Safe to DIY clay bar?

[Jj5599]

I was thinking of DIY clay bar on my car for the first time. Is it easy enough to DIY or better to send to detailer? I mean would it be likely to cause more problems if I DIY?

[Wizzercool]

The process is easy, but you need to have patience and time (plenty of time).

 

One mistake that I always make when I did the DIY claying was dropping the clay onto the ground rendering it useless for any use on the car body.

[Maddriver]

I was thinking of DIY clay bar on my car for the first time. Is it easy enough to DIY or better to send to detailer? I mean would it be likely to cause more problems if I DIY?

 

And also ensure your shampoo has enough lubricant..Get the correct claybar and is safe..Claybar have different type..from abrasive to mild abrasive..

 

here is a video..

Edited November 15, 2010 by Maddriver

[Maddriver]

The process is easy, but you need to have patience and time (plenty of time).

 

One mistake that I always make when I did the DIY claying was dropping the clay onto the ground rendering it useless for any use on the car body.

 

Actually i do drop it once a while..I soak into shanpoo..wash it and use it again..

[Jj5599]

which brand is mild-abrasive? i think beginner i should use that?

 

What shampoo should I use? I thought i should use the spray type quick detailer?

Edited November 15, 2010 by Jj5599

[Nzy]

Actually i do drop it once a while..I soak into shanpoo..wash it and use it again..

 

If u can should just throw away. Cuz the shampoo sometimes cannot wash out the dirt and in the end ur car got alot of swirls.

[Kezg1]

I was thinking of DIY clay bar on my car for the first time. Is it easy enough to DIY or better to send to detailer? I mean would it be likely to cause more problems if I DIY?

 

 

 

 

Should not be any problem.....do it once a month.... I normally dip into little soapy water.

Only for the not so fussy type...

 

[Tweety889]

For a moment I thought you meant to DIY, make a claybar yourself ... silly me :)

[Maddriver]

which brand is mild-abrasive? i think beginner i should use that?

 

What shampoo should I use? I thought i should use the spray type quick detailer?

 

Most off the shelf should be mild abrasive...I have clay lube coming in soon..To be premix with water and it has lots of lub in it..

 

You can use a quick detail for claying but I think is too expensive to use it just for claying..

[Maddriver]

If u can should just throw away. Cuz the shampoo sometimes cannot wash out the dirt and in the end ur car got alot of swirls.

 

Ya, my van got a lot of swirl now..enough for a plate of bee hoon..

 

doesn't mean everytime the floor has lot of sands right..depend on situation la..

[Krismas]

ONR makes a reasonably good (and cheap) clay lube.

[Maddriver]

ONR makes a reasonably good (and cheap) clay lube.

 

Kris..will pass u some DNR ( duragloss no rinse ) soon..pm mi your address..

[Limck007]

Kris..will pass u some DNR ( duragloss no rinse ) soon..pm mi your address..

 

benny .. i need to get from you my QD, 501 and 111 in dec when i get back from spore.

 

now in overseas... on 3 mth assignment...

 

damm sianzzzzzzzzzzz

[Maddriver]

benny .. i need to get from you my QD, 501 and 111 in dec when i get back from spore.

 

now in overseas... on 3 mth assignment...

 

damm sianzzzzzzzzzzz

 

Sure bro...enjoy yr trip..

[Krismas]

Kris..will pass u some DNR ( duragloss no rinse ) soon..pm mi your address..

That is pretty AWESOME!!! Cheers mate. PMing.....

[Wolfy3769]

the main hinderance for DIY Claybar is actually the process...

 

wash.. claybar.. wash....

 

also dont want to waste the effort... normally will do the sealant & waxing....

 

so it was really very tiring... expect to spend hours @ the washing bay...

 

but after claybar, the surface will be very smooth...very shiok to touch..

[Booboon]

ONR makes a reasonably good (and cheap) clay lube.

wats the dilution ratio?

[Optivax]

wats the dilution ratio?

 

approx 2 oz for 16oz water..