Anyone recommend a good clay bar or are they all the same.

The Sonus grey claybar is quite mild for a 1st timer, try and get hold of tar and glue remover and use this before the claybar, another good option is the Meguires claybar kit with lubricant.

Meguiars stuff is getting more easier to get hold of these days.

I use the Meguiars Quick Clay kit, which includes Quick Detailer spray for lubrication. Very easy to use.

Thanks guy's, just bought a Meguires clay bar kit from ebay for just over £13 from e bay.

I got it for

I like Sonus Green for more regular use, the grey is a bit more harsh IIRC...?

I like Sonus Green for more regular use, the grey is a bit more harsh IIRC...?

Yep, thats true. If you have no lube for the clay, just use a very strong shampoo solution to keep things oiled :eek:

I went to Halfords and I could not find any. On another site I noticed the cost was £23 so I thought this was a bargin.

3M Clay is excellent, you get a ton of it too. I use it when detailing.

I use Zymol clay on my baby at the moment though.

I went to Halfords and I could not find any. On another site I noticed the cost was

Do I use the bar on the bumpers. Got a nice e mail from the bloke I ordered the kit from, it seems he is a pro at this lark.

Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts.

Yes you can as long as they are the colour coded ones. Dont use it on any black vinyl/ridged type inserts.

I'd advise breaking the bar in half and putting a piece aside in case you drop it.

I find it best to cut the bar into half, put half away and cut the other peice in half again. Wipe the lower panels with Tar remover first (saves you dragging tar around your paintwork). While claying the car keep the bodywork well lubed with detailing spray and keep one peice of clay in a cup of warm water, everytime your clay starts to feel brittle swap them over.

Clay should look something like this (this was after just the drivers door)

Darren

It arrived this morning, hoping to use it on Saturday morning if weather is ok. Can you get Tar remover from Halfords. Will take some pics for you.

You can but some turps on a rag will do the job in half the time.

It arrived this morning, hoping to use it on Saturday morning if weather is ok. Can you get Tar remover from Halfords. Will take some pics for you.

I use white spirit, cheaper and just as good, if not better!!

Just paid

I had problems at Halfrauds. I tried 3 shops, but the clay had been nicked out of every packet in every store I went to. Thieving b*()&%*

Halfrauds sell both megs kits.

One is the clay kit which is just the clay bars IIRC

the other is the smooth kit which is two bars, quick detailer and a microfibre which is

I had problems at Halfrauds. I tried 3 shops, but the clay had been nicked out of every packet in every store I went to. Thieving b*()&%*

I've just brought a clay bar kit from Halfords and didn't think about checking contents!!! I haven't read the instructions for use yet but those who have, do you follow a circular motion or parallel lines with the clay as you rub, and what sort of pressure should you be applying?

Thanks

Good Guide here mate

Polished Bliss - Car Care Advice - How to clean your paint in preparation for polishing or protection

The clay bars are tiny! Was expecting something the size of a bar of soap!

Just printed that guide off:thumbup: