How to Use a Clay Bar To Clean Your Car

Clay Bar has become a really popular component to car enthusiast's culture, as it removes the increasing damage being done to the finishes of today's vehicle due to harsh pollutants that burn right through conventional protectants. Invisible pollutants such as industrial fallout, car exhaust and oxidation from acid rain, along with visible impurities like road tar, tree sap and insect residue, can irreversible damage a new finish in a few short years.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Car
• Hose, car wash detergent
• Bucket
• Soft brush, rag or sponge
• Soft towel
• Clay bar
• Soft cloth

1. 

   Start by parking the car in shade and soaking the exterior with water.

2. 

   Mix proper proportion of car wash liquid in bucket of water. Do not use dish washing liquid or other soap. It can harm the car's finish. Wash a section of the car at a time, rinse until completing the entire car.

3. 

   Dry the car with a towel.

4. 

   Apply the clay bar. This is an interesting part of the process. The purpose of a clay bar is to dislodge touch stuck on road materials in addition to smoothing out the finish. Rub your hand over the car surface before applying clay bar and you will fill small rough spots. After clay bar application and wiping off, the surface will be perfectly smooth. Use as directed with the liquid it comes with, a small section at a time.

5. 

   Wax if desired. This will increase shine and help protect the car's finish.

Tips & Warnings

• Close car windows before hosing it down.