Clay bar - Recommendation

Ringmaster · 29-01-17, 11:51 PM

I'd like to know your recommendations for a brand of Clay Bar please....

missfire · 30-01-17, 12:27 AM

Mcguires is what I've got just now I think, seems to work!

Ringmaster · 30-01-17, 12:56 AM

Are Clay mits any better than clay bars..

jogi730 · 30-01-17, 01:00 AM

Bilt Hamber Auto Clay - soft.

You could call the guys at Elite Car Care. If you tell them what car, they will advise you on what type you need for your model.

Duffy3074 · 30-01-17, 08:27 AM

https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272101626206

I've used this stuff for the last 3 years, it was a recommendation on clean your car.com and is (easily) as good as the expensive stuff.

Well worth the effort overall

vorsprung durch technik · 30-01-17, 10:24 AM

When i first thought of doing this i just went and bought Autoglyms stuff. Might be too expensive for some
but certainly works well with the detailing spray that comes in the box.

Ringmaster · 30-01-17, 03:15 PM

Thanks chaps!

esseff · 11-06-19, 08:06 PM

Just converted my Audi 80 from pink to red using Farecla G3 rubbing compound and an Autosmart dual head polisher. I started with their clay mitt but it was going to take too long to restore the finish although it definitely worked. My only gripe about the mitt is that it slips off the hand too easily in use. At least it can be washed and used again but if a Meguires clay bar falls onto the ground, it's supposed to be thrown away because it picks up grit.
Anyway, I'd 100% recommend the rubbing compound, it walked all over T-C*t.

30-01-17, 01:00 AM	#4
jogi730 jogi Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Luton, Bedfordshire Posts: 1,689	Bilt Hamber Auto Clay - soft. You could call the guys at Elite Car Care. If you tell them what car, they will advise you on what type you need for your model. __________________ 1985 Audi 90 quattro 20v turbo with some tweaks

30-01-17, 12:27 AM	#2
missfire making wooden things Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: cow land Posts: 8,154	Mcguires is what I've got just now I think, seems to work!

30-01-17, 12:56 AM	#3
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326	Are Clay mits any better than clay bars..

30-01-17, 08:27 AM	#5
Duffy3074 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Dalgety Bay, Fife Posts: 2,078	https://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/272101626206 I've used this stuff for the last 3 years, it was a recommendation on clean your car.com and is (easily) as good as the expensive stuff. Well worth the effort overall

30-01-17, 10:24 AM	#6
vorsprung durch technik 4 ring whore! Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Feb 2014 Location: Near Watford. Posts: 7,753	When i first thought of doing this i just went and bought Autoglyms stuff. Might be too expensive for some but certainly works well with the detailing spray that comes in the box.

30-01-17, 03:15 PM	#7
Ringmaster Senior Member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 1,326	Thanks chaps!

11-06-19, 08:06 PM	#8
esseff Grown up member Classic Audi Club Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Castle Donington Posts: 57	Just converted my Audi 80 from pink to red using Farecla G3 rubbing compound and an Autosmart dual head polisher. I started with their clay mitt but it was going to take too long to restore the finish although it definitely worked. My only gripe about the mitt is that it slips off the hand too easily in use. At least it can be washed and used again but if a Meguires clay bar falls onto the ground, it's supposed to be thrown away because it picks up grit. Anyway, I'd 100% recommend the rubbing compound, it walked all over T-C*t.