Description

It has been proven that this 3M Car Detailing Magic Soft Clay Bar is an excellent tool for maintaining a car’s silky smooth surface and flawless paint job. It removes stubborn contaminants safely and effectively where an ordinary car wash failed to do so, including industrial fallout, brake dust, haze dust, tar dirt, and acid rain. Claying a car helps to prevent surface and paint damages and enables wax and sealants to adhere uniformly for a lasting shine.

When to Clay

Cars are exposed to contaminants when they are on the road, and those parked outdoors are particularly prone to pollution and stubborn debris build-up, especially during the haze-infested period. A general rule of thumb is to clay your car surface twice a year, though cars that are heavily exposed to pollutants may require more frequent claying.

Note: It is vital to use a clay lubricant in order to prevent the soft clay from scratching the car’s surface. Claybar works well with car shampoo mixture of water or quick detailer as the clay lubricants.

Steps in Claying a Car

One of the most important things to remember is that the working surface must be slick, always ensure that the surface is wet & lubricated. Therefore, it is best to work gradually over small areas, so that the clay lubricant does not dry out. For the same reason, it is not advisable to apply clay under direct sunlight.

Step 1: Lubricate

Spray the lubricant onto a small working surface area. Make sure the lubricant completely covers the working area.

Step 2: Use the Clay Bar

Break the 3M Car Detailing Magic Clay Bar into a comfortable small piece of the clay bar and gently rub it back and forth over the working area. Do so in overlapping passes from left to right or up and down. The clay should grab, which is a sign it is picking up the stubborn contaminants. When the clay bar glides freely, the paint surface should be clean.

Step 3: Wipe the Area

Wipe the excess lube from the working area using a microfiber cloth. Run a finger across the paint: it should feel smooth. If not, repeat steps two and three, making sure to first reshape the clay bar to expose a new, clean clay area.

Step 4: Work over the Entire Car Surface

Repeat steps two and three, gradually working over the vehicle’s entire paint job. This 3M Car Detailing Magic Clay Bar also works on chrome and glass, where clay can effectively remove tar, sap, and insect remains on such surfaces.

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