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Just wondering if anyone has tried clay bar to get the black back?

I never heard of the stuff.

I just went on-line to find out what it is, and what it does.

It’s seems to be a quality product, and it does a job similar to compound, but not in a paste form. It also has to be waxed when you finish Clay baring.

Interesting.

Ray

I doubt clay bar would fix oxidization. My understanding is it's mostly used to remove particles of contamination embedded in the surface.

My black stripes looked terrible. Gray and faded very light. They looked really bad.

Then I tried this 3m restorer stuff with a rag. I first applied it in the hot sun and it dried so fast that it left streaks. I wasn't impressed with results.
Then I broke out my buffer with wool pad and WOW! The black looks brand spanking new and shiny. Amazing stuff.
I wish I took before/after photos. It's not applied like wax. You pour it on and buff it off and it leaves new fiberglass. All I can say is this stuff is amazing.




--Russ

I just use a buffer, wool bonnet and some 3M buffing compound. They come out great.

I use grease - yes ordinary grease. I know what you're thinking: it will be too slippery, but if used sparingly and if you polish it in properly then finish with car wax it works perfectly. Lasts about a year and then needs doing again.

I've done this for 3 years now - costs next to nothing and still looks great.

RussMT wrote:I doubt clay bar would fix oxidization. My understanding is it's mostly used to remove particles of contamination embedded in the surface.

My black stripes looked terrible. Gray and faded very light. They looked really bad.

Then I tried this 3m restorer stuff with a rag. I first applied it in the hot sun and it dried so fast that it left streaks. I wasn't impressed with results.
Then I broke out my buffer with wool pad and WOW! The black looks brand spanking new and shiny. Amazing stuff.
I wish I took before/after photos. It's not applied like wax. You pour it on and buff it off and it leaves new fiberglass. All I can say is this stuff is amazing.




--Russ

Yep I used it last yr too worked great
J

People,

The guy with the most credible history, knowledge on the subject of polishing a boat or a car is Kevin. He made a living by restoring some very expensive vehicles. I have seen two of the cars, and when it comes down to asking for advice on this subject, he would be my go to guy.

Ray

Yup - my stuff of choice

NiceAft wrote:People,

The guy with the most credible history, knowledge on the subject of polishing a boat or a car is Kevin. He made a living by restoring some very expensive vehicles. I have seen two of the cars, and when it comes down to asking for advice on this subject, he would be my go to guy.

Ray

Ha! Well, thanks, Ray... that's very kind of you.

The "3M Restorer & Wax" product is also a good one, as noted by those who have used it. However, instead of this single step product I prefer to use buffing compound, clean that off thoroughly, and then apply a carnuba-based wax like Mother's. Either should work well, however.