Small Suggestion: I clay all the nicer, more important areas first (hood roof doors etc) ...and then I continue on to progressively dirtier & less important parts of the car (low bumper, rockers, etc) ...this way, if the bar does get contaminated from such "high traffic" areas you won't be going straight to your hood next. Even with folding the bar, just seems much safer & fail proof this way... So I thought I'd share - Take care.
Be sure if ur doing this outside try and dry/wipe the areas you just clayed w a microfiber drying towell you dont want the clayed water to dry in your paint
@@stephentesta6011it would just be soapy water residue, the clay itself doesn't dissolve on the paint. Just wash your car normally. In fact you should anyway if your using soapy water as a lubricant. If you use a rinseless wash for a lubricant you don't need to.
I have a 10 yr old chrysler 300C. Live in Ontario also. 185k on it. I do this 6 times a yr. Wash, rinse, wash, rinse, dry, then go over with gas leaf blower, then clay, rubbing compound, wax, wash, gently toothbrush seams, dry then blow dry again. Showroom mirror like finish. She's a head turner. Keep the engine detailed as well.
You saved my life. The car paint and windshield were all contaminated by industrial ash and debris and I was trying to clean right away but no luck. The entire car surface was so rough thatI could not even wipe it with microfiber. I got the clay bar and use it with diluted solution as lubricant according to your tutorial. All the roughness are gone and I am a happy man. Thank you.😊
I needed this video, I’m super paranoid about all the talk about “marring” and how scratching occurs when claying , you have restored my confidence friend 🙏🏼
Claying your paint, no matter how much lubrication you use, will always mar or scratch your paint to some degree. How noticeable it is will depend on the color of your paint. The darker the paint, the more you will notice. I never clay a vehicle unless I plan on machine polishing.
@@RushIndustries, you must being doing g something wrong my guy. If clay baring your car will always scratch your car then one would have to always polish the car after clay baring it. Not true!
Because of this video, I finally claybarred my Night Blue MK7 Golf GTI for the very first time and the result has been striking. The blue finally came back out in a big way. Thanks for the very informative video!
I’m 44 and haven’t done this in years so watched as a refresher. Years ago we would use a cheap sandwich baggy (thin ones) over our hand and rub where we have been. It amplifies the spots that need more attention. It’ll smooth out once you get everything.
Thank you for this clear and informative guide. You talk to the camera like a 1-2-1 conversation. I've just bought a Mk3 Audi TT. 4 year old and the paint has that abrasive touch. I've not clayed a car before, even though I've detailed for years. I feel confident and informed enough now, having watched your video, to have a go myself. Many thanks. 😊
Great descriptive video. Most detailing videos just summarise what to do as if we know what to do already. Your videos go into good detail for beginners to understand. 👍
After getting my passenger side door repainted on my car, I noticed there was an excessive amount of paint overspray on the rest of my car. With the shop not taking my claim seriously, I decided to fix it myself and this video helped me get all the paint transfer off my car! Thank you, and subscribed.
The first time I used a clay bar I was amazed at the difference it makes with the finish. No amount of wash and polishing will get the very fine imbedded surface debris off the paint. Clay will do it. I do think a quick alternative is with synthetic clay sponges but real clay bar is the best.
I've been using a clay bar for over 30 years...OMG the first one I bought was the size of a bar of the old type SafeGuard bathroom soap.the last few I got are smaller then a hotel bar of soap...I use it right after I wash the car...just rinse it, no dry time...spraying over the water droplets with the spray lube. , I use just soapy water ...an old windex bottle with a few drops or 6 of a non- ammonia or antibacterial liquid dish soap ( Ajax Orange bottle ). Switching out my drying towel about every different area ( top is one towel . sides are one towel and the hood and trunk one towel.) I do do another light wash after the clay bar...even without finishing the wax and polish ..the water is already beading down the panels.It does take about 5 hours to do it this way... but its worth it...used to take me a weekend on my 2006 Mercury Grand Marquis..
I used plumbers putty and got the same results , unbelievable shine and got paint looking great , then I ceramic waxed it of course , it only costs $2 versus $25-20 for the the name brand !!!
As a beginner this is the best explanation and demonstration on you tube. The demo is done on an everyday usage car. Highly recommended. Subscribed and like.
Pretty useful video. My 2003 dodge Durango has never been clayed. I tell you what what a difference much more shiny and smooth. Now it makes washing a breeze
Thanks for the video! We recently purchased an '02 Lexus LS 430 with 157,000 miles in great shape, it's crystal white pearl and looks really nice when the sun shines on it. I've been wanting to clay bar and paint correct it (it actually looks good as far as swirl marks go) but one of the reasons I haven't gotten a clay bar yet is having to buy clay bar lube. I like this solution much better because we always have dish soap and water so it's a win in my book.
I rarely follow any channels, but after watching your video, I hit the subscribe button straight away. It was such a simple yet professional DIY video with great sound and no time-wasting, off-topic gossip. I am going to do a clay bar tomorrow. Kindly let me know whether I can apply Turtle Graphene wax right after the clay bar or if I have to use compound and polish, etc. The car has light swirl marks in the paint.
First time using a clay bar on my 2018 GMC Denali. This was very helpful as I didn't know I should do this before I buff and wax. This time around, I'm just going to wash and use the clay bar to see how it goes. Thanks for the demo and tips!!
Yeh I heard the clay bar cleaning...I've seen other utube detailing but these videos are brilliant and explains everything how and why and what's happening all the time...First class videos 📹 A!!!
I can't imagine a more perfectly made instructional video. You have taken the mystery out of "clay barring" and save many of us hundreds of dollars. I'm going to look for more of your detailing videos to see about other aspects of auto detailing. Thank you so much. My only question would be is what soap are you using in your spray bottle? Ya can't use dish-washing soap so is it a liquid car washing soap that you can buy at an auto supply store?
Thanks for the compliments man and welcome to the channel! You will want to use roughly a 1 to 8 ratio of soap to water. You can use any regular car shampoo!
I subscribed, liked and hit the notification because you broken it down step-by-step, where others assume you know what they're doing and they end up messing or skipping a step. Thank you!
I don't give many complements but I will for you. You didn't the entire time talking about what you are going top do but instead you jumped right into it. I also agree that a good car soap and water will be just fine for a lubricant. Well made! Thank you!! I use to detail many years ago and I am basically the same way. Just do it for my vehicles
Nice presentation, Rider. Good filming technique along with good sound and a clear and concise explanation. I've held off on doing a clay cleaning but with your guidance and advice I'll be going for it. Thank you.
Super helpful video. I just went from a black pickup to a white GMC. I want to take great care of it. My wife just bought a pretty blue/greyish GMC Terrain. I want to learn all the techniques and processes of detailing and maintaining paint. I was always nervous about claying a vehicle, but I think you gave me confidence. Do you have other videos or tips on polishing and sealing? I bought a new Active 2.0 pressure washer and foam cannon, so I’m off to a good start. Thanks so much
Amazing to hear Robb, glad the video was helpful and welcome to the channel :)
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At the 3:18 mark, time seemed to stretch on forever! The suspense was palpable as the presenter juggled the object while cautioning us not to drop it. My heart was racing-I was practically holding my breath, expecting it to crash to the floor at any moment. Kudos on creating such a gripping and entertaining video!
Nicely done. I admit though I don't think I've ever clay bar"d the "rocker", the plastic components, or waxed them for that matter. I've only thought to clay & wax the metal.
Thank you very much ! I just find the interior paint is silky smooth while the exterior is rough. Your video enlightens me to do a clay bar cleaning and your tips are great : a small pcs, fold it to use a clean clay surface for another panel, soapy water. Thanks again for your sharing !
Just paid cash for a dark blue '06 IS250 with 100k on it, sight unseen, online, so other than looking at all the dealership reviews, it was a bit of a gamble😬...The paint is hazy and the interior has some melting dashboard (that was filtered out of the online pics😏) so it's def gonna need some TLC. I'm a truck driver and rarely have personal time, hence buying without seeing her in person. I've never clay barred my BMW or any other vehicle I've owned so (as I like transforming things as well) just looked up a good tutorial and this was the first recommendation. It must've been fate LOL. Great video with clear and concise instructions. Thank you! 🤜🤛 Here's to a long life for my new/old daily driver! Subbed.
@@carswithsonduren Thanks so much. I'm sure I'll be referring to your channel quite a bit as I'm learning the ins, outs and quirks of a new ride. I shopped for an import AWD V6 for months and was surprised at the number of IS250's with over 250k miles, so I'm sure if I maintain it properly it'll take care of me. Think I'm gonna undercoat her for the upcoming Maine winter... Thanks again.
Great video and lots of excellent advice - although I would typically follow a clay bar with a polish - even a one step polish/sealant primarily because even with the lightest touch and lots of lubricant the clay bar will always put some tiny, tiny scratches down (unless your clearcoat is super hard). I'm just a weekend DIY-er but I've gotten great results with a clay bar followed by a one step from places like Chemical Guys or Griot's and an inexpensive DA polisher and a soft-ish pad.
Super informative video man! Thanks for the actual application. A few questions though: First off, Is it okay to apply iron remover before I wash my car and then proceed to rinse it off via the washing stage? Secondly, how should I go about thoroughly removing the clay luber after I've mechanically decontaminated? Will a simple rinse suffice? And third, is it okay to chemically and mechanically decontaminate my auto glass from the exterior? Thanks bud!
@@larryrice2579 I was going to ask the same question, but was worried that there were too many comments - thankfully I found your question and the answer!
After washing your car, you can touch the car to feel the contaminants, you can't see it. Some areas will be more gritty than others. The soapy water idea is great.
The CG Clay Luber is a good product compared to the alternatives - soapy water and quick detailer. It has much better film strength so you don’t have to wet it as much. You can buy a 16oz spray and then use the gallon refill to replenish at a lower unit cost and lower environmental impact.
@@lawrencemitchell9426 Previously Meguiar’s Gold Class or CG Hiney Dew Snowfoam - good suds but not great lubricity for claying. Maybe there’s an alternative than is good for both washing and claying.
dish soap if you’re tryna decontaminate all protective layers (wax, etc) but make sure to wax and shi right after. Ensure you have a super fresh slate of paint to polish,wax on. ChrisFix has a good video on washing your car (includes clay bar) that would compliment this guys awesome video.
Great video and I like the soap and water lube, but you didn't explain what kind of soap you used or the ratio to water. I am guessing you used ordinary washing-up liquid, but no idea of the ratio. Drop me a line explaining this, please. Thanks!
Excellent vid! I have never used clay before. I've always used a decontamination pad. If these are dropped on the floor they are easily cleaned off completely. They are used in the same way as clay and give excellent results. The usual polish and wax to follow, which gives a nice smooth finish. All the best! Thanks for your info!!
I'm so pleased I found you Sonduren. I have been looking for a concise, informative no nonsense explanation of how to go about clay baring a vehicle properly prior to polishing and waxing. I am actually considering using a ceramic product on both the paintwork and the glass as well next time (which is due in a month or two), your thoughts on ceramic as opposed to polish and wax? I always look after my vehicles so they are in fairly good condition. Have you done videos relating to those aspects, as I would be extremely interested in vewing them also. Regards, Paul.
Watching the video, you missed one important thing, to fold the clay after first pass to clean side and go over one more time to make sure all contaminates are removed. Very important to get all contaminates off.
@@carswithsonduren Visual dirt - definitely some but not a lot. But the before/after difference in fingertip feel is huge. So a lot of hard to see 'nubs' definitely came off. Followed up with Meguires Ultimate. This is a 2020 Mini Countryman S All4, picked up new in Dec 2020 and it barely has 5K km on it. So it hasn't seen a lot of road time but it's been exposed to weather since it arrived in Canada in Jan 2020. I'm glad we did it. Next consideration is possibly ceramic coating, which I'm just learning about.
Do this when you do. Feel the paint after washing. Then after claying it. Then after waxing it. Preferably do the hood. 1" painters tapeafter wash. Blue or green doesent matter. You need 3 sections to tape off. Cover the after wash section. Now clay the next section. Cover it and then wax the last section. Un cover the hood. Now feel the diffrnce. Washed, clayed, waxed will be smother than a babys bittom. So i say the effort is worth the elbo greese.
08:20 not surprised you picked up some crap, you were claying under the sill of the car. Good technique before this though and I’m going to buy some clay and give it a go. Thanks for taking the time to make this film 👍🏽
Awesome video and very well informed. I'm getting my 2019 Subaru WRX ready for a big car show this Saturday and the world rally blue has always been my favorite Subaru color. I've owned this car since I bought it brand new back in August 2018 and I do my best to take great care of the paint, but clay barring is new to me (just been afraid to try it). Now I feel a lot more confident in getting this done.
Probably the best video I've watched so far, regarding claying. I'm planning to do mine for the first time tomorrow, and I've been quite anxious about it, hence doing plenty of research on youtube. This vid has me itching and ready to go for it first thing tomorrow. Top stuff dude.
Great advice on how to clean your car. I'm a big fan in the maintenance of a clean car. One big question. Is this clay bar the same as the childrens modeling clay ? What a pity for ignorance. Saludos
Thanks a lot for these useful tips. Still one question: how often should I renew the piece of clay. (Is that piece which you used only for once? And then through it away??)
My white car has a LOT of fly feces on it. I guess they are after the tree sap. Washing the car does not remove either one so I'm going to try a clay bar. Thank you for the information
Thank you for the advice! I am less anxious to do this now. I try to wash my car within 3-5 weeks to keep it clean. Would I need to clay bar and apply ceramic coating each wash after this first initial one? How often should people re- clay the car and apply wax/ ceramic coating? Also, I have window tint. Safe to clay?
Awesome vid. I’m going to try clay to remove some rain streaks soon. Was there a specific soap you used for the cheaper solution? Sorry if I missed it.
@@carswithsonduren OK I've been working at a shop for awhile detailing cars. An old guy runs the business so going to try to get up to speed on more things like using clay bar.
Great video many thanks. Could I ask a longer terms question? I have an 18 month old BMW with 7,000 miles. My intention is to clay bar and use an iron remover and then use a 303 graphene nano spray coating (apparently 1 year durability). I will top up with the 303 detailer through the year. However, where do I stand if I want to top up the Graphene Nano Spray in the future? Should I start the process again i.e. claybar and iron remover?
Another great presentation and video! what if kind of soap do you use for your clay bar solution, and what part water, what part soap? thank you an advance!
Great job! I’ve always been very interested in the clay bar process. That said, can you clay bar a clear bra on the front end or do I avoid it? #2, I have a white truck that seems to attract little bits of tar flecks. I was considering washing the truck, pulling it inside and going over it with a soft rag dampened with odorless mineral spirits to remove the contaminants, then back outside to rewash it with a good soap, after rinsing it thoroughly move it back inside to clay bar it. Then rewash and apply a protective wax. I just wondered your thoughts on this. Thank you!
Yes you can go over it with the clay bar but remember to make sure you add a lot of lube to ensure you do not damage the film. Lots of lube and turn the claybar frequently
Would it be better to clay from top to bottom? As you would with a wash mit, Id hate to clay the bottom sills and return the clay bar to top panels even when folding again.
Great video and the first I’ve seen on using a clay bar to clean the paints clear coat. A quick question for you, what type of soap and what proportion do you use to make the soapy water solution?
Nice video, well-explained and with a good rythm. The only nitpicking is that you should start at the top and go around the upper panels before getting your claybar dirty on the lower panels. For the same reason you chuck it, should it fall on the ground.
Roger that's what I do, and I usually fold the clay after the top half of every fender and door. I'll hit the rocker panels and front bumper last as well. It might be overkill, but I'd rather be safe than sorry.
I have found a product that works just as good and is easier to work with for beginners. Builders putty that they use on the timber windows and skirting and doorways.
How is the clay bar not dragging found dirt to other sections of the car? Once the dirt is picked up in the clay bar, what keeps it from scratching other areas of the car? My guess is the soapy water or lube provides a barrier and not pressing down hard. Still, it must be easy to make a mistake.
howcome the dirt you gather while claying isnt scratching the paint? I guess not all dirt is getting inside clay... some stay at surface while using it.
