Clay bars

[buster]

New to me, but maybe not to everyone.
I spent four hours yesterday with a Meguires clay bar, giving my paintwork some serious overhauling.
This product is amazing, the amount of crud it removed from what I thought was good condition paintwork was shocking.
I have no idea how it works, its like a lump of stiff white Blu Tac, but used properly in conjunction with the detailing lubricant it comes with, it gives great results.
Clean off the wet residue with a chamois and re apply polish, sit back and admire, whilst nursing sore arm

[Dan Gleebitz (aka Valve)]

Better than Mer ?

[buster]

Totally different concept, best to read about them on Meguirs web site.

[widget]

Forget Mer! OK if your vehicle has white paintwork as it leaves a white residue. Auto Glym is still reckoned to be the best - not only in appearance but it is more resistant to car washes.

[Dan Gleebitz (aka Valve)]

Yes Mer does tend to leave white dust even some time after first application and three or four polishes later. But Mer does bring back a dead paint finish without the abrasive factor of Tcut.

[buster]

Get a Clay Bar and some elbow grease, you know it makes sense

[Dan Gleebitz (aka Valve)]

Or an orbital polisher maybe.

[ncwoods]

I still think Auto Glym is the one to beat Try their restorer on tired paintwork it's magic