Clay?
03-21-2002, 02:52 PM
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Clay?
Could you give me some info....
Where can i get it?
What kind should i get?
How do you use it?
and how often should you use it?
sorry for the dumb ?'s
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Where can i get it?
What kind should i get?
How do you use it?
and how often should you use it?
sorry for the dumb ?'s
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**Onyx Black 2001 Z-28 w/ Ground FX**
Performance Mods:G2 air lid, MAF, skip shift eliminator, Hypertech 160 Powerstat, free ram air mod,k&n filter
Chassis/Suspension Mods: G2 SFC's, G2 3pt STB
Appearance Mods: RK sport carbon fiber letters/Z28 overlays & Nose Badge, Street Glow Accent Neons(green).
My Z-28
03-21-2002, 03:23 PM
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You can get them at WalMart, Target.
The first one I ever used was the Mother's Clay kit. It came with a bar, showtime detailer (that you spray on to paint surface to act as lube.) and a sample of Mother's Carnuba Wax. How much it cost, I can't remember.
Clay is sort of like plastersine (sp). You lubricate the paint surface with soapy water or a detailer, and move the clay over the surface to remove impurities and old wax. How often to use, depends on how you use your car. I'm not really the guy to answer this question.
Hope this helps.
Jeff
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[This message has been edited by Captain Jeff Z28 (edited March 21, 2002).]
The first one I ever used was the Mother's Clay kit. It came with a bar, showtime detailer (that you spray on to paint surface to act as lube.) and a sample of Mother's Carnuba Wax. How much it cost, I can't remember.
Clay is sort of like plastersine (sp). You lubricate the paint surface with soapy water or a detailer, and move the clay over the surface to remove impurities and old wax. How often to use, depends on how you use your car. I'm not really the guy to answer this question.
Hope this helps.
Jeff
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1996 Black Z28 M6; Stock.
1994 S10 4X4.
My Site
[This message has been edited by Captain Jeff Z28 (edited March 21, 2002).]
03-21-2002, 03:57 PM
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Q: Where/What kind?
A: As Jeff stated, Mother's makes a good kit that is available locally at auto parts stores and discount stores. My local AutoZone just started carrying the ClayMagic kit, which is also a fine clay. Avoid the Meguiar's clay like the plague, it's simply not up to standard. If you want to mail/internet order clay, I'd suggest Zaino Z18, Erazer, or Pinnacle.
Q: How do you use it?
A: Check out this article:
http://www.erazer.com/prod01.htm
I use a capful of car wash soap (Zaino Z7) in my regular wash bucket as the lube. I use my wash mitt filled with suds to lubricate the surface and area I'm working on. Only do one section at a time, and don't rub the clay on a dry surface. Always use plenty of lube.
Q: How often to clay?
A: About once a year for a full claying is normal. Spot claying certain surfaces like the hood or back bumper are sometimes needed more often since brake dust and other grime seem to settle there the most. No more than 3 times max a year is really needed on the whole car. And, that's if your car is getting more dirty/soiled than average.
No question is a dumb question, that's how we learn.
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A: As Jeff stated, Mother's makes a good kit that is available locally at auto parts stores and discount stores. My local AutoZone just started carrying the ClayMagic kit, which is also a fine clay. Avoid the Meguiar's clay like the plague, it's simply not up to standard. If you want to mail/internet order clay, I'd suggest Zaino Z18, Erazer, or Pinnacle.
Q: How do you use it?
A: Check out this article:
http://www.erazer.com/prod01.htm
I use a capful of car wash soap (Zaino Z7) in my regular wash bucket as the lube. I use my wash mitt filled with suds to lubricate the surface and area I'm working on. Only do one section at a time, and don't rub the clay on a dry surface. Always use plenty of lube.
Q: How often to clay?
A: About once a year for a full claying is normal. Spot claying certain surfaces like the hood or back bumper are sometimes needed more often since brake dust and other grime seem to settle there the most. No more than 3 times max a year is really needed on the whole car. And, that's if your car is getting more dirty/soiled than average.
No question is a dumb question, that's how we learn.
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
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