used a "CLAY BAR" on my bike today -- WOW
#14
03-01-2009 | 10:40 PM
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I tried one i just bought cpl weeks ago on some take off parts first lol then my fender works good.
Now what is the best known rubbing compound to use on harley paint.
What i have is on my rear fender i use a two up and a solo seat and the two up has left some blemishies in the paint that i need to buff out and i haven't had much luck but also don't want to screw up my paint.
Now what is the best known rubbing compound to use on harley paint.
What i have is on my rear fender i use a two up and a solo seat and the two up has left some blemishies in the paint that i need to buff out and i haven't had much luck but also don't want to screw up my paint.
#17
03-02-2009 | 07:12 AM
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03-02-2009 | 07:33 AM
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The last time I tried a clay bar on a scoot was when my brother-in-law recommended the Zaino set up for me. I had an '03 RKC with the silver/black paint job, and as I was trying to get off a stubborn piece of grit on the back of the front fender I rubbed through the silver paint! Freaked me out big time, and I quickly learned you need to use a delicate touch with those things. I've used them since, but I'm very leery of rubbing through the paint, so I don't apply much pressure.
Course it could just be me - I've never been much good with paint, bondo, drywall mud, etc!
Course it could just be me - I've never been much good with paint, bondo, drywall mud, etc!
#19
03-02-2009 | 08:57 AM
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When you use the clay bar per instructions, it can take a while to do it right. I've been using them for years and found that if I wash the vehicle thoroughly with a good car was soap and rinse well, you can then start using the clay bar while continuing to wet down the surface with plain water. This adds enough lubrication without having to use the detail spray they typically come with. I usually do another quick once over with the soap wash solution, rinse and then dry. I found that doing the clay bar in conjunction with a good wash only added about 20 minutes on my Toyota Tacoma double cab. You can be as sloppy as you need without worrying about a mess if you do the quickie wash at the end. Keep in mind, the clay bar doesn't have an infinite lifespan so keep an eye on it. If it starts to look grimy, toss it and replace.
I didnt have any instructions to go by... but i washed my bike the other day.... rinsed it to get it all wet today and went to town w/ the claybar and added moisture as needed --- turned out GREAT
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