Clay bar in NJ - Honda Pilot

orr4 · 04-14-2005, 01:36 PM

Does anyone know where I can purchase some clay bars in northern NJ (Palisades Park-Hackensack area)?
I'm looking at autozones and Pep boys, and they do not list it on their website.

Thanks,
Gary

orr4 · 04-14-2005, 01:44 PM

I should explain: I know I could order it, but I would like to pick a few up before the weekend.
Thanks again,
Gary

sfhondapilot · 04-14-2005, 01:54 PM

Kragen?

BigDogDad · 04-14-2005, 02:00 PM

Any specific brand you are looking for? Target , Walmart & even Kmart usually carry Mothers & Meguires.

orr4 · 04-14-2005, 02:05 PM

I was looking for Mothers, and thanks I will check out Target and Kmart Friday Night.

kevinsmiley · 04-16-2005, 10:04 AM

I just bought the Mothers Clay Bar Kit at my local Autozone in Michigan, cheers.

kevinsmiley · 04-17-2005, 08:50 PM

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Originally posted by kevinsmiley
I just bought the Mothers Clay Bar Kit at my local Autozone in Michigan, cheers.

Well, it took a lot of elbow grease, but the results were great. I had all these brown spots that looked like little rust spots all over the finish. The clay bar took them off as well as little tar spots here and there.

I bought silver partly because I heard that it didn't show dirt as much, but it sure shows those darn little speckles.

cwa107 · 04-17-2005, 09:01 PM

Very nice - looks like you just pulled it off the showroom floor.

Hopefully, if the claybar did its job, you'll never have those brown spots again. They're usually from metal flakes from the brakes or "rail dust" during transport. Once you dislodge them with the clay bar, you shouldn't see that again.

humanoid · 04-17-2005, 09:20 PM

Just drop by any decent auto parts store and they should carry it. There's a lot of stuff that Pep Boys don't carry online, ya need to head down to a "brick and mortar" store and pick one up first hand.

kevinsmiley · 04-18-2005, 07:48 AM

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Originally posted by cwa107
Very nice - looks like you just pulled it off the showroom floor.

Hopefully, if the claybar did its job, you'll never have those brown spots again. They're usually from metal flakes from the brakes or "rail dust" during transport. Once you dislodge them with the clay bar, you shouldn't see that again.

Thanks for the input. I was busting my brain trying to think where the spots were from. At first I thought I ran over something, but they were even on the tailgate up by the rear window.

Scoobs · 04-18-2005, 08:03 AM

I hate to be the naysayer but the spots will probably come back. "rail dust' is only one of the many causes of these spots.

orr4 · 04-18-2005, 11:50 AM

Your Pilot looks great Kevin,
I clayed my Pilot this weekend, and even it being only a week old, after using the hand in plastic bag test I was amazed at how much "grit" was on it. After claying, the surface felt like glass and I was even able to remove some very small nicks. I then used Klasse all in one followed by their high gloss sealent glaze.
The results were quite amazing. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a chance.

john802 · 04-18-2005, 06:40 PM

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Originally posted by orr4
Your Pilot looks great Kevin,
I clayed my Pilot this weekend, and even it being only a week old, after using the hand in plastic bag test I was amazed at how much "grit" was on it. After claying, the surface felt like glass and I was even able to remove some very small nicks. I then used Klasse all in one followed by their high gloss sealent glaze.
The results were quite amazing. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a chance.

Twice a year, I detail all my cars using clay bar, 1 coat of AIO Klasse, 2 coats of Klasse High gloss sealant, and finally a coat of P21S carnauba wax.

orr4 · 04-19-2005, 09:13 AM

John802
Twice a year, I detail all my cars using clay bar, 1 coat of AIO Klasse, 2 coats of Klasse High gloss sealant, and finally a coat of P21S carnauba wax.

Yes the stuff is really good. The mistake I made was using just slightly too much (a little more than a nickle size per panel), so buffing it was a chore.
I will not make that mistake again

Did you notice a diference when you applied the carnauba?

04-14-2005, 01:36 PM	#1 (permalink)
orr4 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clay bar in NJ Does anyone know where I can purchase some clay bars in northern NJ (Palisades Park-Hackensack area)? I'm looking at autozones and Pep boys, and they do not list it on their website. Thanks, Gary

04-14-2005, 01:54 PM	#3 (permalink)
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04-14-2005, 02:00 PM	#4 (permalink)
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04-17-2005, 09:01 PM	#8 (permalink)
cwa107 Super Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Middletown, PA Posts: 2,495 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Very nice - looks like you just pulled it off the showroom floor. Hopefully, if the claybar did its job, you'll never have those brown spots again. They're usually from metal flakes from the brakes or "rail dust" during transport. Once you dislodge them with the clay bar, you shouldn't see that again. __________________ 2010 Honda Pilot EX-L 4WD, Dark Cherry Pearl w/ black leather - equipped with black side steps, WeatherTech Floorliners and USA SPEC iPod Integration 2010 Subaru Legacy 2.5i Premium - Ruby Red Pearl 2005 Honda Pilot EX 4WD (traded)

04-14-2005, 01:44 PM	#2 (permalink)
orr4 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I should explain: I know I could order it, but I would like to pick a few up before the weekend. Thanks again, Gary

04-14-2005, 02:05 PM	#5 (permalink)
orr4 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I was looking for Mothers, and thanks I will check out Target and Kmart Friday Night.

04-17-2005, 09:20 PM	#9 (permalink)
humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,968 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Just drop by any decent auto parts store and they should carry it. There's a lot of stuff that Pep Boys don't carry online, ya need to head down to a "brick and mortar" store and pick one up first hand. __________________ 2005 EX-L Sage Brush Pearl -->OEM Running Boards, OEM rear mud guards, OEM crossbars, AVS bug deflector, 5000K HIDs, OEM Accord EX emblem, full sized spare, Hella FF 75 driving lamps, Nifty CatchAll Mats <------------ click here first, n0oB!!!

04-18-2005, 08:03 AM	#11 (permalink)
Scoobs Registered User Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: Clarington, Ontario Posts: 1,207 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	I hate to be the naysayer but the spots will probably come back. "rail dust' is only one of the many causes of these spots. __________________ 2003 SS EX-L , Towing Package, Crossbars, Chrome Trim, Separation Net ( To keep the real Scoobs in the back ) , Rear Splashguards, Chrome Exhaust Tips, PowerBulbs PowerPlus +50 bulbs (great bulbs) -- Replaced with 2008 RAV4 V6 Sport 2004 Titanium Silver Toyota 4Runner SR5 Sport V8, Philips +30 Premium -- Replaced with 2007 4Runner Limited V8

04-18-2005, 11:50 AM	#12 (permalink)
orr4 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Your Pilot looks great Kevin, I clayed my Pilot this weekend, and even it being only a week old, after using the hand in plastic bag test I was amazed at how much "grit" was on it. After claying, the surface felt like glass and I was even able to remove some very small nicks. I then used Klasse all in one followed by their high gloss sealent glaze. The results were quite amazing. I'll post some pics as soon as I get a chance.

04-19-2005, 09:13 AM	#14 (permalink)
orr4 Junior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: North Jersey Posts: 18 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	John802 Twice a year, I detail all my cars using clay bar, 1 coat of AIO Klasse, 2 coats of Klasse High gloss sealant, and finally a coat of P21S carnauba wax. Yes the stuff is really good. The mistake I made was using just slightly too much (a little more than a nickle size per panel), so buffing it was a chore. I will not make that mistake again Did you notice a diference when you applied the carnauba?

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