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Old Aug 11, 2006 | 05:38 PM
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Clay Bar Help

Is it better to use the clay bar in circlular motions or side to side motions? Or doesnt it matter
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:01 PM
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Re: Clay Bar Help

Straight motions.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:07 PM
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Re: Clay Bar Help

I go in criss-cross motions. First horizontal, then vertical, just to make sure i cover everywhere.
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 06:22 PM
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Re: Clay Bar Help

Thanks, so stay away from the circular stuff
Old Aug 11, 2006 | 08:57 PM
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Yeah pretty much the only reason to use a circular motion is when trying to buff something out or when useing a polish. At least thats what i understand, and Meguiars agrees.
Old Aug 14, 2006 | 08:47 PM
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Re: Clay Bar Help

Clay bared the car today, turned out awesome. Going to wax it tomorow and will post pics soon of how it all came out
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