Clay bar question - Honda Pilot

RKW · 05-28-2006, 02:16 AM

Are clay bar products only meant to be used on older paint? I have an '06, and I'm determined to keep the paint looking new, but I've no experience with paint finish products. Should a fine-grade clay bar step be part of my routine now, or is it too early?

humanoid · 05-28-2006, 02:32 AM

This is just my opinion. Clay bars can be used on any paint, old or new. The first thing you should do is wash your vehicle thoroughly with Dawn (or comparable) dish soap to remove any wax, grease, and oil from your paint. Then, my recommendation is to use a clay bar to remove any bonded surface contaminants such as dust, tree sap, bug marks, hard water deposits etc. from the paint before applying any polish or wax.

Since you have an '06 I would wait a bit long before using a clay bar to take full use of its advantage. But if you're anal like some folks, I don't see too much harm in using it now.

jay · 05-28-2006, 09:16 AM

The Klasse All-in-One instructions specifically tell you NOT to wash the car with Dawn. If you're using the Zaino system, go for it. Otherwise, use a car wash liquid to wash the vehicle.

Claying a brand new vehicle is worth the effort, IMHO.

RSD · 05-28-2006, 07:40 PM

back when we got our 03 pilot i saw soooo many little specs of rust on the hood and rear panel which was probably rail dust which rusted. im going to clay my car this weekend and hopefully all that gunk will disappear

and a little off topic >> jay in your sig it says you have an 03 pilot with an 04 horn, what was changed in the horn?

Josey92 · 05-28-2006, 10:22 PM

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Originally posted by RSD
back when we got our 03 pilot i saw soooo many little specs of rust on the hood and rear panel which was probably rail dust which rusted. im going to clay my car this weekend and hopefully all that gunk will disappear

and a little off topic >> jay in your sig it says you have an 03 pilot with an 04 horn, what was changed in the horn?

The 03 had the Japanese sounding horn -- high-pitched and whiney. After that year, Honda started to put a stronger sounding more euro/american sounding horn.

jay · 05-29-2006, 08:47 AM

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Originally posted by Josey92

The 03 had the Japanese sounding horn -- high-pitched and whiney. After that year, Honda started to put a stronger sounding more euro/american sounding horn.

While I can't vouch for their nationality, the '03 was a wimpy horn, and the '04 was more suited to the stature of the Pilot.

RSD · 05-29-2006, 09:56 PM

gotta get me a set next time i see one at a junkyard

john802 · 05-30-2006, 03:03 AM

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Originally posted by jay
While I can't vouch for their nationality, the '03 was a wimpy horn, and the '04 was more suited to the stature of the Pilot.

I agree!

Poki · 05-30-2006, 09:50 PM

I've heard that Dawn or any dishwashing soap is bad for a cars paint. I'm not sure if this is true or not but why take chances with a new car.

jay · 05-30-2006, 11:40 PM

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Originally posted by Poki
I've heard that Dawn or any dishwashing soap is bad for a cars paint. I'm not sure if this is true or not but why take chances with a new car.

Google up Zaino and you'll see that the Zaino system does tell you to was the car with Dawn to strip off the old stuff first.

05-28-2006, 02:16 AM	#1 (permalink)
RKW Junior Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: 4-corners area, NM Posts: 26 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	Clay bar question Are clay bar products only meant to be used on older paint? I have an '06, and I'm determined to keep the paint looking new, but I've no experience with paint finish products. Should a fine-grade clay bar step be part of my routine now, or is it too early?

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humanoid Super Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Sunny SoCal Posts: 2,968 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	This is just my opinion. Clay bars can be used on any paint, old or new. The first thing you should do is wash your vehicle thoroughly with Dawn (or comparable) dish soap to remove any wax, grease, and oil from your paint. Then, my recommendation is to use a clay bar to remove any bonded surface contaminants such as dust, tree sap, bug marks, hard water deposits etc. from the paint before applying any polish or wax. Since you have an '06 I would wait a bit long before using a clay bar to take full use of its advantage. But if you're anal like some folks, I don't see too much harm in using it now. __________________ 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!!!

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jay Super Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: Manassas, VA Posts: 11,116 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	The Klasse All-in-One instructions specifically tell you NOT to wash the car with Dawn. If you're using the Zaino system, go for it. Otherwise, use a car wash liquid to wash the vehicle. Claying a brand new vehicle is worth the effort, IMHO. __________________ 2012 Toyota Highlander Hybrid Limited "When you get to the fork in the road, take it." --Yogi Berra

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05-28-2006, 07:40 PM	#4 (permalink)
RSD Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	back when we got our 03 pilot i saw soooo many little specs of rust on the hood and rear panel which was probably rail dust which rusted. im going to clay my car this weekend and hopefully all that gunk will disappear and a little off topic >> jay in your sig it says you have an 03 pilot with an 04 horn, what was changed in the horn?

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RSD Member Join Date: May 2006 Posts: 47 Feedback Score: 0 reviews	gotta get me a set next time i see one at a junkyard

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