Clay Vs......

Triax · 08-20-2009, 02:40 PM

All right.

As i work through cars - I am finding the most time intensive process on any car (barring a compound up refinish) is claying.....

I am anal retentive when it comes to getting the paint perfect.... so 2 hours on a clay job is not unheard of.....

The question is - I have seen a product on one of those shows on sunday morning - touting a liquid Clay...... Meaning you apply it with a DA or Rotary and it obtains the same results as the Clay ......

Is this snake oil???? Any one have experience with it?

~b

Gig103 · 08-20-2009, 03:03 PM

I imagine it doesn't work. How can a liquid be tacky enough to trap and lift dirt out of the clearcoat?

Even if it did work, I imagine it won't do it to your satisfaction anyway.

dr.jay · 08-20-2009, 03:11 PM

Snake Oil, a friend of mine used it on his Wrangler and I clayed right after. It was like it was never done, dont waste your money

328i · 08-20-2009, 05:04 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Triax

All right.

As i work through cars - I am finding the most time intensive process on any car (barring a compound up refinish) is claying.....

I am anal retentive when it comes to getting the paint perfect.... so 2 hours on a clay job is not unheard of.....

The question is - I have seen a product on one of those shows on sunday morning - touting a liquid Clay...... Meaning you apply it with a DA or Rotary and it obtains the same results as the Clay ......

Is this snake oil???? Any one have experience with it?

~b

Yes it's snake oil. However, if it is taking you that long to clay, you may be using too mild of a clay. Try a more aggressive clay bar, if polishing afterward any marring from it will be removed anyway and it will remove the contaminants much faster.

rc'Z · 08-21-2009, 08:09 AM

Two hours the first time out sounds right. After than shouldn't be but a touch up operation.

Triax · 08-21-2009, 08:53 AM

I use a
blue clay for light stuff
purple - SUPER tacky for overspray and heavey contamination.

I have tried both for the initial clean ups and its always 2-2.5 hours depending on the size of the vehicle. Miata's not included ;-) Using the Purple you blow thru qd/lube but it does the job.

Snake oil was my feeling just thought I'd throw it up there

rc'Z - when they come back the touch up is nothing! - well worth the two hours of sweat equity on the first shot - to get the ease of the return visit.

~b

08-20-2009, 02:40 PM	#1
Triax New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 95 5.0 Ford Mustang Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (1)	Clay Vs...... All right. As i work through cars - I am finding the most time intensive process on any car (barring a compound up refinish) is claying..... I am anal retentive when it comes to getting the paint perfect.... so 2 hours on a clay job is not unheard of..... The question is - I have seen a product on one of those shows on sunday morning - touting a liquid Clay...... Meaning you apply it with a DA or Rotary and it obtains the same results as the Clay ...... Is this snake oil???? Any one have experience with it? ~b
	Appreciate 0 Tweet Quote

08-20-2009, 03:03 PM	#2
Gig103 Major 68 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I imagine it doesn't work. How can a liquid be tacky enough to trap and lift dirt out of the clearcoat? Even if it did work, I imagine it won't do it to your satisfaction anyway. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-20-2009, 03:11 PM	#3
dr.jay Lieutenant 14 Rep 465 Posts Drives: 2011 135 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Greenwood Always Up to No Good iTrader: (1)	Snake Oil, a friend of mine used it on his Wrangler and I clayed right after. It was like it was never done, dont waste your money __________________ "Barzini is dead. So is Phillip Tattallgia. Moe Green. Slacci. Cuneo. Today I settled all family business so don't tell me that you're innocent. Admit what you did"
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-21-2009, 08:09 AM	#5
rc'Z Captain 13 Rep 821 Posts Drives: 2009 335i Convertible Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Virginia iTrader: (0)	Two hours the first time out sounds right. After than shouldn't be but a touch up operation.
	Appreciate 0 Quote

08-21-2009, 08:53 AM	#6
Triax New Member 3 Rep 23 Posts Drives: 95 5.0 Ford Mustang Join Date: Apr 2009 Location: New Hampshire iTrader: (1)	I use a blue clay for light stuff purple - SUPER tacky for overspray and heavey contamination. I have tried both for the initial clean ups and its always 2-2.5 hours depending on the size of the vehicle. Miata's not included ;-) Using the Purple you blow thru qd/lube but it does the job. Snake oil was my feeling just thought I'd throw it up there rc'Z - when they come back the touch up is nothing! - well worth the two hours of sweat equity on the first shot - to get the ease of the return visit. ~b
	Appreciate 0 Quote