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Clay question
Posted by DaveD (more from DaveD) on Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:18:48
In Reply to: Several here have used it, Bret, Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:26:37
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I've been told that the original purpose of clay was to remove overspray. As such, it is the harshest step you can do. I was told to do clay only as a last resort. I.e. only if something like 3M swirl mark remover or hand glaze won't work.
I've also been told that it can be risky to use clay. Here is Car Care Specialties description of clay:
"CLAY: Literally a plasticene/abrasive mixture used to smooth new paint and remove over spray. This type of product must be used with lots of lubricant. The technique of using a clay is a learned skill. Use too little lubricant, or get contaminants in the clay, and you have moved into scratch city. This is one product that is the fast lane to trouble if not used with extreme care. I do not recommend this product as a general paint cleaner. You literally grind off a layer of paint. Should be used as was intended, to remove paint over spray."
I have always shyed away from clay due to the many opionion such as the above that I have heard, yet many here seem to be enthusiastic about it.
Could you explain?
Thanks
posted by 66.2.10...
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Posts in this Thread:
- Klasse, Saabn, Thu, 22 Apr 2004 21:21:19
- Re: Klasse, REM in Seattle , Fri, 23 Apr 2004 09:10:58
- Several here have used it, Bret, Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:26:37
- Clay question, DaveD, Mon, 26 Apr 2004 09:18:48 <-- Viewing This Message
- It's all I use, dcjayhawk, Fri, 23 Apr 2004 05:22:53
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