:20
I used the meguiars clay bar,and was well impressed with how smooth it left it.
WatchHill
17-10-2005, 10:51
I was under the impression that there were only two, maximum three, manufacturers of clay bars.
The yellow bar, grey bar (this is 3M) and the green stuff from Sonus.
In terms of abrasion they run green, yellow, grey in increasing rubbage.
WX51 TXR
20-10-2005, 21:17
Think there's a few more than that - Megs do the consumer version, plus two pro versions with different rubbing power. Other manufacturers I know of include Clearkote, Sonus, Optimum, Poorboys, (Pinnacle/Wolfgang/DP). :)
Whats the best way to apply it, i know its needs lubrication, but do u just hold it in your hand and glide across the paintwork ?
WX51 TXR
20-10-2005, 23:57
Yes, let it sit in warm water first for 5 mins to soften it up. Then mould it into a nice flat shape, apply lots of lube to a small area and rub gently backwards and forwards (no pressure needed). 4-5 passes normally lifts away any muck, but you can sort of feel when it's clean (you'll have to try it to understand). Wipe up any excess lube as you go with a detailing microfibre. :)
WatchHill
21-10-2005, 09:49
Think there's a few more than that - Megs do the consumer version, plus two pro versions with different rubbing power. Other manufacturers I know of include Clearkote, Sonus, Optimum, Poorboys, (Pinnacle/Wolfgang/DP). :)
M'kay. But how many of those people manufacture the bars versus rebrand?
WX51 TXR
21-10-2005, 18:50
Optimum is from scratch as far as I know, Sonus may well be rebranded. Not sure about the others... will post if I find out. :)