clay bar

[M3PiNoYdRiVeR]

I used clay bad and some of that clay shit got on the car. Am I suppose to remove it when I wax or what?

[Greg]

After you clay, you typically remove the clay residue with a a QD and MF. It should take care of it. Then proceed to polish, glaze, wax or seal.

[NCBimma]

keep rubbin the bar on it...it'll come off...also keep the surface "lubed" that will help out

[///M3Ryder NY]

for future ref, you werent using enough lube when you used the clay. Use more lube, and remove the clay with the clay itself. should pick it up!

[PhillyCheese]

umm, im new to this in-depth detailing.

What does a clay bar do?

[///M3Ryder NY]

removes surface contaminants from your paint. Small particles that you often cant see... Preps the paint for polishing and waxing.

[postmaster]

and also try to clay bar in a shaded area

[PhillyCheese]

Originally posted by ///M3Ryder NY
removes surface contaminants from your paint. Small particles that you often cant see... Preps the paint for polishing and waxing.

does it take off tree crap? Not quit sap, but just small stuff that you can hardly see and doesnt come off easy with soap and water.

[///M3Ryder NY]

YES, most likely! It takes off lots of stuff. It's even been known to get off overspray!

[JetBlack330Ci]

Originally posted by ///M3Ryder NY
YES, most likely! It takes off lots of stuff. It's even been known to get off overspray!

Removing overspray is one of the original uses of clay bar. As mentioned already, always use it when it is cool (late afternoon in the shade) and the trick is to use plenty of lube. Also you must wax or seal the paint afterwards otherwise there is no point to claying. Without the sealant or wax & polish the contaminants will get into the paint very quickly.