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Old 02-21-2007, 08:26 PM
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Originally Posted by MikeyC,Feb 21 2007, 10:08 AM
Clay is pretty much clay. There all pretty much the same because they're all manufactured in the same plant in Japan because one company (Auto Magic) holds the patent for detailing clay. So, anyone who wants clay has to go through them and use their manufacturer.

The only real difference is the abrasive level. Some are fine, ultra fine, medium, or aggressive. The stuff you get OTC I would say is medium. Personally, I like medium because I feel it's a good clay for most situations.
Interesting. I found the clay from Sonus and Zaino to be significantly different with respect to pliability. The sonus was much firmer while the Zaino clay was softer like working with gum.
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Originally Posted by yyyiiikes,Feb 22 2007, 12:26 AM
Interesting. I found the clay from Sonus and Zaino to be significantly different with respect to pliability. The sonus was much firmer while the Zaino clay was softer like working with gum.
I can say with all certainty that all clay is made in the same place. Auto Magic just sued the pants off a couple of companies who were making their own clay. I also know that detailing companies who order clay have some say in the ratio of ingredients in the clay which could certainly effect things like elasticity. However, elasticity has no effect on clay perfomance. When I buy clay I shop 100% based on price.
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Turtlewax just came out with what they call "liquid clay" ICE. anyone tried that stuff out yet?
Old 02-22-2007, 11:43 AM
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Originally Posted by silencertk,Feb 22 2007, 03:28 PM
Turtlewax just came out with what they call "liquid clay" ICE. anyone tried that stuff out yet?
There's already at least two threads that have been started about this product in the last couple of weeks. I believe no one has said they've tried it.
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yep, sorry found them afterwards. i'm trying it today already bought it.
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any word on the ICE?
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are you supposed to clay straight over your headlights? same with polish with a pc.. are you supposed to polish over your headlights/tail lights?
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Helpful video...

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZcZRj509Ir8
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Originally Posted by B.Money,Feb 25 2007, 08:33 PM
are you supposed to clay straight over your headlights? same with polish with a pc.. are you supposed to polish over your headlights/tail lights?
I treat my headlights just like I treat my paint.
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Originally Posted by MikeyC,Feb 25 2007, 07:03 PM
I treat my headlights just like I treat my paint.
with both clay and polish? with cutting pads and everything else?


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