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  1. kensan

    kensan New Member

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    #2 kensan, Jul 3, 2009
    Sounds great! :D

    Yah, a lot of times what appears to be pitting on the wheels is just tar.
     
  2. mini_racer

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    #3 mini_racer, Jul 3, 2009
    You should also be able to feel whether the blemish is indented, as with a pit, or on top of the surface, as with tar, etc. I'll have to admit though, sometimes it is difficult to tell, especially if the spot is really small.

    Congrats on the detailing success. I too have been amazed more than once in the past few years of what a clay bar can do. A definite 'must have' in your detailing arsenal.
     
  3. lotsie

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    #4 lotsie, Jul 3, 2009
    nabeshin, what did you use for lube? I have found soapy water works good when claying wheels.

    Mark
     
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    #5 nabeshin, Jul 3, 2009
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    I used the spray that came with the claybar, it says 'clay lube' on it. I got the cheap claybar from autozone.

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  5. Steve

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    #6 Steve, Jul 3, 2009
    "Soapy" is a rather relative term. Do you have a favorite ratio or does it not matter? My SSR Cs need some love.....
     
  6. BlimeyCabrio

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    #7 BlimeyCabrio, Jul 3, 2009
    That Clay Magic clay kit works just fine - I've used it before.
     
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    #8 Sideways, Jul 3, 2009
    +1 on the claybars...but Im gonna have to try it on my winter rims...see whether or not they remove the yellow tinge they seem to have developed.
     
  8. lotsie

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    #9 lotsie, Jul 4, 2009
    I use twice as much car wash soap for claying, then I use in my regular washing mix. The soap I'm using now is Turtle wax Ice, which for washing is mixed 1oz soap-1 gallon water.

    Mark
     
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    #10 Thumper460, Jul 5, 2009
    Agreed... clay bar rocks!! My MINI is in the garage... but there are times in Fl, when you HAVE to get some shade when out side, the the good ole Fla Pine is bad news!! Along with the Oaks/ Sycamore.. blah blah..

    The wifes 330i was ruff... after a bit of clay bar.. it is as smooth as glass It takes no longer than to give a good wash!!

    Just a thought..

    Thumper