Another Clay Bar Session In The Books

[Norm]

Enough of this home improvement rigamarole, let's get to the serious stuff......

C5 day today, gang came over to hang out, Vette turned out nice.

[Onebadcad]

Very nice, how many hours to clay bar from start to finish, and do you put anything on once the clay is off the car,,, thanks.
Also, do you, or can you, use an orbital polisher during the process?

[Tikiman]

That turned out great! What kind of lift are you using?

[Norm]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Very nice, how many hours to clay bar from start to finish, and do you put anything on once the clay is off the car,,, thanks.
Also, do you, or can you, use an orbital polisher during the process?

Just regular detail spray to clay, another coat of detail spray to finish, nothing complicated.

The finish on the cars that I take in are in relatively good shape to begin with, we do no machine buffing nor paint correction (wet sanding). Not set up for that and don't want to contend with the mess.

Very simple process, one will clay bar, one will follow up to take off the wet detail liquid residue, the third will come behind and hand buff.
This gang has it down to 30-35 minutes. The rest of the time we sit around drink coffee, eat donuts, and BS, we do have fun.

Sole purpose of claying just takes off the built up contanements on the finish surface, which can dull it a bit. Does not take out scratches or swirl marks, you'll need to use a more aggresive system for that.

Originally Posted by Tikiman

That turned out great! What kind of lift are you using?

Atlas TD6MR, when I got that about 15 years ago, it was $1195. Now they are going for $2700-$2900.

[Chuck A]

do the people you take pictures are aware you are taking pictures of them ? or is it staged? just asking because you know everything....

[Norm]

Originally Posted by Chuck A

do the people you take pictures are aware you are taking pictures of them ? or is it staged? just asking because you know everything....

What do you think, of course they do.

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by Norm

Atlas TD6MR, when I got that about 15 years ago, it was $1195. Now they are going for $2700-$2900.

I've been looking for a home lift, and it seems like most affordable ones are 6klb. I need something that will handle my F-250, and if I stay with something like a scissor, they jump to 12klb and jump to around $10k.

Quickjack has a 7klb model that looks like it would work, but I'm wary of ~6600lb on it.

Was your garage poured for that lift, or was it a later addition?

[Norm]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

Was your garage poured for that lift, or was it a later addition?

When having the pole barn built, allowed for the lift.

[Onebadcad]

Originally Posted by Norm

Just regular detail spray to clay, another coat of detail spray to finish, nothing complicated.

The finish on the cars that I take in are in relatively good shape to begin with, we do no machine buffing nor paint correction (wet sanding). Not set up for that and don't want to contend with the mess.

Very simple process, one will clay bar, one will follow up to take off the wet detail liquid residue, the third will come behind and hand buff.
This gang has it down to 30-35 minutes. The rest of the time we sit around drink coffee, eat donuts, and BS, we do have fun.

Sole purpose of claying just takes off the built up contanements on the finish surface, which can dull it a bit. Does not take out scratches or swirl marks, you'll need to use a more aggresive system for that.



Atlas TD6MR, when I got that about 15 years ago, it was $1195. Now they are going for $2700-$2900.

Thanks Norm for the knowledge.

If you do not have the time, or energy to clay, have you ever used an alcohol-based solution to clean before using a liquid wax or polish,,, thanks.

[Norm]

Originally Posted by Onebadcad

Thanks Norm for the knowledge.

If you do not have the time, or energy to clay, have you ever used an alcohol-based solution to clean before using a liquid wax or polish,,, thanks.

No, don't use any pre-cleaners beforehand, claying is easy, even for one person, just ensure surface is clean of dust or any grit settled on finish.

[simpleman68]

Really nice '04! Long time fan of Spiral Grey
Scott

[Norm]

Originally Posted by ZipZap

I've been looking for a home lift, and it seems like most affordable ones are 6klb. I need something that will handle my F-250, and if I stay with something like a scissor, they jump to 12klb and jump to around $10k.

Quickjack has a 7klb model that looks like it would work, but I'm wary of ~6600lb on it.

Was your garage poured for that lift, or was it a later addition?

Wouldn't recommend that particular model for anything over 6K lb weight.
Probably a 4 post would work if you have the room.

[ZipZap]

Originally Posted by Norm

Wouldn't recommend that particular model for anything over 6K lb weight.
Probably a 4 post would work if you have the room.

I have room, but don't want to lose it. Also, it's very hard to find a 4 post that would clear my 7' high truck cab. Still looking at scissors because I can park over the top and I don't need any extra (I've got 6) garage spaces. Thx for the pics. I'll need to saw and repour.

[Frankie the Fink]

That Garage Mahal is ridiculous - I'm just sayin'