Knowing how to use a clay bar on a car is one of the most important skills you should learn when it comes to detailing. Whether you are an amateur or a professional, using a clay bar is something that you are going to come up against if you are chasing that perfect finish
Clay bars are great for quickly removing things that regular washing cannot, like paint over spray, embedded dirt, tree sap, light tar, bug residue and just about any other contaminants.
Clay Bars are super easy to use, all you need is a lubricant such as our Citrus Boost, a clay bar and a microfibre cloth.
Break off a piece of clay approx. the right size to fit comfortably
in the palm of your hand. Apply some Citrus Boost very liberally onto the surface of the car and gently rub the clay back and forth with a light pressure. Keep moving in a light motion until you no longer feel any resistance.
It’s important not to let your lubricant dry out so make sure to
keep it on hand and re-apply as needed and always check the clay bar for any harder particles and heavy contamination. If you see light dirt in the bar surface just fold it, knead it and reform it so that you are working with a fresh surface.
Once your surface feels beautiful and smooth, buff any lubricant
residue off with one of our microfibre cloths and move on the to the next section.