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Old May 3, 2012 | 12:43 PM
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opinions what works best whats your favorite
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 01:48 PM
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Old May 3, 2012 | 02:05 PM
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Any.

They are work great, it's what you do after you clay that is more important (compound, polish, wax)
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 02:17 PM
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Any brand clay will do. Keep in mind that clay can come in different strengths/or grits. The mild/medium will do just fine. When you rub your hand across your car after it's been washed and you haven't waxed it in quite some time and you feel a pebbley, gritty feeling... you need to use the clay. Clay also comes in heavy duty. Check out the net! And always remember to keep it wet! No pun. That's a fact. Or you could really damage your clearcoat. Paint, even.
 
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Just used the Mothers clay bar kit on Monday night. (Fallowed by two layers of NXT 2.0 of course ) Worked just as good as the Meguiars but was a little cheaper. I also agree that it is what you do after the claybar that really counts
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:05 PM
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I just tried the Mothers myself as well - a few bucks cheaper than Meguiars as said. First time using a clay bar (my car has never been clayed before) and it made a big difference. I also clayed my windows to remove some residue from the wax pens the dealers used.

Followed up with some Mothers polish and Meguiars Carnauba wax it shines nicely. Except the weather hasn't been in my favor for keeping the shine the last few days.
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:38 PM
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You can also use a lubricant (windex/water/whatever) and a 0000 steel wool to get those spots off windows
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 05:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 01 Monte SS
Just used the Mothers clay bar kit on Monday night. (Fallowed by two layers of NXT 2.0 of course ) Worked just as good as the Meguiars but was a little cheaper. I also agree that it is what you do after the claybar that really counts
why 2 layers? lol
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 06:05 PM
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Thanks!! gonna have the shiniest silver monte on the srteet! will have some more pictures soon and nicer rims hopefully
 
Old May 3, 2012 | 09:56 PM
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Ive used both mothers & meguiars & both work the same i always go the cheapest & usually clay mine once a month
 



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