hanley Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 I know it's been on this forum before somewhere but I'm thinking of claying my car. Just a couple of issues first though:1. Does it do any hame to the paint or bodywork of your car?2. Is it a long process and would you need a garage or something whilst doing it? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tigz™ Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 It isn't really a polish if I understand it right.I think it is used to remove all the old polish and road dirt, but you have to give it a coat of wax straight after to protect your bodywork, as you will have removed it all.It wont damage your paintwork. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 Do you think it's worth doing then or will I get the same result as polishing? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted June 8, 2005 Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 It's definately worth doing if you're up for it - garage is preferable as you want to get as little dust/exposure to the paint before you put anything else on to it.You won't regret doing it though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley Posted June 8, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2005 It's just that I want to get get rid of all those silly scratches, the ones you only see close up, thats what you get for being a perfectionist.Also soz to be a pain with this but do you do the bumpers as well? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LINCOLNSHIRESLUPOGTI Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 It's definately worth doing if you're up for it - garage is preferable as you want to get as little dust/exposure to the paint before you put anything else on to it.You won't regret doing it though.Ditto exactly. IIRC it took me about 6 hours to do my car including re-applying diamondbrite polish afterwards...not including the wheels either!Yeah do the bumpers, do anything that is painted in fact. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 i need to do the same but is the clay better than T-cut? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 its totally different to t-cut. T-cut is used for cutting the paint so will leave it scratched, the clay is magic Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 the clay is more for getting ***** off is it not? I need to get rid of scratches caused by brushing past bushes etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 yea u probably want to use some t-cut then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bossjohnc Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 T-cut = last resort!Try some clay first - the scratches (at least some of them) might be scratches in polish which is on top of your paintwork - try a bit of clay first. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 is ur car black? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 yeah mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 Aye mine too, why? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 stay clear of the t-cut then Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hanley Posted June 9, 2005 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 What affect does it have on black cars? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paulbin Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 scratches them to pieces its to abrasive Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mattie Posted June 9, 2005 Report Share Posted June 9, 2005 so the clay is the only thing to use for scratches then?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
freakyeke Posted June 10, 2005 Report Share Posted June 10, 2005 The clay removes contamination that gets stuck in the paint, like particles of brake dust, industrial dust etc. It's used with a lubricant and pushed along the surface of the paint to remove these particles. If left, the particles can turn into small rust spots style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":o" border="0" alt="ohmy.gif" /> If you have light scratches then the only way you'll get rid of them is to polish them out, after you've used the clay.Any good bodyshop will be able to remove the scratches by giving your paintwork a machine polish. As long as the scratches are light and don't go below the clear coat laquer.You'd be amazed at the difference to the paintwork after it has been done style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":surprise:" border="0" alt="surprise.gif" /> I'm hoping to start a valeting business shortly, specialising in this area.Hope that helps style="vertical-align:middle" emoid=":D" border="0" alt="biggrin.gif" /> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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