You might be aware that clay is good for your skin but did you know that your car’s paint also appreciates it? Yes, you read that right. Your car LOVES clay. Clay bars are great for your car’s paint. A clay bar treatment is an excellent choice if you are looking for enhancing the luster of your car or just planning on restoring the paint of an older model. Read on as we have jotted down everything you need to know about clay bar treatment.
Using a clay bar to remove contaminants from your car’s surface is called a clay bar treatment. Rail dust, brake dust, and industrial fallout are all common contaminants that damage and degrade your car over time. Even after several washes and polishes, these contaminants may permeate paint, glass, and metal and deposit on them. Using detailing clay appropriately ensures that it is nonabrasive and safe at all times. As a matter of fact, it is far less abrasive than either polishing or buffing.
Resin in car detailing clay bars is used to remove contaminants from the areas they are used to clean up. The clay bar scoops up everything that extends from the car’s surface as it is gliding over it. Eliminating confinements by adhering the dust and debris to the clay is more effective.
You should always use a lubricant or detailer spray before you begin claying. The lubrication prevents your automobile from being scratched by loose particles. Because polishing can remove a thin coat of paint, clay is preferable to polishing because it is nonabrasive.
We recommend claying twice a year, but if you’re confident in your technique, it’s OK to do it whenever you choose.
Read: How often should you wash your car
Many types of clay bars are available, ranging in price from free to expensive. However, aggression is the most important thing to consider when purchasing a clay bar for the treatment. As a general rule of thumb, clay bars can be classified as either “consumer-grade” (medium-grade) or “professional-grade” (fine grade).
Consumer-grade clay bars are milder than professional-grade clay bars, but they will take longer to clean heavily dirty surfaces. The fine-grade bars are more successful in removing dirt, but they are also more prone to scratching your paint. If you have a lot of claying expertise and know what you’re doing, we recommend purchasing professional quality clay bars (fine grade). Even while fine-grade bars are better at removing dirt, you run the risk of damaging your paint if you use them on it.
The clay bar has to be stored properly to get the best results. You may either keep the clay bar in its original container or in a zip-top plastic bag that has been sealed. The lubricant should be sprayed on to keep it moist. Avoid storing the clay at temperatures higher than 200 degrees Fahrenheit and avoid allowing it to freeze.
Clay bars typically range in size from 2 to 8 ounces. 2 ounces of the product can easily cover 3 to 4 cars. A single 2 oz. clay bar should last you between 18- 24 months if used on the same vehicle.
For vehicle detailers, microfiber towels (also referred to as microfiber cloths) are vital equipment. There are now more microfiber towels to choose from for a variety of uses. Choose the more convenient for you. Keep multiple ones handy.
Using a detailer spray or lubricant before beginning the claying process is vital. So that the clay bar doesn’t adhere to the surface or harm it with debris, the lubricant forms a thin coating over the surface. Without lubrication, clay is also more difficult to work with since it doesn’t slide around the work surface as easily.
Clay lubricant is available in two varieties: quick detailers and a mixture of water and shampoo. We recommend spraying the water and shampoo solution with a detailing spray. The clay bar may be damaged by the solution, resulting in the need for more clay. In order to make the clay bars glide more easily across a variety of surfaces, the detailer sprays were developed to work in tandem with them.
Preferably, NO. The process appears simple and easy to be done in the comforts of your home. But this entire process needs precision and experience. It’s best to leave it to the professionals. Find the best care car facility in your neighborhood to carry on the treatment. If you are perplexed about where to start, we recommend you to visit Way.com or download the Way app (available on iOS and Android). Just scan and drive away with a spotless car in no time! Enjoy safe and contactless car wash and detailing services with Way.
