Can you clay your car with PLUMBERS MAIT???

[@djmandrick]

Wondering if adding a little cornflour to the putty would mean it becomes a bit firmer/drier and doesn't just squash so easily when you use it?

[@ForensicDetailing]

if you put some lemon drizzle and sugar in there you can bake a cake :)

[@djmandrick]

@@ForensicDetailing Probably as crap as a cake as it is as a claybar but it'd def smell nicer !

[@glennlambert5112]

Had a zafira with overspray everywhere 10 years ago. T-cut and cutting paste didn't touch it. In desperation I googled it and clay bar was the answer. I bought Built Hammer and the results were amazing. Have used on every car since. You can't polish dirt is my motto.

[@goonernumone8444]

Housebricks are great for removing tar & tree sap.. honest

[@GazLan]

Only if you mask off with gaffa tape first though...

[@tonymontana897]

Hahaha nice !

[@tredfxman]

Pink Floyd has left the chat to clay his car! 😄 👍

[@EgoShredder]

@@tredfxman All in all you're just a-nother mait in the (Nick) masonry....

[@matthewsmith2787]

I used to use white tac, it did the job

[@ChumpyChicken2]

Great Video, I’m just gearing up to decon/clay/polish my “New’ car. I have got ONR as per your instructions and I friggen love the smell! I was a professional detailer back in 1995 for Porsche on the Gold Coast. Let’s see how my back holds up. 😖

[@ItsWhatIDo]

I always use bilt hamber clay. Always have. I've got loads of Plumbers Mate and that's good for fitting drain roses to sinks and baths. Never really used it for anything else. You know what the next question will be.... Can you use automotive clay for seating a bath rose?

[@helipeek2736]

I’ve tried using clay but the potters wheel keeps getting in the way.

[@MrVaghag]

Might try sealing my sink with a soft claybar 👍🏼

[@jezlucas3878]

Tried it on my van , it's kept clean with only very slight contamination It worked can feel the difference. Going to give it a propper bash tomorrow morning

[@1stfrompuertorico568]

I have used plumber's putty. A trick my uncle who was a car painter taught me to use it only in case I didn't have a clay bar and I have used it. It can help a bit on that emergency situation you need it but never like clay bar and it is a nightmare to work with it since requires more liquid.

[@imyourhuckleberry3369]

Great video! I’ve heard the best use of the plumber’s putty would be spot use on a ceramic coating with stubborn areas. Every other use, use the clay mitt or clay bar. 👍

[@Darren_Nicola]

What about blue tac lol

[@mclarenjohnf1]

I will say I have used Plumbers Mait for Plumbing and you are normally cleaning it off your hands 2 days later the sample you were using was quite dry to normal, I would never even try it with a new tub as the oil just makes it impossible to get it dry enough then again you could mix it with plumbers hemp.

[@WaschyNumber1]

Hello, Can tell me someone where I can get Butyl Seal Putty, I can only find the tape version but not in kg sticks. 🤔

[@tonymontana897]

Obviously not meant for automotive use, but if you are desperate, you could use it for a small patch. I wonder if you left the lid off to allow it to dry a little, would it solve the stickiness issue.

[@billtaglia2865]

I used automotive clay and tried the plumbers putty. It was as John described. Like chewing gum that sticks to your fingers and paint. I found it to take some simple contaminants off the paint. I’ll probably stick with the automotive clay.

[@daystate123]

@forensic detailing channel did I see you in Bognor on Sunday?

[@martin1649]

This was on my mind for the longest time!

[@Bigirondoug]

Scotch mounting putty works great.

[@jasoncraig7096]

Interesting video! Do you think you can Claybar a ceramic coated car? If so what would you use? Thank you for the video!

[@ForensicDetailing]

you can but the general rule is if you need to clay, then it means you have contamination that you are going to drag off the car,, this process means you need to polishing away the marring you inflict afterwards which you cant do with a coating really. if your wanting to clay a recently coated car then you are someone that likes pampering your can which means coating is prolly not the best protection choice.

[@jasoncraig7096]

My coated car is exposed to a lot of industrial contamination. The coating has been on there for just over a year but holding up pretty good considering the environment. When it gets to the point that the grit on the coating is noticeable would an extra fine clay remove the coating you think? I am not to worried about marring since it is silver. I guess there is only one way to find out for sure!!

[@GazLan]

@@jasoncraig7096 you could try using BH Korrosol first to see how much contamination you can remove before attempting claying

[@RipJawsX95]

You can always use a clayless method. Just use Ironx and that should hopefully remove all the industrial contamination you have on your coated car.

[@binagarten4667]

Great video. Was the Plumbers Putty made by Bilt Hamber?

[@pigeonpoo1823]

Hahahahahahahahaa

[@sadieross-johnson2800]

If it was it would probably work better lol

[@paulmedland6697]

I didn't think it would work when I saw the title I not sure as it is a long, long time since I worked with the stuff (I was a plumber many years ago) but is there not Linseed oil in it I can't remember now. it's an excellent sealant used along side "Boss White" but definitely wouldn't recommend using either on your pride and joy.

[@markchester7584]

Plumbers Mait and Plumpers mate. Good thing is - you buy it once and get the two products!

[@tonymontana897]

Don't mind a good plumper. The curves need to be in the right places though lol.

[@Phil-1969]

Funny enough I was in hobby craft and I picked up a block of modelling clay the size of a small brick for £3 and did think the same

[@bradtyson]

Have you tried KKD Purity "X" yet Jon? If so, what do you reckon to it

[@diljitjedi]

What's the latest on clay mitts any chance of doing that update video with the latest technology a lot of us are a bit frightened of using clay bars and also very clumsy twatt still keep dropping them

[@ForensicDetailing]

no updates I would stick with clay bar mate. the mitts and cloths will progressivly marr more and for me they dont strip contaminations as well as clay.

[@AerodeonThorne]

Next video…”Can you clay your car with chewing gum?”.

[@tredfxman]

Or: How long does a rock-hard Bilt Hamber clay bar last to chew...?? 😄 👍

[@TheHughsie]

it would certainly polish your teeth :)

[@EgoShredder]

You could have done a three way test that includes Blu-Tac! 😄

[@SilverTrill]

Since we're having fun trying stuff out Jon can we use bilt hamber auto wash shampoo in our snowfoam lance n get /suds/foam 😅 I have tried alot of things but not this, surely 5ml wouldnt be enough or would it

[@ForensicDetailing]

you can yes. try and use at low coentration it will be very thin though. its designed to be used at 1:1000 to 1:2000 I would prolly stick to the usage instructions but you could do this.

[@bhtradinggroup5340]

Tbh I think for overspray you’d need a proper clay etc. But for light contamination on a car I think plumbers mait is fine. Don’t get me wrong, I use proper clay most of the time. But once I did drop my clay bar and didn’t have any left so had to use plumbers mait. Light contam on the car and it got 99% of it off. It was rough to start with and the paint was smooth as afterwards. Minor issue was the flakiness of the plumbers mait. But I was happy to keep re moulding

[@neilwhite4889]

Just spotted you checking out an E46 M3 cab in Sainsbury's car park 👍 Your motor looking good in the sun! Keep up the good work

[@ForensicDetailing]

hey neil yer lovely red E46 M3, love those, was nice RS next to it, all the peeps not wanting parking dings were parked in that corner :) the red perils a bit greasey and grimey but half clean.

[@rogerandout808]

Might combine hacks ... Toothpaste with Plumber's Mait ;) Some details products do seem a bit dear (I think mostly around brushes Bog Brush = Wheel Arch, bottle brush = Exhaust, Potato/veg brush = Tyre brush, Make up blusher brush = interior soft brush) but then I think there is a reason these products evolved, and the substitutes probably just don't have the resistance to chemicals or the right levels of abrasiveness. I'm happy to pay a few extra quid every few years on a something that is worth many thousand's of pounds.

[@ForensicDetailing]

tooth paste, plumbers mate, fairy liquid, boiled linseed oil, peanut butter = Universal Detailing Chemical :)

[@rogerandout808]

@@ForensicDetailinglol - I feel sorry for the comments you have to wade through!

[@dublinlad33]

Don't forget the BluTack

[@mespud6753]

Could also try play dough next. 😜

[@pwrshots]

can you do a comparison of clay bar vs clay mitt. (if not done already)

[@MarkSegree]

You have hard medium and soft clay. Each has a different level of how aggressive it is. Think of a clay mitt as more soft. Its scratches the car less but takes longer to remove contamination. Every thing has its use, a claymitt is just a different tool to help you achieve your desired results.

[@tredfxman]

Next Video: Can a rock-hard Bilt Hamber clay bar replace a chewing gum...?? *To Be Continued...* 👍 😄 👍

[@Vyker]

Does clay bars expire?

[@ForensicDetailing]

it cake dry out and crack and go brittle after a few years... some are good for many many years if you keep airtight but bin them when they start getting dirty.

[@simonbradshaw3708]

What would be an interesting video is to look at different products and toothpaste to remove very fine scratches on your windscreen.

[@RodeoRides]

Right tool for the right job 🤘🏻

[@peemick]

you can also polish your car with hand lotion its just not that efficient.

[@ShovelShovel]

just use a larger handful, a small ball will roll on itself.

[@steverabbits]

What about Play-Doh? I bet it's better than Plumbers Mait!

[@ForensicDetailing]

no bespoke abrasives in it steve. so you are reliant on any abrasive effect from the resin.

[@salsalih1584]

Great comparison to make but clearly not the type of product to use for a critical Pre wash stage, I’ll stick to AMD detail claybar or Bilt Hamber.

[@kevtheargonut]

It doesn't work. No shit Sherlock. Bilt Hamber clay all the way, and water as the lube too - top value.

[@camsmobilecwdcamsmobilecwd8850]

Absolutely

[@Audittr2108]

Clay’s not that expensive so just use the proper stuff!

[@Stevesbe]

He can't plumb He can't fit But the Porta potty man sure knows his shit

[@davidhamilton82]

As always, excellent advice following a detailed investigation of the products involved. Much appreciated.

[@Madhouse2332]

Can you wash your car with hair shampo next?😅

[@ronjones4575]

DO NOT do it. It will scratch your finish. There is a lot of BS on the Internet and this is one of them. Use the clay bar.

[@TheSaabClinicUK]

Just had to double check it wasnt April 1st... lol

[@-Dash-]

Hubba Bubba next?

[@andygreen4760]

Plumpers Mate, rather than Plumbers Mait, one you use on your car, the other you buy a kebab at 3am when you take them home

[@1977JohnBoy]

chewing gum works well on teeth so it should do even better on a car

[@MJMDetailingDiaries]

John, Last night I unfairly criticised you after taking in a few drinks. I'd misunderstood the nature of the plumbers mait video as a myth buster. So I would like to offer you a solid and heartfelt apology for the comments. I did publically reply and apologise, but felt it the right thing to do to remove the comment, then write to you personally. I hope the message finds you through the many hundreds you probably receive and again I'm sorry for the tone of the comment I posted in the early hours of Monday morning. Wishing you well. Mat P.s I posted this here as I can't seem to message you directly.

[@ForensicDetailing]

no worries Mat, ive been there to, I think anyone that watches you tube has been there at some point.

[@MJMDetailingDiaries]

@@ForensicDetailing thanks John. 👊

[@MrVaghag]

No

[@richardpowell723]

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[@1stfrompuertorico568]

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