Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 tempted to try the clay bar out just unsure at the minute if to or not will see what time I get back before I make my mind up might be a job for next week with the kids off.
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 clay bats do work, used them myself can really feel how smooth the paint is afterwards Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
stants Posted May 19, 2014 Author Posted May 19, 2014 Does take a while ti clay the car though plus you'll have to wax & polish after. I'm off to get my aircon regressed later i think
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 I hate predictive text, I commented on someone's photograph the other day and typed "nice Shot" unfortunately my phone decide I meant to use an "I" instead of an "o". Still not as bad as when I worked as a CAD technician for the council and typed on a drawing it was from the County Council, unfortunately I missed a vowel out of one of the words. Yes, that one! No one noticed until the drawings were handed to the client [emoji15] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 3
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Does take a while ti clay the car though plus you'll have to wax & polish after. I'm off to get my aircon regressed later i think Are you taking your aircon to a hypnotherapist to go through hypnotic regression?Paybacks a ****** isn't it? Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk 3
Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Oh I will leave it then I doubt get that much time sounds like a full dayer got car polish and some wax I think I best check before I do it I think and a youtube video to make sure I'm doing it right :)
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 It's a pretty major job to be fair Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Sorry, but you handed me that one [emoji2] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Yeah I will have a browse on youtube and look for an idiots guide I've not done it before so be interesting.
stants Posted May 19, 2014 Author Posted May 19, 2014 I'm to busy to even proof read today ! Which clay did tou get gambit ?
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Technique wise it's pretty straight forward, give car a really good wash, then just need some detailing spray or water at a push in a spray bottle and you're off. Do the whole car then it's just a standard polish and wax job. Paint will feel silky smooth afterwards. Just need to keep moulding the car so you don't scratch the paint with debris from elsewhere Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
david1972 Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 It is a full day job (normally takes me about 5-6 hours end to end), but as others have said, well worth the effort. Also best not to do in full sun either mate.......polishing and waxing after claying is also vital to re-seal your paintwork back up, as the claying takes any waxes or sealants off. One done though, feathers will literally slide off the bonnet!!
stants Posted May 19, 2014 Author Posted May 19, 2014 And if you drop it its screwed. Plus side you can use it on your wheels Only go in one direction too. I was so paranoid of scratching the car I used a hosepipe on trickle. Haha
Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 You make it sound so easy :) no I'm sure I will be fine once I get started just think watching a video will give me and idea and maybe some helpful tips that i'm sure I won't follow :D
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 There's some really good tutorials on YouTube for it. Word of warning thought as Stants said if you drop the bar on the floor it's a throw away. And a wet clay bar seems to have an uncanny knack for leaping out of your hand. I've juggled mine several times in an attempt to stop it hitting the floor after it decided to end it all and leap from my hand Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 So the trick there then is to park the car on a memory foam mattress apply bubble wrap on the garage walls. just to be safe ;)
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 And hang from a cradle mission impossible style Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
david1972 Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 And hang from a cradle mission impossible style Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk While wearing a leather gimp suit lol Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Gambit Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 While wearing a leather gimp suit lol Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk I intended too ;) I will use the strap on to push myself along
david1972 Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 You'll be fine then.... Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 We're slipping into that dark place again. Maybe Gambits used a little too much lube Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
david1972 Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 You can never use too much lube.....when claying obviously [emoji6] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
Dogconker Posted May 19, 2014 Posted May 19, 2014 Obviously[emoji12] Sent from my iphone using Tapatalk
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