I am going to give the clay bar a try to see if I can get the million tiny specks off that have come from nowhere on my black bike. Does anyone have any tips on the procedure? Thanks!

 

Never use the bar if you drop it on the ground, throw away and get a new one...very important...I use one all the time, nothing special but don't drop it.

 

use a spray and wipe or quick detailer to lubricate clay, i normally will wash with Dawn dish washing liquid, then clay using back and forth motion instead of circles, then wash again, dry off, then polish, then wax. will usually wax every month, every 6 months or so will strip wax, clay and redo.

 

once removed, clear coats and paint will never reappear.

I'd suggest using a good wash and wax.

and save the finish removal for a last ditch temporary fix on the way to a new paint job.

if you have to go this step always try to feather the edges, although the edge of a clear coat will often appear as light line


( and never use steel wool to clean metal parts on a bike)


Mike

 

Tried it and I don’t think I had enough of the spray on the paint (although I sprayed the crap out of it). Left a couple of marks that I cant get out. I found that a three step Maguire’s process works best. Cleaner wax, polish, carunba. If it’s going to come off this process will take care of it safely.

 

When using a clay bar make sure you use a lot of the lubricant. No need to rub really hard either. Let the clay do the work.

 

exactly as what cruzmisl said and never ever use any kind of washing up liquid as it has additives in it that take the polish off and will eventually make the paint dull
best thing to use is baby shampoo as there is nothing in that but baby goodness lol and yes im being serious

 

Never used one on the bike or any black vehicle so cant say how it will work. I just did our entire suv including some of tge chrome with the meguires kit. Detail spray for lube and work clay back and forth. The paint was filthy from our chit weather here and it looks better than new now. It is gold in color I would be skeptical on black but never tried it

 

water, water, water... that's all you should ever use with a clay bar. PLENTY OF IT! If you let it get dry and rub, you will find yourself compounding which is a PITA.

 

Pretty straight forward. Use lots of clay lube or quick detailer to keep the paint lubricated. Work small sections at a time. Make sure you fold and inspect the clay as it becomes contaminated as you don't want these particles rubbing against the paint.