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Offline jimk04

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clay bar 'dragging'
« on: November 14, 2011, 07:33:30 pm »
Dug my clay bar out yesterday that I have used before no probs.

But this time it dragged, leaving a smear of clay on the paint. Tried it a few times with more misting but it always did it.

Do they degrade over time?

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Re: clay bar 'dragging'
« Reply #1 on: November 14, 2011, 07:44:56 pm »
If stored properly, should be fine. Did you use enough lubrication? I use loads when claying.

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Re: clay bar 'dragging'
« Reply #2 on: November 14, 2011, 07:49:40 pm »
Yeah the same a usual.

It is a bit of a concoction in the bottle - a mix of red mist and Meg speed detailer.

Shouldn't be an issue should it?

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Re: clay bar 'dragging'
« Reply #3 on: November 14, 2011, 08:11:15 pm »
I hate red mist. Would leave smearing over the car. Sticky like residue. Use a proper lube.

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Re: clay bar 'dragging'
« Reply #4 on: November 14, 2011, 08:18:57 pm »
Or use some shampoo diluted down.

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