Who is using Clay?
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Who is using Clay?
I have been using clay bars for my cars and trucks for awhile and can really see a difference. I clayed my 2012 truck which was only 6 months old and I could feel the clay cleaning the surface. Especially on the hood. I was surprised at how much contaminates were on a new truck. Anyway, I decided to clay my 2009 bike for the first time and have to say, I could not feel the same cleaning as I do with the trucks. I thought that at least the fairing would need a good claying? However it was pretty smooth to begin with. Is it because it plastic versus metal? I didn't notice it on my tank either.
Does anyone else notice this?
Does anyone else notice this?
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I also use clay bars on my vehicles, it is amazing what that stuff pulls out of the paint. My guess would be the bikes tend to get cleaned and waxed a bit more. I know in my case the bike has a much easier life than my cars weather wise.
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i clay my bike probably once or twice a year, when i do a full on, full day detail on it.
like someone else said, the bike just sees less paint contaminants than a car or a truck.
no tree sap, rain spots, bird ****, etc. those things accumulate on your car as its constantly outside.
also, i tend to wipe my bike down when i get home after a ride. at least hit it with a quick detailer and microfiber. i never do that with my truck.
like someone else said, the bike just sees less paint contaminants than a car or a truck.
no tree sap, rain spots, bird ****, etc. those things accumulate on your car as its constantly outside.
also, i tend to wipe my bike down when i get home after a ride. at least hit it with a quick detailer and microfiber. i never do that with my truck.
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True. I never clean my truck like I do my bike. I am the once a while clay and full detail on my truck. I hate to say it but the rest of the time I am a drive through car wash guy. Man those thing really arent good for your car. Once a year usually right before the winter, I will do a full detail and good wax on my cars and truck. I do wipe the bike down and will use a detailer on it lot more than the truck. Maybe thats why I havent been detailing it as much
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tear off a small chunk of clay (1/2 the size of your palm) and slide it along the paint. keep folding it over to expose clean areas of clay as you go. wipe up behind you with a clean microfiber towel as you go.
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First time you use a clay bar you will say "F that I am not rubbing that on my paint" You are actually taking a piece of clay and rubbing it on the paint to remove contaminates. Three things that I can suggest would be
1 Make sure the surface is good and wet. Dont rub on a dry spots. I use the detailers but some use just water
2. If you drop the clay bar, dont reuse it. Get a new piece.
3. Knead the clay a little before you start.
1 Make sure the surface is good and wet. Dont rub on a dry spots. I use the detailers but some use just water
2. If you drop the clay bar, dont reuse it. Get a new piece.
3. Knead the clay a little before you start.