s2kRob pls read
04-20-2005, 05:28 AM
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s2kRob pls read
Rob,
Did some follow research regarding your claying causing scratches, and many points allude to an embedded object or the user mistaking scratches for "swirls" as swirls are much more common..
were they actual scratches or were they swirls like this below ?
If they are swirls, then its simply a time consuming job with a dual action polisher and the right product like these's after's below
after:
Did some follow research regarding your claying causing scratches, and many points allude to an embedded object or the user mistaking scratches for "swirls" as swirls are much more common..
were they actual scratches or were they swirls like this below ?
If they are swirls, then its simply a time consuming job with a dual action polisher and the right product like these's after's below
after:
04-20-2005, 08:31 AM
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Hi Simon,
No they were linear scratches, and as you have stated I am certain they were caused by stuff embedded in the clay bar.
Now, considering that that was the first time I used it, and I washed the car thoroughly with Dawn before claying it, I don't understand where these embedded particles came from.
My thinking is that the clay bar removed them from the paint, but kept them on the surface of the bar, hence scratching the paint. This was using the clay bar from Zaino.
I also have an older Griot's Garage bar which I suppose I could try using again, but it is really dirty.
My other theory is that the Zaino lubricating stuff is not as good as the Griot's one I used before.
Any thoughts and advice on this, Simon?
No they were linear scratches, and as you have stated I am certain they were caused by stuff embedded in the clay bar.
Now, considering that that was the first time I used it, and I washed the car thoroughly with Dawn before claying it, I don't understand where these embedded particles came from.
My thinking is that the clay bar removed them from the paint, but kept them on the surface of the bar, hence scratching the paint. This was using the clay bar from Zaino.
I also have an older Griot's Garage bar which I suppose I could try using again, but it is really dirty.
My other theory is that the Zaino lubricating stuff is not as good as the Griot's one I used before.
Any thoughts and advice on this, Simon?
04-20-2005, 08:40 AM
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I think you must be pressing too hard or something.
I've used a Zaino CB with their soap and water on the rsx and S without any problems at all. Red is notorious for showing scratches and swirls as well.
I've used a Zaino CB with their soap and water on the rsx and S without any problems at all. Red is notorious for showing scratches and swirls as well.
04-20-2005, 08:46 AM
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Originally Posted by Jasonoff,Apr 20 2005, 12:40 PM
I think you must be pressing too hard or something.
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04-20-2005, 10:06 AM
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Enough so that the clay doesn't slip from your fingers when on the vertical surface.
I always keep my other hand cupped just under it incase it falls, I also keep a towel under where I'm claying. We all know if you drop the clay bar on the ground it's basically garbage.
Been there done that
I always keep my other hand cupped just under it incase it falls, I also keep a towel under where I'm claying. We all know if you drop the clay bar on the ground it's basically garbage.
Been there done that
