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I have a question regarding the use of a clay bar. Let me start by giving you the scenario...I own an '04 black Mustang GT and about a week ago my wife decided to do some spray painting in the garage - black spray painting - but didn't open the door all the way. Needless to say there is fallout all over the car. I have spent the better part of this evening doing what I can to remove the overspray with a clay bar. It seems to be working, but it makes me wonder if I am using the right tool for the job OR if there are different cuts to clay bars or are they all the same. Any advice on this would be most appreciated. Thanks!
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Re: Question on using a clay bar
In the market you'll find different kind of claybar, some more aggressive than others.
Are you using Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit?
If you are and would like something more aggressive that could remove the overspray easier I would suggest Mirror Glaze Professional Detailing Clay (Mild).
Remember to lube the surface constantly and fold sides so you have a clean part of the clay removing the contaminants. -
Re: Question on using a clay bar
I agree with Francis. I have removed overspray with relative ease using the mild (blue) clay. Give it a try.quality creates its own demandComment
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Re: Question on using a clay bar
Mild clay would remove it easier. I've removed red overspray on a Chevy Suburban before with the white consumer clay. Took awhile but it worked. Just avoid the aggressive clay as it will leave marring that will need buffed out.Comment
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Re: Question on using a clay bar
Clay is absolutely the proper tool for the job, but if the level of over spray contamination is severe then our consumer clay may be a tad too gentle for the task at hand. As has been mentioned, stepping up to the C2000 Mild Clay will most likely solve your problem rather quickly. Best to avoid the C2100 Aggressive Clay for now, though, as it is so aggressive you may haze the paint with it.Michael Stoops
Senior Global Product & Training Specialist | Meguiar's Inc.
Remember, this hobby is supposed to be your therapy, not the reason you need therapy.
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Re: Question on using a clay bar
Thanks to everyone for their advice. I was able to remove the overspray with ALOT of work. Probably would have been easier with a bit more aggreassive clay, but with limited time I had to use what was at hand.
Now I am in the middle of step one in a 3 part paint protection process, but it is looking great so far!Comment
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