Meguiar's G1016 Smooth Surface Clay Kit Reviews

• The Usual Excellent Meguiars Product

  
  By A1H4DH7OOVMGK3 on 2007-05-28
  I've always thought highly of Meguiars products. The professional line has been especially good. In recent years they've brought items that were often only used professionally and introduced them to the larger enthusiast market. This is an example of a product that was until relatively recently avaialable only to the pros. The clay kit is well thought out and does an excellent job even to those unfamiliar with the use of clay. The kit is essentially self contained as it contains the clay, the high lube detailer and a microfiber towel (a bonus is the sample bottle of cleaner / wax).
  To appreciate the benefit you're getting, you'll really want to try the Meguiars recommended test: run your hand over the surface after it's washed and dried. Feel how relatively rough it is, then use the clay. The difference will amaze you! Great stuff...enough said.
  
  

• Couldn't be easier

  
  By A1SVN02H8NN53 on 2008-01-07
  Excellent product from Meguiar's. The process is simple - wash the car, "lubricate" small areas with the detailer spray, and rub the clay across the finish. I was amazed at how much dirt and contaminants came off my seemingly clean car, and you could tell a huge difference between the treated and untreated areas. Finish off with an application of the included cleaner wax and your car will shine.
  
  As the clay is abrasive, I wouldn't recommend doing this too often, but I'm really impressed with the results.
  
  

• Amazing!

  
  By A1BOU6KOXD3QW6 on 2007-06-03
  I just recently bought a '99 Honda, and when I rubbed my hand across the paint surfact it felt like sandpaper. After using this product, it felt like glass! This was EASY to use (you don't have to be a car expert) and you get professional results. Definately worth every penny.
  
  

• gentle clay bar

  
  By A3UH41OMC4O5FC on 2008-02-17
  I'm a big fan of clay bars; they remove sap, paint overspray and transfer like nothing else. Plus, if your car is really dirty, it cleans up that deep dirt that can't be removed by washing alone. I was out of clay and decided to purchase this kit. My local car supply shop had this and the Mother's kit to choose from, so I went with this because I can never have enough microfiber towels. :)
  
  This is a good kit, but having experienced clay bars in the past, I have to say this product is dissapointing. The clay is Very mild. Too gentle to really do the work I needed out of it. It DOES clean well, and for the average guy I'd say this is fine. But I rely on clay to remove serious contamination, and this doesn't cut it.
  
  Another qualm: it tends to "stick" more so than some other clays. Usually this happens if the paint surface is hot, there isn't enough lubrication, the bar is saturated with lube, or you use too much pressure, but none of these factors were present. I decided to break out an old bar just to see... and it wasn't me. My old bar worked much better than the Meg's; not only did my old bar (Clay Magic) not have the "sticking" problem, but it also cleaned up that pesky overpray I was after.
  
  So if you are purchasing a clay bar for the first time because you heard it would solve your problems, then this might not be the one for you. But if you are experienced with clay, or otherwise know for a fact that you only want a very mild product, then this is a good bet.
  
  

• Please with the result.

  
  By A11XMQ8XL6QD9N on 2007-10-22
  Never try clay bar before. Therefore, give it a try. Take me about 1hr to finish the whole car (Miata). The result is really good. Smooth finish.
  
  
• clay? kit
  By A2S7Y1SQX6FRHZ on 2008-01-07
  The key word in a "clay kit" is kit. There is a cleaner, some polish and a buff cloth, but almost NO clay. However, the product does work well.
  
  
• Works well and the clay is incredibly effective
  By A2XPDAPP8IP186 on 2006-12-29
  This is an excellent starter kit. Wish I could buy more clay separately as the have plenty of the QuikWax. If you have very used clay, this is absolutely worth buying and trying.
  
  
• Great experience from a first-timer.
  By A3BJG49LJR3WFC on 2007-09-08
  I bought one for my car and it was super easy to use. Process took about 30 minutes. It includes everything you'll need (hence the kit) and works well. Bought one for my mom who knows nothing about car maintenance and she thought it was great too.
  
  
• Excellent product for a great price
  By ARKVA6Z7N2JMA on 2008-02-08
  The meguiars smooth surface clay kit comes with everything you need to start claying your car. I saw a decent difference after claying but the important thing is how it feels. its like night and day. The smoothness tells us we can go on to the next step, paint cleaner or polish.
  
  
• Great product
  By A3KLE302DGMBDB on 2008-02-11
  I was surprised on how effective this product is at removing those contaminants that are almost impossible to see with the naked eye. It left my trucks surface Very smooth. I highly recommened this product.
  
  
• Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit is One Key to a Show Car Finish
  By A1JUBRIZMO0RJV on 2008-09-15
  When I first read about claying your vehicles, several years ago, I was a bit skeptical. It seems strange and like a lot of work for you car, but both impressions were incorrect.
  
  After washing your vehicle with a safe wash, Claying your vehicle is the next step and a vital step. Claying removes above surface contaminants on your paint's surface: bits of overspray, tar, etc. and lots of other things you can or more likely can't even see. After washing your car, rub your flat hand across the surface. It won't smooth as glass. Furthermore, listen! You'll hear your hand going back and forth over the surface as it rubs against the contaminants. This is a car that needs to be clayed and just about any car if it has never been clayed needs to be clayed. Even a brand new car on the lot often has contaminants. Furthermore, once clayed, it's usually recommend to do it again every 3 months to a year, depending on the environment your car is in. Honestly, claying your vehicle doesn't take a particularly long amount of time. I'd say it's possible to do it in just under thirty minutes.
  
  The Smooth Surface Clay Kit from the wonderful folks at Meguiar's is the perfect kit to clay your vehicle. Again, after washing your vehicle, spray an area with the Quick Detailer, and then use the clay bar across the surface. You can search Youtube for Meguiar's Clay kit, to see demonstrations from users, but it isn't hard to do. Do a thorough job on your vehicle, and the way your hand then moves across the surface will impress you. I'm amazed every time.
  
  After claying, you have several options. The clay kit includes a sample of cleaner wax, and you can certainly use that. It has some mild cleaners and some protection. However, if you use a cleaner wax, I'd recommend waxing the car more often as it isn't quite as durable as dedicated separate products. Once a month for example with the cleaner wax, would be good. Or, you could use the cleaner wax for its mild below surface cleaning properties followed by a more robust wax product such as Meguiar's Gold Class or NXT 2.0, and then you could potentially be set for a few months.
  
  If you want to do even more after claying, you can use a paint cleaner from Meguiar's for below surface contaminants right after claying, and then optionally a Pure Polish after that. You'd top all that off with a wax such as Meguiar's Gold Class, or Meguiar's NXT 2.0.
  
  Furthermore, pick up more of the Quick Detailer, and you can use it to remove light dust and contaminants to your paint on a regular basis, and you can actually find you won't have to wash your vehicle as often.
  
  Whatever you choose, regular maintenance of your car's finish will keep you smiling for years to come. Meguiar's clay kit is a great way to start because not only does it make your finish smooth as glass, but it allows whatever wax you apply to adhere more evenly and properly to the surface, providing a better shine and longer lasting protection.
  
  A great product. Highly recommended.
  
  
• Works Great!
  By A23O0OITL0UIY4 on 2008-08-09
  The clay kit works great!
  
  For the person that claimed there wasn't enough clay, you can probably clay two cars with the amount provided. You simply have to stretch and fold it over itself until you get a clean clay surface to work with. When you cannot stretch and fold to get a clean area, it's time to discard.
  
  It is certainly NOT hard work. With copious amounts of lubrication from the included spray, the clay bar will slide relatively easily along the surface. It is not only fast but fun also!
  
  Also, claying is mainly for the horizontal surfaces as they tend to collect more contaminants.
  
  
• Some "Environmental" Flaws Cannot, It Seems, Be Removed by the Bar
  By A2A7T7HIWTK2X7 on 2008-09-25
  I used these products as directed and I am quite pleased with the results. However, I did encounter one major problem, which I'll get to later.
  
  Let me say, though, that this is a fine kit, and the products are all high quality.
  
  This was my first experience using a clay bar, and I was surprised by the residue it picked up from surfaces I thought were as clean as possible. I have a late 1990s Ford Escort, and this product brought out the shine better than two other products I had used (a) Turtle Wax Liquid Paste Wax and (b) Zymol Cleaner Wax.
  
  That the Meguiar's brought out a better shine than the Zymol was a surprise, especially since I had used the microfiber cloth provided with the Meguiar's kit and not flannel. I'm impressed by the Meguiar's Cleaner Wax, and I'm glad a sample was included in this kit.
  
  I'm disappointed that the bar was not able to do much with the older stains caused by pine tar. Does anyone have suggestions on how to deal with those? I would suppose I'd have to strip off the old wax to get to the pine tar stain layer. Then what?
  
  Also, anyone have luck using the clay bar on "trim" like non-metal bumpers, spoilers, etc.?
  
  
  
  
  
  
• Too Small
  By A3PBUNU289789W on 2008-06-09
  The clay bar is just so small! Maybe just large enough to prep 1:15 scale model.
  
  
• works
  By A2DQGD2M6EZRS6 on 2008-07-08
  this product did smooth out my hood pretty well. Not quite the results I expected but it was still a big improvement. Very easy to use/apply etc.
  
  

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