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Ivano
12th May 2014, 12:32 PM
Was in Halfords at the weekend picking up some car shampoo and noticed the G3 Product range. Has anyone tried or have any feedback on the Body Prep Clay Mitt. It seems to get some good reviews on Halfords website.

I know the Detailer products got a good review on some of the VW forums.

It looks like a far simpler/easier way in claying a car than traditional more time consuming way. Just not sure if it would be as effective.

I resisted buying at the weekend but might be tempted in trying it out.

Anyone any feedback?

stoney
12th May 2014, 12:54 PM
I used the chemical guys clay MIT it seems to work but I will be sticking to my clay bar tbh

ianking
12th May 2014, 12:57 PM
I personally love the Meguiars blue clay from the pro range.
Its a huge bar and can be cut up to do many cars.

Craig
12th May 2014, 01:53 PM
I've used the new Autosmart Clay Cloth but I've not used the G3 clay mitt but I reckon it's the same idea. I would say that they are quite aggressive til the rough edges are taken off the cloth/mitt. Much quicker for doing a car once bed in


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EcosseGP
12th May 2014, 07:40 PM
I've not used the G3 mitt yet but reading reports it's certainly an easy way to clay the full car. I'm like Craig and have used the Autosmart clay cloth which is just as easy to use as a clay bar but like Craig says you need to carry out a few simple things to start with ..
I think the mitt will be the same don't be scared of it and value for money you'll not go wrong depending how often you're planning on using it.
The mitt and cloth can both be washed if dropped ...

rpn
12th May 2014, 10:04 PM
I bought the G3 clay mitt some weeks ago but never got a chance to use it yet due to the weather we're having here. http://i177.photobucket.com/albums/w214/rpn48/Smilies/Rain_zps9863ef97.gif (http://s177.photobucket.com/user/rpn48/media/Smilies/Rain_zps9863ef97.gif.html)

badwolf340
25th October 2014, 04:19 PM
Bought one of the clay mitts at MITP on the advice of Craig and Davie ,just never had the time to use it yet :frown:

zimbo
31st October 2014, 09:59 AM
I always use a white Meguirs clay bar and know what that looks like and I also know what a wash mitt looks like as I use a couple of these too to wash my car BUT trying to picture what a clay mitt would look like and it does not compute in my head :scratch: or am I the only one :confused:

Angib
31st October 2014, 05:30 PM
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Bryce
6th November 2014, 08:48 PM
Clay mitts certainly have their place in the detailing arsenal but even the ones classed as soft are pretty aggressive. IMO you should always follow up any clay bar treatment with some form of polishing. I only use these style of clay mitts when following with a more intense correction.

The best method I find is to blanket the car in foam and use like a wash mitt, rinsing regularly. Acoustics are key in comprehensive removal. Keep making light passes until the gritty noise has disappeared.

I feel they come undone on tar though so I would advise chemically removing as much as possible beforehand.

CiderFex
7th November 2014, 09:38 AM
I used one of the G3 mitts a while ago on the Street Ka which has not moved an inch since April 2012 and not been washed for about 18 months.
I used the mitt with Glossworkz shampoo.
It took me 1h 40m to get the results below.
Foam, wash with mitt, rinse then a dry.

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...to Infinity and beyond !!!

Gismo
7th November 2014, 09:52 AM
Now that's a contender for the manky club, i'd be so proud to own that :Whistle:

CiderFex
7th November 2014, 12:40 PM
Luckily it's 'Ar Lasses not mine.
;)

...to Infinity and beyond !!!

EcosseGP
7th November 2014, 04:53 PM
Always good to have a car to experiment on ... I use the big fellas lol :)

Craig
7th November 2014, 05:18 PM
Aye - don't I know it... Lol

Talking of that....? :)


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CiderFex
7th November 2014, 07:09 PM
PMSL

I'm not sure of the actual shade of the Street Ka so we just call it "that sh*tty off blue colour".
:p

...to Infinity and beyond !!!

Eddie_JCW
7th November 2014, 07:26 PM
PMSL

I'm not sure of the actual shade of the Street Ka so we just call it "that sh*tty off blue colour".
:p

...to Infinity and beyond !!!

It could be worse... Rachael has a White car, which was almost like a sh*tey white :lol: but I washed it and used my clay mitt and it's back whiter than ever :thumbs up:

badwolf340
7th November 2014, 07:26 PM
That sh*tty colour gets about :bigwave:

CiderFex
7th November 2014, 07:28 PM
I know I'm gonna get a battering for my comment but it made me laugh.
:D

stoney
30th November 2014, 06:44 PM
I got my self one of these from halfords the other day ordered online went to pick it up no stock !! So they ordered one in and give it me for free dos of the hassle 😉👍