Clay instruction guide

Automotive Clay Bars Guide

Important: Lubrication is a very important step !!!

What are they?

Clay Bars are quite possibly the most effective way to restore the original shine and cleanliness back to glass, metal, or fiberglass. The method of Clay Bar automotive cleaning started years ago and has been one of the most popular solutions to restoring the new-car-look back to your ride.

The Clay easily takes off all dust, filth, and debris from the surface of your car while making it shine like new at the end.

How to use it:

1st STEP: Once you have the Clay Bar of your choosing with the necessary cleaning solution to go along with it and a cleaning microfiber towel you can start the claying process.

2nd STEP: Give your car a good wash before anything else to get rid of all existing dust, debris, and filth as this will make the actual Claying part much easier.

3rd STEP: After your car has been thoroughly rinsed you can begin claying. Grab your Clay Bar and shape it into a compact circular disk until it's about ¾ inch thick. The clay is malleable and with the heat of your hand, you’ll be able to shape the Clay easily.

4th STEP: Apply the included lubricating spray that came with the Clay Bar you bought to your car before claying and if there is none either purchase one or use water if you have to. It is crucial you never begin claying your car without lubricating/rinsing it before as this would cause long term damage to the surface of your car.

5th STEP: Grab your flattened Clay Bar and lightly press it against the spot your cleaning going side-to-side or up-and-down. You’ll start to hear the sound of the clay peeling off the contaminants from your car while making that same spot shine after you’re done rubbing it.

6th STEP: Continue spraying and claying all parts of your car and to ensure the clay doesn’t spread the same dirt it picks up, rub the clay together until it’s clean. 

7th STEP: Once you have clayed your car grab your microfiber towel and give it a wipe from end to end just to get off any remaining moisture. Then take a step back and enjoy your car!

自動車用クレイバー（鉄粉取り粘土）ガイド

クレイバーとは？

空気中には、工場などから飛散した細かい鉄粉が浮遊しており、自然に車のボディーに付着してしまいます。車に乗っていなくても駐車しているだけで自然と鉄粉がついてしまうのです。

この鉄粉は厄介な事に、時間が経過するとしだいに酸化し、塗装面に固着して洗車では落ちなくなります。そのまま放っておくと、さらに鉄粉の酸化が進み、やがてサビになり車全体に広がってしまう恐れがあります。

そこで活躍するのが、このクレイバー（鉄粉取り粘土）。クレイバーは工作で使う粘土のような物で、塗装面に固着した鉄粉を粘土に吸着させて、きれいに除去する事ができます。新車のような元の輝きと取り戻せます。

【使用方法】

ステップ１：洗浄に使う洗剤と綺麗なマイクロファイバータオル、そしてクレイバーをご用意ください。

ステップ２：クレイバーをかける前に、十分に車を洗い表面についた汚れやほこりなどを落としてください。十分に洗う事で鉄粉を取り除きやすくできます。

ステップ３：クレイバーを使いやすい様に、厚さ1cm-2cmくらいになるようにして円盤状に整えましょう。粘土は手の熱などで温めると簡単に形作ることができます。

ステップ４：クレイバー付属の潤滑スプレーを磨きたい部分に吹き付けます。潤滑スプレーがない場合は、水で代用頂けます。表面を濡らさずにクレイバーを使用するとボディーに傷が付く場合がありますので十分に濡らしましょう。

ステップ５：平らになったクレイバーを手の平にあて、軽く押し付けながら左右上下に優しくこすります。クレイバーでこすり始めると最初のうちはザラザラと音が聞こえますが、こすっていくうちに鉄粉が取れ、次第に音がしなくなります。

ステップ６：鉄粉が付いたクレイの表面で磨き続けると傷が付きますので、表面が汚れたらクレイを内側に織り込むようにして新しい表面で磨いてください。

ステップ７：車を磨き終わったら、マイクロファイバータオルで残っている水分を拭きとって、鉄粉を除去する作業は終了です。

Different Clay Bar Grades

Fine clay bars tend to be the easiest to use simply because the clay is softer. Fine clay is great for a lightly contaminated finish, but not so great at removing things like sap and overspray. If you clay your car regularly, you shouldn't need anything more than a fine grade clay bar.

Medium clay is more aggressive than fine and will almost certainly microscopically mar the surface as you're claying because it weighs more. Medium clay, being more firm and dense, will remove stubborn debris and contaminants that fine clay cannot. For the most part, when you clay with a medium grade clay bar you should always polish afterward.

Heavy clay bars really aren't recommended unless you're dealing with overspray or other hard to remove contaminants. While heavy clay is often considered overly aggressive for clear coats, it is great on metal wheels and glass. Since these surfaces are much harder than your car's paintwork, clay works just as good without as much harm. When it comes to paint, just be sure you absolutely have to use the heavy grade bar by first trying medium or light clay to cure whatever is ailing your finish.