Gvr4-330

Has anyone used Griot's Garage's Paint Cleaning Clay Pad? It's an attachment for a random orbital buffer that lets you use the buffer to rub the clay over the car.

I'm researching a buffer now, and I'm leaning towards the PC over the Griot's buffer and if so, I'd probably get Edge pads over the velcro ones. However, I'm thinking about still getting the velcro adapter in order to use the clay bar pad. Is it worth it? I'd like to spend less time on the clay bar and more time driving!

Rob

Silvers808

hmmmm very intresting sounding....link??

darkknight1999

Umm.. that sounds scary. Clay should really be done by hand so your applying the right about of pressure and not heating up the clay so it doesn't mar the paint.

GranPrix

wanabe

have tried clay in an applicator just like griots...
not worth it imo

clay needs to be more controlled and i prefer the back and forth rather than circular claying.
the machine "over clays" and also it kept coming out of the pad

my two cents:
forget the pc with clay and just do it by hand. claying is a simple process that doesnt really need mechanical help.

MikeyC

I think "feel" is important when claying so you know when you're done and that you're using enough lube. Using a machine will take away the "feel" element.

NFRs2000NYC

Yup. Clay HAS to be done by hand. God forbid the bar picks up a piece of sand from your paint or whatever....if you had it on a PC, say goodbye to your paint.

diabolus2k

Clay is an abrasive rubbing compound, so I think it would be dangerous to try using it with a machine. It was designed to be used by hand, and it works perfectly fine that way

dolebludger

Well, to the contrary of some opinions above, I have used the Griot's clay holder pad with good results. The foam edge around the clay pocket holds and spreads the lube nicely. If you follow instructions, you will do this application on a low speed. I found the results outstanding.