Topic: Clay Bar Saturday.....
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My Vette needs a new paint job and hopefully that will happen this winter, but I thought I would make it look as good as I could until then. So I didn't want to spring for a bunch of $$$$, so I went to Pep Boys and bought the Maguires Clay Bar kit for $20.00. I clay barred the car this morning and it went pretty fast and added the wax this afternoon. I can't believe the amount of stuff that I got off that car. It still needs a paint job but it looks a lot better than it did. So anyone wanting a nice little weekend project, this is a pretty good one to tackle. Not to expensive and you'll like the results.

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Elma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
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Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
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Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
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That clay bar deal is really the ticket.
I just did the 73 last Thursday and like you it was easier than I thought.
Then I used that magiures wax and that car hasnt looked that good in a while, if ever.
By the time I had washed the car, dried the car, clay bared the car, wiped off the clay bar, waxed and then wiped off the wax I had been over that car 6 times.
I just did the 73 last Thursday and like you it was easier than I thought.
Then I used that magiures wax and that car hasnt looked that good in a while, if ever.
By the time I had washed the car, dried the car, clay bared the car, wiped off the clay bar, waxed and then wiped off the wax I had been over that car 6 times.

Irving, TX - USA
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Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
I like the clay bar, but you should only use it a couple of times. I was watching the speed channel and there was this guy talkin' about how dirt can build up in the bar and cause scratches in the paint. After 2 uses, it should be retired.

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Indianapolis, IN - USA
Joined: 9/3/2006
Posts: 2429
Vette(s): Silver 1974 Convertible - L82 4 speed
Low miles (was only 8,900 when I bought it in March 2006) - Now 54K miles. Original owner bought it as an investment for son's college expenses.
2008 Jetstream Blue Convertible
I agree with Micki. Get a new one after a while. However, this was the third year in a row I did the clay bar, and it really didn't get much off this year. I suppose after doing it a few times, you may be able to wait a year or so.
I wanted a Corvette my whole life, but I never dreamed of all the wonderful people I would meet because of it!
The Maguires kit I used comes with 2 clay bars and the spray cleaner that is used with the clay, and also with a micro fiber towel and a bottle of wax. I would not use this clay bar again, it's pretty nasty. I will use the other bar next time. I'm with you guy's...this may be a once a year thing, but I'm surprised at how well it worked.
I bought the Mother's clay bar kit but I have not gotten around to using it yet. My paint is about 15 or 16 years old and has some water spots and still has a shine. What I want to know is how long did it take you all to clay bar the car? Most clay bar instructions will tell you how many times you should expect to use the bar.
Aaron
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Elma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
Aaron, It took me about a hour and a half.
I just did one section at a time.
Spayed it with this stuff, "final inspection" on the bar, then on the car, rubbed the bar over that section then wiped the section clean.
Then every so often I would work the bar into a new shape to get new bar to the outside.
Like I said it was way easier than I expected, and I cant believe the "glass like" finish it left after waxing.
Now something else I found out.
When I was polishing the exhaust tips I got some polish on the paint. What I found out is it took that black exhaust stain under the rear bumper right off and didnt hurt the paint at all.
That was cool cause washing it wouldnt remove that stuff.
T-Mans70,73 2009-07-19 21:27:02
I just did one section at a time.
Spayed it with this stuff, "final inspection" on the bar, then on the car, rubbed the bar over that section then wiped the section clean.
Then every so often I would work the bar into a new shape to get new bar to the outside.
Like I said it was way easier than I expected, and I cant believe the "glass like" finish it left after waxing.
Now something else I found out.
When I was polishing the exhaust tips I got some polish on the paint. What I found out is it took that black exhaust stain under the rear bumper right off and didnt hurt the paint at all.
That was cool cause washing it wouldnt remove that stuff.
Thanks John,
I figured if it was some what easy it would take a couple hours tops. Have you used it on the window glass? I understand it will remove water spots from glass as well as dirt and grime on glass.
Aaron
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Irving, TX - USA
Joined: 8/21/2004
Posts: 4273
Vette(s): #1 -1969 Corvette Coupe Riverside Gold, black interior,MN,A/C,350/350,PS,PB,window cranks.
#2 -2000 C5, black/black, 6 sp, Bose system & lots of buttons.
There is a liquid clay bar, but I can't remember the name of the vendor...............darn...........I hate it when this happens.
Anyone out there know what I'm trying to think of??????



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Elma, WA - USA
Joined: 6/25/2007
Posts: 692
Vette(s): Red 1973 Convertible.
L-48 Auto
#'s matching
Red 1970 LT-1
Convertible
#'s matching
[QUOTE=Aaron1976]Thanks John,
I didnt use it on anything but the paint.
If you try it on the glass let me know how it works.
I figured if it was some what easy it would take a couple hours tops. Have you used it on the window glass? I understand it will remove water spots from glass as well as dirt and grime on glass.
[/QUOTE]I didnt use it on anything but the paint.
If you try it on the glass let me know how it works.
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