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Barrance
1st Gear
Member # 581

posted

How much pressure should be used? Should the claying be done in a circular motion or side to side? I'll be using Z7 and water as a lubricant.

Barry

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chrisL
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Member # 97

posted

do small sections at a time to ensure it is sufficiently lubed. Go in the same direction as you would apply your polish.... up and down on the sides, front to back on the top.

you dont need to push hard at all, it just grabs the contaminants right out of the finish. just make sure the bar is clean (dont drop it on the ground!)

Z7 and water is fine.

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chrisL
00 Hawk 295 - NBM, Hurst, Bilstein, Auburn, SLP spoiler, Chrome, Syntec, Lou's Short Stick, SLP OE lid, SLP !CAGS, BMR STB

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KevinA
Dear Sneezy...
Member # 139

posted

Somebody suggested laying a towel on the ground in case you drop the clay bar.

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DaddySS
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Member # 848

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be extra cautious on the hood and the rear deck, most have found that the paint there is not as hard as the rest of the car.

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Kevin V [SSOA F99-0584]
2nd Gear
Member # 98

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It is also better for the surface to be cool, out of the sun if at all possible.

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RobWilson
1st Gear
Member # 233

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Be prepared to spend some time doing it. I spent 5 hours when I did my car. I washed it, clayed it, washed it, dryed it, and then started over with the polish (Z1 and Z2). The car looked great when I was done.

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KevinA
Dear Sneezy...
Member # 139

posted

And I have this to look forward to do on 2 cars now. My Subaru WRX & my wifes Van.......

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chrisL
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Member # 97

posted

quote:
Originally posted by KevinA:
And I have this to look forward to do on 2 cars now. My Subaru WRX & my wifes Van.......

and dont forget the shower walls too!

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chrisL
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Happy_Dan
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Member # 118

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Good thing that you get it done, so rice won't stick to it! LOL

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KevinA
Dear Sneezy...
Member # 139

posted

ROFLMAO

quote:
Originally posted by DanA_F99_1977:
Good thing that you get it done, so rice won't stick to it! LOL

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2K1SunsetSS
2nd Gear
Member # 854

posted

Clay the whole car then wash it off? It won't hurt it to clay the whole car then wash?

And for lubing it, just put water and zaino wash in a squirt bottle, squirt then clay?

Thanks
Tom

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poSSum
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Member # 119

posted

I prefer to use Z6 as a lubricant. Yes, it's more expensive, but it saves time.

I lube, clay, wipe with a towel. I can then follow right behind with Z5 or Z2 without washing again. Time is $$

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