Clay Bars and Detailing Products

Clay bars and clay starter kits

Tree sap, industrial chemicals and contaminants and overspray can all mark your paintwork. Sometimes, even the toughest shampoos can’t shift these marks. Don’t worry, a clay bar can help to remove the ugly stains, restoring a smooth-as-glass finish that’s great to the eye and to the touch.

Car clay bars are abrasive and work by shaving the contaminant from the surface of your car. There are various grades of clay bar available. If you’ve never used one before, we recommend you start with a light one to avoid any unfortunate mistakes.

preparing your vehicle for the clay bar

Before you start, make sure your car is immaculate by using a shampoo - opens in a new tab . It’s worth checking out our range of car car cleaning kit - opens in a new tab to help you get your vehicle prepped and ready. Your bar is soft to the touch, so break off a bit and form it in your hands before gliding it across the surface of your contaminant mark. Don’t apply pressure and don’t forget to use the lube! After a few passes, fold the bar back in on itself to give you a clean side, and have a few more passes - the results should impress you.

Clay bars are the (not so) secret weapon of professional car detailing companies. The good news is you can get your hands on a pro-quality clay bar with Halfords. You’ll find themlocal Halfords store - opens in a new tab and online alongside a huge range of top quality car cleaning kits - opens in a new tab and [detailing products](Detailing" products). Don’t forget, once you’ve cleared away the contaminant on your paintwork you’ll need to apply a car polish car polish - opens in a new tab and car wax - opens in a new tab to keep it looking great, whatever the weather and wherever you’re going.