Claying should always come after a good wash. You want to get as much of the dirt out as possible, by scrubbing and brushing and scrubbing some more. Your choice of cleaning agent will also ensure that your vehicle is ready for the use of a clay bar.10 Feb 2014
How does clay bar remove scratches?
A clay bar does NOT remove any scratches from the surface of the paint because it contains no abrasives. A clay bar is useful for when a car's paint feels rough and is no longer smooth to the touch as it can help restore that nice smooth feeling you once knew and loved.
How do you apply clay wax to a car?
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Is Clay Bar good for your car?
The clay bar has a specific job to remove bonded contaminants from your paint. Even when used properly, it should be considered a necessary evil since it can be abrasive. The fact is, you should never clay bar your car and stop there. Clay bars are abrasive and will mar your paint while they remove the contaminants.
What does a clay bar actually do?
A clay bar is either a natural or synthetic engineered resin compound designed to remove or 'lift' contamination from your vehicles surface to provide a contamination free, smooth surface to apply protection to. Contamination such as: industrial fallout, rail dust, honey due, tree sap and bitumen tar.15 Aug 2019
Is Clay Bar better than wax?
The main difference between wax and a clay bar is that wax is first and foremost a protectant, while automotive clay is not. Clays are formulated to remove contaminants waxes can't, while cleaner waxes are meant to protect, while also removing minor surface defects.