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zeadlots 07-19-2009 03:53 PM

Clay bar FTMFW!!
 
That's all I have to say. I've been claybarring my car for the past 2 days off and on. It's unbelieveable how much my pearl paint is changing before my eyes!. I found it incredibly difficult to photograph the rail and other particles in my paint even with the DLSR.. but I'm taking before and after pics of things that I don't think it will get out. So far it has got everyting out I have tried!! I'll post my pics in this post when I"m done. Stay tunes friends! :biggthumpup::thewave:

********UPDATE************

Ok, Please understand that it's not the easiest thing to photo these particles and I still have work to do around the emblems and badging but the difference is night and day.

Before Emblem shots
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20002.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20004.JPG

After Emblem Shots
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20040.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20041.JPG

Trunk Lid Before
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20007.JPG

Trunk Lid After
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20042.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20043.JPG

Door scratch Before
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20009.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20010.JPG

Door Scratch After
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20027.JPG

Outer door handle discoloration before
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20012.JPG

Outer door handle discoloration after
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20028.JPG

Door Frame Discoloration before
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20013.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20014.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20015.JPG

Door Frame Discoloration After
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20029.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20031.JPG

Under Door Handle Marks Before
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20018.JPG
http://lh4.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20021.JPG

Under Door Handle Marks After!!
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20032.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20033.JPG

Clay Residue Before shots
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20022.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20023.JPG

Final Product
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20034.JPG
http://lh6.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20035.JPG
http://lh5.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20036.JPG
http://lh3.ggpht.com/_g5jTGLkQAfk/Sm...0Bar%20037.JPG


That should about do it. With the Eshine order now in it's time to remove those scratches!! If anyone wants to give clay barring a try, don't be afraid!! It's alot of work but boy the result (espically for IP g's)

Captain Supreme Sausage 07-19-2009 03:56 PM

make sure you wax your car after the claybar, it will feel so much smoother and smell delicious:D

lekker_droom 07-19-2009 03:56 PM

LOL, I still get blown away every time I clay the car. The IP just pops like crazy after a good clay.

bomberman447 07-19-2009 04:10 PM

I cant believe you guys still like IP after claying it. :thewave:
I think it took me four hours last time to do and I still kept seeing spots it was making me crazy, but the results after were excellent. Just did a quick run over the other day before polishing and my paint is still shiney with the exception of bug splats from driving to and from radium this weekend, a wonderful drive i might add.

shilohap 07-19-2009 05:41 PM

I clay barred my G about two months ago and was amazed. It is a must have for detailing. :biggthumpup:

Sylvan lake V35 07-20-2009 01:50 AM

I am going to clay bar mine as soon as its on the road again.....if it ever runs that is.

Swivel 07-20-2009 09:34 AM

Good stuff, Adam. If you want the PC for this weekend, better grab it by Tuesday night since I'm gone after that til late Sunday.

PAIXAO 07-20-2009 09:39 AM

Which clay bar are you using? I have had great results with the Meguiars Clay Bar

rpm&my_G35 07-20-2009 09:41 AM

Anyone ever tried this Surf City Garage -Beyond Clay
My car is done every year using the conventional clay method. I am just curious if this product works. I saw them using on TV. I think it was on Two Guys Garage.

InTgr8r 07-20-2009 10:19 AM

Looks more like a polish to me... :dunno:

zeadlots 07-20-2009 04:02 PM

I'm using this:
Clay Bar From Canadian Tire

I might go for a rince at douglasdale carwash tonight after work so that I can keep going on it. Hit that rainstorm yesterday and picked up some dirt....

ttrank 07-20-2009 04:24 PM

Still no pics???

ban...

zeadlots 07-20-2009 04:54 PM


Originally Posted by ttrank (Post 4410148)
Still no pics???

ban...

I'm only 1/2 to 3/4 done. And trust me. My car is riddled with rail dust and horrible black and rusty containments.

Honestly, what is really amazing me is the scratches and scuffs that it's taking out.

I have a great picture of all the little scratches I had underneith my passenger door opener handle. It was like a mini skating rink. now? Well you'll see!

Strange discolorations.... poof....

rpm&my_G35 07-20-2009 06:42 PM


Originally Posted by zeadlots (Post 4410242)
I'm only 1/2 to 3/4 done. And trust me. My car is riddled with rail dust and horrible black and rusty containments.

Honestly, what is really amazing me is the scratches and scuffs that it's taking out.

I have a great picture of all the little scratches I had underneith my passenger door opener handle. It was like a mini skating rink. now? Well you'll see!

Strange discolorations.... poof....

Are you polishing now? It sounds like you are saying the clay is removing scratches and scuffs. In my experience, claying exposes more swirls, scuffs and scratches, usually masked by waxes.

zeadlots 07-20-2009 06:44 PM

I believe they just look like scratches...but are surface scuffs of...well, who knows what.... I can't think of what would be on people's hands that would make those marks but clearly they were there. Anyway.. Let me finish and you'll see what I was talkin about...


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