Recommend me a clay

jibaholic101 · 06-06-2009, 01:23 AM

As the thread title says...

former · 06-06-2009, 08:18 AM

I'm a big Zaino fan so I use this one that I usually buy as part of the Total Protection Show Car Kit.

The only reason I don't buy the Ultimate Protection Show Car Kit is because I use Lexol for my leather care. Though, I've heard people say good things about the Zaino stuff, so one of these times I'm sure I'll try it.

Dr_Jones · 06-06-2009, 08:47 AM

mothers kit is pretty good. i will be hitting my baby with that today

penny · 06-06-2009, 08:58 AM

I've had my car for about a year. It parks in the garage and gets its bath about every other week. Everyone seems to recommend claying at least once a year. I clayed it last week. Honestly, it was a waste of time. The clay looked brand new after doing half the car.

Maybe I should clay it once every 2 years and actually feel the car before deciding to clay.

Dr_Jones · 06-06-2009, 10:11 AM

ill take a picture of mine today ...i bet it will be filthy

mine sleeps in the garage most nights but 80 miles a day on $hitty massachusetts roads

larryn · 06-06-2009, 10:54 AM

Seriously, I use Griots clay and Griots Speed Shine as the lubricant.

Excitmnt94 · 06-06-2009, 02:42 PM

mothers kit is excellent!

i will be trying griots when i order one of their complete kits in the coming weeks.

jibaholic101 · 06-06-2009, 03:41 PM

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Originally Posted by Excitmnt94

mothers kit is excellent!

i will be trying griots when i order one of their complete kits in the coming weeks.

be sure to post a review, i have heard good things about griots

vanbmw · 06-06-2009, 04:04 PM

The Mequires smooth surface kits is descent too. It comes with the lubricant, 2 clay bars and a microfibre cloth to wipe it off. Works good.

Greg@DetailedImage · 06-06-2009, 04:26 PM

I really like the Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay Bar and the Chemical Guys Luber. Lots of great options out there, these are just some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Greg @ Detailed Image

jibaholic101 · 06-06-2009, 04:36 PM

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Originally Posted by Greg@DetailedImage

I really like the Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay Bar and the Chemical Guys Luber. Lots of great options out there, these are just some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any other questions.

Greg @ Detailed Image

it says in your sig that you give 10% off to the forum, is there a place in the order process where you enter that?

BlackjackMulligan · 06-08-2009, 09:56 AM

I've used both Mothers and Griots......like them both but the mothers was a little softer and I felt a bit easier to work with......

Dave · 06-08-2009, 11:15 AM

mothers or meguiars

Mega Man · 06-08-2009, 01:25 PM

+1 on all the Mother's recommendations. Their kit is easy to use, and comes with the Detailer spray you need. I'll probably clay next summer and make it a once-a-year-during-the-summer kind of thing.

J-Sud · 06-08-2009, 01:35 PM

Sonus Green Clay (Chemical Guys used to sell the green clay too) or Riccardo. I use CG Synthetic Quick Detailer for Lube.

It is important to realize that not one company makes the best of everything.

kb2dhg · 06-08-2009, 02:14 PM

I have been using the Griots clay for years, I like it... What is most important is lubracation. use pleanty of spray and nice even pressure.
DO NOT CLAY more than 2 times a year. If you keep a good clean and wax your paint should resist set in debris... NOT THAT I AM PROMOTING GRIOTS but their BEST OF SHOW WAX is great!

Greg@DetailedImage · 06-09-2009, 05:30 PM

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Originally Posted by jibaholic101

it says in your sig that you give 10% off to the forum, is there a place in the order process where you enter that?

If you add the clay bar to your shopping cart and then click checkout you'll see the coupon code field. Simply enter the code 10offBMW1 and click redeem to apply the discount. If you have any other questions please let me know.

Greg @ Detailed Image

Alext · 06-09-2009, 11:47 PM

Agree with Greg. The Clay Magic blue is great. Made in Japan too.

YearONE1 · 06-12-2009, 05:15 AM

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Originally Posted by Dr_Jones

mothers kit is pretty good. i will be hitting my baby with that today

+1

HeyMoe53 · 06-20-2009, 12:00 AM

I go with the Clay Magic blue if I am dealing with a lot of stuff to remove from the paint. It works well, but will remove last-step products (waxes, sealants).

If you want a lighter clay, and want to keep your LSP intact, Sonus green is a great choice. It does fine for light claying, without removing the wax or sealant you worked hard to get there.

I keep both around. As a lube, the Clay Magic lube works, or I mix a nice soapy mix of Griot's car wash in my foam gun. Works like a charm.

quality_sound · 06-23-2009, 01:50 PM

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Originally Posted by kb2dhg

DO NOT CLAY more than 2 times a year.

Why? Other than removing your LSP (if it's a more aggressive clay) it won't hurt anything.

jibaholic101 · 06-23-2009, 06:48 PM

^^ what does LSP stand for?

06-06-2009, 01:23 AM	#1
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06-06-2009, 08:58 AM	#4
penny Captain 43 Rep 829 Posts Drives: '08 135i (sold) Join Date: May 2008 Location: Las Colinas iTrader: (2)	I've had my car for about a year. It parks in the garage and gets its bath about every other week. Everyone seems to recommend claying at least once a year. I clayed it last week. Honestly, it was a waste of time. The clay looked brand new after doing half the car. Maybe I should clay it once every 2 years and actually feel the car before deciding to clay. __________________ '08 135i.
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06-06-2009, 10:11 AM	#5
Dr_Jones Major 71 Rep 1,027 Posts Drives: Join Date: May 2008 iTrader: (0)	ill take a picture of mine today ...i bet it will be filthy mine sleeps in the garage most nights but 80 miles a day on $hitty massachusetts roads __________________ Just like Indiana...I love my whip
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06-06-2009, 10:54 AM	#6
larryn Lieutenant General 2148 Rep 10,176 Posts Drives: '97 332ti, '21 X5 45e, '16 GT4 Join Date: May 2005 Location: Seattle iTrader: (2)	Seriously, I use Griots clay and Griots Speed Shine as the lubricant.
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06-06-2009, 02:42 PM	#7
Excitmnt94 Detailer & Fitness Freak 23 Rep 514 Posts Drives: '09 135i ///M Sport Coupe Join Date: May 2009 Location: Charlotte, NC iTrader: (0)	mothers kit is excellent! i will be trying griots when i order one of their complete kits in the coming weeks. __________________ 135i coupe...Alpine White // Glacier Silver Aluminum Trim // Heated Coral Red Leather Seats // M-Sport Package // I-pod // PDC // 6-Speed Manual
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06-06-2009, 04:04 PM	#9
vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	The Mequires smooth surface kits is descent too. It comes with the lubricant, 2 clay bars and a microfibre cloth to wipe it off. Works good.
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06-06-2009, 04:26 PM	#10
Greg@DetailedImage 125 Rep 3,515 Posts Drives: clean and protected Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	I really like the Clay Magic Fine Grade Clay Bar and the Chemical Guys Luber. Lots of great options out there, these are just some of my favorites. Let me know if you have any other questions. Greg @ Detailed Image
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06-08-2009, 09:56 AM	#12
BlackjackMulligan Most interesting Roadster 69 Rep 2,224 Posts Drives: '01 Z3.0 Roady;'10 C300 Sport Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Boston 'burbs iTrader: (5) Garage List 2010 Mercedes-Benz ... [0.00] 2001 BMW Z3 3.0 Roa ... [0.00]	I've used both Mothers and Griots......like them both but the mothers was a little softer and I felt a bit easier to work with...... __________________ I can't complain, but sometimes I still do........Life's been good to me so far. - Joe Walsh
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Dave formerly izzo/comeback 287 Rep 3,382 Posts Drives: 2016 RC 350 F Sport Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: NJ iTrader: (3) Garage List 2008 135i [6.80]	mothers or meguiars __________________ BMW CCA # 418268
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Mega Man エアーマンが倒せない 277 Rep 2,041 Posts Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: SoCal iTrader: (7) Garage List 2009 135i [0.00]	+1 on all the Mother's recommendations. Their kit is easy to use, and comes with the Detailer spray you need. I'll probably clay next summer and make it a once-a-year-during-the-summer kind of thing. __________________ 1ADDICT \| Black Shadowline Grills \| KW V2 \| CP-E Tow-Hook Plate \| CP-E Catback Exhaust \| Tow-Hook \| Evolution Racewerks Intercooler \| ER Charge Pipe \| HKS SQV IV \| ER Intercooler Shroud \| BMS Oil Catch Can \| COBB Access Port \| APEX ARC-8 \| EAS OE Performance Brake Upgrade \| SLeK Carbon Fiber Hood \|
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06-08-2009, 01:35 PM	#15
J-Sud Captain 129 Rep 864 Posts Drives: 2023 M2 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (1)	Sonus Green Clay (Chemical Guys used to sell the green clay too) or Riccardo. I use CG Synthetic Quick Detailer for Lube. It is important to realize that not one company makes the best of everything. __________________ Current: 2023 M2 PAST: 2022 Audi E-tron GT, 2021 Lexus LC 500, 2020 Maserati Ghibli S, 2015 M235i, 2014 Audi TTS, 2012 Lexus IS-F, 2009 BMW 135i, 2004 VW GTI
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06-08-2009, 02:14 PM	#16
kb2dhg Private First Class 3 Rep 138 Posts Drives: 2009 128i Join Date: May 2009 Location: Yonkers NY iTrader: (0)	I have been using the Griots clay for years, I like it... What is most important is lubracation. use pleanty of spray and nice even pressure. DO NOT CLAY more than 2 times a year. If you keep a good clean and wax your paint should resist set in debris... NOT THAT I AM PROMOTING GRIOTS but their BEST OF SHOW WAX is great!
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06-09-2009, 11:47 PM	#18
Alext Banned 138 Rep 2,042 Posts Drives: B M W Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Everest iTrader: (2)	Agree with Greg. The Clay Magic blue is great. Made in Japan too.
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06-20-2009, 12:00 AM	#20
HeyMoe53 Captain 64 Rep 671 Posts Drives: '17 M240 AW/Coral MT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Central PA iTrader: (0)	I go with the Clay Magic blue if I am dealing with a lot of stuff to remove from the paint. It works well, but will remove last-step products (waxes, sealants). If you want a lighter clay, and want to keep your LSP intact, Sonus green is a great choice. It does fine for light claying, without removing the wax or sealant you worked hard to get there. I keep both around. As a lube, the Clay Magic lube works, or I mix a nice soapy mix of Griot's car wash in my foam gun. Works like a charm.
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jibaholic101 Brigadier General 160 Rep 3,496 Posts Drives: women wild Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Charleston, SC iTrader: (0)	^^ what does LSP stand for? __________________ some italian, german, and japanese ones; and on order more of the same
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