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Old Apr 7, 2005 | 11:58 PM
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I know I'm going to get called on this but, how do I do the whole claying procedure? I bought the Mother's kit. Could somebody take the liberty to tell me how to do this? I have never done this before.


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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:08 AM
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Wash car well.
Use the detail spray in small sections (sections you will be claying).
"Draw" the bar across the surface; do NOT push down on the bar.
Draw the bar in the same direction as the car travels. Do NOT rub in circles.
As the bar gets dirty (usually at the leading edge first), remold it in your hands. Remold it so that new clay is exposed. (Fold it over a few times and then flatten it out.)
Continue as before.
Make sure the surface you are claying is wet with the detail spray.
If the paint is dirty, the bar will have resistance. When it is clay-clean, the bar slides easily.
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:44 AM
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^^yup also remember to start at the top of the car and work your way down so that the clay doesnt get filled with road grime
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:45 AM
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Old Apr 8, 2005 | 12:55 AM
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Oh yeah... You definitely have to rewax the car after clay. It will need new wax.
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:14 AM
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use dish washer soap to remove old wax and stuff off your car befor u clay
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 01:41 PM
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after claying i also rewash the car before i wax
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 02:47 PM
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Damn, how long does this take?
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 03:26 PM
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also clay bar your windows. it makes them nearly as slick as rainx.

it took me two clay bar kits and about an hour. that was with a few interuptions from my wife and crazy 2 year old.

remember to wash the car again after claying it. it should be obvious but you should also rinse as you clay. clay the roof and then rinse it off, do the hood then rinse it, etc.. otherwise teh residue will dry up and look like a pottery project in 7th grade art class.
 
Old Apr 8, 2005 | 05:27 PM
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its gonna take u a very long time see if u have any friends that want to help u
 



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