a clay bar is a clay bar...right
 

well after hearing and seeing results of clay kits, i looked online only to find outrageous prices of clay, lube and towels. i went to my advance autoparts and bought this clay kit-Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit but when i used it, it didnt seem to do what i thought it would. i finished an area of around 1.5 feet and i can still feel contamination on the paint. im thinking about just buying some expensive clay and use the meguiars lube. am i doing something wrong.

RE: a clay bar is a clay bar...right
 

you should pm or ask grouse he does some really nice detailing he will know the difference

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Moving to "Detail Section":D

RE: a clay bar is a clay bar...right
 

Did you do the whole process? You have to wash and wax it before you use it for perfect results. I washed, waxed and clayed mine and it was better than I have ever seen. You shouldn't feel any grit on the car after you do the whole process.

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That was backwards. You clay, then wax. :D After work drinks...

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For basic work i prefer megs clay it does not mar with normal use, It lasts forever, it does not deteriorate quickly.

Now there are fine, medium and heavy cut clays.

I stress that anything over fine will induce micro marring. making it nessisary for a good polishing or even a light compounding.

Stick to fine clay.

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alright, i went back out to do the top of the trunk lid just like u said, then got a plastic bag to feel the finish and it was still gritty as hell. i also still see water spots and other scratches like a mofo

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so ive got the whole claying thing down pat now. all i had to do was go back and do it again in that spot. what i need now is a remedy for hardened sap. i know i should set it in the sun but what is a good sap remover

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soak a towel in hot water, put it in a plastic bowl, throw it in the nuker for 2 min lay it on the pitch for 30 seconds, clay, put it back on for 30 more, clay, put it back on for 30 more clay.

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whats nuker and pitch..lol