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Mothers 07243 California Gold Deluxe Clay Bar Kit

Mothers 07243 California Gold Deluxe Clay Bar Kit

Mothers 07243 California Gold Deluxe Clay Bar Kit
$ 18.79

Score By Feature

Based on 13,932 ratings
Easy to use
9.08
Easy to remove
9.13
Value for money
8.88
Style
8.89
Scent
8.88

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Product Description

Easily removes embedded metal grains, tree sap, airborne environmental deposits, and paint overspray with this product
Clay is more pliable and less stiff than other clays. It can be used on all paint types, including clear coats.
You can maintain your vehicle's performance over the long term by utilizing it regularly
Gives paint depth and clarity and you get a silky smooth finish
(1) 16 oz. bottle of clay, (3) 100 gram clay bars. The Instant Detailer, (2) 15" x 15" Microfiber Towels, and clay bar storage container

Questions & Answers

The clay bar needs to be cleaned regularly. How do you do that?

It is a very tiny clay bar that you use.

Do I have enough clay to get the entire car clayed if I have a hatchback?

A two-bar clay kit is included in the kit. A clay bar is more than enough to do my entire truck, so you'll have no problem getting the job done. Take the directions seriously and follow them. It's hard to deny that there is a difference in smoothness of the finish. This is a recommendation I strongly

Does this need to be done if I have Ibex protection?

Every time you take your vehicle out into the elements, it faces assaults from the air and environment. There is always something insulting about a road trip, such as debris on the road, exhaust film, or This glob of paint is going to splatter, mar, and embed itself in that gorgeous paint job you've spent ages perfecting. There is always a possibility that vehicles may accumulate these contaminants - no matter where they are. You can even take your car to It is possible to test this via a simple bag test. The result will indicate whether clay is needed or not. Take a plastic sandwich bag and rub your fingertips over a section of the paint when you have washed and dried the vehicle. You have contaminated paint if you feel gritty or rough on the surface.

Can you tell me what kind of clay bar this is? Is it heavy? Can you tell me which is better medium ?

As opposed to the popular off-road trails, it has a little more course Several brands exist. As a matter of personal preference, I favor am better at controlling the amount of aggression in the clay bar. What is the purpose of that? There is no way I can explain this. However, I am doing it anyway.

Selected User Reviews For Mothers 07243 California Gold Deluxe Clay Bar Kit

I am furious
3/5

Waste of time. I had just installed clear coat on a brand new Model 3 when this clay bar destroyed it. Make sure you read the fine print! I tried using a new bar of this cheap clay that I just opened (it was straight out of the package), and I got results I prepare for interviews in the following ways 1 - Use the CarPro Reset*2 to thoroughly clean the car A bath with IronX - I have washed again with Reset*4- A 2x2 area has been applied with clay
5- Prepares the surface for polishing by washing*6-
When claying, I used lots of extra lubricant, kneaded it each time I made a pass of 6 inches and did not apply too much pressure to the clay. The routine is something I have followed for years and have never had a problem with it. As the area dried, it looked as though it had been sanded with 500 grit sandpaper. It is even more unbelievable to think that we can use a new clay bar and a well-known model Is there a method that I have always relied upon? As far as I can tell, the only problem is poor quality control on the manufacturers' side. One star is incredibly generous for those reasons (and the enormous frustration this product caused). It is possible that I have just gotten a bad batch and it would have worked fine if I had received it under normal circumstances. . I have only ever used their clay once, and it was a bad experience. In light of that, it brings into question the quality of the rest of the Mothers lineup, so I will not be buying any of their products in the future.

Atticus Simon
Atticus Simon
| Aug 10, 2020
I really have no doubts that this kit will be a success
5/5

It is usually my detailing clay of choice as it works the best for me most of the time. Sure, there are many other types of clays that work better, but they tend to be more expensive or more harsh due to Getting this kit is a great gift for someone who has never used it before because it's much harder to mar up the paint with it. When I do my detailing, I use this to clay bar my cars most of the time and detail my friends' cars as well. There is something wonderful about the scent of cinnamon when you smell the detailing spray. To cut the clay bar into 4 pieces, just cut it into 4 So that when you drop a piece on the floor, you don't have to throw away the entire bar Besides, you can use one piece to cover the lower rocker panels, another to cover the wheels, and then two more pieces to cover.

Danielle Chung
Danielle Chung
| Feb 09, 2021
It does what it advertises
4/5

At first, I was unsure if this "clay bar thing" was real or Although I can't claim it does everything it promises, it seems to do what it says. After washing my four dogs, I then took them to the gym The year is Car that is over ten years old. My last step was to use the clay bar on only the hood. With a microfiber towel, I wiped off the haze after letting the paint dry. It appeared that the microfiber towel glided smoothly over the hood when I moved it over it. I noticed that when I moved the towel over a fender and a roof, it didn't glide. It seemed to grab the paint (as if it were like a rubber band). You might prefer not to use a clay bar because it is an extra step. However, it will make subsequent buffing easier because you won't have as much resistance when applying and removing surface It doesn't take much effort to use it either. It is important to make sure there is enough liquid to allow the clay bar to glide smoothly along the car and finish the job My wand will never have a clay bar in it. Even so, I WILL use it at least once a couple of.

Miracle Wolfe
Miracle Wolfe
| Apr 04, 2021
I had a smooth ride! Though I would suggest avoiding the spray- Here are the results for cars that are 21, 12, and 9 years old! The way this product works is that it uses hydroplaning of the clay to pick up foreign particles that result in your car's paint feeling gritty (even after it has been My excitement when I heard about "claying" a car grew out of my initial shock
5/5

I am a pre-med student I liked the way the car looked, but it didn't feel and look spectacular to me. My local AutoZone had a clay kit that I picked up and I watched a few videos for advice on the best way to clay Then I rinsed my car thoroughly and left it wet I grabbed a kit, thoroughly cleaned my car, but it remained wet after every My first action was to get a bucket of water and go It took about 2 hours for my entire car to feel as smooth as glass. With the results I was blown away and in love! Car that I just bought 10 years ago - The answer is YES for anyone 10 or older. The costume looked and felt like an AW12/13 model. I had never clayed my car before, and I could only understand it taking so long as it was my first time. DIRECTIONS FOR USE have learned that using water as lubricant instead of the spray in the kit is generally a better decision for me (according to my research). My hands were not fast enough to wipe it down after I used it, so I left a residue on There was a lot of residue, which took two additional washes to remove. I also like the smell of the spray - it appears to be minty I don't know how to describe it. In addition to claying it again, I rinsed it once more (to remove any water marks) then dried it and finished waxing/polishing Time 900 a. m. As a result of the initial 2-hour job, I only needed to clay my car for 45 minutes or so every 4 1/2 months after that. My car is often exposed to airborne pollution and construction debris because I live in the city. A few tips **Edited to add You are requested to read the Nov 2016 Newsletter - As for lubrication, you can use a bucket of water or a spray bottle with SOAPY water (think bubbly, not foam)* If your water is too soapy, the clay starts to melt, but slightly soapy water will work the best-- There have been a few different experiments I've conducted. You can just use clean water instead of The spray is still not my go-to solution (I've now clayed 6 different cars multiple times each), but I use soapy water instead, as others have suggested. Claying or barring your hair involves a lot of lubricating the area to keep it as smooth as possible. Make sure you have a microfiber towel handy to blot the area after every few touches of the clay if you are using soapy water. **** - The body of your car must be spotless before you clay it (wash it, but don't dry it), and then dry it after you clay it and rinse it out-- As well as claying the windows, you could polish them! **** - Try running your finger down the hood of your car and on various parts of the body after it has been washed to find out how the paint feels. Your fingers catch for a few seconds and you can feel debris on the car, you will need to clay it. Feel around with a ziplock bag placed over your hand to enhance your sense of touch. **** - If you are detailing your car, be sure to take your bracelets, belts, watches, rings, etc off. It is common for people to not notice that they are pressing against the body while detailing, resulting in paint scratches. **** - You should polish and then wax your car after you have clayed it to seal any debris and to bring out the shine in the paint. The clarity and texture of the paint on my car were much improved after claying In the end, all cars had paint that was glass smooth!.

Myla Stanton
Myla Stanton
| Jun 21, 2021

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