How long does clay bar last?

[sl3196]

I'm going to buy a clay bar next week and do my GTP. Can you only use it for one car or can it be used again? Thanks!

 

[SpoiledMan]

I used one today that is on about car number 10. It is like new once folded into itself. YMMV

 

[sl3196]

Cool I didn't know they lasted that long. Is the meguires one that comes with the bottle of quick detail any good?

 

[sw20_og]

I've done 3 cars already with a Mother's Claybar System and for some reason it looks like I could do 3 more. I just keep on folding it over and it keeps on working!

 

[Trotsky]

How do you know when it's time to throw the clay bar away? Is there a visual indication that there are too many contaminants on it? Or is the sign something where the bar doesn't perform as well.



I have a mother's clay bar that I cut into 3 pieces. Clayed my car once, and I've already put it to use on my windows. Is that too soon? :nixweiss

 

[sw20_og]

i've never used it on my windows...does it work?

 

[rickindy]

You wil need a new clay bar when stretching and folding can't produce an area that looks pretty clean. I've had them be done after one car and I've had them last through several.



Using it on the windows is a Good Thing. The windows accumulate crud just like everything else does.



The Meguiars bar works fine. Most of the bars are pretty much alike.

 

[SpoiledMan]

Yeah, it works wonders on windows and the change is even more dramatic if they are dark tinted.

 

[LOTA OT]

Try cutting the bar into smaller more manageble pieces. I cut my clay magic bars (100g I think) into 4 pieces and use one per car. By the time I'm finished with one car, each piece is pretty much done and I just toss it in the trash. Also, if you drop the clay and it gets dirt imbedded in it (this happens to me every so often), you don't have to throw away a whole bar.

 

[vapore0n]

I also cut the clay bar into quarter sized piezes. The whole clay lasts me for like 10 cars.

 

[Jngrbrdman]

Asking how long a clay bar lasts is like asking how long a can of pepsi will last. It depends on how thirsty you are and how fast you can drink it. I buy my clay in 200 gram bars and I can get a bar to last a year. Considering the number of cars I clay in a year, I would say that it is sufficient. I usually can break of 6 or 8 chunks of clay off a 200 gram bar and one of those chunks will clay at least 2 or 3 cars. Sometimes more depending on the condition of the vehicle. Clay is a good investment.

 

[foris2]

i've never used it on my windows...does it work?

I used it on a couple of car windows a few weeks ago and it worked like a charm. Try it - you'll love it!:xyxthumbs