Thrifty Vs Fifty Ep 3 : Meguiar's Clay Bar Vs Speedy Surface Prep Towel

[ihaveacamaro]

Hey guys, this is the third episode in a series of videos I'm making called Thrifty vs Fifty.

Essentially I'm comparing two products that can do the same function: one with a low price tag and the other with a high one... and to see if the added price is worth it. Hence, the thrifty vs fifty.

I'm not just going around finding the cheapest and most expensive options out there and comparing them. In my eyes, that comparison would be useless. I am comparing two products that people on forums have highly recommended for a certain task and then if they have big enough different price points, making a video comparison.

Today's episode is on clay vs clay alternatives. Meguiar's Clay Bar vs Speed Surface Prep Towel.

I've done a review on the towel itself, but not a comparison between the towel and a clay bar.

So without further ado, here is the video:


Thrifty Vs Fifty Episode 3 (http://tinyurl.com/a97w4pm)



Conclusion:

Both products work very well.

A pro of clay is that you can see contamination in the clay.

Pros of the towel include easier to clay larger surfaces, you can drop the towel, reusable, no wasted time on kneading.

Simple answer: If you clay a lot, get the towel. If you clay once a year or less, get the clay bar.

Advantage:

The Speedy Surface Prep Towel gets the advantage nod from me, because of the reusable nature and the speed of the towel to clay.


Hope you guys enjoyed :)

[quiksilver_ben3]

Nice. I just got my speedy towel yesterday.

[Speed-Dude]

The blackfire clay cleaner and extender seems to really help with removing a majority of the contaminates bonded to the clay prior to kneeding. The only problem is, as you've shown, that the whole process of claying is just way too time-consuming compared to this speedy prep towel. Definitely considering getting it now!

[ihaveacamaro]

Nice. I just got my speedy towel yesterday.

Let us know what you think when you use it!


The blackfire clay cleaner and extender seems to really help with removing a majority of the contaminates bonded to the clay prior to kneeding. The only problem is, as you've shown, that the whole process of claying is just way too time-consuming compared to this speedy prep towel. Definitely considering getting it now!

You won't be disappointed! :dblthumb2:

[KillaCam]

Speedy prep is awesome. The surface area of it is about 4 times larger than a clay bar. It also glides across the surface alot easier without sticking to the paint as much as clay.

[ihaveacamaro]

Speedy prep is awesome. The surface area of it is about 4 times larger than a clay bar. It also glides across the surface alot easier without sticking to the paint as much as clay.

In my tests I didn't notice any difference in gliding, but it certainly has a WAY bigger surface area than clay :xyxthumbs:

[A-train]

Thanks for the vid! Good comparison... Also wrote down that recipe for the mango martini!

[ihaveacamaro]

Thanks for the vid! Good comparison... Also wrote down that recipe for the mango martini!

Let me know what you think of it! I know I have no chance of sounding like a manly man now, but it seriously is one of my favorite drinks. Not something to get drunk on, but something nice to drink while hanging out or watching a movie.

Also, it's quite the hit with the ladies, so if you're single trust me, use it!

Let me know if you ever make it and what you think! I love making drinks almost as much as detailing :hungry:

[Johny B]

Thanks for the review.

[tuscarora dave]

Thanks for posting the video. I like them and intend on watching all of them as you post them. I have the medium Speedy Surface Prep Towel for the cruddy commercial vans and buses that I often times work on but I still prefer using clay on the cars that I detail. The reason I like the clay better for cars is that on cars there are many more tight areas to decontaminate such as vents and around the grill area, the speedy prep towel tends to leave brown tar like streaks behind in these tight areas.

Keep using it and you'll eventually experience what I'm trying to describe. Having said that, I use my speedy prep towel and when it no longer works I'll be buying another for sure.

[A-train]

Let me know what you think of it! I know I have no chance of sounding like a manly man now, but it seriously is one of my favorite drinks. Not something to get drunk on, but something nice to drink while hanging out or watching a movie.

Also, it's quite the hit with the ladies, so if you're single trust me, use it!

Let me know if you ever make it and what you think! I love making drinks almost as much as detailing :hungry:


I def will, planning on it next weekend! Not many people can just bust out a drink like that so I'm sure it's def a hit!

[Success]

I'm never using clay again. I see no need to with the speedy prep towel. Only issue is the price--hope it lasts me some time.

[rwright]

I had an email from you about clay but lost it somehow? :(

[ihaveacamaro]

Thanks for posting the video. I like them and intend on watching all of them as you post them. I have the medium Speedy Surface Prep Towel for the cruddy commercial vans and buses that I often times work on but I still prefer using clay on the cars that I detail. The reason I like the clay better for cars is that on cars there are many more tight areas to decontaminate such as vents and around the grill area, the speedy prep towel tends to leave brown tar like streaks behind in these tight areas.

Keep using it and you'll eventually experience what I'm trying to describe. Having said that, I use my speedy prep towel and when it no longer works I'll be buying another for sure.

Hey thanks, I appreciate the support :dblthumb2: Also means a lot coming from you Dave!

I haven't experienced that yet, but I haven't had to do many gills. I have vents on my hood (for engine cooling) so I will see what happens when I try it on the vents and update. Either way, thanks for your insight. As with any product, multiple trustworthy reviews bring out the true nature of the product :xyxthumbs:


I'm never using clay again. I see no need to with the speedy prep towel. Only issue is the price--hope it lasts me some time.

I've had people tell me they've done 50+ cars with the towel with no decrease in performance :)


I had an email from you about clay but lost it somehow? :(

Hey no worries! I got the clay from thoryamaha on here so it all worked out :)

[ihaveacamaro]

I def will, planning on it next weekend! Not many people can just bust out a drink like that so I'm sure it's def a hit!

Make sure you say it's a DOUBLE mango martini. People tend to think a double mango martini is inherently better than a normal mango martini so when they drink it they are like "wow! that tastes super mango(ey)!"

LOL!

If you are into fruity kind of drinks I also have this guava mango recipe (very very similar recipe) that makes an amazing drink as well, but I think the best part of it is the color. It seriously looks as good as it tastes! I've been planning on making a video of it, so if you want to see it let me know! :)