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04-19-2011, 09:35 AM | #1 |
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Whats the best clay bar ?
Groits garage 8oz bar/cleaner 29.99
Zymol 100gram bar/cleaner 50.00 Swissvax rubber bars?? Any input would be appreciated. Is there a quality difference? |
04-19-2011, 01:59 PM | #2 |
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All clay bars come from the same patented formulas from Auto Wax (e.g. light, medium). I think the patent expires soon so eventually anyone outside of Auto Wax can come up with new formulas, but for now they're all the same.
Keep in mind this pertains to the US only, not the rest of the world, where other formulas exist. Buy the cheapest clay bar you can find. |
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04-19-2011, 04:38 PM | #4 |
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Most clay comes from the same sources. Clay Magic still owns the patent to detailing clay as a whole in the US, so anyone wanting to sell clay has to pay them royalties to use their "technology."
Because of this, many manufacturers like Bilt Hamber, Dodo Juice, and Riccardo don't even sell their clay in the US as several companies have been put out of business trying to fight the shady (IMO) patent that Clay Magic was awarded. If you think a Zymol or Swissvax clay bar is going to be much different or work much different than other clay bars, you're sadly mistaken. |
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Agreed, Clay Magic is the brand I've always used - it's affordable, easy to find (any local auto store has them), and lasts pretty long if you clean it well. If you're spending $50 on some clay, you're just wasting money, IMO.
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04-19-2011, 05:26 PM | #6 |
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As others have said I wouldnt worry about the "brand" of the clay bar but instead, figure out which polish will work best for your needs
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04-20-2011, 11:39 AM | #7 |
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^^^^^this is a great answer!
I use the detailed image clay bars. work just as well as clay magic, meguiars, mothers, etc. Just be sure to use plenty of lubricant and turn/fold the clay often to reduce the marring that you will get. Thats why I never polish without claying first (remove bonded junk so I dont grind it in) and never clay without polishing after (remove the marring from the abrasives in the clay) |
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Just ordered the Pinnacle special from Amazon for $38.74 shipped
http://www.amazon.com/Pinnacle-Ultra...=pinnacle+clay
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I use the High End stuff but went with the Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit with this result.
Contaminants on rear bumper
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[QUOTE=sonic03inSC;13697538]I use the High End stuff but went with the Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit with this result.
Contaminants on rear bumper +1....once a year i use the Meguiar's Clay Kit,and works.... |
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Yeah definitly see if you can make it. Its a nice cruise over there and a good group of guys. I'm expecting the "cruise" to be a lot of fun as well. Another member came down from MA to columbia and I took him on a 70 mile highspeed cruise through backroads, highway and ended at the dam. TONS of fun
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I use Clay magic. However, first time ever, I used nano skin, with nano skin lubricant. I did a side to side comparison. I found out that, though the nano skin scrub works well, clay magic does a better job. Nano skin is easier to use-slap it on your buffer and go. It's washable, and it lasts longer. And no kneading is required, and it doesn't stick onto your fingers.
The one thing I hated about Nano skin lub is that it tends to leave a residue behind. |
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