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Post by nyst8ofmind on Jun 12, 2009 16:14:03 GMT -6
I'm getting ready to clay bar again but I hate buying the whole kit. I already have about 4 bottles of quick detailer from other kits. I don't need anything that comes in the clay bar kit besides the clay so I don't want to spend $18+ for stuff I don't need. Anyone know where to just by the clay bar by itself?
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Post by aldrichd on Jun 12, 2009 16:55:27 GMT -6
I've only seen it in kit form.
You can check with the auto parts stores, Wal-Mart, etc and see what they have.
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Post by footballerdt on Jun 12, 2009 17:15:01 GMT -6
Would clay from a hobby store work?
I would assume so just buy a jar or however it comes until you use up the quick detailer. I'm not 100% sure its the same but I'd assume so.
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Post by nyst8ofmind on Jun 12, 2009 18:22:02 GMT -6
I've only seen it in kit form. You can check with the auto parts stores, Wal-Mart, etc and see what they have. yea, i've only seen it in kit form as well at wal-mart and the auto parts chains. |
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Post by Aurora40 on Jun 13, 2009 6:40:32 GMT -6
Would clay from a hobby store work? I would assume so just buy a jar or however it comes until you use up the quick detailer. I'm not 100% sure its the same but I'd assume so. I seriously doubt that clay is the same. You can buy just clay, but you may need to find a professional/jobber supply store. Not your local consumer parts store. Meguiar's, Clay Magic/Auto Magic, 3M, I believe they all sell large clay bars independently. What I've found is often for the price of it, you could buy 2-3 consumer kits, and have just as much clay for the same price, but with some detail sprays as well. The consumer stuff is just very competitively priced. |
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Post by robaurora01 on Jun 13, 2009 7:43:54 GMT -6
try an auto detailing store that sells supplies as I am sure they can sell you just the clay bar itself
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Post by sall on Jun 13, 2009 11:40:58 GMT -6
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Post by alan442 on Jun 13, 2009 22:05:28 GMT -6
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Post by electrostatictommy on Jun 14, 2009 7:58:26 GMT -6
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Post by Deleted on Jun 14, 2009 8:40:30 GMT -6
I never get clay stuck on my hands.
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Post by electrostatictommy on Jun 14, 2009 11:02:22 GMT -6
I never get clay stuck on my hands. I use mine with the Griot's orbital polisher at its lowest speed setting. It works great. Like the website says: Now you can use our Paint Cleaning Clay and your orbital to get professional results with less time and effort! The 6" hook and loop backed foam pad has a built-in holder for the clay. Simply flatten out the clay bar, place it in the holder, spray the pad, clay, and the area to be cleaned with Speed Shine®, and achieve better results and remove more contaminants in half the time! (Plus have fun doing it.) Regardless of how clean you think your paint is, there are still contaminants stuck on the paint that you need to remove before waxing or polishing your paint. Paint Cleaning Clay leaves behind an ultra-smooth surface that will make your wax adhere better and last longer too. It also makes the wax much easier to remove, reducing your "elbow grease" substantially. I recommend using our multi-speed orbital machine as a reduced speed is required for proper use. Follow up with Best of Show Wax® and your paint will look stunning! Made in the U.S.A. May also be used for hand polishing.  |
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Post by Aurora40 on Jun 14, 2009 11:29:29 GMT -6
Heheh, you guys are proving my point. Add in shipping to those things, and you are talking almost $30. You could buy 3 of the consumer kits, which usually have 80-100g bars, giving you 240-300 grams of clay for the same price. Plus you get three bottles of detailing spray, even if you don't need them.
FYI, almost all clay kits' detailing sprays are just quick detailers. So you can use them to shine up your car if it's fairly clean, to shine it up after washing, to remove bird bombs, etc.
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Post by kaykirk on Jun 14, 2009 12:12:39 GMT -6
I use mine with the Griot's orbital polisher at its lowest speed setting. It works great...  Well, it had better look great  it is brand spankin' new paint !! ;D |
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Post by electrostatictommy on Jun 14, 2009 14:26:38 GMT -6
I use mine with the Griot's orbital polisher at its lowest speed setting. It works great...  Well, it had better look great it is brand spankin' new paint !! ;D Actually that's not true. I didn't get an entire new paiint job. I had the front and rear bumpers and some miinor damage repaired. The hood is original paint that's 14 years old! The orbital polisher in conjunction with Griot's Garage products make it look better than new! |
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Post by electrostatictommy on Jun 14, 2009 14:29:38 GMT -6
Heheh, you guys are proving my point. Add in shipping to those things, and you are talking almost $30. You could buy 3 of the consumer kits, which usually have 80-100g bars, giving you 240-300 grams of clay for the same price. Plus you get three bottles of detailing spray, even if you don't need them. FYI, almost all clay kits' detailing sprays are just quick detailers. So you can use them to shine up your car if it's fairly clean, to shine it up after washing, to remove bird bombs, etc. I don't pay shipping charges, I buy directly from The Complete Garage store locally. The Griot's is a better quality clay as well. |
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Post by Aurora40 on Jun 15, 2009 6:54:12 GMT -6
I don't pay shipping charges, I buy directly from The Complete Garage store locally. The Griot's is a better quality clay as well. Just another FYI, there's really only two types of automotive clay (and I believe two patents). Griot's doesn't make theirs. I've no doubt it is nice clay, but I bet it is the exact same as several other brands. That's cool you can get it locally though, that would be nice. |
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Post by blackcherry95 on Jun 24, 2009 14:02:29 GMT -6
you can buy clay only from www.autogeek.net awesome website with LOTS of info and different brands to choose from. prices are spot on with everywhere close to me. |
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Well, it had better look great 
it is brand spankin' new paint !! ;D
