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SteveBrass · May 20th, 2005, 04:27 PM

Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini.

Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off.

Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas?

obehave · May 20th, 2005, 04:31 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass

Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini.

Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off.

Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas?

You did wash the car after right? And is this residue still there after the wash?

You can use too little lubricant and mar the paint but that isn't easy to do

techiedoc · May 20th, 2005, 08:36 PM

Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass

Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini.

Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off.

Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas?

Whilst using the Meguiar's clay bar,did you use the Meguiar's Quik Detailer on the surface every now and again? If you did that as well as when you finished doing the job (for example,removing tar or bug from the painted surface)there should have been no residue at all.You can rinse with water later on, if you prefer.I never have any problem with the clay residue.

May 22nd, 2005, 08:26 PM

Just finished trying the clay bar myself, and didn't have an issue. I just made sure I used the spray enough and not let the detailer dry on its own. I then waxed the car with NXT wax.

Have to say that I am really pleased with the results, and doesn't that detailer smell great!?

Rob

madferrit · May 22nd, 2005, 10:21 PM

hi all where can i get the claybar from and whats the best way to do it ,do i get every thing i need in the box with it to do the job, apart from the wax of course
cheers

May 23rd, 2005, 12:34 PM

I got mine from Halfords as some stores are beginnng to stock Meguiars now.

Comes with the detailing spray and the clay. Just a bag or something is needed to put the clay in after it's been opened.

Rob

May 20th, 2005, 04:27 PM	#1
SteveBrass MINI2 Senior My Classifieds Join Date: Feb 2003 Location: staffordshire (not a Local Time: 02:07 PM Posts: 384 Offline	Clay Bar Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini. Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off. Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas? R56 AB Cooper

May 22nd, 2005, 08:26 PM	#4 (permalink)
Trebor Posts: n/a	Just finished trying the clay bar myself, and didn't have an issue. I just made sure I used the spray enough and not let the detailer dry on its own. I then waxed the car with NXT wax. Have to say that I am really pleased with the results, and doesn't that detailer smell great!? Rob
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madferrit MINI2 Regular Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: manchester Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 89 Offline	claybar where from hi all where can i get the claybar from and whats the best way to do it ,do i get every thing i need in the box with it to do the job, apart from the wax of course cheers don't live life on the edge drive off it at 100mph

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May 20th, 2005, 04:31 PM	#2 (permalink)
obehave Mini Mod Join Date: Sep 2002 Local Time: 09:07 AM Posts: 9,388 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini. Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off. Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas? You did wash the car after right? And is this residue still there after the wash? You can use too little lubricant and mar the paint but that isn't easy to do

May 20th, 2005, 08:36 PM	#3 (permalink)
techiedoc MINI2 Regular Join Date: Jun 2004 Local Time: 01:07 PM Posts: 174 Offline	Quote: Originally Posted by SteveBrass Just tested Meguairs clay bar on my solid black mini. Seems to have left a residue that I can't get rid off. Have I pressed too hard? not enough? any ideas? Whilst using the Meguiar's clay bar,did you use the Meguiar's Quik Detailer on the surface every now and again? If you did that as well as when you finished doing the job (for example,removing tar or bug from the painted surface)there should have been no residue at all.You can rinse with water later on, if you prefer.I never have any problem with the clay residue.

May 23rd, 2005, 12:34 PM	#6 (permalink)
Trebor Posts: n/a	I got mine from Halfords as some stores are beginnng to stock Meguiars now. Comes with the detailing spray and the clay. Just a bag or something is needed to put the clay in after it's been opened. Rob

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