Bro, read between the lines...I was being cynical
I have one 'original' and one 'cheapo' (fake?) version of the 3M clay. Without taking the clay out from the container/packing/box/whatever, I don't know whether anybody can notice any differences or not. Maybe somebody would post something about how the packaging of the originasl as compated to the fake ones. But all I can say is this, based on my own personal observations. The 'original' (hopefully it is) I bought from ACE Hardware and the 'cheapo' version I bought from a friend who bought them in bulk from an online seller. From the look alone, no discernible differences. But the 'original' one felt more pliable (more rubbery) and finer as oppose to the 'chepo' one which has a perculiarly 'powdery' feel and also a little bit less pliable. The 'cheapo' one also seemed like has lightened in colour a little...became slightly light blue...after a few uses. Oh...it also turned the lube/water I was using a little bluish. I don't know wheter it's fake or just a bad batch or had been on the shelf for too long, but I've stored it aside after a couple of use cuz I noticed some clay marring and clay transfer onto the surface of the paint. Nothing a light polish cannot handle but it's a bit of a nuisance. Conclusion: it does work but not as good as the 'original' that I purchased for ACE.

So, to answer your question, if you're concern about the genuinity and fear of low quality of the fake ones, better buy them from a reputable store like ACE Hardware or the like. I haven't been able to find any other reputable hardware shop selling them, even the local 3M supplier doesn't carry them...but that was when I asked around 5 years ago la....

Which other alternatives? Can recommend which claybar is good, affordable and can be purchased at shops?

hi shifus, how to remove water marks from the windows? no matter how i polish the window it still doesnt come out

Entry lvl RM300 machine and glass polish from ACE hardware shop.

Or is there any other recommendations?

Im referring to the windshield u just posted.
I normally clean my car at night (night only im free), so no pic from me at the moment.
Later gt chance i will post some pics.

driving with a clean and coated windshield is very siok when u see the rain just fly away during rain.
I tried driving at 100kph in pretty heavy rain with no wiper on, and still hv the visibility

I can only see rain fly off at 70 and above.
at 60kph the water droplet wont go anywhere

Is there anything that can remove windshield wiper scratches? Preferably something easy to get la.
I saw Autoglym glass polish in lelong, seller said can remove scratches, dunno how well the product will work

I plan do it myself le, plus can burn some calories
Osren do sell their product to normal consumers?

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Washed car yesterday night before Singapore trip

krismas lol I was lazy and remembered you saying using diluted bsd... So I just dry my car with mf cloth (a LOT of wringing LOL)  and spraying bsd

wheel arch didn't wash/brush clean, paintwork in clean not wet gloss...swirl level not shown. 

The cloth doesnt work well after some time.
Wanan introp which one? And the cost?
Yeap yeap i think u know the difference... I feel local one is like thinner.

I'll need to check with the admin for the regulations, terms and conditions.....