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  1. 18th June 2003, 05:58 PM #1
    Woz
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    Should I clean my car?
    I want to clean my car.
    With a ClayBar, ClayBar, ClayBar.

    :)

    Just wondered if any of you have used a ClayBar before you wax the car and if so, was it worth the time and effort?
  2. 18th June 2003, 07:22 PM #2
    Wul
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    Woz - i've never used a claybar - but i did use a clear coat scrub (meguiars) which did the job of removing tar spots, fine scratches etc before i then applied a couple of coats of wax.

    I presume this is why you are looking to use a claybar? if you just want to clean off all the old wax - washing the car with fairy liquid (high amount of soap required) should remove any wax residue before you apply a coat of whatever.

    There are plenty of threads in MINI2 talking about clay bars - my only advice would be to go easy with it - especially on the bumpers.

    BTW - liked the ref to Electric Six :) but wouldn't admit to it! OOPS!
  3. 18th June 2003, 08:26 PM #3
    Willie M
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    quote:Originally posted by Wul

    BTW - liked the ref to Electric Six :) but wouldn't admit to it! OOPS!
    LOL. Yeah, nice one Woz
    Occasional MINI driver....... but mostly Uma Thurman ;0)
  4. 18th June 2003, 08:36 PM #4
    Moorf
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    Ok, following on from the Claybar theme..!!!!

    Check this out... http://www.iqc.co.uk/gaybar.zip
  5. 19th June 2003, 05:10 PM #5
    Woz
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    quote:Originally posted by Wul

    Woz - i've never used a claybar - but i did use a clear coat scrub (meguiars) which did the job of removing tar spots, fine scratches etc before i then applied a couple of coats of wax.

    I presume this is why you are looking to use a claybar? if you just want to clean off all the old wax - washing the car with fairy liquid (high amount of soap required) should remove any wax residue before you apply a coat of whatever.

    There are plenty of threads in MINI2 talking about clay bars - my only advice would be to go easy with it - especially on the bumpers.
    Thanks for the info I will have a read on Mini2.

    quote:Originally posted by Wul
    BTW - liked the ref to Electric Six :) but wouldn't admit to it! OOPS!
    Admit to nothing
  6. 19th June 2003, 08:07 PM #6
    Willie M
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    quote:Originally posted by Moorf

    Ok, following on from the Claybar theme..!!!!
    Check this out... http://www.iqc.co.uk/gaybar.zip
    LOL... Superb!!!
    Occasional MINI driver....... but mostly Uma Thurman ;0)
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