Best for first-time claying
Clay Bar Kit + GlideTech
$18.99Three 100 g clay grades, 16 fl oz GlideTech lubricant and a microfiber towel in one ready-to-use setup.
The 10-second bag test
When washed paint still feels rough
After washing and drying, place your hand inside a clean plastic bag and lightly glide it over the paint. The bag amplifies tiny bumps, revealing bonded contamination a normal wash leaves behind.
- Feel for grit, bumps or a sandpaper-like texture
- Clay only the areas that still feel contaminated
- Re-test after claying for a noticeably smoother finish
Match the grade to the job
Start gentle. Step up only when needed.
The safest approach is the least aggressive grade that removes the contamination. Test a small, inconspicuous area first, especially on soft or dark paint.
LightMaintenance and lighter bonded contamination
MediumTypical road film, fallout and moderate buildup
HeavyStubborn buildup; polishing may be needed afterward
Controlled claying
Lubrication is your safety system.
Clay should glide, not grab. Work in the shade on cool, freshly washed paint and keep the panel generously wet with a compatible clay lubricant.
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Wash and cool the surfaceRemove loose grit before the clay ever touches paint.
02
Flatten a clean clay faceUse a manageable piece and protect the unused clay.
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Lubricate generouslyKeep the working area wet enough for effortless glide.
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Use light, straight passesFold to a clean face often; discard clay immediately if dropped.
Choose your configuration
The kit or a clay refill
Both options include light, medium and heavy clay grades. Choose the complete kit when you also need dedicated lubrication and a microfiber towel.
Clay-only refill
Triple Clay Bar Pack
$12.99Three 100 g clay grades for detailers who already have a compatible dedicated clay lubricant.
Build a better foundation
Clay fits into a complete decontamination process.
Claying is the mechanical step. For best results, remove loose dirt and chemical contamination first, then finish with the protection of your choice.
Wash
Remove loose dirt and road film.
Iron remover
Dissolve embedded ferrous particles.
Clay
Lift remaining bonded contamination.
Inspect & prep
Polish if needed, then clean the surface.
Protect
Apply wax, sealant or coating.
What washing leaves behind
Remove the contamination you can feel.
A normal wash handles loose soil. Clay targets the bonded residue that remains attached to the surface, helping restore a cleaner, smoother foundation.
Paint oversprayFine airborne paint that settles and bonds to exterior surfaces.
Tree-sap residueStubborn traces left after the bulk of the sap has been safely removed.
Tar specksSmall road deposits that remain after a thorough wash.
Bonded falloutEmbedded environmental particles that make clean paint feel gritty.
Protect the finish while you work
A clean clay face is a safer clay face.
The clay traps the contamination it removes. Inspect it often, fold the dirty face inward and keep unused clay sealed so every pass starts as clean as possible.
- Fold and knead frequently to expose clean material
- Store unused clay in its case away from dust and grit
- Discard immediately if dropped on the floor
- Inspect under good light before polishing or protection
Safety first
Small habits protect the finish.
Use only on cool, freshly washed paintKeep every pass generously lubricatedFold often to expose a clean clay faceDiscard the clay immediately if it is dropped
Which option should I choose?
Choose the complete kit if you need both clay and a dedicated lubricant. Choose the Triple Clay Bar Pack when you already have a compatible clay lubricant.
Can a clay bar mar paint?
Yes, poor technique or an aggressive grade can leave light marring. Start with the lightest grade that works, use generous lubrication, test first and apply only light pressure.
How often should I clay?
Clay when clean paint still feels rough or before polishing and protection. It is a decontamination step, not something required at every wash.
What should I do after claying?
Inspect the paint under good light. Polish if needed, wipe the surface clean, then apply your chosen wax, sealant or ceramic/graphene protection.
Ready for truly smooth paint?
Choose your kit above, then add it to the cart.
