A clay bar is a detailing enthusiast's best friend. Yet many drivers don't know what a clay bar does for a car, where and how to use it, or even what it is. Clay bars for auto detailing are not ...

We earn commissions from purchases you make using links in our articles. Learn more. We highly recommend using a clay bar before starting any extensive detailing process on your vehicle. Routine ...

Most people think washing their car is adequate until they run a clay bar across it and hear the paint surface complain. That weird scratchy feeling? That's your clear coat admitting it's been living ...

Being a car enthusiast is akin to being an artist: Both require a keen eye for aesthetics and a commitment to bringing a creative vision to life. Just as an artist pores over every detail of their ...

There’s a lot of gross, nasty stuff on the road. We’re not just talking about poorly modified Jeeps and de-catted Mustangs here, either. The road is a dirty place, and that’s obviously why your car ...

If the three major claying tools were in a battle royale, you'd have the traditional clay bar walking in like an old-school champ, the clay mitt sliding in like the slick newcomer, and the clay towel ...

After a few years, your car’s finish can get damaged by everyday crud. Airborne metallic particles, road tar, insect residue, bird droppings, honeydew (often mistakenly called tree sap), road salt ...