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Clays
For those unfamiliar with the practice of car detailing the use of clay can sometimes be confusing, "what exactly does clay have to do with keeping your car clean" you may wonder. When detailing it is important that you utilise the latest techniques and clay is one of the most recent additions to the car detailing inventory. Clay works well for car detailing because it is actually a combination of regular clays as you may use in modelling mixed with some very mild, gentle abrasives that you can use on your vehicle for a wide number of applications.
If you love your car and want to ensure that it is in the best possible condition then it can prove frustrating if it becomes fouled or contaminated with various stains; anything from general dirt off the road through to bird mess, insect smears and even small rust spots and tree sap can make a mess of your vehicle. This is where detailing clay really comes into its own; you can utilise it to remove all of these stains as long as it is used carefully and precisely. It is important to remember when working with car detailing clay that it is mildly abrasive and while it will not remove the paint from your vehicle it can cause a dull patch to appear where the top layer of polish has been stripped off if it is used incorrectly.
When using car detailing clay you should only make a few small rubs before you start to feel a difference, and if in doubt wash the clay off, let the area dry, and then inspect your car detailing work before continuing with your cleaning. This will prevent you permanently damaging the finish on your vehicle by overusing car detailing clay. Generally speaking most motorists will only need to use car detailing clay a few times a year to remove absolutely stubborn stains, in many respects it is a last resort; the metaphorical big guns of the car detailers inventory to be used for special situations. The best time to use detailing clay is before a polish; this will help reduce the impact of the removal of the previous layer of polish.
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