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Clay Bar preference?

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3.4K views 11 replies 11 participants last post by  lowcountryabarth  
#1 ·
Anybody have experience using clay bars? I'm pretty sure they're all the same formula, so spending extra isn't necessary, but there are two different formulas available. Fine and Medium -- would either remove overspray? I noticed quite a bit on my windows when I was in the sun yesterday.

Maybe one company's lubricant is better than others?
 
#5 ·
I made the mistake of using cheap clay bars and all it did was absorb a lot of the lubricant causing it to become pretty useless.
Also, if you use a medium grit, make sure you have some good polish as you will get some marring of the clear coat. Can't imagine that you would need a medium grit, so if you can get your hands on a fine grit use that.
If you plan to polish, and/or wax, then the lubricant itself isn't so critical, as long as you use a lot of whatever it is. I personally use the Meguiar's detailing spray with some water from washing left on the car. It works well enough, I just spray liberally while claying.
 
#8 ·
well, I can't handle the overspray on my windows any longer. I don't want to wait for a mail order to arrive so I'm thinking of just going to the local Target to buy the Meguiar's kit. Nowhere on the box does it say what grade the clay is, so can I assume it's medium? Will the Meguiar's clay remove overspray from my glass?

thanks!
 
#12 ·
Zanio Z18 is my favorite.