Just Spray, Clay and Wipe Away!

The automotive detailing clay bar is the modern and safe way to deep clean your car's paint before waxing. This site is dedicated to helping you learn more about detailing clay, including how to use a clay bar to clean your car, and selecting the best detailing clay supplies.

Detailing Clay Myths

Removes Paint Scratches: It is commonly misunderstood that detailing clay removes scratches and swirl marks. This is not true. A detailing clay bar is a cleaning tool, not a replacement for polish.

Increases Gloss and Shine: In cases where the paint surface is so dirty or oxidized that the clearcoat finish looks dull, cleaning with clay will have a brightening and gloss improvement effect. However, this effect is due to the dirt and grim being removed versus the removal of the paint defects (e.g., swirl marks, water spot etching, etc.) that cause paint to look dull.

Detailing Clay will Scratch Your Car: This rumor was created by a small number of people who did not follow basic precautions, including washing and using a proper clay lubricant. Detailing clay is recommended by most car manufacturers as the preferred method of cleaning the clearcoat finish.

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