Mother's Clay Bar Package

[Restless_Surfer]

Hello


I just went to Canadian Tire today to buy the clay bar kit by Mother's that comes with the clay bar, Carnauba clener wax and a showtime instant detailer.


HOW exactly do you use this kit? I have yellow spots that look like sap that is stuck onto my paint and I cant rub it off with car soap and a mitten.

This kit was 28 bucks for me, which is pricy!

It says it lasts up to 3 average cars.....is that what you guys had when using the clay bar?


On the box, it says use "Showtime" to lubricate the surface, then use the clay bar and run it over the hard to get off spots.

After I use Showtime and Clay bar, do I then use the Carnauba Cleaner wax? Is that my "wax" job? How much do I use, because the Carnauba bottle is small, its a 4 oz. bottle. The clay bar is 80 grams and the Showtime detailer spray bottle is 16 oz.


Also, before I do all of that clay baring, do I spray my car with a gentle show of water to get rid of the loose dust and debris, dry the car, then use the clay bar?

Thanks in advance.

[Restless_Surfer]

Also, is it okay for me to take the car for a gentle shower every night before i go to bed? Just so when I wake up the car has less dust and looks clean for another day out on the road?

[skuttduck]

I bought the same kit, and recently got my car looking real good.

Wash your car first as best as you can first before clay barring, then use the showtime, kneed the clay (I suggest breaking off a piece of the clay and using that), rub it over the spot, then feel your paint to see how smooth it is.

There are some things that the clay bar couldn't get off on my car. They were some of the bits of embedded rust in the clear coat, and road tar. I had to buy some tar and bug remover for that.

Anyhow, the caranuba wax is good stuff, but a pain to remove. I later used Rejex on my car and now I get dust on the car every day.

So I bought a California duster and use that. However you can use the showtime instant detailer as you wish to keep the car clean.

Hope that helps.

[desentrix]

As mentioned before, wash the car.

The polish will act as lube. Spray a section of the car and go over it with the clay until you cease to hear it picking up contaminants, or the area is smooth to touch. You will need to knead it every once in a while. Then buff the residue off with a microfiber.

If you still have energy after you're done, lay down a layer of carnuba.

[Restless_Surfer]

Thanks Duck and Desentrix!!


That will help me start it up, but for the carnuba wax, how much do i squirt on, lets say the hood, the 4 doors, the roof, the trunk lid and the bumpers?

And do i just use a microfibre towel to rub the wax in? do i rub the wax in a circular motion, or straight up and down motion? And for how long?

[Restless_Surfer]

After i finish using the clay bar, do i put it in a zip lock bag and keep it in a cool dry area? And how long can it last before it dries up and breaks apart?

[desentrix]

I prefer using paste when doing it by hand, liquid when using a buffer. Most waxes have foam applicators. Use a microfiber towel to remove the haze. If it's possible, wax after you wash the car, and in a cool area away from direct sunlight.

Use enough liquid to keep the wax on the paint wet when you're spreading it. If you're using a buffer, you may end up burning the paint if you don't use enough. Circular motions will help ensure that the paint is properly receiving coverage of wax. You can always apply a synthetic wax for maintenance, I'm a big fan of NXT.

I usually apply wax by hand on the edges and handles. This way, removal is easier (left over wax is a paint in the butt to remove later). You can use cotton Q-tips to remove hard to remove areas.

I leave my bar in a plastic bag to keep it from drying out. It'll be a pain in the butt to remove later though.

[ToyotaJimD.]

A few more suggestions...

Spray a shot or two of Showtime on your applicator and then pour about a 2" diameter dollop of cleaner wax onto the applicator -- a bunched-up towel with a smooth working surface in the palm of your hand or a foam or microfiber-covered applicator will do. Work that into a 2' x 2' or so section. Add a little more if necessary -- you don't need a lot, and less is usually better.

Circular or back-and-forth is more a matter of preference. Do it for 30 seconds or so until you feel you have applied it thoroughly -- more if you have light oxidation or other finish problems.

Let it haze for 5-15 minutes, and inspect by wiping gently with a light touch of your finger. When it wipes clean (doesn't smear), it's ready to remove. While you're letting it dry to a haze, apply product to an adjacent section. Don't make the mistake of applying to the whole car and then trying to remove it -- it will be rock hard and difficult to remove.

The PowerBall 4Paint is a great way to apply, and you can use it with any wax.

However you apply it, use a clean microfiber towel to remove the wax.

Store the clay in a little plastic container -- food container is usually preferred over a bag as it will stick to a bag (which will be difficult to peel away).