Clay Applicator Pad

**paradog** · 12-24-2006, 12:45 AM

http://www.autogeek.net/paintwork-cl...pplicator.html

Has anyone used one of these? Impressions? I am tempted to try it but concerned that its not that user friendly. Does the clay that is used make a difference?

**Surfer** · 12-24-2006, 01:00 AM

Interesting, I'd be worried about the clay not having enough lube and hits a dry spot and causes marring/sticks to paint. Hell it can happen by hand, by machine would be worse.

**supercharged** · 12-24-2006, 10:32 AM

I never used it, never even thought of using it. But Surfer is right about marrings.

If you do buy it and use it, please post a review on that product.

**ScottB** · 12-24-2006, 10:43 AM

I tried our Polishing Pal with clay attachment when it was first released. Two issues were immediately clear.

1. Tactile Feel --- you lose the ability for the clay to talk to you. Thus the studdering and shudders are not caught.

2. Grinding --- in certain areas it is as if you are using the clay to hard and grinding it as little pieces of clay attach to paint.

**3Dog** · 12-24-2006, 10:52 AM

I have used alot on large flat surfaces..ie trucks and toppers.
The negative is the amount of clay you use. The positive is the foam pad will hold lubrication for a long time.

**ltoman** · 12-24-2006, 11:46 AM

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

I tried our Polishing Pal with clay attachment when it was first released. Two issues were immediately clear.

1. Tactile Feel --- you lose the ability for the clay to talk to you. Thus the studdering and shudders are not caught.

2. Grinding --- in certain areas it is as if you are using the clay to hard and grinding it as little pieces of clay attach to paint.

why sell it then? that's not cool.

**CalgaryDetail** · 12-24-2006, 12:30 PM

Originally Posted by ltoman

why sell it then? that's not cool.

People still want it, and well AG is the business of making money

. If its going to make them money.

As for the polishing pal, its easy enough to clay by hand, You can kneed the clay often, and really feel the paint as you go.
Although it may seem user freindly and fun to play with you loose that important connection with the paint. I know when i clay my finger tips hang over a little so i can get a feel when a section is done, just my way of makig sure i havent missed anything.

**ltoman** · 12-24-2006, 03:12 PM

Originally Posted by CalgaryDetail

People still want it, and well AG is the business of making money

. If its going to make them money.

As for the polishing pal, its easy enough to clay by hand, You can kneed the clay often, and really feel the paint as you go.
Although it may seem user freindly and fun to play with you loose that important connection with the paint. I know when i clay my finger tips hang over a little so i can get a feel when a section is done, just my way of makig sure i havent missed anything.

too true! lol....
to each his own, eh?
Mery Christmas!!!
LT

**ryandamartini** · 12-24-2006, 03:17 PM

I WANT ONE.

I will just use DP 4 in 1 wash to lube if I have to. Machine claying in FLA would get me out of the heat alot faster....

Im very interested in this.

-Ryan

**ltoman** · 12-24-2006, 03:24 PM

Originally Posted by ryandamartini

I WANT ONE.

I will just use DP 4 in 1 wash to lube if I have to. Machine claying in FLA would get me out of the heat alot faster....

Im very interested in this.

-Ryan

Ryan-
Doesn't what Kllr said about scratching worry you some tho? Worries me! lol /but what doesn't? hee hee