autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum Autogeek on TV
car wax, car care and auto detailing forumAutogeekonline autogeekonline car wax, car care and auto detailing forum HomeForumBlogAutogeek.net StoreDetailing Classes with Mike PhillipsGalleryDetailing How To's
 
Thanks Thanks:  0
Likes Likes:  0
Dislikes Dislikes:  0
Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast
Results 1 to 10 of 12
  1. #1
    Newbie Member
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Posts
    25
    Post Thanks / Like

    Are all clay bars the same?

    Just wanted to know if all clay bars do the same job or is one better than others. I currently have Griots Garage clay bar.

  2. #2
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    919
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    Yes, they're all designed to do the same job. There are differences only in the level of aggressiveness; fine, medium, mild, etc...
    I've only used the fine grade. I've never tried anything stronger than that...
    -Goose
    2007 Avus Silver Audi RS4
    2018 Black Redline Edition Chevy Silverado

  3. #3
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    76
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    Boy this is a loaded question....

    A lot of us think the best bars are no longer available in the US. Our Canadian friends and others can get them but not us...

    Having said that, there are a lot of very good bars that you can use. Depending on what you need they can range from a VERY mild abrasive (Pinnacle Ultra Poly is my favorite) thru medium clays and into the very abrasive (Meguir's red as an example). AG has a very good selection of bars for you to choose from and experiment with.

    The more abrasive clays WILL require the paint to be polished after use though. You didn't have anything better to do in your spare time anyway did you???

  4. #4
    Super Member nrengle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Posts
    618
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    Quite honestly I like the Mothers clay bar. Don't really need a polish afterwards, just some wax. Any idea how aggressive it is, and any clay comparable to it, that I can buy by itself and not in a full kit (don't need any more Showtime).

    I would like the try the Wolfgang clay though.

  5. #5
    Super Member ScottB's Avatar
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Location
    South Florida
    Posts
    18,803
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    the issue with clay is that Claymagics parent company owns several patents on its design and makeup. There does seem to be some differences in abrasive level, but likely most companies are quite similar and paying royalty fees.

  6. #6
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    76
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    For a good mild bar similar to the Mothers in a kit, try the Megiur's blue. You can get just the bar without any lube.

  7. #7
    Super Member nrengle's Avatar
    Join Date
    Oct 2007
    Location
    Columbus, Ohio
    Posts
    618
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    So it's a mild bar then? Any others you recommend too? Where does the Wolfgang clay fit in?

  8. #8
    Super Member
    Join Date
    Mar 2006
    Posts
    919
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    I use claymagic. I've tried a couple other ones, but I find myself reaching for my claymagic. It's considered to be a fine grade. As most claybars you find at your local parts store, they all are for most part a fine grade...
    -Goose
    2007 Avus Silver Audi RS4
    2018 Black Redline Edition Chevy Silverado

  9. #9
    Junior Member
    Join Date
    Feb 2008
    Posts
    76
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    Nrengle,

    Call up the folks at AG. They sell (and test) so many clays that I'm sure they can help with what you need. I use Clay Magic, Meguir's and Pinnacle Ultra Poly. Never had a need to go much past them although in the past I have used clays from some of their competition. I just like the service that I get from AG. On the rare times that I needed some fast I go to the local auto paint store (my niece found my stash one day and LOVED playing with uncle David's PlayDoh....).

    Oh yeh, the PlayDoh incident cost me about 200 bucks worth of clay.... I have to admit though, she was still cute...

  10. #10
    Super Member David Fermani's Avatar
    Join Date
    Apr 2007
    Location
    Metro Detroit
    Posts
    703
    Post Thanks / Like

    Re: Are all clay bars the same?

    Quote Originally Posted by Z06-Goose View Post
    I use claymagic. I've tried a couple other ones, but I find myself reaching for my claymagic. It's considered to be a fine grade.
    Me too. And I specifically use their Body Shine as a lube as well. I've tried many Clay Magic "hybrids" and none compare to the original. There's got to be a reason why Auto Wax Co. doesn't private label that exact formula to resellers that want "their own clay".

Page 1 of 2 12 LastLast

Similar Threads

  1. Clay bars, lubricants and clay bar alternatives ON SALE NOW!
    By Bryan@Autogeek in forum Sales & Promotions - For forum members and non-forum members
    Replies: 1
    Last Post: 04-05-2017, 08:56 AM
  2. Opinion on clay bars, clay lube, wax, tire?
    By xxnonamexx in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 7
    Last Post: 02-24-2015, 07:12 PM
  3. Clay bars
    By Newdetailer1 in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 0
    Last Post: 03-02-2012, 08:20 PM
  4. Clay bars
    By GRUMPN in forum Ask your detailing questions!
    Replies: 13
    Last Post: 07-30-2010, 02:43 PM
  5. Clay Bars and Wax?
    By Oceanedge in forum Auto Detailing 101
    Replies: 10
    Last Post: 08-18-2006, 09:15 PM

Members who have read this thread: 0

There are no members to list at the moment.

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  

» March 2024

S M T W T F S
2526272829 1 2
3 4 5 6 7 8 9
10 11 12 13 14 15 16
17 18 19 20 21 22 23
24 25 26 27 28 29 30
31 123456