You may feel an initial resistance. And even hear the contaminants as they are being removed.

And then you can slowly pull it across the pen very gently no pressure. And what you're gonna feel in your fingers is gonna feel like sandpaper. Now this paint on this Infiniti.

A clay bar removes bonded particles to prevent future damage, like paint swirls, but it cannot fix existing damage. If you want to protect your car's paint from damage, you may want to consider paint protection options like paint protection film or ceramic coating.

Go check out the wiki site. That's what it's for. Clay is a decontamination process used to clean the paint from embedded contaminants. Polishing is to bring back depth to the paint and remove defects/scratches.

therefore you should clean after claybar to remove any debris that may have accumulated or come up from the clay so the polishing goes well. For me: standard wash -> dry -> claybar -> wash whatever area I'm about to polish with quick detailer -> polish -> quick detail -> wax -> buff.

Before using a clay bar, your car should be washed and dried to remove a majority of contamination on your vehicle. The more contaminated the paint is the more likely imperfections can be added during the clay bar process.

The bottomline is that only waxes containing abrasives will remove scratches from the surface of the paint. A clay bar does NOT remove any scratches from the surface of the paint because it contains no abrasives.

Improved Paint Finish They can also create a noticeable texture, so it's important to remove them with a clay bar before waxing. Once these contaminants have been removed, your paint will have a smoother, more even finish. This will make your car's color look shinier and appear more vibrant.

Disadvantages of Clay Bar: Requires a dedicated lubricant such as a Detail Spray or clay luber to ensure it glides across the surface without scratching. It only covers a small surface area at a time, requiring a longer process to clay bar an entire vehicle.

A clay bar does NOT remove any scratches from the surface of the paint because it contains no abrasives. A clay bar is useful for when a car's paint feels rough and is no longer smooth to the touch as it can help restore that nice smooth feeling you once knew and loved.

The detailer's rule of thumb is to always decontaminate the surface with a clay bar before putting on a new coat of wax, or polishing any exterior paintwork. Those foreign particles block wax from sticking to the paint, making it last for a shorter time and not shine as bright.

Start by washing your car thoroughly to remove any loose dirt and grime. Then, dry the vehicle with a clean microfiber towel. Take a small section of the clay bar and knead it until it becomes pliable (if using a traditional clay bar).

Follow up with a polish and wax And just like that, you've clay barred your car like the pros do. Now that your car is actually squeaky clean, it's time to follow your clay bar treatment with a quick polish and wax to correct and restore your paintwork to its original, showroom gloss.

The detailer's rule of thumb is to always decontaminate the surface with a clay bar before putting on a new coat of wax, or polishing any exterior paintwork.

The clay bar itself is a soft, malleable substance that can pick up these particles without damaging your paint. Once the contaminants have been removed, a protective wax or polish can be applied to prevent further damage.

A warning to new clay bar users – When used with the improper technique, it can damage your paint/clearcoat.