Using body clay is an annual procedure for proper finish care. It doesn't entail any sort of special effort, for that matter, it is a very simple process that is nearly impossible to screw up or do incorrectly.
A couple of pointers: 1.) Clay brand isn't important. For that matter, buy the cheapest stuff you can find. The profit margin on this stuff is nothing short of obscene. 2.) The liquid they sell you is nothing more than soapy water. If you can buy the clay without the liquid, do it and save yourself some money. Get a spray bottle and put one or two drops (yes, drops) of dish detergent and fill it with clean water. That's all it takes. Clay is usually good for a couple of uses, at least. You know it needs to be replaced when, after you knead or fold it several times, you can feel the dirt or grit in the surface. I have used some for several years, but that is pushing it. Store it after use in a freezer ZipLoc, as these do a good job of keeping the clay bar moist. If it does dry out and you want to try and recover it, put a few drops of clean water on it and knead or fold it to see if any of the elasticity comes back. If not, toss it and buy new clay. And by all means, if you have never used clay before, try it the next time you plan to wax the car. I guarantee you will be amazed at the difference in the feel of the finish. Dan (The Mercedes Martha Stewart) Sent from my iPhone On Aug 1, 2011, at 9:46 AM, andrew strasfogel <astrasfo...@gmail.com> wrote: > What does the procedutre entail? D you have to use that special spray that > comes in the box every time before rubbing with the clay? > > On Mon, Aug 1, 2011 at 9:42 AM, Donald Snook <dsn...@mtsqh.com> wrote: > >> RLE wrote: "If you are thinking that I have had a professional detailer do >> my car, let me tell you that I do it all myself. Just tonight (Friday) I >> spent about two >> hours+ claying, polishing, sealing and waxing the right side of the car >> hours+ and every swirl mark and finger scuff is gone. I have two weeks to >> finish it but will likely be done late next week." >> >> I had heard about using the clay to help with paint work/detailing for >> several years. But, I only tried it about 3 years ago. Clay is amazing and >> produces some amazing results. I would recommended every car owner do this >> at least once. You will be amazed the difference it will make. AND because >> you have removed the surface grit and contaminants, it will make every >> cleaning /detailing project easier. >> >> Donald H. Snook >> _______________________________________ >> http://www.okiebenz.com >> For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com >> To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ >> >> To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: >> http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com >> > _______________________________________ > http://www.okiebenz.com > For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com > To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ > > To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: > http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com _______________________________________ http://www.okiebenz.com For new and used parts go to www.okiebenz.com To search list archives http://www.okiebenz.com/archive/ To Unsubscribe or change delivery options go to: http://mail.okiebenz.com/mailman/listinfo/mercedes_okiebenz.com
