The Clay Bar
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Car Paint Care Made Simple
Any frequent reader of my sites knows I am a big fan of the KISS philosophy; Keep It Simple Stupid! There exists very few products that fit into this business model as well as the surface prep bar. This palm sized piece of firm clay is used to remove the surface contaminates that traditional washing and waxing would never remove; truly the answer to silky smooth paint!
Read along as I dissect this marvel of the car detailing world that has detailers around the world singing its praises!
The Basics
Auto Surface Preparation Bar
Read some of my reviews of the popular choices when it comes to the magic of the surface prep bar.
To Clay Your Car
Use of the surface prep bar is full controversy; see and read what the infamy is all about as I take you through this question and answer session that is guarantee to be revealing!
Surface Prep Bar Kits
Not only will the surface prep bar save you time, but shopping one of the many clay bar kits will also save you money!
Clay Bar Reviews
Meguiar's Clay
Meguaiar's makes quality products of which I am a big fan of. Read the review of this popular surface prep bar as well as some insider tips of use during the clay bar process.
Mothers Clay
Another big name in the car care industry, Mothers is well known for their quality car detailing products. Read the review on this alternative from Mothers as well as professional tips of use guaranteed to save you time and money.
Darren's Note
If you have never experienced the benefits that come with use of a quality surface preparation bar, you are in for a real treat! I still get a kick out of peoples' reactions the first time they experience the feel of silky smooth paint after using any of these quality surface prep bars.
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Clay Bar Choices
Clay bars are an essential part of proper paint care. For silky smooth paint, clay bars will be part of your ongoing maintenance with your detailing duties. Anyone using the clay bar for the first time will be nothing short of amazed at the results produced by a quality clay bar like the ones below. The amazing silky smooth feel of freshly clayed and wax paint still puts a huge smile on my face even after twenty-plus years of doing cars. I can't recommend enough, one of these quality clay bars below for anyone looking to retain the beauty and value of their car.
(see bottom of this list for one of my all time, time saving techniques using the amazing Water Sprite chamois)
Mothers Clay Bar Kit
It is hard to wrong with any of Mothers products, including their clay bars. If you are looking to save money, you can opt for this kit over the Clay Magic clay bar. Still ideal for any "driveway Detailer" with limited demands from a clay bar as compared to a professional.
Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System
Mequiar's Clay Bar Kit
Meguair's has a long standing reputation for quality products and their claybar is no exception. If you are a "Driveway Detailer" looking to save a few bucks, you can opt for this one over that of the more expensive Clay Magic due to your limited use with your own cars. All these clay bars will do the job; it really comes down to how long they last, and easy they are to work with.
Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit
Pinnacle Clay Bar Kit
I haven't personally tried the clay bar kit from Pinnacle. Since the above mentioned clay bars are more than qualified for the job, I have limited my reviews to those above. If you are already a fan of Pinnacle products, then you may want to go with their clay bar product.
Pinnacle XMT Speed Clay Bundle
Wolfgang Clay Combo
I haven't personally tried the clay bar kit from Wolfgang. Since the above mentioned clay bars are more than qualified for the job, I have limited my reviews to those above. But if you are already a fan of Wolfgang products, then you might want to stay consistent by choosing their version.
Water Sprite Chamois
Darren's Tip
Using one of the quality clay bar kits from above is a great place to start if you are a beginner and have yet to experience the amazing results of the clay bar. The clay bar kit is also an excellent way to sample different clay bars along with the accompanying spray detailer or lubricant. For a time saving technique developed by one of my past employees, simply use a wet chamois instead of the spray lubricant. This is a time saving technique I still use today. And since I am divulging this little gem of a secret, I might as well let you in on another gem of a secret, and that is the Water Sprite chamois. If you think all chamois' are created equal, you are sadly mistaken! This is the exact chamois I have been using since day one of my professional auto detailing career. Simply use a wet chamois by placing the clay bar underneath as you rub across the paintwork of your car. The damp chamois automatically wets the paint surface to keep the clay from sticking. Not only do you save time by not having to spray the spray lubricant repeatedly, but you will also save on your spray detailer!
