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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3654 |
After many years of telling SWMBO that the potions and gadgets she buys that are supposed to help with domestic cleaning tasks are a waste of money today I discovered the Clay Mitt. It didn't get everything off first pass but the noise showed where the big tar spots were so I could remove them with a clay bar. I didn't use any special sprays or potions just the Auto Glym shampoo to keep everything moist during washing and claying operations and then rinsed of with hosepipe. I still need to do the lowest panels because I ran out of time but the mitt clearly showed they need a bit more work. Why I have I not found this labour saving device sooner , will I have to confess to SWMBO that I might have been wrong? Geoff |
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10th Aug 2015 2:34pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
they're magic aren't they! |
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10th Aug 2015 3:09pm |
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ajac8 Member Since: 04 Oct 2011 Location: Shakespeares County Posts: 1619 |
This kind of thing?
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10th Aug 2015 4:28pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3654 |
That is exactly what I bought - 3 for 2 at Halfords although I only bought 1 mitt, a bottle of AutoGlym shampoo and some interior dashboard cleaner.
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10th Aug 2015 4:58pm |
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appj62 Member Since: 07 Aug 2013 Location: Cheshire Posts: 424 |
Is it worth the effort getting detailing spray or would normal shampoo/water be enough to lube the paintwork? Previous cars:
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10th Aug 2015 5:39pm |
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supershuttle Member Since: 20 Mar 2011 Location: Lancashire Posts: 3654 |
I just used the Shampoo as a lubricant, even for the clay it seemed to work. Just made sure there was plenty on, I do have the detailing mist (it came with the clay bar) but found I didn't need it. Geoff |
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10th Aug 2015 6:51pm |
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47p2 Member Since: 05 Oct 2010 Location: Gone Beyond, Subaru Posts: 8048 |
Bilt Hamber Auto Clay requires only water as a lube |
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10th Aug 2015 7:53pm |
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J90 Member Since: 02 Jul 2013 Location: Somewhere south of Bergerac Posts: 651 |
Excellent things clay wash mitts particularly if you don't have the time or inclination to use clay bars. You can buy the special expensive lubricants but copious use of a good car body shampoo is just as good. |
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10th Aug 2015 9:02pm |
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Zirconblue Member Since: 16 Apr 2015 Location: Kent Posts: 1277 |
The detailing spray you can use with it is just shampoo with a bit of wax in it. |
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10th Aug 2015 11:08pm |
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Bellini Member Since: 11 Jan 2012 Location: Berkshire Posts: 2261 |
Just ensure you wash and rinse the car first and then clay with either the mitt or the bar. Do NOT use the clay mitt to wash and clay at the same time as you'll grind any dirt into the paint.
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11th Aug 2015 5:36am |
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