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D-A-V-E-

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12th Feb 09 at 17:10

A single bar of Meguiars Quik Clay? Or should you buy a new bar each time?

Just wondering before I buy a kit

Thanks

Whittie

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12th Feb 09 at 17:12

If you want to be a scavvy bastard, you could scissor it in half before use and get 2 uses from it.

If not, just the once.

Mike GSi

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12th Feb 09 at 17:12

i used mine a few times

D-A-V-E-

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12th Feb 09 at 17:14

i see, i suppose it really depends how bad your paint really is to start with

Whittie

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12th Feb 09 at 17:15

You get two bars in the kit by the way

Ben G

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12th Feb 09 at 17:15

can use it a few times, just keep folding it over.

people who use it once and throw it away are either wasting it or are using it on a really dirty car.

Wrighty

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12th Feb 09 at 17:15

quote:
Originally posted by Whittie
If you want to be a scavvy bastard, you could scissor it in half before use and get 2 uses from it.

If not, just the once.

if you used a whole claybar on your car id be worried

Whittie

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12th Feb 09 at 17:17

Once you've used it once you've got all the little bits of shit on it though, surely next time you're just scratching your paintwork?

Mike GSi

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12th Feb 09 at 17:18

My astra was the only car i did it on, it wasnt that dirty tbh

Mike GSi

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12th Feb 09 at 17:19

If anything you will need more detailer before you will need clay

D-A-V-E-

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12th Feb 09 at 17:21

You get 2 bars in this...
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/meguiars-smooth-surface-clay-kit/prod_306.html

But one in this pack...if slightly bigger..
http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/meguiars-quik-clay-kit/prod_226.html

[Edited on 12-02-2009 by D-A-V-E-]

Mike GSi

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12th Feb 09 at 17:23

yes 2 clay bars, 1 detailer, and 1 microfibre cloth iirc

Edit: and the other one has a larger clay bar.

[Edited on 12-02-2009 by Mike Z20LET]

mattk

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12th Feb 09 at 17:38

where can you buy detailer or clay from seperatly? or is it 25 dabs for a full kit everytime?

--DAN--

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12th Feb 09 at 18:30

quote:
Originally posted by mattk
where can you buy detailer or clay from seperatly? or is it 25 dabs for a full kit everytime?

Search for Bilt Hamber clay, better than megs imo and only needs water as lube.

tez162003

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13th Feb 09 at 09:09

Personally im not a fan of Bilt Hamber, i tend to use either Sonus Green for a light clay, or Smart Clay for most others, ideally you should only use it once, otherwise your putting the paintwork at risk of scratches from previous contaminants in the paint from a previois car.

Best site for cleaning gear is proberly Clean your car .com

SVM 286

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15th Feb 09 at 03:36

quote:
Originally posted by Mike Z20LET
If anything you will need more detailer before you will need clay

lil_hobbo

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15th Feb 09 at 11:40

i dno if its just me being thick here:S but what does the clay bar actually do to the paint work?

Twiggy

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15th Feb 09 at 11:44

takes the film of gaynessdirt off the car and gives better shine

lil_hobbo

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15th Feb 09 at 11:45

oh right thanks..is it easy to use and where could i get it from?

John

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15th Feb 09 at 11:47

You can use it a few times depending on how dirty the car was.

I cut mine in half and am still using both bits, running it under warm water and stretching it out seems to clean it up a bit.

Some car shampoo in water is all you need for lubricant, no need to waste money buying detailer.

Twiggy

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15th Feb 09 at 11:48

quote:
Originally posted by lil_hobbo
oh right thanks..is it easy to use and where could i get it from?

yeh, just wash the car and while wet run the claybar over the paint.

i bought a kit with detailer and clay bar off ebay for about 10quid but i dont use that...

paul.mitchell1984

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15th Feb 09 at 11:52

i used my 3/4 times, tbh if the car is washed properly then ther should be any harsh things left on the car, mainly tar etc etc

i went away from megs and now use chemical guys stuff

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