NXT isn't actually that bad when it gets on trim. Just wipe it off before it dries and you'll be fine. That precaution is just one of those general warnings but it certainly doesn't stain trim like a cheap wax.
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Mothers clay bar & Synwax FX
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Originally Posted By: T_CUDA
I use NXT and it works great, but I don't feel it last's very long.
Try Meguiars Ultimate Wax. It basically replaces the NXT 2.0, which replaced the original NXT. NXT 2.0 improved durability somewhat over the original NXT. Ultimate Wax has similar looks to the NXT line but dramatically improves durability to multiple months.
I use NXT and it works great, but I don't feel it last's very long.
Try Meguiars Ultimate Wax. It basically replaces the NXT 2.0, which replaced the original NXT. NXT 2.0 improved durability somewhat over the original NXT. Ultimate Wax has similar looks to the NXT line but dramatically improves durability to multiple months.
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Originally Posted By: David1
I was going to buy that mother clay bar stuff today, it was on sale at AAP for $14.99 and thats the kit with 2 bars and the spray and the cloth.
I should of got it...
I might get it tomarrow.
however I have never used it... DOes it take a long time?
I have a 4 DOOR HONDA ACCORD, SILVER, how long would it take and would 2 bars be enough?
2 bars will be more than enough for a single car. Cut the clay into four pieces, that way if you drop one ( and you probably will, everyone does ), you have 3 others to fall back on. Use clay lube generously, dont press too hard on the surface and let the clay do its thing. FWIW, Meguir's clay is softer than Mother's, thus easier to work with.
I was going to buy that mother clay bar stuff today, it was on sale at AAP for $14.99 and thats the kit with 2 bars and the spray and the cloth.
I should of got it...
I might get it tomarrow.
however I have never used it... DOes it take a long time?
I have a 4 DOOR HONDA ACCORD, SILVER, how long would it take and would 2 bars be enough?
2 bars will be more than enough for a single car. Cut the clay into four pieces, that way if you drop one ( and you probably will, everyone does ), you have 3 others to fall back on. Use clay lube generously, dont press too hard on the surface and let the clay do its thing. FWIW, Meguir's clay is softer than Mother's, thus easier to work with.
I do not like Mother's clay. It's too soft, and finicky about lubes (QDs). I like Clay Magic blue, or Griots much better for OTC choices.
I too prefer a firmer clay as they tend to glide much easier over paint. Soft ones I've always had problems with them sticking at the end of a stroke while your hand slides off and then the clay drops off the panel and onto the ground. I use a generic blue clay bar you can buy them from Ebay from several retailers and never had a problem.
I find that softer clays do leave more staining behind especially if you use spray detailer with waxes in them. Seems to make the clay stick to paint more.
I find that softer clays do leave more staining behind especially if you use spray detailer with waxes in them. Seems to make the clay stick to paint more.
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There seems to be a pretty good consensus toward Griots clay bars. Unfortunately for me, and after searching four retailers, I could only locate either Mothers or Megs. Both being the exact same price, I just kept with the Mothers brand name. I'll keep my eye out for Griots in the near future however.
I used 1/3 of one bar and it did my entire car. 2 bars will last 5 years
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I used 1/3 of one bar and it did my entire car. 2 bars will last 5 years
Sounds strange I use maybe 1/3 a clay bar for my escape, as for soaking and letting a soap solution sit on your car for a week, never heard of it (sounds insane). Am I wrong to assume that after washing and drying your car a proper use of clay will remove existing wax?
I used 1/3 of one bar and it did my entire car. 2 bars will last 5 years
Sounds strange I use maybe 1/3 a clay bar for my escape, as for soaking and letting a soap solution sit on your car for a week, never heard of it (sounds insane). Am I wrong to assume that after washing and drying your car a proper use of clay will remove existing wax?
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The clay bar alone is not going to remove car wax, it's a common practice to wash your vehicle with dish soap (dish soap has degreasing agents) to strip old car wax. You don't have to let it sit on your vehicle for a week like I do! Just wash your vehicle and substitute dish soap for carwash soap.
I am truly sorry I have upset everyone on this forum with my makeshift time constraint way to strip car wax. Let me explain further, for the last time... I am a truck driver in oil rich Alberta Canada, I typically work anywhere from 14 to 16 hours per day five days per week. My work schedule hardly leaves enough time for me to eat/sleep let alone wash my truck with dish soap in the perfect fashion.
I am also currently living in a cheap rental apartment, where I do not have a driveway/garden hose to do a proper wash, I have to use a pay wand wash. There is not a pay car wash on the planet that I am aware of that will let you wash your vehicle with a bucket of your own soap on their premises. This is why I just filled a bucket with dish soap/ water and doused my vehicle before I left for work, In which I did not return home until the end of the week. Calling my technique insane is pushing it a bit far, Am I to take a day off work to wash and wax my pickup? I think not, working and saving my extraordinarily large paychecks is more important.
Thanks to all for the very polite compliments. I am sure some folks out there can appreciate having to do things in a time constraint and being less than textbook perfect.
I am truly sorry I have upset everyone on this forum with my makeshift time constraint way to strip car wax. Let me explain further, for the last time... I am a truck driver in oil rich Alberta Canada, I typically work anywhere from 14 to 16 hours per day five days per week. My work schedule hardly leaves enough time for me to eat/sleep let alone wash my truck with dish soap in the perfect fashion.
I am also currently living in a cheap rental apartment, where I do not have a driveway/garden hose to do a proper wash, I have to use a pay wand wash. There is not a pay car wash on the planet that I am aware of that will let you wash your vehicle with a bucket of your own soap on their premises. This is why I just filled a bucket with dish soap/ water and doused my vehicle before I left for work, In which I did not return home until the end of the week. Calling my technique insane is pushing it a bit far, Am I to take a day off work to wash and wax my pickup? I think not, working and saving my extraordinarily large paychecks is more important.
Thanks to all for the very polite compliments. I am sure some folks out there can appreciate having to do things in a time constraint and being less than textbook perfect.
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Originally Posted By: CurtisB
I am also currently living in a cheap rental apartment, where I do not have a driveway/garden hose to do a proper wash, I have to use a pay wand wash. There is not a pay car wash on the planet that I am aware of that will let you wash your vehicle with a bucket of your own soap on their premises.
Actually, plenty will, provided you have time running - that is, you're paying for the time you're in there. I can think of several that allow that. They just don't want people bringing their own soap and buckets and washing for free. That might make your life a little easier, and give you access to a proper spot-free rinse, too.
I am also currently living in a cheap rental apartment, where I do not have a driveway/garden hose to do a proper wash, I have to use a pay wand wash. There is not a pay car wash on the planet that I am aware of that will let you wash your vehicle with a bucket of your own soap on their premises.
Actually, plenty will, provided you have time running - that is, you're paying for the time you're in there. I can think of several that allow that. They just don't want people bringing their own soap and buckets and washing for free. That might make your life a little easier, and give you access to a proper spot-free rinse, too.
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