Ok to Clay CLear Bra? - The Unofficial BMW M5 Messageboard (m5board.com)

kosmo · 13th February 2009, 22:24

Is it ok?

phil@detailersdomain · 14th February 2009, 01:18

I would say do it with extreme caution.

anything logged into the clay bar will scratch the heck out of the clear film.

I've seen some nasty stuff that would require re filming the car.

sorry I don't want to scare you but I would hate to see you have to replace it.

If you go thru with it make sure you use a ton of clay lube little to no pressure and fold after every pass.

kosmo · 14th February 2009, 02:27

thank you!

phil@detailersdomain · 14th February 2009, 02:30

sure thing I hope I helped.

TOGWT · 14th February 2009, 13:37

Clay is an abrasive -

Wash and dry the surface and then use Plexus or a mild chemical cleaner

gbogh3 · 19th February 2009, 23:11

Kinda OT:

So when I am claying the car, every now and then I the bar will start to make a little noise or have a little resistence. There is plenty of solution on the paint. I suspect that the bar has picked something up and that is what I am hearing. So at this point I need to flatten the bar and start with the clean side correct?
Note:
Even though the car has been clayed many times before this still seems to happen a few times during the next process. I suspect this is normal and others experience the same thing?

phil@detailersdomain · 19th February 2009, 23:39

folding the clay bar frequently will be a good thing.

I only use the clay bar 1-2 times per car depending on how much stuff I pull off the paint.

TOGWT · 20th February 2009, 00:21

For further information see article "Automotive Detailing Clay" in the Detailing School section of Detailing Bliss forum

kosmo · 20th February 2009, 02:42

Quote:

Originally Posted by gbogh3

Kinda OT:

So when I am claying the car, every now and then I the bar will start to make a little noise or have a little resistence. There is plenty of solution on the paint. I suspect that the bar has picked something up and that is what I am hearing. So at this point I need to flatten the bar and start with the clean side correct?
Note:
Even though the car has been clayed many times before this still seems to happen a few times during the next process. I suspect this is normal and others experience the same thing?

yes exactly, one of the reasons why i use 2 bars to expediate the process. I also find that claying the "dirty parts" like near the wheels and bumpers last helps to minimize scratching.