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How to Properly Use a Claybar
The surface of any vehicle can be repeatedly getting subjected to to air-borne debris which will basically adhere to the finish and essentially result in problems. Such things as brake dust, commercial fallout, insect residue, tar residue, etc. Some of these items can be corrosive, and they'll start to harm the clear coat and lead to oxidation areas if not removed often simply by using a clay bar. Small metal contaminants (commonly referred to as rail dust) will embed in to the finish, and can show up as minuscule rust colored specs which are particularly simple to spot on white vehicles.Normal cleaning doesn’t generally get rid of the many contaminants from the surface area either. If you run your car or truck through the random touch-less carwash (do NOT use car washes with brushes or anything else that meets the surface…that’s another situation I am going to cover), you will notice there is still a film of road muck remaining. Over time that may build up and the best way to remove it is by claying.Simply by rubbing the detailing clay up and down the surface of the vehicle, it is going to essentially trap these debris and contaminants leaving a fresh, sleek finish.

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Not only can claying reduce potential harm from many of these harsh components, but it also provides a smooth surface which enables the sealant to cling a lot better. (In case you are a new comer to clay, or maybe you clay frequently and therefore already have a vehicle in good condition, I recommend making use of a fine grade bar of clay from Clay Magic, Chemical Guys, or Clear Kote. The better the clay, the less possibility of marring the finish. The actual medium grade clay can be used for more greatly contaminated autos (automobiles which have gone several years with out claying), and it has a higher chance of marring the finish. It’s only encouraged that you use medium grade clay if you are polishing afterwards.)

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As with regard to clay lubricants, there are plenty of options out there. Optimum No Rinse is a great alternative because it may be used for any wide selection of needs (speedy detailing, clay lube, no-rinse washes, cleaning on the inside of door jambs, etc). Two of my favorites when I need a truly slick lubricant are Dodo Juice Born Slippy clay lube or Optimum Quick Detailer and Gloss Enhancer. Tip: Take your clay bar and cut it up directly into 3 or 4 equally sized pieces. You actually don’t wish to use one large bit if you drop it on the ground, it must be disposed of! You always want a handful of back-up pieces accessible to you.

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