How often do you clay? - DetailCity.org

jpease · 05-05-2008, 01:36 PM

just trying to figure out what everybody does around here.

Stephan · 05-05-2008, 01:40 PM

basically I clay when the paint feels it needs it...meaning after I was and dry the car, when I touch the panit and it feels gritty I clay it. However I have found keeping up with the cars paint, meaning regular washings and keeping a good protective LSP on the paint I find that I can go quite awhile before I need to clay again.

joyriide1113 · 05-05-2008, 01:50 PM

I clay my rear bumper once a month depending on the feel. Everything else normally needs claying every 3-4 months.

Bigs · 05-05-2008, 02:53 PM

I clay when I feel it requires it. On my own rides, that's once a year as I keep maintaining it up until winter hits. On clients rides, depends on the feel!

Beemerboy · 05-05-2008, 03:05 PM

I do two full paint details on my garage queens a year...I clay at those times....in between that, I polish with paint cleaners to keep the finish up and clean...then glazes and wax.

Clay is a process that will remove any surface containment's on the paint..if you live in an area has a lot of stuff in the air, or you use your car as a daily driver, etc...then claying the car once every 3 months might be in-line and then like me use some paint cleaners to maintain the finish.

Lastly you can clay the car as often as you like it's only removing the protection and junk that is on the paint..so its not hurting the car in anyway...if you where polishing every week, that would be different as that's takes a % of clear off

jpease · 05-05-2008, 03:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemerboy

my garage queens

priceless.....

Bert · 05-06-2008, 03:16 PM

Any time I seal my car, I aways clay before hand. 4-6 times a year. I just don't like the idea of sealing contamination to the car.

05-05-2008, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
jpease Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 11	How often do you clay? just trying to figure out what everybody does around here.

05-05-2008, 01:40 PM	#2 (permalink)
Stephan Roger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, Connecticut Posts: 1,854	Re: How often do you clay? basically I clay when the paint feels it needs it...meaning after I was and dry the car, when I touch the panit and it feels gritty I clay it. However I have found keeping up with the cars paint, meaning regular washings and keeping a good protective LSP on the paint I find that I can go quite awhile before I need to clay again. __________________ Yes, let's leave that plan between you, me, and the string of therapists who won't be able to help you.

05-05-2008, 01:50 PM	#3 (permalink)
joyriide1113 There is no cure! Join Date: Aug 2004 Location: MIAMI, FL Posts: 2,341	Re: How often do you clay? I clay my rear bumper once a month depending on the feel. Everything else normally needs claying every 3-4 months. __________________ JoYRiiDE //2007 BMW 335i e90 Sedan // Montego Blue // Black.Aluminum//

05-05-2008, 02:53 PM	#4 (permalink)
Bigs Weekend Detailer! Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Gatineau, QC Posts: 290	Re: How often do you clay? I clay when I feel it requires it. On my own rides, that's once a year as I keep maintaining it up until winter hits. On clients rides, depends on the feel! __________________ 2008 Chevy Aveo LS Sedan - Fire Red

05-05-2008, 03:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
Beemerboy Just One More Coat Join Date: Apr 2003 Location: Sonoma County, CA Posts: 6,973	Re: How often do you clay? I do two full paint details on my garage queens a year...I clay at those times....in between that, I polish with paint cleaners to keep the finish up and clean...then glazes and wax. Clay is a process that will remove any surface containment's on the paint..if you live in an area has a lot of stuff in the air, or you use your car as a daily driver, etc...then claying the car once every 3 months might be in-line and then like me use some paint cleaners to maintain the finish. Lastly you can clay the car as often as you like it's only removing the protection and junk that is on the paint..so its not hurting the car in anyway...if you where polishing every week, that would be different as that's takes a % of clear off __________________ Old Enough To Know Better, Too Stupid To Care.... Dave's Detailing Sonoma County, CA

05-06-2008, 03:16 PM	#7 (permalink)
Bert Join Date: Jan 2008 Posts: 74	Re: How often do you clay? Any time I seal my car, I aways clay before hand. 4-6 times a year. I just don't like the idea of sealing contamination to the car.

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