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[Flench]

Most auto supply stores.  Just be careful.  If you drop it, even once, it's all but useless unless you can pick out the dirt/rock/sand, etc with 100% certainty.  If not, you may as well use a rock because it will scratch as much. 

Also use PLENTY of detailer's spray wax to keep the bar lubricated because it is possible to burn through your clear coat or paint if you get too wild without using enough lube.  Remember, the clay is abrasive and made from a harder material that your clear coat.

I usually wrap my clay with saran wrap and only leave the part exposed that I am putting in contact with the finish, that way if I drop it, the whole thing isn't ruined because I can slice off the dirty part.  I also store it in a zip-lock bag when I'm not using it.

Great ! Thanks for the tip's . That's what I will do then and thanks Cap1 I will check them out .

[VonMessa]

Great ! Thanks for the tip's . That's what I will do then and thanks Cap1 I will check them out .

Welcome  

Also don't go in the same direction for too long as you will see the patters you may leave in the paint at different lighting angles.  I like to use figure 8 patterns.  It takes some getting used to, though.  Kinda like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time  

[Shuffler]

Ok Shuffler, thanks . Where do I pick up one of those Clay bar's at ? most every body carry them ?

Most all auto supplies carry a box kit. In the kit it generally has 2 clay bars and a bottle of detailer. You simply flatten one of the clay bars and spray a little detailer on a area of the vehicle and run the clay bar over it. There is no need to press down or work hard at all. Rub back and forth or in a circle. Very easy to do. Afterwards buff with a soft towel.

This also takes those nasty swirl marks left by drying a still dirty car. It also removes road grit embedded in your clear coat.


If you drop the clay bar on the ground... DO NOT USE IT ANYMORE. Throw it away. If any foreign matter is embedded it will ruin your finish.


You can reuse clay bar by keeping it in a zip lock baggy.

[Flench]

Welcome  

Also don't go in the same direction for too long as you will see the patters you may leave in the paint at different lighting angles.  I like to use figure 8 patterns.  It takes some getting used to, though.  Kinda like rubbing your stomach and patting your head at the same time  

Thanks again VonMessa . I have never even seen one of those bar's so many thanks for the tip's . One of my old job's I use too have too wash printing plate's down and had to use the figure 8 pattern so that's great new's on how to do it . Hard too get use to but work's great for cleaning stuff or waxing to I guess ,

EDIT:Shuffler you posted at the same time I did . Thanks for the tip's too .

[dyna76]

Just installed new rims and tires on the truck.........

[MarineUS]

Just installed new rims and tires on the truck.........

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Nice. Never thought I would say this but: Maybe you should "smoke" the tail lights to match the dark look?

[Masherbrum]

check griot's garage online. great and smart people.

Oh wise one, you have learned the ways......

[CAP1]

Oh wise one, you have learned the ways......

 yessir i have. and how many times did you have to tell me before i finally called them?

 the guy i've dealt with on the phone there is kyle. i think i had him at least 3 times. he has to be the absolute NICEST person i've ever dealt with on the phone. he knew his product inside and out, and he talked with me more like he would talk with a longtime friend than a customer. besides great product, he is a very large part of why i will continue to deal with them.

[VonMessa]

Just installed new rims and tires on the truck.........

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Shame I couldn't have sold you my Jeep wheels.  They were very similar.  I just left the go for a song.  I went with the Crager Soft 8's instead.  Cheap to replace ($50) and if bend one on the trail, all I need is a BFH to straighten it out, fill it with air again and get home.

They look nice on that truck, though.

[Flench]

What is a BFH VonMessa ?

[mthrockmor]

M1A1 doing what it does best: Putting iron down range baby!

If you ain't Cav you ain't s&^%!

Boo

[Masherbrum]

What is a BFH VonMessa ?

Big Fu**ing Hammer  

[DMGOD]

2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD SLT Laramie
5.7 HEMI

[VonMessa]

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2005 Dodge Ram 1500 SLT Quad Cab 4WD SLT Laramie
5.7 HEMI

Nice ride, but your fly is down.

You forgot the front plate in the first pic and your house number  not to mention the street sign behind the truck  

 

EDIT:  I forgot to point out that the mud flaps need some attention, as well.   

[VonMessa]

Big Fu**ing Hammer  

Been there, done that I see