CLAYBAR TUTORIAL! *Q&A* *VIDEO* - Page 2

**Cookstar** · 03-31-2007, 09:19 AM

I have to spread around some more rep.

I owe you. Great video!

si_civic · 03-31-2007, 11:58 AM

Thanks everyone! I'm not the best actor/actress, but I strive to do my best!

That dude who owned that Z06 is a member of Hells Angels. Nothing better to announce your presence to the police than a Z06.

si_civic · 03-31-2007, 12:03 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by HondaFREAK

does that include the degreasing spray, pre-polish spray and the claybar?

No. Just the lubricant spray (spray detailer as mentioned in the video) and the bar. $26 CDN, so around $19 US.

Degreaser is cheap. Gunk makes a great degreaser. So does Simple Green.

While you're at it, make sure you degrease the wheel wells as well as your tires (make sure, once again as mentioned previously... that your rims are NOT unprotected aluminum if you decide to degrease your tires and / or wells)

-BiG D

truflip · 03-31-2007, 12:34 PM

Q. when will you include a DIY for properly hand washing cars.. and include your most highly recommended products to use.

Q. when you include a DIY for properly waxing cars.. and include your most highly recommended products to use.

I think I will not touch my car till you get some DIY's

Seemund · 03-31-2007, 01:02 PM

I vote for a complete VIDEO from the start to the end
WASH, DRY, CLAY, PAINT CLEANER, POLISH AND WAX!

Coop · 03-31-2007, 01:07 PM

^+1 too

Tom1222 · 03-31-2007, 01:26 PM

Could I just was the car with Dawn Dishwashing liquid to get rid of all the grease and accumulated wax and then use a claybar?
I have the Zaino System and Claybars. It didn't come with a Claybar Lubricant. What should I use with the claybar? Can I just use Water to lubricate the claybar?

Thanks for the info and +1 Rep for a great tutorial!

Tom1222 · 03-31-2007, 01:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Seemund

I vote for a complete VIDEO from the start to the end
WASH, DRY, CLAY, PAINT CLEANER, POLISH AND WAX!

I don't think Photobucket will let you post a 6 hour video

Tom1222 · 03-31-2007, 01:29 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truflip

Q. when will you include a DIY for properly hand washing cars.. and include your most highly recommended products to use.

Q. when you include a DIY for properly waxing cars.. and include your most highly recommended products to use.

I think I will not touch my car till you get some DIY's

Use Garden hose, bucket of water filled, add some of your favorite Car Wash liquid. Hose off car, use Sponge or alike type item to wipe down vehicle.
Rinse vehicle, use Blowdryer to dry car so you don't have to touch it

Wax with Zaino number 3 then number 2 and finish with their Number 8 Detailing spray Sealant. Very nice!

Seemund · 03-31-2007, 01:58 PM

You can divide the video
Wash
Dry
Clay
Paint Cleaner
Polish
Wax

or whatever process you use

Please

I'm tired of swirls and stuff

I always buy "recommended" stuff and get shitty results..
I just wanted to know if I'm doing it right..
And there's no better way to see it .. = VIDEO is the solution
Thanks

Coop · 03-31-2007, 03:22 PM

video can be broken down, but can also just be a small clip of the how to. we dont need the whole vehicle, just a piece. Thanks.

si_civic · 03-31-2007, 08:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Coop

video can be broken down, but can also just be a small clip of the how to. we dont need the whole vehicle, just a piece. Thanks.

Go ahead :)

si_civic · 03-31-2007, 08:03 PM

Ok, since Spring is here, I may do a complete line of si_civic Videos, available for $5.99 each lol. jk about the price.

Give me time. I will do a proper how to for: preparation, wash, dry, claybar (short), wax, polish, sealant, windows, etc.

GIVE ME TIME ahhaha.

HondaFREAK · 04-01-2007, 01:11 AM

Si_civic, I'm stoked about the video series...would be an awesome sticky.. +1 for the DIY though..good job

Skylinegtr06 · 04-01-2007, 01:22 AM

Hey Si you just wipe away the lubricant? I heard you have to wash the car again?

truflip · 04-01-2007, 02:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by si_civic

Ok, since Spring is here, I may do a complete line of si_civic Videos, available for $5.99 each lol. jk about the price.

Give me time. I will do a proper how to for: preparation, wash, dry, claybar (short), wax, polish, sealant, windows, etc.

GIVE ME TIME ahhaha.

dude i'll send in $10 to ur paypal.. thats $4.01 over ur asking price!
im excited man.. i cant wait..
can i get a special sneak preview? or can u write up a mini instruction before the videos at least? my cars needing a wash

Seemund · 04-01-2007, 03:19 AM

I'll help out with the $5 for sure.. :)

si_civic · 04-01-2007, 01:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truflip

dude i'll send in $10 to ur paypal.. thats $4.01 over ur asking price!
im excited man.. i cant wait..
can i get a special sneak preview? or can u write up a mini instruction before the videos at least? my cars needing a wash

For now, here is a great link on how to properly wash a car. Includes tips for wheels and hard to reach body panels. Also includes tips of what NOT to do, and the tools NOT to use.
http://www.autopia-carcare.com/inf-wash.html

One tip I didn't really see in that link is how to rinse a wash mitt: RINSE FROM THE INSIDE WHERE YOUR HAND GOES!!! If you rinse from the outside, which most people do, you're just pushing the grit particles back into the mitt.

-D

truflip · 04-01-2007, 04:54 PM

thanks for the link! i have a wash mitt.. when u say rinse from the inside.. do u mean.. turn the thing inside out and rinse it that way?
how i rinse is i just jet spray the 'fur' of the mitt..

anyway i use this:
Simoniz australian sheekskin it says

would a Microfiber Chenille Mitt be better?
I noticed the scrubbers are more spaced out so maybe its easier to get the dirt/grit out of it

si_civic · 04-01-2007, 08:51 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by truflip

thanks for the link! i have a wash mitt.. when u say rinse from the inside.. do u mean.. turn the thing inside out and rinse it that way?
how i rinse is i just jet spray the 'fur' of the mitt..

anyway i use this:
Simoniz australian sheekskin it says

would a Microfiber Chenille Mitt be better?
I noticed the scrubbers are more spaced out so maybe its easier to get the dirt/grit out of it

Wool is great, however won't last as long as microfiber. Be careful as well, that Australian sheepskin is good as well, but that doesn't the soft strands of fiber are soft, they could be polyester. Don't quote me on this, but I believe real microfiber is made out of polyamide.

Polyester scratches over time (causing swirls).

I haven't tried the chenille mitt yet. Believe it or not, three hours before writing this one was in my hand at WalMart. I was about to buy one..... hmmm...

-Darryl

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Seemund Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Massachusetts Posts: 1,547 iTrader: 2 / 100%	You can divide the video Wash Dry Clay Paint Cleaner Polish Wax or whatever process you use Please I'm tired of swirls and stuff I always buy "recommended" stuff and get shitty results.. I just wanted to know if I'm doing it right.. And there's no better way to see it .. = VIDEO is the solution Thanks

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Coop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: TX Posts: 1,955 Coop iTrader: 7 / 100%	video can be broken down, but can also just be a small clip of the how to. we dont need the whole vehicle, just a piece. Thanks.

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si_civic Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: B.C. ,Canada Age: 30 Posts: 4,608 A/Cst.D.F.Abate iTrader: 10 / 100%	Ok, since Spring is here, I may do a complete line of si_civic Videos, available for $5.99 each lol. jk about the price. Give me time. I will do a proper how to for: preparation, wash, dry, claybar (short), wax, polish, sealant, windows, etc. GIVE ME TIME ahhaha.

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truflip Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Ottawa, ON Age: 22 Posts: 7,294 iTrader: 11 / 100%	thanks for the link! i have a wash mitt.. when u say rinse from the inside.. do u mean.. turn the thing inside out and rinse it that way? how i rinse is i just jet spray the 'fur' of the mitt.. anyway i use this: Simoniz australian sheekskin it says would a Microfiber Chenille Mitt be better? I noticed the scrubbers are more spaced out so maybe its easier to get the dirt/grit out of it