washing a new car's paintjob

[apom]

Hi dan, I was referred to this thread from one I started today also about washing. Very well written, thanks for the info. Three questions if I may, 1. When is the beef tie and how do u use a clay bar. 2. Have u used or know of the Aussie products called Bowdens Own? 3. Do you know of amy good detailers in Brisbane that are on these page as you on this stuff?

[Mrk_Mickey]

I can answer some of that!!

1. Not sure what you're asking about a beef tie but I can tell you how to use a clay bar. Basically, they act as a stain/trapped dirt lifter to completely clean the paint's surface, for prepping or for finishing. To clay the car, you need a claybar and a bottle of claybar lubricant. First, spray a small section (30x30cm or so) of the car with lubricant, and get your claybar in a flat shape and glide it along the lubricated area. Make sure you don't apply any pressure!!. The claybar does all the work when you let it glide without friction. Just go back and forth in horizontal or vertical passes making sure you cover the whole area.

Once you have covered the area with the claybar, buff the area clean with a microfibre cloth and move on to the next section. If your claybar starts to get a bit dull and dirty just knead it in your hands, fold it in half and make a new flat surface.

Not sure about questions 2 or 3 but I do know people have had their car detailed in Brisbane and they have come back here with pictures with their cars looking brilliant. If you do a quick search on the forum for detailing, you should find a thread with some info for brisbane. Good luck mate

[DMS_Dan]

1. Mickey summed it up well. Im assuming beef tie is best time. The best time is when after washing your car still feels rough to the touch.

2. Yes i have. their wash is nice, everything else is so-so.

3. Yes. Chris at driven by shine www.drivenbyshine.com.au

[Manaz]

Before using a claybar, you need to warm it up to make it pliable and sticky.

You do this by taking as much as you'll be using (1/3 to 1/2 a "full bar" should be plenty), flattening it out, folding it over, squashing it together, and repeating until it's soft and pliable. At that point, it'll do its best work.

[DMS_Dan]

Before using a claybar, you need to warm it up to make it pliable and sticky.

You do this by taking as much as you'll be using (1/3 to 1/2 a "full bar" should be plenty), flattening it out, folding it over, squashing it together, and repeating until it's soft and pliable. At that point, it'll do its best work.

Very true! Unless your in Canberra and its 5 degrees at which point you resort to a hairdryer LOL good times indeed

[AGO41T]

how often do u use this claybar thing? before everywash?

[jasn78]

how often do u use this claybar thing? before everywash?

No mate, the clay bars can sometimes come with a plastic bag or just grab one rub ur hand along the paint work if its rough u need to clay

[Mrk_Mickey]

I think it's usually done on a well-maintained car bi-annually. Otherwise, every 2-4 months would be sufficient I think, that about right Dan?

[apom]

Awesome, thanks Dan and others, firstly on the information and secondly on craftily deciphering "beef tie" into "best time"

I have no idea how I got that!!

[DMS_Dan]

I think it's usually done on a well-maintained car bi-annually. Otherwise, every 2-4 months would be sufficient I think, that about right Dan?

Yeah its an as needed thing. If the car is well looked after and has a quality wax or sealant on it then every 6 months should be sufficient but some like to do it every 3 months.

No worries apom. I type some odd things sometimes hence i worked it out lol