Are people still clay barring?

TxBeem · 03-03-2017, 02:37 PM

I used to do that with my BMW's and now I want to get back to doing it again b/c we have new BMW's. But I read somewhere that there is a better less time consuming way than clay barring. Y'all know what I'm talking about?

wdeerfield · 03-03-2017, 02:49 PM

i still clay bar and id be interested to know this new thing.

mbanks21 · 03-03-2017, 02:49 PM

There are clay towels/pads/sponges etc that are very popular. I use a clay towel for 95% of my claying needs. Only really tough jobs require actual clay.

mbanks21 · 03-03-2017, 02:50 PM

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Originally Posted by wdeerfield

i still clay bar and id be interested to know this new thing.

Not really new, clay towels have been around for a few years. Google "Nanoskin"

I've been using this for quite some time (gone through 3 of them)

https://www.amazon.com/gp/product/B0...?ie=UTF8&psc=1

TxBeem · 03-03-2017, 02:53 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

There are clay towels/pads/sponges etc that are very popular. I use a clay towel for 95% of my claying needs. Only really tough jobs require actual clay.

This?

mbanks21 · 03-03-2017, 03:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TxBeem

This?

Yeah that's one type. They have different sizes and grades.

TxBeem · 03-03-2017, 03:02 PM

Okay found the same one from your link but better pricing. So what's difference on sponge vs. towel. Which one is easier to use. When I had one young child I would spend all day working on my cars. Now nearly a decade later with two kids a little older, I don't have that much time. So anything that makes my life easier is better.

PanTheOrganizer · 03-03-2017, 03:03 PM

I still prefer the good old clay bar.

mbanks21 · 03-03-2017, 03:06 PM

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Originally Posted by TxBeem

Okay found the same one from your link but better pricing. So what's difference on sponge vs. towel. Which one is easier to use. When I had one young child I would spend all day working on my cars. Now nearly a decade later with two kids a little older, I don't have that much time. So anything that makes my life easier is better.

I started with the sponge but didnt like it. They towel is very easy to use. I like the 7x7 towel over the large one just for ease of use. I think they also make clay pads for buffers too

John in VA · 03-03-2017, 05:08 PM

They make a mitt that's also easier to work with vs. the bar.

Cuninho · 03-05-2017, 04:27 AM

I still clay. I have used these towels but I find them more like a rbber coating you have to rinse off, as opposed to re-kneading the clay. They do work really well for "in between" washes but still doesn't compare to proper clay every few months. All in my personal experience of course

435MSport6Speed · 03-05-2017, 07:15 AM

I use a paint cleaner before sealant. Mothers step 1, Klasse AIO or p21s.

mbanks21 · 03-05-2017, 07:44 AM

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Originally Posted by paulff3

I use a paint cleaner before sealant. Mothers step 1, Klasse AIO or p21s.

Paint cleaner does nothing compared to clay

435MSport6Speed · 03-05-2017, 06:28 PM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

Paint cleaner does nothing compared to clay

I disagree, but you're entitled.

mbanks21 · 03-05-2017, 06:36 PM

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Originally Posted by paulff3

Quote:

Originally Posted by mbanks21

Paint cleaner does nothing compared to clay

I disagree, but you're entitled.

Thanks Trump. Disagree with facts all you want. Clay and paint cleaners are for different jobs

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...-Paint-Cleaner

http://www.drbeasleys.com/blog/2012/...aint-cleanser/

http://www.meguiarsonline.com/forums...-bar-redundant

435MSport6Speed · 03-05-2017, 06:44 PM

Wow, that was fast. You said "nothing" and I disagreed.

The products I listed work for me.

As for the Trump reference, I'll leave that one alone.

F30Drew · 03-08-2017, 09:04 AM

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Originally Posted by mbanks21

There are clay towels/pads/sponges etc that are very popular. I use a clay towel for 95% of my claying needs. Only really tough jobs require actual clay.

I use a Clay Mit. Wash Mit but one side is just like a clay towel. Super effective and saves time since I'm a detailer on free time.

danielj41 · 03-12-2017, 10:55 PM

I used to clay, and maybe this towels are good, but I just don't wanna try it, cause there are a lot of negative responses on them, really guys...

mbanks21 · 03-13-2017, 07:47 AM

Where are you seeing negative responses? Every review on Amazon for clay towels has at least 4 stars: https://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-0.../dp/B00CUAWEZC

Why would you not even try it? It takes less than half the time to "clay" a car with a towel/sponge than with typical clay

lo_xyooj · 03-28-2017, 09:58 AM

I still claybar the old traditional way. Will probably try nanoskin next tho on a DA to just get it done faster.

Soobahru · 04-06-2017, 12:41 PM

I have tried both old and new methods(the Nanoskin mitt). From my experience after 2 tries. Use the mitt while you wash. Rinse the vehicle then foam gun/cannon. Use mit and two bucket method. Really cuts down time. Then break out the bar for those annoying/stubborn spots. I like a really nice clean car but enjoy driving it more then cleaning it. I'd spend 4-6 hrs washing claying polishing seal wax etc. Now it's more like 2-3 depending on how OCD I feel that weekend.

Just try it and if you don't like it toss it in the garbage. There are plenty of products I've done that too. I'm sure most of us have.

SirVilhelm · 04-12-2017, 01:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Soobahru

I have tried both old and new methods(the Nanoskin mitt). From my experience after 2 tries. Use the mitt while you wash. Rinse the vehicle then foam gun/cannon. Use mit and two bucket method. Really cuts down time. Then break out the bar for those annoying/stubborn spots. I like a really nice clean car but enjoy driving it more then cleaning it. I'd spend 4-6 hrs washing claying polishing seal wax etc. Now it's more like 2-3 depending on how OCD I feel that weekend.

Just try it and if you don't like it toss it in the garbage. There are plenty of products I've done that too. I'm sure most of us have.

What is this foam gun?

03-03-2017, 02:37 PM	#1
TxBeem Captain 93 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	Are people still clay barring? I used to do that with my BMW's and now I want to get back to doing it again b/c we have new BMW's. But I read somewhere that there is a better less time consuming way than clay barring. Y'all know what I'm talking about?
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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	There are clay towels/pads/sponges etc that are very popular. I use a clay towel for 95% of my claying needs. Only really tough jobs require actual clay.
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TxBeem Captain 93 Rep 651 Posts Drives: 2008 E90 Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Dallas iTrader: (6)	Okay found the same one from your link but better pricing. So what's difference on sponge vs. towel. Which one is easier to use. When I had one young child I would spend all day working on my cars. Now nearly a decade later with two kids a little older, I don't have that much time. So anything that makes my life easier is better.
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PanTheOrganizer Banned 33 Rep 13 Posts Drives: 2015 435i xDrive Gran Coupe M Join Date: Jun 2016 Location: Canada iTrader: (0)	I still prefer the good old clay bar.
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John in VA Colonel 983 Rep 2,193 Posts Drives: 2015 228i M Sport Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Leesburg, VA iTrader: (6)	They make a mitt that's also easier to work with vs. the bar. __________________ ____________________________________________ 2015 BMW 228i in EstorilBlau II Metallic / Terra Dakota Leather - 6-speed manual, M Sport Package, Cold Weather Package, Lighting Package, Premium Package, Harman Kardon premium sound, Anti-theft alarm system, Blue Metallic Matt Accent Moldings, Aluminum Hexagon Interior Strips, Anthracite Headlining
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03-05-2017, 04:27 AM	#11
Cuninho Private First Class 37 Rep 101 Posts Drives: BMW 435i Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Manchester iTrader: (0)	I still clay. I have used these towels but I find them more like a rbber coating you have to rinse off, as opposed to re-kneading the clay. They do work really well for "in between" washes but still doesn't compare to proper clay every few months. All in my personal experience of course
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03-05-2017, 07:15 AM	#12
435MSport6Speed Captain 432 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	I use a paint cleaner before sealant. Mothers step 1, Klasse AIO or p21s.
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435MSport6Speed Captain 432 Rep 814 Posts Drives: 435i M Sport 6 Speed Join Date: Mar 2015 Location: Mass iTrader: (0)	Wow, that was fast. You said "nothing" and I disagreed. The products I listed work for me. As for the Trump reference, I'll leave that one alone.
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danielj41 New Member 3 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 335i Join Date: Aug 2016 Location: Florida iTrader: (0)	I used to clay, and maybe this towels are good, but I just don't wanna try it, cause there are a lot of negative responses on them, really guys...
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mbanks21 Colonel 1268 Rep 2,953 Posts Drives: 2015 335i MSport Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: High Bridge, NJ iTrader: (8)	Where are you seeing negative responses? Every review on Amazon for clay towels has at least 4 stars: https://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-0.../dp/B00CUAWEZC Why would you not even try it? It takes less than half the time to "clay" a car with a towel/sponge than with typical clay
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03-28-2017, 09:58 AM	#20
lo_xyooj Second Lieutenant 57 Rep 216 Posts Drives: Alpine 335i Join Date: Sep 2015 Location: MKE iTrader: (0)	I still claybar the old traditional way. Will probably try nanoskin next tho on a DA to just get it done faster. __________________
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04-06-2017, 12:41 PM	#21
Soobahru Enlisted Member 14 Rep 48 Posts Drives: X5 diesel Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: East coast iTrader: (0)	I have tried both old and new methods(the Nanoskin mitt). From my experience after 2 tries. Use the mitt while you wash. Rinse the vehicle then foam gun/cannon. Use mit and two bucket method. Really cuts down time. Then break out the bar for those annoying/stubborn spots. I like a really nice clean car but enjoy driving it more then cleaning it. I'd spend 4-6 hrs washing claying polishing seal wax etc. Now it's more like 2-3 depending on how OCD I feel that weekend. Just try it and if you don't like it toss it in the garbage. There are plenty of products I've done that too. I'm sure most of us have.
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