What brand of clay are you using?

FYI, Sonus BLOCK Detailing Clay is now a new grade. When we ordered the latest batch, I specified a grade that is between the ClayMagic blue and the ClayMagic medium. I felt that medium was too heavy for most applications, but wanted something with a little more cleaning power than standard ClayMagic.



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DavidB said:
FYI, Sonus BLOCK Detailing Clay is now a new grade...
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David, am I reading you right: the new Block is slighty more aggressive than the previous version? IIRC this'll be the third version of the gray Block clay...
 
Accumulator said:
David, am I reading you right: the new Block is slighty more aggressive than the previous version? IIRC this'll be the third version of the gray Block clay...
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That is correct. The original BLOCK was manufactured for us by KEL. It cleaned great and was by far my favorite.



About 18 months ago when it looked like KEL was going down in court, we started licensing our clay through AWC (AWC does not manufacture, they own the rights to the patent. They are due a license fee on every bar.) The first BLOCK licensed through AWC was the same grade as ClayMagic Blue. I did not feel like it cleaned as well as the original BLOCK, so I asked them for a modification.



BLOCK V3 is a grade between ClayMagic Blue and the medium. I feel it cleans every bet as well as the original BLOCK, so I'm very happy with it.
 
Lebowski, I picked up my Sonus Green Clay as a free sample on a bigger order. That could work for you too?
 
Who knew rubbing play-doh and/or silly putty on the hood of your grandfaters car was a good idea? (( apparently the guys at AutoMagic ))



just tryed the sonus green. found it stripped all the wax off just fine. found it more difficult to keep clean though. Maybe I just desire more silt in my clay bath? I'm sure there's a learning curve. Haven't tried the grey yet, assuming this is the BLOCKv3 stuff. Can't wait. Slightly more argessive than clay magic blue, sounds good for trouble areas!! $7 shipping and 2 bars $26.



Clay magic blue is pretty free rinsing, which I dig. Also available locally. $12/w/tax



quick clay question: I've notice that after a while the clay magic blue will 'gloss' over and become more 'putty-ish' then 'clay-ish' actually seems to work better at that point but I could be wrong. Anyone else notice this, or pre-nead your clay? I mean pre-nead excessively? Cause I lube it up well, but don't go overboard, maybe I should? Or maybe that expains the boutique clays?
 
currently using DP, Pinnacle and some Optimum clay bars too..... some of my details have eaten into my supplies....



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finerdetails said:
currently using DP, Pinnacle and some Optimum clay bars too..... some of my details have eaten into my supplies....



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If you washed the face of those clay bars with Dawn, most or that grunge would come off, thus extending the life of your clay.



Just a suggestion. :cool:
 
DuMouixe said:
Who knew rubbing play-doh and/or silly putty on the hood of your grandfaters car was a good idea? (( apparently the guys at AutoMagic ))



just tryed the sonus green. found it stripped all the wax off just fine. found it more difficult to keep clean though. Maybe I just desire more silt in my clay bath? I'm sure there's a learning curve. Haven't tried the grey yet, assuming this is the BLOCKv3 stuff. Can't wait. Slightly more argessive than clay magic blue, sounds good for trouble areas!! $7 shipping and 2 bars $26.



Clay magic blue is pretty free rinsing, which I dig. Also available locally. $12/w/tax



quick clay question: I've notice that after a while the clay magic blue will 'gloss' over and become more 'putty-ish' then 'clay-ish' actually seems to work better at that point but I could be wrong. Anyone else notice this, or pre-nead your clay? I mean pre-nead excessively? Cause I lube it up well, but don't go overboard, maybe I should? Or maybe that expains the boutique clays?
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Ahhh that is not good because correct me if I am wrong the green was developed to not strip off LSPs. The premise behind it was to gently remove surface contaminants but not your LSP.
 
DavidB said:
If you washed the face of those clay bars with Dawn, most or that grunge would come off, thus extending the life of your clay.



Just a suggestion. :cool:
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Never thought of that. Are you saying that it would not risk the finish by doing that? Honestly it scares me a little bit.





If I did not have 10 clay bars from AutoZones close out I would get the block as I would like a bit more aggressive clay.
 
I dunno about people claying off LSP with the Sonus green...I experimented with it, doing that intentionally, and I had to clay *far* more aggressively than I consider proper in order to cut through LSPs. Even Meg's #5 took a bit of doing. I reach for the Sonus gray now and then because the green is just too mild for some jobs and it's not like the gray cuts right through LSPs either.



Note that I clayed without compromising my LSPs for many years, and that was long before super-mild clays like the Sonus green were available...



DavidB said:
. The original BLOCK was..by far my favorite.

BLOCK V3 ...cleans every bet as well as the original BLOCK, so I'm very happy with it.
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OK, thanks for the explanation. I'll be looking forward to the V3 as *my* fave was the original V1 Block too. Well, my fave for when I want something more aggressive than the green ;)
 
I don't think water can pass through a finer clay as readily.



This may be a problem.



Maybe the green clay is used for evening out clumpy applications on a perfectly clean surface? I know I slop on product like a short order cook at dennys sometimes.



Really, think about it, play-doh or silly putty, which would you rather use? assuming those were your only two choices. Making an analogy to fine and medium clays. Well the play-doh initially, with plenty of lube for a dirtier surface to grab dirty and rinse free and the silly putty to set polish and even wax coverage.



There I learned something. maybe.
 
DuMouixe said:
I don't think water can pass through a finer clay as readily.



This may be a problem.



Maybe the green clay is used for evening out clumpy applications on a perfectly clean surface? I know I slop on product like a short order cook at dennys sometimes.



Really, think about it, play-doh or silly putty, which would you rather use? assuming those were your only two choices. Making an analogy to fine and medium clays. Well the play-doh initially, with plenty of lube for a dirtier surface to grab dirty and rinse free and the silly putty to set polish and even wax coverage.



There I learned something. maybe.
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Ahahaha I know what you mean. I tend to apply a little too much at times when it comes to wax which is why I prefer to use the PC whenever possible. One day Im going to try a paste wax by PC.
 
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