Mother's Clay Bar

[BEAN]

Has anyone used this stuff...Is it a long process....will restore my new paint look on a black PT???

[M 3]

It works great! It is a long tedious process, but well worth the time and energy...My husband has used it numerous times on our black vette and it takes all the little imperfections that show up out..Have not used it on the PT as of yet....

[BluesCruiser]

Take a look at Zaino's site. They have some good info on when to use a clay bar.I think basically they say that if the finish feels smooth to the touch immediately after a wash and dry then you don't need it.

[WCS]

I've been using the clay bar for a while now. I use it after each winter. It's amazing what that thing picks up. I like Mother's products and use them exclusively. What you do is spray a panel with Mother's "Showtime" then go over it with the bar. You don't have to press hard, just let the clay run over the surface. All the contaminents come off, then you fold the bar exposing a clean piece of clay. After I'm done with the clay bar I use the Mother's 3 step process consisting of a pre wax cleaner, a sealer glaze and carnauba wax. I do this twice a year, once in the early fall and then after winter (I'm in CT). I only use the clay bar after winter. I do it by hand and it takes a full afternoon but it keeps me out of trouble and the results are well worth it.

[BEAN]

Thank you very much all, very helpful insite! I will Clay my car sooooon!!!

[ptinferno]

This works well on black and darker colors that get water spots. It will wipe them right off if they haven't been there too long. ;-)

[PTC Don]

Wash and dry your car, then put your hand in a plastic sandwich bag and lightly feel the surface of the paint. If you feel any little bumps etc, use the clay bar to make it smooth. Most new cars shipped by rail/truck need the claybar treatment. You don't rub but just wipe across the apiont using a lubricant and then polish/wax. You'll be surprised and pleased. Don