After 7 hours of claybar and polishing!
09-29-2005, 02:14 AM
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After 7 hours of claybar and polishing!
It even got me sick the night after.... but all and all I think it is well worth it.
The car has a showroom shine......
Just to show off my work.. not the best but not bad... (I think)
The car has a showroom shine......
Just to show off my work.. not the best but not bad... (I think)
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09-29-2005, 10:25 AM
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smmmmokin! smmmmmokin! smmmmmokin! sorry, just watched family guy last night. i wish i could keep my car that clean, but out here it gets dirty after 2 minutes. nice job though. 
09-29-2005, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
what the hell is in the front seat??
hey Fury,,, when i see him in downtown. il check out that green thang in his front seat for you.............
09-29-2005, 10:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Howard911s
hey Fury,,, when i see him in downtown. il check out that green thang in his front seat for you.............
09-29-2005, 12:11 PM
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Even brand new fromt he dealer lot, the car has contaminents and such in the paint. It's more of a touch thing than a visible thing. You should clay and wax a brand new car within the first few weeks, the dealer doesn't really do anything usually, it's just paint and clear coat.
09-29-2005, 12:55 PM
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I've noticed that the dealer doesn't wax the car too. Although my PWP looked shiny from the dealer, water didn't bead up on the surface. I use Mother's Carnauba wax and I'm loving the result.
As for using a clay bar, it sounds like a lot of work for me. I don't even know how to use a clay bar. Do you just knead and rub it on the surface to remove dirt and contaminant?
As for using a clay bar, it sounds like a lot of work for me. I don't even know how to use a clay bar. Do you just knead and rub it on the surface to remove dirt and contaminant?
09-29-2005, 01:26 PM
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Originally Posted by ToeKneeC67
Once you learn about claybar our life changed didn't it 
It looks great. Look at that shine. What wax are you using?
It looks great. Look at that shine. What wax are you using?
09-29-2005, 01:55 PM
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Originally Posted by m2k2
newbie question. What's claybar and what benefit does it give? I usually just wash and wax.
The bar itself is just a tacky, malleable material available in most parts stores or online.
After clay bar, polish and wax, the paint becomes incredibly smooth, and a very wet, deep shine comes through. And yes, new cars may even need it due to materials possibly picked up during transport, etc.
It certainly never hurts.
09-29-2005, 02:08 PM
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Originally Posted by foolioness
It even got me sick the night after.... but all and all I think it is well worth it.
The car has a showroom shine......
Just to show off my work.. not the best but not bad... (I think)
The car has a showroom shine......
Just to show off my work.. not the best but not bad... (I think)
SSM looks awesome after clay/wax. Positively edible!
You're right, it's about an eight hour job for wash, clay, polish, wax, but it's worth it.
Looks great!
09-29-2005, 02:57 PM
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Originally Posted by Howard911s
and you need new brake... that pad is a little thin there... 
BTW, get oem kit, a clean SSM need oem kit to prefect it!
09-29-2005, 07:40 PM
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Originally Posted by ToeKneeC67
Once you learn about claybar our life changed didn't it
It looks great. Look at that shine. What wax are you using?
It looks great. Look at that shine. What wax are you using?
I used "MOTHER" brand for the claybar..... (I was deperate fro a claybar)
And I used Zaino polish......
I was thinking about waxing but too damn tired..... so I skipped to polishing....
Let me tell ya.. ZAINO is da BOMB!!!!
09-29-2005, 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by LoveMyTSX
Awesome job......... I just washed and waxed mine yesterday........ 
The lip spoiler looks good.
I just washed and waxed mine yesterday........ The lip spoiler looks good.
09-29-2005, 07:43 PM
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Originally Posted by bnwelch
Looks great, all you have to do is make some room in the garage to keep it that way <grin>
Nice job!
Nice job!
Believe me... its been in the garage ever since I polished it... wait I took it out for a bit Monday night.. but that doesn't count..... hehehe
09-29-2005, 07:45 PM
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Originally Posted by Howard911s
and you need new brake... that pad is a little thin there...
09-29-2005, 07:48 PM
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Originally Posted by TSX.Fury
what the hell is in the front seat??
Suppose to be a pillow... it's my g/f...... I bought the Acura logo one but she didn't like it because it wasn't from that stupid soft beads material...... and besides I didn't wanna argue with her over something that's not permanent...... so I let her have her way..... Damn come to think of i, I'm whooped......
09-29-2005, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by Howard911s
you live in rancho? (taking note of a silver tsx with metallic tint and M3 spoiler).. you coming downtown anytime soon?
I drive around downtown and compton area everyday...... but not in my car.... company issue.... just like you.......
09-29-2005, 07:58 PM
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Originally Posted by afax226
As for using a clay bar, it sounds like a lot of work for me. I don't even know how to use a clay bar. Do you just knead and rub it on the surface to remove dirt and contaminant?
The crappy thing is that the only place I know that sells clay bars is Kragens and they only carry the Mothers bundle (along with wax) which costs like 17 bux. Not many places carry just the clay and lube, which costs around 10 bux. Web shopping is out due to the high shipping. So I did research and got this:
For Clay Magic:
Quality Car Care Products
Frank Meleo
2702 Fisk Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Bus/Cell: 310-710-8596
Fax: 310-371-0039
For Meguiars Clay:
Kmart (in and around Redondo Beach). Go figure.
09-29-2005, 08:07 PM
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Originally Posted by CJams
Looks clean. But what exactly would a clay bar do for a brand new paint job?
Trust me you'll feel the difference...
09-29-2005, 08:10 PM
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Originally Posted by afax226
I've noticed that the dealer doesn't wax the car too. Although my PWP looked shiny from the dealer, water didn't bead up on the surface. I use Mother's Carnauba wax and I'm loving the result.
As for using a clay bar, it sounds like a lot of work for me. I don't even know how to use a clay bar. Do you just knead and rub it on the surface to remove dirt and contaminant?
As for using a clay bar, it sounds like a lot of work for me. I don't even know how to use a clay bar. Do you just knead and rub it on the surface to remove dirt and contaminant?
09-29-2005, 08:11 PM
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Originally Posted by waTSX
SSM looks awesome after clay/wax. Positively edible!
You're right, it's about an eight hour job for wash, clay, polish, wax, but it's worth it.
Looks great!
You're right, it's about an eight hour job for wash, clay, polish, wax, but it's worth it.
Looks great!
09-29-2005, 08:14 PM
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Originally Posted by ianS
How can you tell????? I am only able to tell his rotor is too thin!
BTW, get oem kit, a clean SSM need oem kit to prefect it!
BTW, get oem kit, a clean SSM need oem kit to prefect it!
For some reason I don't like to add the oem kit on the car.....
but you're right on the rotor... I'm looking into getting brembo slotted cross drilled and the axxiss ultimate pads..... but seeing Vr0om's nice looking G-Game rims... I'm tempted to get the rims first..... looks first... safety later?????
09-29-2005, 08:16 PM
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Originally Posted by gabedabomb
Make sure you use lubrication and not just knead the clay on the car! it will stick!
The crappy thing is that the only place I know that sells clay bars is Kragens and they only carry the Mothers bundle (along with wax) which costs like 17 bux. Not many places carry just the clay and lube, which costs around 10 bux. Web shopping is out due to the high shipping. So I did research and got this:
For Clay Magic:
Quality Car Care Products
Frank Meleo
2702 Fisk Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Bus/Cell: 310-710-8596
Fax: 310-371-0039
For Meguiars Clay:
Kmart (in and around Redondo Beach). Go figure.
The crappy thing is that the only place I know that sells clay bars is Kragens and they only carry the Mothers bundle (along with wax) which costs like 17 bux. Not many places carry just the clay and lube, which costs around 10 bux. Web shopping is out due to the high shipping. So I did research and got this:
For Clay Magic:
Quality Car Care Products
Frank Meleo
2702 Fisk Lane
Redondo Beach, CA 90278
Bus/Cell: 310-710-8596
Fax: 310-371-0039
For Meguiars Clay:
Kmart (in and around Redondo Beach). Go figure.
09-29-2005, 10:21 PM
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Originally Posted by foolioness
Nest time I'm claying my car, I'm gonna try Zaino's claybar... they're a bit expensive but from the reviews, I heard they're the best......
09-30-2005, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by joerockt
I have the Zaino clay (Z18 they call it). Its not as sticky as Clay Magic and is a lot more pliable...
I know MOTHER is not the best brand fro clay.. but I thought it did the job well.... can't imagine once I apply zaino or magic.....