Bumper Dirt Problems, Please Help!
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Bumper Dirt Problems, Please Help!
I have noticed that in all of my cars, there are fragments of rocks, dead bugs, and other road debris not only in the car's bumper, but also on the 2 rear view mirrors. I have tried washing, scrubbing, and orbital buffing, however to no avail. Please help me. I appreciate your help. Thanks a lot!
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1951 Caterpiller D6
Originally posted by AlBoston
have you tried claying? That always works for me.
have you tried claying? That always works for me.
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I often use a diluted mixture (3 or 4:1) of EF's High Intensity cleaner and spritz it on the problem areas, wait 5 seconds, and wash as normal. It gets most of it off. The rest you can clay easily. I wouldn't clay it all off as it will probably ruin your piece of clay.
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Hey guys,
I apologize for my ignorance, as I am young and relativley new to owning cars that are actually worth keeping clean. I have never heard of using clay when cleaning a car. Can someone explain this process to me please? What type of clay do you use and where can you purchase it?
Thanks guys!
I apologize for my ignorance, as I am young and relativley new to owning cars that are actually worth keeping clean. I have never heard of using clay when cleaning a car. Can someone explain this process to me please? What type of clay do you use and where can you purchase it?
Thanks guys!
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this is why there are several sticky threads at the top. Read this post.
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Agreed
But be advised, clay is not easily found. Some corner chain auto stores carry a claybar as part of a package of some other totally useless crap (like their brand of polish), so you have to buy both to get the clay bar you want.
Easiest to order it from the net. Try zainobros.com
HTH,
EDJ
Easiest to order it from the net. Try zainobros.com
HTH,
EDJ
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Which brand of clay is better? Is there a difference? I've got a ton of it from Griot's. They were selling it at half price because the tubs were cracked or damaged. The clay is fine, I just put it in a tupperware but is there anything better?
