Clay Bar

[SybErkRimInAL]

Originally Posted by TexBiker

Any detailing shop/site will have them. Here's an example: Grit Guard

They are standard sized to fit just about any 5gal bucket. I have a ton of Home Depot buckets I use for this.

I bought one and it didn't fit in my bucket. I'm a retard.

[TexBiker]

Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

I bought one and it didn't fit in my bucket. I'm a retard.

Must be one of those wierd "California Spec" buckets. Does California allow you to purchase buckets from other states or do you need to get a permit?

[SybErkRimInAL]

Originally Posted by TexBiker

Must be one of those wierd "California Spec" buckets. Does California allow you to purchase buckets from other states or do you need to get a permit?

Yea, the diameter of the grit protector was too wide for CA specs. Our buckets are only allowed to reach 8" diameters.

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by SybErkRimInAL

Yea, the diameter of the grit protector was too wide for CA specs. Our buckets are only allowed to reach 8" diameters.

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Plus, CA buckets are required to be made of organic, bio-degradable material...preferably hemp.

[TexBiker]

Originally Posted by SoCalJD

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Plus, CA buckets are required to be made of organic, bio-degradable material...preferably hemp.

I'm just waiting for someone to start marketing water-soluble buckets for the eco-crowd.

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by TexBiker

I'm just waiting for someone to start marketing water-soluble buckets for the eco-crowd.

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Well...that crowd would never do something as environmentally unfriendly as *wash* their Prius. (Which, btw, has a larger "carbon footprint" than a Tundra)

[wleeb]

Here's a good video from Meguiars that demonstrates proper use of clay and some other detailing techniques. If you are not a Mequiars fan then replace each step with your favorite product.

[sams]

Tried a clay bar, for the fist time, last night. Used it on the wife's car since I purchased my DC about 1 month ago. It did an amazing job!

[SoCalJD]

Originally Posted by sams

Tried a clay bar, for the fist time, last night. Used it on the wife's car since I purchased my DC about 1 month ago. It did an amazing job!

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Yep. Not sure how I went so long before discovering it, but they're amazing. I love turning people on to them. I'll make people run their fingers over their *apparently* clean hood, then do the same with mine. Always freaks them out. "Dude! How's you get that so smooth?"

[Bankstitan]

The clay bar is going to strip any contaminats of the car. its not meat to be a scratch remover. after claying, then you can use a polish or a scrach remover to get those blemishes out. Also, make sure to keep the surface lubricated w/ a spray detailer or even water when you are claying your truck. If you drop the clay bar on the group, just throw it out cuz it will scratch your truck after it ahs hit the ground. my recommendation. cut the clay bar into 3 pieces. so if you drop one you still have 2 more that are clean. Clay portions at a time and wipe it down. dont do the whole truck then wipe