Which is your favorite Clay - DetailCity.org

jaybs02 · 02-26-2007, 09:12 PM

Since the dissapearance of the beloved "Yellow" clay, what have others been using in replace of.
The last of my yellow clay will be gone soon and I was wondering what others have been using as a replacement.

Thanks
"J"

TrueDetailer · 02-26-2007, 09:24 PM

Never used any yellow clay.

I've used blue and red both from automagic. I've seen white but never used it either.

You should try the automagic blue a try.

audiboy · 02-26-2007, 09:41 PM

I really like Wolfgangs clay. It's a little pricey, but it works really well.

TexasTB · 02-26-2007, 11:38 PM

I too, am looking for a clay now. My last bar fell on the ground. I spent an hour cutting it up, slicing it, and what not......lol Tried saving it.....It was useless. Time to lower the flags.......

CalgaryDetail · 02-26-2007, 11:44 PM

I have found the VW clay is nice. Its alot like everyother grey clay. So my votes on it until the yellow stuff comes back (ohh how i miss thee)

TexasTB · 02-26-2007, 11:46 PM

I've been searching high and low for that stuff.

awd330 · 02-27-2007, 01:19 AM

Good question J! I'm still hoarding some of that wonderful old yellow Erazer manufactured clay for my own personal use, but I'd like to be able to have another brand/model to recommend to other people.

shineycar · 02-27-2007, 05:25 AM

ive been using the pinnacle ultra poly clay and it seems to do real well. using onr as the lube..

The Woob · 02-27-2007, 05:44 AM

Considering the AutoInt 3 Step system. Clay is really for Overspray. Who else has Plastic/Elastic Clay? I think Sonus/Pinnacle do.

Brenton · 02-27-2007, 07:14 AM

I've never preferred the yellow clay, honestly. I use the AutoMagic Blue, and before that a Japanese company version of the same stuff (grey). It's all expensive.

lonewolf0420 · 02-27-2007, 10:59 AM

Did I miss something with the yellow clay? I have a couple of bars of Pinnicle Ultra Poly Clay.

Poorboy · 02-27-2007, 11:04 AM

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Originally Posted by lonewolf0420

Did I miss something with the yellow clay? I have a couple of bars of Pinnicle Ultra Poly Clay.

not the same

AG as well as everyone else in the US had to stop selling the Erazer yellow clay

jaybs02 · 02-27-2007, 12:43 PM

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Originally Posted by Poorboy

not the same

AG as well as everyone else in the US had to stop selling the Erazer yellow clay

You said the US, what about Canada are they permitted to sell the Erazer clay?

Beemerboy · 02-27-2007, 12:58 PM

I still have some that I got from Steve at PB

I also get some from my local supplier....gray in color, that is real good for over-spray removal and the likes of that

holland_patrick · 02-27-2007, 01:07 PM

I have some of PB yellow stuff left.. but his grey stuff is just a step behind..

I have the pinn clay It''s ust not enought when your doing a car that has never been clayed before.. too mild for me.

Suzanna · 02-27-2007, 02:00 PM

What's special about the yellow clay?

CalgaryDetail · 02-27-2007, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by Suzanna

What's special about the yellow clay?

it seamed to remove everything without any marring, i molded very well and it did not crubble when wer (like the current clay) also it was a little thougher so it didnt feel the same. it was a pleasure to work with. the clay we have now dosent even come close to the yellow stuff

Big Leegr · 02-27-2007, 05:42 PM

So, if, hypothetically, someone had some of this miraculous stuff, what would the going rate be?
And, how can you tell what you have vs. the yellow Mothers clay (which I've read is not the same stuff?

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The Woob · 02-27-2007, 06:12 PM

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Originally Posted by jaybs02

You said the US, what about Canada are they permitted to sell the Erazer clay?

It's a ban on selling any form of automotive clay that resembles AutoWax's patented "design". They basically hold the rights to sell and manufacture Clay from what I understand.

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So, if, hypothetically, someone had some of this miraculous stuff, what would the going rate be?
And, how can you tell what you have vs. the yellow Mothers clay (which I've read is not the same stuff? )

Considering the already high price point for Clay, it's merely just for the ease of use and comfort. It isn't miraculous to a point I'd pay more than $5 for regular clay. I'd save it and use it for those special vehicles. Mother's clay is alot smaller, and last time I remember wasn't as easy to mold. For example, if you were to bend the big block, you wouldn't see a hint of the crumbly texture on the sides. Almost I guess like Taffy or Soft

02-26-2007, 09:12 PM	#1 (permalink)
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02-26-2007, 09:24 PM	#2 (permalink)
TrueDetailer You Can't Lose With 22's Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Polk County, Florida Posts: 1,004	Re: Which is your favorite Clay Never used any yellow clay. I've used blue and red both from automagic. I've seen white but never used it either. You should try the automagic blue a try.

02-26-2007, 09:41 PM	#3 (permalink)
audiboy Hail the power of Quattro Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Jacksonville, Arkansas Posts: 2,008	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I really like Wolfgangs clay. It's a little pricey, but it works really well. __________________ If you can read this, thank a teacher. If you can read this in English, thank a soldier.

02-26-2007, 11:38 PM	#4 (permalink)
TexasTB Process, NOT Product Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgetown,Texas Posts: 1,303	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I too, am looking for a clay now. My last bar fell on the ground. I spent an hour cutting it up, slicing it, and what not......lol Tried saving it.....It was useless. Time to lower the flags....... __________________ DIVORCE.... A latin word for "ripping your nuts through your wallet."

02-26-2007, 11:44 PM	#5 (permalink)
CalgaryDetail Mike Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: calgary,Alberta Posts: 1,383	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I have found the VW clay is nice. Its alot like everyother grey clay. So my votes on it until the yellow stuff comes back (ohh how i miss thee) __________________ 06 Nissan Altima 3.5SE

02-26-2007, 11:46 PM	#6 (permalink)
TexasTB Process, NOT Product Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Georgetown,Texas Posts: 1,303	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I've been searching high and low for that stuff. __________________ DIVORCE.... A latin word for "ripping your nuts through your wallet."

02-27-2007, 01:19 AM	#7 (permalink)
awd330 "Beep Beep" Join Date: Aug 2003 Location: Florida/New York Posts: 1,983	Re: Which is your favorite Clay Good question J! I'm still hoarding some of that wonderful old yellow Erazer manufactured clay for my own personal use, but I'd like to be able to have another brand/model to recommend to other people.

02-27-2007, 05:25 AM	#8 (permalink)
shineycar OCD Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: Huntington,WV Posts: 95	Re: Which is your favorite Clay ive been using the pinnacle ultra poly clay and it seems to do real well. using onr as the lube.. __________________ 2000 Honda CRV SE 99 Toyota Tacoma 4x4 All who wander are not lost...

02-27-2007, 05:44 AM	#9 (permalink)
The Woob Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Vancouver BC/NC Posts: 2,030	Re: Which is your favorite Clay Considering the AutoInt 3 Step system. Clay is really for Overspray. Who else has Plastic/Elastic Clay? I think Sonus/Pinnacle do. __________________ Happy Detailing Owner/Obessive Detailer of Liquid Finish

02-27-2007, 07:14 AM	#10 (permalink)
Brenton aka PEI Detail Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: Charlottetown, Prince Edward Island, Canada Posts: 1,831	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I've never preferred the yellow clay, honestly. I use the AutoMagic Blue, and before that a Japanese company version of the same stuff (grey). It's all expensive. __________________ Brenton Dickieson

02-27-2007, 10:59 AM	#11 (permalink)
lonewolf0420 Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Naples, Fl Posts: 515	Re: Which is your favorite Clay Did I miss something with the yellow clay? I have a couple of bars of Pinnicle Ultra Poly Clay. __________________ 2005 Altima 2.5S :boxing:

02-27-2007, 12:58 PM	#14 (permalink)
Beemerboy Just One More Coat Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 6,906	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I still have some that I got from Steve at PB I also get some from my local supplier....gray in color, that is real good for over-spray removal and the likes of that __________________ Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care.... Dave's Detailing Sonoma County, CA

02-27-2007, 01:07 PM	#15 (permalink)
holland_patrick Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Newington CT Posts: 994	Re: Which is your favorite Clay I have some of PB yellow stuff left.. but his grey stuff is just a step behind.. I have the pinn clay It''s ust not enought when your doing a car that has never been clayed before.. too mild for me. __________________ Words of Wisdom from Brak "In a restaurant, if you order chicken salad and egg salad, which one will come out first?" :drunk

02-27-2007, 02:00 PM	#16 (permalink)
Suzanna Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Tampa, Florida Posts: 121	Re: Which is your favorite Clay What's special about the yellow clay?

02-27-2007, 05:42 PM	#18 (permalink)
Big Leegr Swirls?!?! NNOOOOOOO!!!!! Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Canada Posts: 1,166	Re: Which is your favorite Clay So, if, hypothetically, someone had some of this miraculous stuff, what would the going rate be? And, how can you tell what you have vs. the yellow Mothers clay (which I've read is not the same stuff? ) __________________ "It is a good thing for an uneducated man to read books of quotations." Sir Winston Churchill