Pep boys didn't have paint clay bar. Where can I get one? Prefer Brick and Mortar
11-02-2001, 10:43 AM
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Are the dealerships still giving them away in the "windshield care kit"?
If so, I'd definately pick one up there. There's a coupon for a clay bar and detailer in the back of the windshield care brochure at the dealerships, or at least there was about 6 months ago. It's a 3M product.
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11-02-2001, 10:46 AM
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It's literally a clay bar you rub on your car's painted surfaces to remove contaminents.
It's not something you should do often, but if you have a lot of tree sap, overspray, etc., it does a great job. Just keep a thin layer of soapy water or the recommended detailer spray in between the clay and the surface, AND knead the bar often so dirt particles aren't 'scraping' the surface.
11-02-2001, 10:50 AM
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You should do a little browsing in the Auto Detaling Forum but...
...basically it is a playdough like substance that was created to help remove paint overspray from an auto finish. It does an excellent job of removing almost anything that is stuck to a cars paint without scratching the finish. It is an excellent step between washing and polishing/waxing.