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Old 11-01-2006, 10:16 PM
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I am a big fan of the claybar. It's as smooth as glass when you're done.
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:25 PM
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Goody,
Where did you get the kit? Auto Zone, Pep Boys, etc?
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Old 11-01-2006, 10:28 PM
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Got it at Autozone, It was like $16.99 or so.......I already had the NXT, but I had to pick up more micrifibers....In all I speant around $25
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Old 11-01-2006, 11:00 PM
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How long do you think it took to wash - claybar - wash - wax?

It really looks great!

Thanks for the pictures.

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Old 11-02-2006, 01:19 AM
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All toghther about 4 1/2 hours of actual scrubbin...I did stop between washes to let the car get bone dry behind the trim and stuff....The waxing went a little smoother because I think I finally learned that more isnt always better! I applied fairly light coats of both waxes and it came off like a dream!! It was a day off well spent! (If I could only convince my wife of that!! )
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Old 11-02-2006, 01:55 AM
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I've been sold on the clay bar and am looking forward to the next Saturday where the weather is good so I can go at it.
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Old 11-02-2006, 10:12 AM
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Call me a rookie... but I've seen the claybar in the store... Does it apply just like wax? what does it actually do to the car?
and did you use a buffer or just good ole elbow grease?
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Old 11-02-2006, 10:23 AM
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Claybar removes wax and other contaminants.
My question... do you have to wash after you clay or can I go straight to my three-step Meguiars Deep Crystal system??
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Old 11-02-2006, 10:45 AM
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You coulu probably go straight ahead and start waxing....I just had alot of the detailer overspray and runs that i wanted to wash off....I reallu just did a quickie 2nd wash. It took me like 10 minutes to wash the second time.(Since I already had scrubbe the rims and tires) The water beads really good after just the claybar so it wipes dry real easy. The second wash and drying was quick enough that I could only make it through half of "Dark side of the Moon"!!

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Old 11-02-2006, 10:46 AM
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Default RE: Mustang Vs. Claybar

Call me a rookie... but I've seen the claybar in the store... Does it apply just like wax? what does it actually do to the car?
and did you use a buffer or just good ole elbow grease?
Gman,
Claybar removes surface contaminants from your clearcoat. Makes it smooth as glass. You don't really apply claybar. The kit normally comes with a bottle of instant detailer, which you use as a lubricant for the clay bar. Spray a small area, rub that area with the clay bar, then wipe away any residual detailer spray. Then you move on to the next area.....Just gotta keep it well lubricated, or the clay will actually stick to the surface. No buffer, all elbow grease....After completing the entire car, most of the kits include a carnuba wax to apply to the entire surface....

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