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Old 04-18-2007 | 09:01 PM
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Liquid CLay Bar

In my search for a clay bar at the store i have not found the bar o rputty. But have come across Liquid Clay Bar by Turtle wax. Does anyone have any experience with this, or in saying if this is as good as using the 'bar'.

I feel the liquid seems like a short cut
 
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Old 04-18-2007 | 09:09 PM
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Sounds like a marketing "scam" i would stick with an actual bar. Its the level of grit in the actual bar that takes off surface contaminants.

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Old 04-18-2007 | 09:20 PM
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I bought that liquid stuff to try, but haven't gotten a chance to use it yet.
 
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Old 04-18-2007 | 09:23 PM
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I used Mother's clay bar & detailing spray on my last car, and man, results were well worth it. I've yet to claybar the G, I'm just waiting for the weather to get better. And back on topic, I'd be skeptical of the liquid claybar. Sort of an oxymoron, isn't it? I doubt it'll work well.
 
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Old 04-18-2007 | 09:24 PM
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my neighbor used playdoe..said it worked
 
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Old 04-19-2007 | 08:59 AM
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Yes about the liquid how is it suppose to be abbrassive? But then agian wouldnt that be similair to an Exfoliate for the face? Anyhow i just don't have faith so i will not be buying
 
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Old 11-09-2007 | 04:22 PM
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I used it, definitely took everything off the paint, but I'd be a little concerned about rubbing in the contaminants instead of removing them. Will probably switch to actual clay bar.
 
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Old 11-09-2007 | 04:27 PM
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I used it, definitely took everything off the paint, but I'd be a little concerned about rubbing in the contaminants instead of removing them. Will probably switch to actual clay bar.
Switch. That liquid crap is junk.
 
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Old 11-09-2007 | 04:35 PM
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Switch. That liquid crap is junk.
I think it got frozen out in the garage last night anyway!
 
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Old 11-09-2007 | 06:09 PM
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Originally Posted by SwivelMan
I used it, definitely took everything off the paint, but I'd be a little concerned about rubbing in the contaminants instead of removing them. Will probably switch to actual clay bar.
Yeah, it's probably just like liquid polishing compound. Liquid clay bar is their marketing hype.
 
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Old 11-09-2007 | 06:22 PM
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I have used liquid paint cleaners oon teh car many a times in the past but never heard of a liquid clay bar. I would imaagine its almost the same as a liquid paint cleaner but just make sure the cars fully cleaned and tht you rotate a few microfiber towels.
 
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Old 11-13-2007 | 10:06 AM
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Surely there's an advance auto parts or autozone in delaware? Both carrier meg's clay kit. If you want to wait, you can order it from one of the sponsors here
 
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Old 11-13-2007 | 03:13 PM
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Yeah, it's probably just like liquid polishing compound. Liquid clay bar is their marketing hype.
Bingo, might as well say it is an abrasive polish.

A traditional clay bar is much more effective at removing surface contamination. Liquid clay bars rely on the abrasive particles in the liquid to round off the edges of contamination, not remove them from the surface.

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Old 11-13-2007 | 05:24 PM
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Originally Posted by Detailed Image
Bingo, might as well say it is an abrasive polish.

A traditional clay bar is much more effective at removing surface contamination. Liquid clay bars rely on the abrasive particles in the liquid to round off the edges of contamination, not remove them from the surface.

George
Good explanation George. Thanks.

I can't really understand how you could that liquid stuff "clay" and/or "bar" anyhow. It defies logic.
 

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Old 11-13-2007 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by bassholic
In my search for a clay bar at the store i have not found the bar o rputty. But have come across Liquid Clay Bar by Turtle wax. Does anyone have any experience with this, or in saying if this is as good as using the 'bar'.

I feel the liquid seems like a short cut
-not worth the money
-it does not clean as well as a real clay bar (if it cleans at all)

don't get it. i have a thread on this section called "worried please help." it talks about my experience. it doesn't damage the car; it just sucks.
 


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