CVO Technical > Cleaning/Detailing
Using clay bars
Farm boy:
I've got a flhrsei2, and it's apart. I am wondering what is the proper way to use a clay bar ? Is there anything I need to do prior to the clay bar ? Aside from washing the bike.
iski:
I always wash/rinse the bike thoroughly. Make sure ALL dirt is removed. The clay bar works by picking up contaminants in/on the paint. If the surface is dirty to begin with, the clay bar will pick up dirt particles and scratch the paint. Go slow, use a detailer wax to lubricate generously, and choose small areas to concentrate on until smooth - then move on to the next.
Suggest watching an online video or 3 to get the idea.
iski:
Need to add this: If you drop the clay bar & it hits the ground, throw it away, do not try to re-use it. It will pick up too much dirt & will scratch paint, best to start again with a new piece of clay.
CVODON:
What he said + you will know you are using enough lube (Claybar slides easily) or to little (Claybar drags & pulls). As the bar picks up contaminates fold and roll the clay to obtain a clean side. X2 on dropping them. When done store them in a zip-lok bag and give a light spray inside the bag before sealing it to prevent bar sticking to bag.
Phantom309:
Claying is a ton of work when you're doing a whole car so a bike would be a dream. You really can see/feel the difference after using it. I also found that when you run out of their lube that soapy water in a spray bottle works fine too, just keep the area wet and work small sections like they say.
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