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lacquer thinner will work fine.
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Paint thinner as previously mentioned, or even a good swirl removal product and a D/A buffer will do it for removing light overspray.
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Viper owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange County, CA.
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I bought the mothers clay bar kit, comes with the clay, showtime spray, and carnauba wax.
I will "wax on, wax off" Sat. and let everyone know how it goes. So when doing the clay, do you guys recommend breaking chunks off a little at a time then? |
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Join Date: Jun 2003
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YES.
I usually break mine in half. Put one half in a ziplock back, and then use the other half. You might use both, but regardless - if you drop one of the halves - THROW IT OUT, and start with the new one. If your car has never seen a clar bar, I would suggest on planning to use both halves. As it gets a little dirty, roll it back into a ball and flatten out a fresh surface. You need to be the judge on when it gets to dirty - a little isn't bad...but at least plan on doing this for each body panel ( maybe more) until you know when is time. -Quick Spray is your friend, don't be afraid to use a lot of it. -NEVER, EVER use dropped clay -Wipe up your detail spray as you move along with a nice microfiber cloth -Polish/Wax when you're done! |
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Definitely clay bar. I prefer a good QD as my lube and just make sure you keep kneading the clay and using a fresh surface often. Do a small panel and then roll clay in ball and mix up and then re flatten like a pancake and do next section. Plenty of QD as a lube. DO NOT rub hard as it is not required for the clay bar to work properly, it should lightly glide across finish. If you drop it get a new one.
Do baggie test to verify all contaminants have been removed.
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Viper owner
Join Date: Feb 2008
Location: Orange County, CA.
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What is the baggie test?
I did the clay bar today, it all came off. but the one area with the most over spray took a few times to get it all off. That showtime spray is really nice, it does not streak or anything. very smooth afterward. Thanks for the recommendation guys. |
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Glad it all came off for you. The baggie test: Take a piece of plastic wrap or a baggie and slide it over the paint. If it drags or catches on the paint there are still contaminants left behind. It should glide smoothly.
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