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Old 09-15-2001, 10:17 AM
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Default Cleaned my Car Today

Yesterday I have washed my car and today i did the wax but before that I used clay bar from Mothers and it cleaned my car paint preety well, it took a lot oxidation, I was amazed how much dirt was there still left after yesterday washing..

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looks great, clay bar works wonders on embeded dirt / break dust
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Default Just one minor point

...and not to be critical, but I'm looking at that pic of your clay bar, and I'm noticing how much stuff is accumulated on it, and I kinda feel obligated to point out that the clay should be kneaded and turned frequently, so that a fresh surface is always being used. Maybe you did that, and the pic is the end result? Just thought I'd mention it.

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Looking really nice.
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Default One additional point.....

....looks to me like you used one huge piece of clay. If so, I'd strongly suggest you break off smaller pieces next time. It's much easier to work with the smaller pieces versus one huge piece.
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Screw the Red Cross, give to the Salvation Army
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Plus if you accidentally drop it, you don't ruin the whole bar.
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Default Never give to the Salvation Army. They spend more money on their employees

than they give to the needy. Truly a Cult.
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Default Audi recommends clay bar for windshield, and will send you a kit, free....

Just get a brochure from your service or parts department.
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according to a "Dear Audi Client" letter I received yesterday.
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