MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: NeilM on February 23, 2009, 02:17:16 pm
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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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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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Had to drive in the rain this morning, gutted.
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Had the joy of claying this S5 yesterday! Has never been clayed. Can't type today fingers are knackered.
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Got it for a week. The V8 sounds lovely. :)
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I know people dont rate the S5 compared to the S4 but they look the shizzzzle. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2F21cid5F019f01c5a44424afedb610240a01.gif&hash=77b60c57bfd1371eb563c8396397fa4506688eca)
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I havnt clayed my car for about 4 months, how often is it recomended?
I know people dont rate the S5 compared to the S4 but they look the shizzzzle. (https://www.mk5golfgti.co.uk/forum/proxy.php?request=http%3A%2F%2Fdaz.co%2Fmedia%2Ftomashandmilly%2FDaft_stuff%2F21cid5F019f01c5a44424afedb610240a01.gif&hash=77b60c57bfd1371eb563c8396397fa4506688eca)
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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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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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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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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:chicken:
..............anyone know of a good detailer in Cornwall? :grin:
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I've got a couple of spare megs clay kits BNIP. Might put them in the for sale section tomorrow.
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http://www.detailingworld.co.uk/forum/images/misc/ClayingGarageGuide.pdf
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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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nice guide TC, i think i will give this a go after all....i need to stop being a wuss :laugh:
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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nice guide TC, i think i will give this a go after all....i need to stop being a wuss :laugh:
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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Excellent link TC, I will get around to doing mine when the weather improves.
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I love the megs smooth surface clay kit over the sonus green. I know it's heresy but the megs cleaned a helluva lot of crap off my paintwork. The sonus couldn't remove some of the stuff.
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cool i may go for megs then :D
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Quick question on clay bars
As a first time 'clayer' Im doing a bit of shopping about before i get some. Ive seen different types of clay bar ranging from agressive to mild. Now im pretty sure the car hasnt been done before, and i certainly havent done it (had the car just over 12 months) I do polish etc but do i need the agressive clay or mild???
Thanks
Ben
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id go for mild ben.
Its easier to use and less like to cause problems.
you will probably find mild does a good enough job of it.
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What JPC said.
Aggresive clay can be hard to use and manipulate if it's the first time your trying and may cause marring.
Megs mild is easy to use and well up for the job. :smiley:
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i just got the megs quick clay, not tried it yet tho.. :grouphug:
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thats the best thing for it! ;)
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Ordered... Thanks :happy2: