Stupid Rain

[Woodduck]

Yeah clay bar is unreal! Iv found its not so much something that LOOKS heaps better, but it feels heaps better, and is amazing the crap that comes off even though you just washed you car! So its pretty good thing to do for your paint now and then!

[Resonate]

Clay bars are one of the best things to ever happen to the detailing world. It's ridiculously easy to use and the results speak for themselves.

[Digital]

any particular brands/prices i should be looking for/avoiding?

[tangcla]

Bobby, if you wanna see how claybarring works, come round this weekend to mine. I might do something on my dad's car.

any particular brands/prices i should be looking for/avoiding?

Get the Mothers claybar over the Meguiars one. Better value for money.

[Digital]

yeah i youtubed some videos last night, looks like its a long process ..cheers for the offer clarence, where abouts are u? i'll have to get back to you as the missus has my balls in a vice this weekend and i dont think shes letting go anytime soon!

[tangcla]

yeah i youtubed some videos last night, looks like its a long process ..cheers for the offer clarence, where abouts are u? i'll have to get back to you as the missus has my balls in a vice this weekend and i dont think shes letting go anytime soon!

Glen Iris... not far from you, straight up Burwood Hwy

[teK--]

I know you guys love pics, so...

- Mothers Claybar Kit inc. quick detailer and quickwax (probably won't use the latter) - $44.95
- Autoglym shampoo conditioner $15.99
- Autoglym super resin polish $26.99
- Optimum Opti-seal $59.95
- Dodo Juice red mist $29.95

not in picture: microfibre applicator pads x 2, 6 pack microfibre cloths, microfibre drying chamois, microfibre washing mit, 3 big buckets (one for shampoo, one for cleaning wheels, one for rinsing washing mit)

All this gear and chems should easily last 2-3 years. The initial outlay seems like a lot but you work it out to how much is spent every fortnight to keep the paint in top condition and it suddenly seems a lot more economical than eventually having to deep cut and polish or even respray panels (depending how long u wanna keep the car).

A good guide on how to use most of this stuff is on: http://www.detailparadise.com.au/module ... icle&sid=3

Read my earlier post on how I will be using the products I just listed.

Edit: I gave the car a proper shampoo and wash yesterday then used the Red Mist quick detailer/protectant and the car looks fantastic even before I have used any of the other stuff. The paint still feels rough in a lot of areas so is in need of claybarring, but the red mist still makes everything else look and feel really slick.

Gotta find a new time to hit the carwash with the buckets though, as I went pretty late and it was a race against time and frost appearing on my panels more quickly than I was buffing the last of them!

[teK--]

Exhibit A

[Resonate]

Your listed initial outlay is pretty cheap actually, some people here have spent quite a lot on detailing products. My tub of wax alone easily costs more than all those products combined.

But the proof is in the pudding and your car looks great. Nice job.

[drndrn]

Sheesh resonate.

D'you buy some of the high end pure carnuba waxes? Willing to tell us which brand/type?

[Resonate]

I'm personally a fan of Swissvax and have both samurai and concorso.

Nothing like a good paste wax to use an excuse to give your car a sensual rub down with your fingers.

[adz2.0r]

I hate this rain to. Everytime i think i have the chance to wash my car! Nope it starts to rain

[Digital]

i could go there but i wont

thanks for posting the pics tek, will def have to go and get me some new products this weekend...

[tangcla]

I have a tub of Zymol Carbon wax at home. Solid type wax.

[Digital]

so guys, i picked up some claybar from super cheap this weekend...

surprisingly they don't have much range, they had some 'liquid' claybar thing so i wasnt really keen on that... my only other choice was the armorall clay system (claybar + detailer spray) for $29.88

also grabbed some kitten no.1 cream wax.... just waiting now for a clear run in this melbourne weather to give the claybar a real go...

got a question though...i've been looking up some youtube videos, reading up on the net, ppl also suggest claybarring the windows, mirrors etc... do u guys do this? is it neccessary?