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Old 08-28-2002, 05:08 PM
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Default Claybar leaves streaks - what am I doing wrong???

I just did claybar on my son's black magic Passat and there were streaks left. I used alot of the spray lubricant that came with the claybar, but still the streaks. It took alot of washing and scrubbing to remove the streaks.

What was I doing wrong?

Also, what do you use for lubricant when claybarring?

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Old 08-28-2002, 05:11 PM
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Default Some people make their own lubricant (can't believe I just

typed that). Others use the one made for the product. Use a lot of it and don't use too much clay bar. I've found some clay bars are just gummier than others. Also, do one small area at a time and get off any residue...don't do a huge area at a time so that it dries up.
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ROFL! can't stop loughing about that comment:-)))
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Default Can you give us some details on how people make their own lubricant?

Please tell it slowly in a husky voice if you don't mind.
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LOL!
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Mmmm, baby.....if y'all don't know by now, there's no helping you out. ;-D
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Default Qeustion for you... is the paint hot/warm??? Many "clay" bars found at your local shop will....

stick/streak when used on warm/hot paint no matter HOW much lubricant you use. (Specifically I have found this to be true with both Mequires and the 3M product). I have had very good success with the Zaino clay bar and is what I use exclusively now.


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<boing> (ignoring the last part)
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I love it when you talk dirty!!
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You can mix car shampoo and water for lube (keep away from mucus membranes, Denny!).


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