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When you’re finished claying your car, you may need to wash it to remove any lubricant film. If you plan to use a pre-wax cleaner polish, it will remove clay residue so there’s no need to wash. Last but not least, after using clay, seal your freshly cleaned paint with your choice of wax or sealant.
How do you clean a clay bar after use?
Follow these steps: Gently rub the clay bar back and forth across the wet area. Wipe the area with a microfiber towel and use the clay lubricant to remove any clay residue. Continue these steps until you’ve clayed the entire vehicle. Store the clay bar in its original case if possible, or in an airtight plastic bag.
How do you remove clay bar residue?
Apply a light paint cleaner or polish and that should remove the smudges. You could also use a cleaner/wax. If you use a paint cleaner or polish be sure to apply some wax afterwards because you’ll have removed any wax previously there.
Can I skip polishing after clay bar?
you could skip polishing after claying and apply your lsp if you use a fine grade clay if it doesn’t marr/scratch (IME it will a little). i would at least do a light polishing step after which may be all that is needed if the paint is in good shape.
Does clay Bar damage clear coat?
Clay bars are not supposed to damage the paint or clear coat finish, the particles that are being removed by the clay bar might remove some of the clear coat (see image below for example) the the damage these particles can do over time is worse than the clear coat being removed – and this valleys will be filled in with Jul 19, 2007.
Can I use soapy water with clay bar?
An alternative to a spray detailing lubricant is good old soapy water. Be sure to rinse your wash mitt thoroughly and use a fresh bucket of soapy water, not what’s left over from washing. After claying one or two body panels, your clay will begin to look dirty. Don’t be alarmed, that’s just the clay doing its job.
What liquid do you use with clay bar?
Q: What can I use to lubricate a clay bar? You can use a specifically formulated lubricant, a quick detailer, or soapy water. All of these will sufficiently lubricate your vehicle so that the clay bar can glide over your vehicle’s surface without damaging it.
Should I polish my car after Claying?
The detailer’s rule of thumb is to always decontaminate the surface with a clay bar before putting on a new coat of wax, or polishing any exterior paintwork.
Can I wax without polishing?
You can go and wax your vehicle straight away (with some preparations, of course). There’s No Need To Polish Your Car Before Waxing: If the paint still looks great, without damages (swirls, scratches, fading) If you already have the wax on your car and now you want to reapply it.
Can you clay a car without polishing?
Re: Do you clay without polishing afterwards? Yes and no. On my personal truck when i clay i`ll do a quick hand polish to remove any light defects.
Can you damage your paint with a clay bar?
What Is an Automotive Clay Bar? Clay bars used by professionals will be more “aggressive” in their ability to cut contaminants from auto finishes, but they can also cause damage to paint in the wrong hands.
Can 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 often should you clay bar your car?
Once you’ve clay barred and protected your paintwork, you should only need to do it twice a year – once before winter and once after. Obviously, you’re welcome to do it more often. This is simply the minimum required.
Can you clay bar with just water?
Re: Using Clay Bar with water Meguiars tends to say it is best to have some sort of lubrication, as in a soap or detailer spray, not just water alone. The idea being, if you picked up any sharp, or large bits on the clay, the water wouldnt provide enough lubrication, an you could put swirls in your paint.
Can I use water as lubricant for clay bar?
It is also important to discard a clay bar if it is dropped on the ground. It is also important to lubricate the surface and the clay bar before using. One can either use a quick detailer product or a water/automotive wash solution as a lubricant during the clay bar process.
Can you use clay bar on glass?
Glass does not need a special clay bar, and most clay bars are safe for glass. They may leave marring on the glass and need to be polished afterwards. With any clay bar, make sure to use the proper clay lubricant. Soaps and water-less washes can often breakdown the clay bars, causing them to crumble and fall apart.
What can I use instead of a clay bar?
The Autoscrub Towel is a clay bar alternative that consists of a special rubber impregnated towel. You simply apply some lubricant and wipe the surface with the Autoscrub Towel. If you drop the Autoscrub Towel on the ground, no big deal just rinse it off.
Are clay bars worth it?
Over time, these particles could permanently damage your paint. These particles also prevent wax and polish from working properly, which means you don’t get as clear a shine. If you want to protect your paint job in the future and have your car looks its best, clay bar detailing is absolutely worth it.
Can you clay bar while washing car?
Now while the car is still wet with rinse water but free from any loosened dirt or abrasive particles, now use detailing clay and a clay lubricant or your car wash solution by dipping your clay bar into your bucket of car wash soap to clay the various panels on the car and then give the car a final rinse before drying.
