How do you store diluted chemicals

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riotejas

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I tried the Mother's clay bar the other day with the Mother's QD that came in the kit. I'm not sure if I was using it correctly or not because it didn't seem like it was doing anything. I mean, it didn't feel like it was grabbing anything off the surface, nor did the clay discolor at all.



My paint does feel rough and still felt a bit rough afterwards. From teh feedback on the forums, I expected to see my clay getting discolored due to the contaminents it would pick up.



Maybe I'm using too much QD?
 
I had the same questions when I first used Mother's Clay. The best way to know if you are using the clay correctly (meaning if you are removing any contanimants) is to get a plastic shopping bag from the store. Take the bag and put it over your fingers. Then run your fingers across your paint.



If you have any contanimants, you should feel some small bumps. This is the stuff that you are trying to get off. The side of the box recommends that you use a large volume of QD. I suggest that you follow the directions. You want to have enough QD on the paint, so that the clay glides.



If your clay is not gliding, you are not using enough QD. Once you have "clayed" a section of the paint, use the QD to wipe off any excess residue that the clay might have left (i.e. streaks, or small trails between wipes). Also, since you are trying to remove contaminants, do not wipe the clay in a circular motion, as this might lead to more scratches.



Also make sure to knead the clay, so that you are using a soft and pliable material. When you are done, I would shampoo the car again. Since you are working with the base clearcoat, or top layer of paint, you want to wash off any and all types of debris that might have accumulated on the car while claying.



I hope that this helps, and gives you a bit of direction. (Man, I think that I really need to use a spell check before submitting my threads, ouch!)



Best regards.
 
I didn't use QD for lube but car wash. Basically after the car was clean, I would soap up a panel, clay it, and hose off. I definately noticed a difference in smoothness after claying.
 
Thanks for the advice.. I guess i'll have to try it again once it stop raining around here :)



One thing I did notice is that the Mother's clay is hard as a rock.. not sure if it's because it's cold around here (approx 50 deg) or not.. I could barely kneed the clay at all let alone fold it.
 
All of the clays I have used are pretty hard out of the package. I think they have to be to not fall apart when they get wet.
 
How hard should one press down when using the clay? Do I use pressure, or should I simply let the paint glide accross the surface?



And by the way, I used Mother's clay with Mother's QD with good results for the most part. I just wasn't sure about how much pressure I should use.
 
I know this is going to make me look like an idiot..



When I first used my mother's clay I had the same problems as tmchow, nothing was happening. Then I realized that I had failed to remove the plastic (paper? can't remember what it was) material that was covering the clay bar. It was clear so I couldn't tell that it was on the bar. God, I felt like a complete idiot, luckily no one noticed and I just removed the plastic and the bar started working fine. :D
 
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I had failed to remove the plastic (paper? can't remember what it was) material that was covering the clay bar. It was clear so I couldn't tell that it was on the bar. God, I felt like a complete idiot, luckily no one noticed and I just removed the plastic and the bar started working fine.</blockquote>

HAHAHAHA. SO FUNNY!:D :D Don't worry. I've done something similar (was trying to wax my car with BF Paint Protection, then halfway through realize I was actually using their POLISH).
 
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HAHAHAHA. SO FUNNY!:D :D Don't worry. I've done something similar (was trying to wax my car with BF Paint Protection, then halfway through realize I was actually using their POLISH). [/b]</blockquote>
William, just out of curiousity, does the Paint Protection and the Polish look and feel alike when being applied?
 
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Originally posted by Intermezzo330I
William, just out of curiousity, does the Paint Protection and the Polish look and feel alike when being applied?</blockquote>

Interme, Honestly I don't remember how paint protection & polish look. I'm at work now otherwise I'll just take a look at them. Feel alike? I can't say because I apply Polish with TERRY PAD & Paint Protection with FOAM pad (both pads supplied with the BF Kit), so can't comment unless I use the same pad for both.

To me, the problem is not how they look or feel. It's how the bottles look. Take a look at the pics below and I think you know what I meant. If they can follow what Zaino does and make each bottle a little different then it's more idiot proof. Anyway, I'm NOT complaining. It's my stupid mistake. I should have READ the bottle first :D

<strong class='bbc'>Chuckmotor[/b] - about your problem, I just let the clay glide across the paint. Given only enough pressure to keep the claybar slipping out your hand. That's all the pressure you need.

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I use gentle pressure. 8 oz to 1 lb, I would say. You're relying on the clay to hit the bumps on their side and knock them loose. With no pressure it might be riding up over them. But even with this pressure the bar should still move easily - if you're feeling a pull like it was really, well, you know, CLAY - then you're probably not using enough lube.
 
I use a couple of more pounds of pressure than carguy. You can mold the clay better after holding it in your hand for a minute of two. If you get a chance try to find a white car to practice on a panel. White paint will allow you to see the little dots and specs that washing leaves behind. Then when you can see the specs you can work on your technique to remove them with the clay.
 
Now that I got my computer up and running (power outage) I wanted to ask this.

If you just made a gallon of something like ONR clay lube,how do you store it.I tend to use those bulk gallon containers you can get a restaurant supple store.

What do you use,old ice tea gallons,used culigen 1 gal bottles.

Mo
 
Audiguru said:
Now that I got my computer up and running (power outage) I wanted to ask this.

If you just made a gallon of something like ONR clay lube,how do you store it.I tend to use those bulk gallon containers you can get a restaurant supple store.

What do you use,old ice tea gallons,used culigen 1 gal bottles.

Mo
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Glad your power was out. Hope you took advantage of that time to do your homework

I store diluted chemicals in there original containers. When 1 runs empty, I hang unto that container for future use. You could also just pour what you need out of your gallon container into a quart spray bottle
 
Flash Gordon said:
Glad your power was out. Hope you took advantage of that time to do your homework

I store diluted chemicals in there original containers. When 1 runs empty, I hang unto that container for future use. You could also just pour what you need out of your gallon container into a quart spray bottle
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haha i did

Im thinking more of having it in storage to hold it. not in a spray bottle for usage. Check out those gallon containers from restaurant suplies. there pretty good.
 
Audiguru said:
haha i did

Im thinking more of having it in storage to hold it. not in a spray bottle for usage. Check out those gallon containers from restaurant suplies. there pretty good.
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Yeah, yeah. I'm all about the resturant supply house. I use used 5 gallon pickle jugs as wash buckets. I was Green before going Green was cool :partaaay2:
 
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