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flatheadfan · 05-02-2015, 07:18 AM

Quick question regarding the clay used to remove grit on a car's finish. Is this the same type of clay that is commonly found in hobby shops and toy stores or is it a "special" type of clay?

Thanks

Tom

TJ · 05-02-2015, 07:40 AM

The stuff I have used in the "clay bar kits" is a little firmer than the stuff used by kids from the toy store.

Scott H in Wheaton · 05-02-2015, 08:40 AM

Its more like Silly Putty than modeling clay

Lawson Cox · 05-02-2015, 12:56 PM

Scott: I love that truck.

JSeery · 05-02-2015, 01:07 PM

No idea what it is made of, but from my experience it works well and is nothing like hobby store clay.

Scott H in Wheaton · 05-02-2015, 02:01 PM

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Originally Posted by Lawson Cox

Scott: I love that truck.

Thank you sir! I always enjoy your input on these threads. Have you see what I've been doing to it lately?

https://www.fordbarn.com/forum/showthread.php?t=166792

fordor41 · 05-02-2015, 10:31 PM

I use Meguires clay bar. Even with a "clean finish" you'll be surprised how much dirt comes off on the clay bar. So smooth I have trouble getting a car cover to stay on!

JSeery · 05-02-2015, 11:02 PM

Meguires is what I have used, it works well.

countrysquire · 05-03-2015, 02:28 AM

Clay is a wonderful for detailing, but the new synthetic 'clay' pads are easier to use, plus if you drop it on the ground, just wash it off and go back to work. When clay hits the ground it needs to go into the trash.

http://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-01...words=nanoskin

05-02-2015, 07:18 AM	#1
flatheadfan Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: West Michigan Posts: 1,218	Polishing clay Quick question regarding the clay used to remove grit on a car's finish. Is this the same type of clay that is commonly found in hobby shops and toy stores or is it a "special" type of clay? Thanks Tom

05-02-2015, 07:40 AM	#2
TJ Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Napa,California Posts: 6,097	Re: Polishing clay The stuff I have used in the "clay bar kits" is a little firmer than the stuff used by kids from the toy store.

05-02-2015, 08:40 AM	#3
Scott H in Wheaton Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2012 Location: Wheaton, IL near Chicago Posts: 861	Re: Polishing clay Its more like Silly Putty than modeling clay

05-02-2015, 12:56 PM	#4
Lawson Cox Senior Member Join Date: May 2010 Location: Above the gnat line in Georgia Posts: 7,009	Re: Polishing clay Scott: I love that truck. __________________ Life is like a roll of toilet paper. The closer to the end, the faster it goes. It is better to be seen, than viewed. "We sleep safe in our beds because rough men stand ready in the night to visit violence on those who would do us harm".

05-02-2015, 01:07 PM	#5
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Polishing clay No idea what it is made of, but from my experience it works well and is nothing like hobby store clay.

05-02-2015, 10:31 PM	#7
fordor41 Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: elmira,ny Posts: 1,528	Re: Polishing clay I use Meguires clay bar. Even with a "clean finish" you'll be surprised how much dirt comes off on the clay bar. So smooth I have trouble getting a car cover to stay on!

05-02-2015, 11:02 PM	#8
JSeery Member Emeritus Join Date: Nov 2012 Location: Wichita KS Posts: 16,132	Re: Polishing clay Meguires is what I have used, it works well.

05-03-2015, 02:28 AM	#9
countrysquire Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: League City, TX Posts: 220	Re: Polishing clay Clay is a wonderful for detailing, but the new synthetic 'clay' pads are easier to use, plus if you drop it on the ground, just wash it off and go back to work. When clay hits the ground it needs to go into the trash. http://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-01...words=nanoskin