Clay Bar Car Detailing Guide for Beginners

Clay bars are one of the most underrated tools in car detailing, and if you’ve never used one before, this video breaks it down step by step. We explain what a clay bar actually does, why your paint can feel rough even after washing, and how clay removes embedded contaminants that washing alone can’t touch. We also cover the different types of clay bars, when to choose a mild vs. aggressive option, and what happens if you pick the wrong one. You’ll learn: What clay bars remove from your paint The differences between light, medium, and heavy clay How to choose the right clay for your car’s condition Proper clay bar technique to avoid marring or scratching Common beginner mistakes and how to avoid them Whether you’re prepping for wax, sealant, or ceramic coating, or just want smoother paint, this guide will help you clay safely and confidently. →𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝗹𝗲𝗮𝗿𝗻𝗲𝗱 𝘀𝗼𝗺𝗲𝘁𝗵𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗳𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 𝗵𝗲𝗹𝗽𝗳𝘂𝗹, 𝗴𝗶𝘃𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮 👍. 𝗜𝗳 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗼𝘂𝗹𝗱 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗺𝗼𝗿𝗲 𝗰𝗼𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀, 𝗯𝗲 𝘀𝘂𝗿𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝘂𝗯𝘀𝗰𝗿𝗶𝗯𝗲 - 𝘄𝗲 𝘂𝗽𝗹𝗼𝗮𝗱 𝗻𝗲𝘄 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼𝘀 𝟯𝘅 𝗮 𝘄𝗲𝗲𝗸! → 𝗛𝗮𝘃𝗲 𝗮 𝗾𝘂𝗲𝘀𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻 𝘆𝗼𝘂 𝘄𝗮𝗻𝘁 𝘁𝗼 𝘀𝗲𝗲 𝘂𝘀 𝗮𝗻𝘀𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗼𝗻 𝘃𝗶𝗱𝗲𝗼 - 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁 𝗯𝗲𝗹𝗼𝘄! ------------------------------------- ● Subscribe to Chemical Guys channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ChemicalGuys?sub_confirmation=1 ● Find a Detail Garage Near You: https://bit.ly/46897nJ ● Website: https://ift.tt/lFCXbRy ● Facebook: https://ift.tt/Rab0EUi ● Instagram: https://ift.tt/J2cStFv ● TikTok: https://ift.tt/I5zLZUd ● Threads: https://ift.tt/O5AtY3a