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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:29 PM
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What's with the clay??

I have seen several detaling sites that recommend claying your MINI, what??
None of them, of course, explain what why your doing it. Why would you clay the finish on your MINI??

Thanks in Advance!!
 
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 02:54 PM
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Clay gently lifts the contaminants out of the paint so that it is super clean before you wax it. It works very well.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:07 PM
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Clay is the Way!

This stuff is fantastic. It makes your paint as smooth as glass. Take your time with it and enjoy the results.
 
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Old Jan 30, 2005 | 03:21 PM
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Takes some time but claying creates awesome results. The paint is truely clean and feels so smooth and is ready for wax
 
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 01:33 AM
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Here's a great link to explain.
 
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Old Jan 31, 2005 | 05:10 AM
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Make sure you keep the surface well "lubed" or it will scratch.
I scratched mine.
It is good stuff if you use it right.
 
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Old Feb 14, 2005 | 06:34 AM
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It's like a little wad of silly putty. You won't want to stop feeling your S when it's done!
 
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