gringo Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 (edited) So....... After getting my Zed in the week it's time for me to venture into the world of detailing. All I can say is how shocked I am after doing my first clay bar. The dirt that came off was incredible! A quick question.......the clay gets full of contamination, how often or when should I replace it? I'll be starting the next stage soon! Edited March 16, 2013 by gringo 1 Quote
downhuman Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Keep folding the clay in on itself over and over again. As soon as you can't get it looking clean replace. I found on a car never previously clayed you will probably get a single full decon from it and then the bin.... But I the future will last a lot longer. Wait til you see iron x and what crud that shifts Quote
350 Russ Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 What's Iron x? try this and search it on youtube, incredible stuff http://www.350z-uk.com/topic/68725-the-importance-of-ironx/ Quote
LRF4N Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 When claying I have a. Bucket with small amount of warm soapy water. When folding it as downhuman says clean it in the water at the same time to remove some off the stuff from the clay. The soapy water acts as a lube too Quote
downhuman Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Yeah I must admit I wash the car, don't rinse and then clay using the soapy water. Then I rinse. But then again I'm very careful, use pre cleaners like snow foam and grit guard / 2bm combo so feel I can get away with it Quote
HEADPHONES Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Clay and Iron X are the 2 most impressive innovations in detailing IMHO. Some say this new sealant/wax is a groundbreaking improvement over that etc but the improvements you see are minimal compared to what these 2 products achieve. Quote
downhuman Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Agree mate. I'm not convinced of massive differences of finish between wax a and wax b on an immaculate prepped car. In fact, I can see difference between wax and sealants, and prefer the latter. But not between each wax etc. Another winner for me is nano tech sealants. Amazing durability and looks on par with anything else. But way longer lasting Quote
gringo Posted March 16, 2013 Author Posted March 16, 2013 Thanks for the tips..............It's the first time I felt a sense of achievement cleaning a car! It could become addictive! Quote
stuarty Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Iron x is pretty cool, removes contamination from atmospheric fall out. Some of this fall out can be statically attracted to you cars body work, therefore all you do when you wash your car is move it about, i.e. iron fall out from railway tracks etc. iron x dissolves these particles and you simply rinse it off. It turns the particles purple! Quote
LRF4N Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Yeah I must admit I wash the car, don't rinse and then clay using the soapy water. Then I rinse. But then again I'm very careful, use pre cleaners like snow foam and grit guard / 2bm combo so feel I can get away with it I wash, rinse, then fresh water with extra shampoo So is iron x a spray? Does it remove tar spots? Quote
downhuman Posted March 16, 2013 Posted March 16, 2013 Spray or paste (for tougher stuff) but doesn't work on Tar. Only metallic fallout. Wonder-cure for wheels, especially with aftermarket compound pads... 1 Quote
Dblock Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 Iron x or fallout. Tardis then clay or any combo of the above :lol; Quote
bronzee Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 In answer to how often should you clay, it's down to usage more than anything. But a good rule of thumb, as you can't feel all the bonded contaminants with your fingertips, put your hand inside a very, very filmy, clear plastic bag, and run your finger tips over the paint. You'll then be able to feel where all the contaminants are bonded to the paint. I use a very clever type of bar, not a clay bar as such. Much better for the paint. http://www.turbowax.com/product.php?productid=126&cat=43&page=1 Quote
Flex Posted March 17, 2013 Posted March 17, 2013 Iron x or fallout. Tardis then clay or any combo of the above :lol; Quick trip back in time, then carry on with detailing? 1 Quote
Dblock Posted March 18, 2013 Posted March 18, 2013 Iron x or fallout. Tardis then clay or any combo of the above :lol; Quick trip back in time, then carry on with detailing? Bad joke. Bad bad joke! Quote
gringo Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 Iron x orderd..........I'll see how I go, should be with me by the weekend. Quote
downhuman Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Iron x orderd..........I'll see how I go, should be with me by the weekend. You will be surprised mate. A bit expensive to use on wheels every wash, but have a go with the Iron X as a wheel cleaner too..... Quote
gringo Posted March 19, 2013 Author Posted March 19, 2013 Yes....I did plan to use it on the wheels this weekend see how it goes.....I'll post some pics up when I do it. Quote
Flex Posted March 19, 2013 Posted March 19, 2013 Iron x or fallout. Tardis then clay or any combo of the above :lol; Quick trip back in time, then carry on with detailing? Bad joke. Bad bad joke! Tough crowd Quote
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