Clay bar.........

[oldmandon 1]

I bought another VR in black, and decided that I was gonna attempt to clean it. So I went to Halfords and bought some Meguires polish, canuba wax and a clay detailing kit......

So Far I have clay barred the bonnet, both front wings and both front doors. My question is I've only used half of one of the clay bars so far, and it still seems to be going strong in that I can mould it a few times and it appears clean. So how far would a clay bar go, or how much should I have used by now??!!

Oh and it's MUCH EASIER than I thought it would be using a clay bar, bonnet wings and doors are nice and smooooooooth.........

[bungy 2]

It really is a judgement thing and when I think mine is loaded I cling film wrap it and save if for my wheels. Don't be tempted to use it if you drop it.

[andynick69 0]

plenty of lube on the paint as you do each panel too

[oldmandon 1]

Was being VERY careful not to drop it, and had loads, probably too much lube, but wanted to make sure it wasn't gonna stick........

[Andi 0]

Ive used half a bar to do a whole car.

[b19drg 0]

You shoul be able to do a whole car on half a bit of the megs stuff , i usually wash it under hot water to keep it clean , next time you need some get the bilt hamber clay as you can use water instead of lube saving you money , does look good when you do it , get some pics up !

[oldmandon 1]

You shoul be able to do a whole car on half a bit of the megs stuff ' date=' i usually wash it under hot water to keep it clean , next time you need some get the bilt hamber clay as you can use water instead of lube saving you money , does look good when you do it , get some pics up !

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Hopefully the weather will let me finish it tomorrow, but where do you get the Bilt Hamber clay from??

[b19drg 0]

I use a local company to me called rubbish boys , they have a website and are well priced

[bungy 2]

I use these http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/detailing-clay/cat_9.html

[andynick69 0]

doesnt need claying each time,your making a lot of work for yourself if thats the way you want to go don

[oldmandon 1]

Wasn't gonna clay it each time........ Still gotta do the roof, rear hatch, both rear wings and both bumpers plus grill....so loads to do.....

[andynick69 0]

hows the paint m8?

[oldmandon 1]

hows the paint m8?

How do you mean??

[andynick69 0]

does it look like hes been looked after

[oldmandon 1]

Got some swirl marks, some scratches, not perfect, may be a better option to get it mopped, but just currently trying to get it clean......gotta get both rear arches sorted though......

[eastwood john 1]

so what is clay bar, :S

do you put it on ya wipe it on ya cloth or body panel then polish away,

[andynick69 0]

good stuff m8,just take ur time with it

[oldmandon 1]

so what is clay bar' date=' :S

do you put it on ya wipe it on ya cloth or body panel then polish away,

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It looks like a piece of blue/white tack that you rub across your paint work to get rid of all the crap that's built up over time. But don't rub it over dry, it'll mark the paint.....

I started by washing the whole car, then dried the whole car, then clay barred one panel, then polished the panel, then caunba waxed the panel, then moved on to the next panel!!!!!!!! seems a lot of work hopefully be worth it!!!!!!!??