Claybar mishap...solutions?

fletcher969 · 03-16-2006, 10:57 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

lol, so you just clayed the rest of your car with the same side?

Luckily, you said they were light scratches, you should be able to get them out fairly easily.

No, I turned it over, folded it to get new clay, picked obvious signs of contaminants off, etc. I was responding to espo89's comment with regards to kneading it BEFORE using it.

Espo wrote:
"One of the biggest things that I learned is that you really need to work the clay by hand to soften it up before you start using it on the paint,..."

I basically just flattened out some pieces without kneading it much, and started with that.

fletcher969 · 03-16-2006, 10:58 AM

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Originally Posted by john802

The key to applying the clay bar treatment is to make sure the surface is clean, lots of lubrication and kneading the clay bar constantly. Use a front/back motion instead of side/side or circular. If you drop the clay bar to the ground...just throw it away and buy another one.

Stayed within those guidelines also, thanks.

cosmosblau · 03-16-2006, 12:48 PM

I'm glad your car is okay, but this thread backs up my belief that
there is no need to clay a clean, new car!

shimshimhada · 03-16-2006, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by cosmosblau

I'm glad your car is okay, but this thread backs up my belief that
there is no need to clay a clean, new car!

Sometimes, even brand-spanking-out-of-the-prep-room cars need a claying.

Artz 330 · 03-16-2006, 04:12 PM

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Originally Posted by fletcher969

Hey, no problem Artz... I really appreciate the gesture, and a video will be indispensible. Thanks again.

Fletch!

its gonna be nice ou tomorrow ill do it then

impulsebrklyn · 03-16-2006, 11:35 PM

the only reason and the big reason you clay a new car is rail dust!!!! Basically the metal dust / splinter work themselves into the paint. They then begin to rust and show rust spots all over your car. The longer the rail dust is on your paint the deeper the dust will travel. There is no way to be sure that your new vehicle has not been expossed to these elements this is why you clay a new car. Chris

hotsand5 · 03-17-2006, 09:45 AM

I never dilute a lubricant with water while using a clay bar. I have been using clay for about 3 years now, on all my cars and motorcycles and have never had a scratch from it. I use car soap and do not dilute it, pour it over the section that I am going to clay and just glide the clay in straight lines over the surface. I'm sure that you do not want to go in circles w/ the clay, rather unpand down. I use 3M products, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference.

NPinUK · 03-20-2006, 08:30 AM

If there is a porter cable video going round can i kindly request it if its not being posted on the forums? I would really appreciate it.

Artz 330 · 03-20-2006, 10:54 PM

i just finished it i have to throw it on the comp now.

shimshimhada · 03-20-2006, 10:57 PM

, did your gf hold the camera?

fletcher969 · 03-20-2006, 11:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Artz 330

i just finished it i have to throw it on the comp now.

Great! I look forward to viewing it.

SnEeKy4LiFe · 03-21-2006, 01:03 AM

Same here... it going to be my first time clay a car. can't wait to see it..

Tiffz MiniS · 03-22-2006, 11:48 AM

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Originally Posted by shimshimhada

, did your gf hold the camera?

NPinUK · 03-24-2006, 09:21 AM

Any luck with the video??

ga-bmwdrvr · 03-24-2006, 02:14 PM

for a PC video try this link, this is by DavidB at autopia.org I believe:
http://melncal.com/detailing/polish/...Buffing768.wmv

shimshimhada · 03-24-2006, 02:28 PM

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Originally Posted by ga-bmwdrvr

for a PC video try this link, this is by DavidB at autopia.org I believe:
http://melncal.com/detailing/polish/...Buffing768.wmv

Awesome vid.

I need to get a PC asap...I was like omgthatwouldhavetakenmeanhourbyhand.

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impulsebrklyn First Lieutenant 18 Rep 387 Posts Drives: BMW 330i Jet Black Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Brooklyn, NY iTrader: (1)	the only reason and the big reason you clay a new car is rail dust!!!! Basically the metal dust / splinter work themselves into the paint. They then begin to rust and show rust spots all over your car. The longer the rail dust is on your paint the deeper the dust will travel. There is no way to be sure that your new vehicle has not been expossed to these elements this is why you clay a new car. Chris __________________ 2006 BMW 330i - Jet Black - Terra - Burl Walnut - Premuim Package - Sports Package - Fold Down Seats - Heated Front Seats - Strut Brace - Sunglass Tray - Carbon Fiber Front Lips - Alarm - Blacklines - ACS Roof Wing - Breyton Trunk Spoiler - 19" Breyton Spirits wrapped in Michelin PS2
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hotsand5 hotsand5 49 Rep 806 Posts Drives: 2006 BMW 330i 6spd Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: chicago iTrader: (0) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	I never dilute a lubricant with water while using a clay bar. I have been using clay for about 3 years now, on all my cars and motorcycles and have never had a scratch from it. I use car soap and do not dilute it, pour it over the section that I am going to clay and just glide the clay in straight lines over the surface. I'm sure that you do not want to go in circles w/ the clay, rather unpand down. I use 3M products, but I'm not sure if that makes a difference. __________________ -2006 BMW 330i-Sapphire Black- Tera Leather-Aluminum trim- 6spd manual- Sport- Premium- Cold- Navigation- Euro. delivery -2005 Yamaha Warrior 1700 102cu"
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NPinUK Private First Class 7 Rep 199 Posts Drives: E90 325i M Sport Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: UK Midlands iTrader: (0)	If there is a porter cable video going round can i kindly request it if its not being posted on the forums? I would really appreciate it.
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Artz 330 Colonel 196 Rep 2,486 Posts Drives: Z4M, 335i, 135i Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Lawrenceville, NJ iTrader: (4) Garage List 2006 330i [0.00]	i just finished it i have to throw it on the comp now. __________________
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shimshimhada Brigadier General 442 Rep 4,838 Posts Drives: Portal Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Portal iTrader: (2)	, did your gf hold the camera?
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03-21-2006, 01:03 AM	#34
SnEeKy4LiFe Second Lieutenant 16 Rep 229 Posts Drives: E90 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Hawaii iTrader: (4)	Same here... it going to be my first time clay a car. can't wait to see it.. __________________ Sneeky4life '06 330i, SG, ZSP, ZPP, Blackline Taillight, 20" Vossen CV3, M3 front and rear..
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ga-bmwdrvr First Lieutenant 21 Rep 327 Posts Drives: E21 320i, E90 330i Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Georgia iTrader: (0)	for a PC video try this link, this is by DavidB at autopia.org I believe: http://melncal.com/detailing/polish/...Buffing768.wmv
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