How to Use a Clay Bar To Clean Your Car
Clay Bar has become a commonplace addition to a car enthusiast's toolbox, as it removes the damage to a vehicle's finish 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 irreversibly damage a new finish in a few short years.
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Things You'll Need
- Hose
- Car wash detergent
- Bucket
- Soft brush, rag or sponge
- Soft towel
- Clay bar
Instructions
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Park the car in shade and soak the exterior with water.
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Mix car wash liquid in bucket of water, according to the manufacturer's instructions. Do not use dishwashing liquid or other soap. It can harm the car's finish. Wash and rinse the car, a section at a time.
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Dry the car with a towel.
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Apply the clay bar. The purpose of a clay bar is to dislodge tough stuck-on road materials in addition to smoothing out the finish. Rub your hand over the car surface before applying the 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.
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Wax if desired. This will increase shine and help protect the car's finish.
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Tips & Warnings
Close car windows before hosing it down.
