Decided to do a winter prep detail on both the CX-5 and Giulia. CX-5 received a wash (ArmorAll), Speed Clay 2.0(Mother's), compound (Meg's), wax (Meg's) and black trim restorer (Meg's). Giulia received a wash and wax. Was going to clay also, but after trying on the CX-5 I had reservations.
I used Meg's Quick Wax as lube which seemed to work well. However, I felt like an awful lot was needed to get the clay bar to truly glide. Don't get me wrong, the product works, the paint was smooth as glass afterwards and took a fraction of time as a conventional clay bar. The few times the bar "caught" on the paint was enough to keep me away from using it on the Giulia before I made sure I was using it properly. I've used a traditional clay bar several times before and felt the grabbing sensation was similar, but with this being a rubber compound I was concerned it may cause some marring on the clear coat.
Anyone have experience with a these clay bar replacements? Any tips and tricks I should know of?
I used Meg's Quick Wax as lube which seemed to work well. However, I felt like an awful lot was needed to get the clay bar to truly glide. Don't get me wrong, the product works, the paint was smooth as glass afterwards and took a fraction of time as a conventional clay bar. The few times the bar "caught" on the paint was enough to keep me away from using it on the Giulia before I made sure I was using it properly. I've used a traditional clay bar several times before and felt the grabbing sensation was similar, but with this being a rubber compound I was concerned it may cause some marring on the clear coat.
Anyone have experience with a these clay bar replacements? Any tips and tricks I should know of?