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Offline NeilM

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Clay Bars
« on: February 23, 2009, 02:17:16 pm »
I came across a Meguiars Clay Kit I bought about a year ago, a few points:

1) How sad and bored must I have been on a cold February weekend, please God get some motor sport on TV and book a track day.

2) This stuff is f***ing brilliant, anyone who didn't walk away calling me a weirdo, I got to feel the bodywork, its almost sexual. Even my 18yr old daughter said it feels like nicely shaved legs (not mine).

3) Dont drop the f***ing clay bar.

Neil
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #1 on: February 23, 2009, 02:19:24 pm »
the things you do neil to make your car just that little bit faster down the strip!!!.

Good stuff isnt it.
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #2 on: February 23, 2009, 02:29:35 pm »
Had to drive in the rain this morning, gutted.



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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #3 on: February 23, 2009, 03:00:04 pm »
Had the joy of claying this S5 yesterday! Has never been clayed. Can't type today fingers are knackered.





Got it for a week. The V8 sounds lovely. :)
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #4 on: February 23, 2009, 03:03:13 pm »
I know people dont rate the S5 compared to the S4 but they look the shizzzzle. 
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #5 on: February 23, 2009, 03:06:10 pm »
I havnt clayed my car for about 4 months, how often is it recomended?

Quote from: Top Cat on February 23, 2009, 03:03:13 pm
I know people dont rate the S5 compared to the S4 but they look the shizzzzle. 

im not a fan of them, i think its in need of a BIG drop, bigger wheels and some BIG as spacers, the car looks like its sat like my GFs clio  :surprised:
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #6 on: February 23, 2009, 03:09:00 pm »
I cleaned the mrs's EOS yesterday and although very clean and shiny it is litterally covered in something, feels like running your hand over old sandpaper that still got some grit amoungst the smooth worn areas

after reading up looks like i need to get me some clay and have a go at this, is there a better type of clay than another or does it all pretty much do the same thing?

and does the car have to be wet? worried i might drag nasties along the paint
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #7 on: February 23, 2009, 03:12:32 pm »
Feel like i'm 50 driving it!! All that technology and erm its fat and heavy. Oh why didn't he buy an RS4 he's 30! Modded ED30 would have it as does my Cupra.  :happy2:

Very Cherry: There is aggressive clay down to mild clay and make sure you use lube.
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #8 on: February 23, 2009, 03:25:35 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on February 23, 2009, 03:09:00 pm
I cleaned the mrs's EOS yesterday and although very clean and shiny it is litterally covered in something, feels like running your hand over old sandpaper that still got some grit amoungst the smooth worn areas

after reading up looks like i need to get me some clay and have a go at this, is there a better type of clay than another or does it all pretty much do the same thing?

and does the car have to be wet? worried i might drag nasties along the paint

If your just doing this as a one off VC then megs do a kit in Halfrauds which is ok.
It is very important that you use lube.  :chicken: or you will marr your paintwork the megs kit comes with some.  :happy2: use liberally make sure you warm up the clay in warm water or give it a good needing. And keep folding it while using. infact i have posted a thread in this section called the detailers detail this will give you a good idea.
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #9 on: February 23, 2009, 03:36:38 pm »
 :chicken:

..............anyone know of a good detailer in Cornwall?  :grin:

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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #10 on: February 23, 2009, 03:42:54 pm »
I've got a couple of spare megs clay kits BNIP. Might put them in the for sale section tomorrow.
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Re: Clay Bars
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #12 on: February 23, 2009, 04:05:57 pm »
Quote from: CarrG on February 23, 2009, 03:12:32 pm
Feel like i'm 50 driving it!! All that technology and erm its fat and heavy. Oh why didn't he buy an RS4 he's 30!


Talk of a RS5 out next year, when I'll be rapidly heading for the big five O, perfect.

Clay Bar, better than sex   :confused:

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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #13 on: February 23, 2009, 04:19:31 pm »
nice guide TC, i think i will give this a go after all....i need to stop being a wuss  :laugh:


Quote from: CarrG on February 23, 2009, 03:42:54 pm
I've got a couple of spare megs clay kits BNIP. Might put them in the for sale section tomorrow.

is this a good kit as a starter?
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Re: Clay Bars
« Reply #14 on: February 23, 2009, 04:43:16 pm »
Quote from: Very Cherry on February 23, 2009, 04:19:31 pm
nice guide TC, i think i will give this a go after all....i need to stop being a wuss  :laugh:


Quote from: CarrG on February 23, 2009, 03:42:54 pm
I've got a couple of spare megs clay kits BNIP. Might put them in the for sale section tomorrow.

is this a good kit as a starter?

yes mate i have used it a few times and it does a very good job
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