Clay Bar Results

[Breez]

I was EXTREMELY pleased with BB's (my beetle) clay bar results:

My before pictures and the half hood done and other half not done looked like crap... in person, you could see a difference... but the pictures didn't show that as well. So take my word for it, BB looks about 4 years younger now.

It was 88 degrees when I started at 5am and 118º when I finished in the afternoon.

So I opted for the soap and water method with my claybarring, which meant that instead of using the wax like quick detailer, I used a bottle of soap and water, I got a MATCHING sprayer for 99 cents, and had to share it with you because it not only proves I have NBAD, but matches BB so well...



Before Pic: just take my word for it, she was dirty and had oxidation:


Some of my supplies (Take my word for it, I used a hose from kmart, water and the garage in order to stay away from the direct sun.):



I used dawn soap to help remove the previous coats of wax that yellow Meguires brush worked amazing on the wheels and I found it at Big Lots cheap:

I also used Mothers wheel polish (not pictured?!?!), it was really nice so after washing, drying, polishing... I put a thin coat of the tech wax over it.

Okay, so my next post will include the shots of BB after she had her Clay Bar spa day.

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by Breez

I got a MATCHING sprayer for 99 cents, and had to share it with you because it not only proves I have NBAD, but matches BB so well...

You rock for that! LOL


OKAY NOW, WHERE ARE THE PICS?! THE SUSPENSE IS KILLIN' ME!!!!!!

[digitalputty]

Yeah. Ive been waiting to post!
I clay barred Zoomer on Saturday ... and ran out of spray detailer - used it before so very little left. I could only do HALF my car.

But, soapy water with the clay bar? Doesnt it say NOT to do that? 0_o ... and the clay bar takes off all the old wax so, I wouldnt use kitchen soap. ??? :O

[Breez]

This is a great shot because you can see how great the paint looks.. there was paint missing by the plate, so I needed to touch that up.... I have yet to pick out a plate cover so I painted the screws Techno Blue...




I didnt the wheels all done. But thanks to Su and Gina, they told me that I need to be brave when taking off the plasic caps on the rims so I can clean underneath... I guess I will be now doing that this week... I was just too scared I would break something.


I love this shot:


I dont know why the windsheild looks all nasty in this pic, I just cleaned it and its about a month old. Oh well.






So I just looked outside and she looks even darker and richer then yesterday... I will try to get another coat of that tech wax on her in the upcoming weekends. I sure can't wait to show her off in Vegas. Hopefully I can get her a foglamp in time ( or she might have to just wear and eye patch )

[Breez]

Originally Posted by JuggBug

You rock for that! LOL


OKAY NOW, WHERE ARE THE PICS?! THE SUSPENSE IS KILLIN' ME!!!!!!

LOL I knew you would be waiting, but I didnt think you would be watching me so closely... lol I needed to resize and upload LOL.


Please iqnore her dents and dings... the previous owner was a snowboarder (yes in Arizona) and so BB has some marks (like the one on her tush/hatch.

She is still a work in progress and then some mods might begin.

[Breez]

Originally Posted by digitalputty

Yeah. Ive been waiting to post!
I clay barred Zoomer on Saturday ... and ran out of spray detailer - used it before so very little left. I could only do HALF my car.

But, soapy water with the clay bar? Doesnt it say NOT to do that? 0_o ... and the clay bar takes off all the old wax so, I wouldnt use kitchen soap. ??? :O

I hear you, it does say not to do that... but there was a reasoning for my "maddness". I take Petes advice to heart in this stickie note: http://www.newbeetle.org/forums/showthread.php?t=7531.

I had claybarred my black jetta a few times, using the detailing spray and felt like it didn't remove enough of the old junk... so I thought, "what the heck" and with the Beetle, I just made sure to keep the area moist with the soapy water.

I hope that helps.

I bet Zoomer looks awesome, post some pics when you get the baby all done!

[pdoel]

Originally Posted by digitalputty

But, soapy water with the clay bar? Doesnt it say NOT to do that? 0_o ... and the clay bar takes off all the old wax so, I wouldnt use kitchen soap. ??? :O

I too use the soapy water approach, rather than using the spray detailer that comes with some of the kits. I do the claybar before putting on a new coat of wax to get rid of the old wax, and also to get rid of all airborn contaminents.

If you're trying to strip off the old wax, it seems silly to use the spray detailer as your slippery solution, as it's just putting more (albeit cheap) wax on the car. So I much prefer the soapy water mix. And no, I've never seen it said where that should not be used instead of the spray detailer.

And as for the dish soap. The acidic content of the dish water is perfect for helping remove the old wax. If you do it one or twice a year to get rid of old wax, it won't hurt the car at all. But wouldn't be recommended on a daily basis.

[Lnzbug]

WOW!

Breez looks way too shinny to be out in the Arizona sunshine-- she's going to blind someone!!

[Breez]

Yes, on my "Mothers" instructions on the clay bar, it did say you should use only their quick detailer and warned about water and soap.

BUT: I love how mine turned out and I had now issues LOL.

Thanks Pete, your thread was extremely helpful.

[Breez]

Originally Posted by Lnzbug

WOW!

Breez looks way too shinny to be out in the Arizona sunshine-- she's going to blind someone!!

Thanks Ellen!

I just looked out the window, she looks even better today... darker and richer... she is also BLINDING me. You just have to take my word for it... the pictures are not nearly as good as in person.

[Lnzbug]

This weekend I bought the Mothers claybar system. I just read the directions and it just says to use the instant detailer do not use water. I'm going out pretty soon to wash Chip and start claybaring. I've never done it before so wish me luck.

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by Breez

LOL I knew you would be waiting, but I didnt think you would be watching me so closely... lol I needed to resize and upload LOL.


Please iqnore her dents and dings... the previous owner was a snowboarder (yes in Arizona) and so BB has some marks (like the one on her tush/hatch.

She is still a work in progress and then some mods might begin.

I told you I'd be watching you.... LOL


BB looks wicked! I'm soooooooo doing this to Juggy now!

And I'm lovin' the Techno Blue screws!!!



GOOD LUCK ELLEN! POST PICS WHEN YOU'RE DONE TOO!!!!

[Breez]

I know, I was just sitting on the garage floor and I saw my plate (I removed it to claybar) and the screws were so rusty. So I did a ghetto mod and painted them. My boyfriend pulled up to bring me lunch (isn't he a sweethear) and started laughing that I was painting my screws!

I know I am screwy!

[FineExampl]

You're not screwy at all. I had the same problem. I just bought chrome screw caps for like $5 or less. I actually like the blue screws and again....you people...STOP GIVING ME IDEAS!!!! Now i wanna paint my screws!

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by Breez

So I did a ghetto mod and painted them.

Ghetto mod? Are you kiddin' me? I wish I had more Harvest spray paint, cuz you KNOW where'd I be right now!

I want painted screws!!! LOL

[Breez]

ROFLOL

After I posted it, I realized you are in the process of painting Juggy Harvest - and I couldnt stop laughing about my "oops"

No I was refering to painting stupid screws as being cheap and an at the moment choice LOL

I promise. I love Juggy and can't wait to meet you both in person.


HAHAHAHA Ghetto Mod... opps.

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by Breez

ROFLOL

After I posted it, I realized you are in the process of painting Juggy Harvest - and I couldnt stop laughing about my "oops"

No I was refering to painting stupid screws as being cheap and an at the moment choice LOL

I promise. I love Juggy and can't wait to meet you both in person.


HAHAHAHA Ghetto Mod... opps.

No I meant that painting the screws isn't a ghetto mod at all! I want to paint mine now!!!! I WANT PAINTED SCREWS TOO! LOL

I'm all about 'cheap and at the moment'!

[iScott]

Very, very nice, Bree. Looks insanely good.

[nagal]

Looking hot! Very good job. I love the color matched license plate bolts. I need some of those

[JuggBug]

Originally Posted by nagal

Looking hot! Very good job. I love the color matched license plate bolts. I need some of those

See! Those are dope! Juggy needs them too!