Subject: clay bars are the unsung hero's of car polishing Author: sdmike1 as SDmike : member since December, 2005 : 12770 posts Posted on: 2008-02-09 17:53:21

It removed small particles and contaminants that get into the clearcoat. You cannot get a mirror shine without removing them, and using a buffer doesn't remove that stuff for some reason. Ask Henry how his hood felt after claying. It was like oil on glass. :)

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• It was a long day! Did the Zaino treatment on half of my car! (pic) (url) - Edwin 2008-02-09 12:40:57 (529 views)
  • Shiney! :'} (nt) - Blue740i 2008-02-21 08:26:45 (80 views)
  • So, No birds on that tree to do the honors! (nt) - ferrumhunk 2008-02-10 21:00:13 (97 views)
  • That looks like a ba** buster of a job. Wish I had the time... - Steve R 2008-02-10 13:24:19 (111 views)
    • claying is actually easy and fast. Henry's hood took less than 10 mins (nt) - SDmike 2008-02-10 14:06:53 (105 views)
      • I'm shocked! It just looks complicated, but I guess it's not. - Steve R 2008-02-10 18:07:21 (85 views)
  • Man, you can shave in front of her, NICE!!! (nt) - szos 2008-02-09 19:03:56 (113 views)
  • Call me crazy, but when you're done, don't you just want to lick it? - sdbimmer 2008-02-09 18:07:51 (84 views)
    • Nope, I want the gorgeous brunette to do the licking..... - pdef1949 2008-02-10 13:07:53 (66 views)
  • Re: It was a long day! Did the Zaino treatment on half of my car! - windowcleaner 2008-02-09 18:03:48 (90 views)
    • Make sure Edwin uses some of the new $1,500 pads he picked up. (nt) - ibew 595 / Annalisa Dingolfing 2008-02-10 00:10:51 (101 views)
      • wow! I thought that's what he spent shopping for shirts, not pads :) (nt) - SDmike 2008-02-10 02:35:46 (83 views)
    • HAHAHA! Martin welcome to BB man! post pics of your car please! (nt) - Edwin 2008-02-09 20:01:17 (104 views)
  • That stuff is magic! Damn! NiceJob man!!! (nt) - IBHenry 2008-02-09 17:40:09 (83 views)
  • Looks Great...Edwin, How did you like the Clay bar? I've never used one. (nt) - Lexicon 740il 2008-02-09 17:18:17 (87 views)
    • clay bars are the unsung hero's of car polishing - SDmike 2008-02-09 17:53:21 (105 views)
      • Buy it use it! before you start waxing, it will blow your mind! (nt) - Edwin 2008-02-09 20:00:10 (115 views)
        • Yep. I'm buying some. I was just on Zainostore.com looking at the starter kit.. - Lexicon 740il 2008-02-10 02:34:09 (81 views)
          • I think I got him the starter kit PLUS the Z-PC, which comes separately - SDmike 2008-02-10 02:37:25 (61 views)
      • um.... 'oil on glass'.... (nt) - IBHenry 2008-02-09 18:39:30 (78 views)
        • Re: um.... 'baby butt smooth'.... - ibew 595 / Annalisa Dingolfing 2008-02-09 23:47:19 (121 views)
  • wow! looking great, Big E! You might be the only guy in Holland.. - SDmike 2008-02-09 16:31:35 (71 views)
    • Trust me I'm! ;-) who else is so crazy to but it in there SC for a 8000 m trip! (nt) - Edwin 2008-02-09 20:04:03 (100 views)
  • Nice job. Half way there and looking good. (nt) - hypercritic 2008-02-09 15:58:54 (88 views)
  • Good job big guy. Lacy and I were talking about you yesterday, all good things - Buck 99 750iL 2008-02-09 12:59:04 (99 views)
  • Looks good so far Big E keep on going :) (nt) - cleanride740il 2008-02-09 12:52:52 (97 views)
    • That Zaino works great.... - melissa 2008-02-09 16:15:02 (80 views)