Car Care Fanatics?
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mainman said:
Mikeinsmd said:
Clay removes all contaminents from your paint. I did mine after I had some body work done to take off any overspray left on the car. It's very time consuming but it works like a charm.
Mikeinsmd
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Cool!Sharon said:
Another trick I learned is if you ever follow a car that leaks oil or transmission fluid, and get a light mist across your windshield. Turn on the wipers and you smear it. Wiper fluid will have no affect.
Well....
1. Do not turn on the wipers.
2. Pour a bottle of coke (or any similar carbonated beverage) over the windshield, then turn on the wipers. Clears the oil away.
willie
Well-Known Member
Mikeinsmd said:Cool!
Another trick I learned is if you ever follow a car that leaks oil or transmission fluid, and get a light mist across your windshield. Turn on the wipers and you smear it. Wiper fluid will have no affect.
Well....
1. Do not turn on the wipers.
2. Pour a bottle of coke (or any similar carbonated beverage) over the windshield, then turn on the wipers. Clears the oil away.
I'll have to try that. I wasn't joking about the 0000 steel wool to get off the film but Coke sounds like it might be easier/quicker.
at me. 
mainman
Set Trippin
The link that sharon posted above, has the following info:elaine said:
APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS
- Before using a Z-18 ClayBar™ on your car, you must thoroughly clean and dry your car to remove any loose dirt. Direct sunlight should not fall on your car's surface, and it's best if the work area is relatively cool to prevent rapid evaporation of the clay lubricant. Do not risk scratching your car; if you drop your clay bar, throw it away!
- To use Z-18 ClayBar™, you spray a water-based lubricant on a small area of your car and rub the bar back and forth with light to medium pressure. If the lubricant begins to dry, you'll need to spray more. Z-18 is fairly sticky, and cannot be used dry. If you try using it dry, you'll make a big mess. We suggest mixing one cap full of Z-7 Show Car Wash with water in a 16 ounce spray bottle. Z-6 also works as a lubricant for Z-18 ClayBar, but Z-7 Show Car Wash is much more cost effective.
- After a few passes with the Z-18 ClayBar™, rub your hand over the area to feel if the surface contamination was removed. Keep rubbing until all contamination bumps are gone. Finally, wipe the clay residue off with a soft terrycloth towel, and buff to a nice luster. Just like polishing with Zaino Show Car Polish, work in small areas.
- Check your Z-18 ClayBar frequently for hard particles. When found, pick them off. Make it a habit to occasionally knead and reform the bar so that a fresh portion of the bar contacts your car's paint. If you drop your bar of clay on the ground, it's history. Toss it out. Don't take any chances, discard the clay bar if it becomes impregnated with grit.
- Do not overuse. A single bar will do 3-4 medium size cars with moderate contamination. If you are removing heavy overspray or rail dust, use the bar once and throw it away.
- When you're finished claying your car, you should wash it with Z-7 Show Car Wash to remove the lubricant film. Finally, seal your freshly cleaned paint with your choice of Z-2 Show Car Polish for Clear Coated Car Finishes, Z-3 Show Car Polish for Non-clear Coated Paint, or Z-5 Show Car Polish for Swirl Marks and Fine Scratches.
mAlice
professional daydreamer
mainman said:
Yes, it is. I wash first with Dawn dish soap and use a spray bottle to keep the area I'm working wet. Work in the shade. You don't have to use Z bros, but it is the best. You can pick up a clay bar wherever you buy car care products. You'll need several for a truck. I use a whole bar for my little car.
i like the rain-x wash and wax, and the turtle was ultra synthetic is some good wax.
i used the clay bar on my truck the day i got it back from the body shop. did a great job. i'm actually going to clay bar my mothers mercedes wheni get home today.
turtle wax chrome polish and some eagle one nvr dull works great on chrome wheels. i usually polish the wheels before i go to a car show, then use the nvr dull when i got to a car show.
i never use any kind of dish soap on a vehicle, BAD IDEA. i worked at aldridge ford as a detailer for a month or 2, they use dawn dish soap. i looked at them asked for car wash, they pointed to dawn, i then said i said car wash not hand wash and they still pointed at dawn. then yelled at me for waxing a vehicle after i had washed it. told me i'm taking to long..
i used the clay bar on my truck the day i got it back from the body shop. did a great job. i'm actually going to clay bar my mothers mercedes wheni get home today.
turtle wax chrome polish and some eagle one nvr dull works great on chrome wheels. i usually polish the wheels before i go to a car show, then use the nvr dull when i got to a car show.
i never use any kind of dish soap on a vehicle, BAD IDEA. i worked at aldridge ford as a detailer for a month or 2, they use dawn dish soap. i looked at them asked for car wash, they pointed to dawn, i then said i said car wash not hand wash and they still pointed at dawn. then yelled at me for waxing a vehicle after i had washed it. told me i'm taking to long..