Clay Bar Kit
The economical solution!

Starting With the Basics!

I find it interesting how often people want to over complicate things from the beginning. I will have person after person ask my professional advice on things like correct polishing techniques, or the best car polish to use, and haven't even taken the time to learn the absolute basics. It is unfortunate as people do not realize how two simple products can deliver some amazing results with simple effort! I have two new drivers in our household who now have their first used cars! They immediately want to know how to do everything when it comes to their "new" car. The first thing I have them do is clay bar their car and apply a coat of quality paste wax like the one's I recommend from Meguiar's. Not only are my teenagers amazed at the results that they achieved themselves, but months later, they have yet to question doing anything else to their cars as they continue to look so fabulous. (the car above is one of two black cars driven by the new drivers of the house)

The Wonders of the Clay Bar Kit

I still get a kick out of instructing someone how to clay bar a car for the first time. To see the delight in their smile as they see and feel the smoothness of their paint, and know that they have accomplished this themselves! So let's examine some of the popular choices in the best clay bar kits so you can get these same fabulous results yourself.

Mothers Clay Bar Kit

Mothers California Gold Clay Bar Paint Saving System - 2 Clay Bars

Product Contents

• 2- individually wrapped yellow clay bars.
• Showtime spray detailer for use as clay bar lubricant.
• Yellow micro-fiber towel.

Darren's Remarks

I am a big fan of Mothers car care products and recommend them frequently; they work and are easy to get your hands on them. Their quality clay bar kit is no exception and is a great choice for the "driveway detailer", or true beginner! The added bonus of the Mothers kit is the fact that it comes with two individually wrapped clay bars instead of just one. I personally combine the two to make for a bigger clay bar for use. This clay bar will last most people many years of use on their cars. Some people get a little neurotic and want to replace the bar as soon as any form of dirt shows on the bar. I persoanlly think this is overkill and use clay bars for years at a time.

Meguiar's Clay Bar Kit

Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit

Product Contents

• 2- individually wrapped clay bars.
• Quik Detailer for use as clay bar lubricant.
• micro-fiber towel.
• 4 oz. of cleaner wax

Darren's Remarks

Because I recommend Meguiar's products so frequently, I am often asked if I am a paid consultant for the company; and the answer to that question is no. I simply have grown to be a big fan of their products, and recommend them as I use them professionally, as well as know they are easy to get for most people. Their clay bar kit is no exception and is a great kit to use for anyone looking for a quality product. As car enthusiasts, we have so many choices today of quality products that when it comes to finding the best of anything, it is often like splitting hairs between the slight nuances of any particular product.

Pinnacle XMT Speed Clay Bundle

Pinnacle XMT Speed Clay Bundle

Product Contents

• 1 individually wrapped bigger clay bar.
• XMT Speed Clay Lube.
• 2 Cobra micro-fiber towels.

Darren's Remarks

Pinnacle is better known amongst the enthusiasts crowd rather than the retail crowd. This clay bar kit is more expensive than the others and offers people an added level of quality. Not for everyone, but as the saying goes, you generally get what you pay for. The micro fibers included in this kit are also a higher quality to that of the others.

Wolfgang Clay Combo

Wolfgang Clay Combo

Product Contents

• Wolfgang elastic poly clay.
• Wolfgang clay lubricant.
• 1 Cobra micro-fiber towel.

Darren's Remarks

Another kit for the true car enthusiast which comes at a greater cost. As I stated on the clay bar kit above, generally we get what we pay for and many guys prefer the status and exclusivity brought with these higher-end kits.

Darren's Closing Tips of Use

Anyone of these clay bar kits will perform by delivering excellent results. Only you can decide at which level you want to shop. I am a big fan of the adage that you get what you pay for, but realize that premium grade is not for everyone as many of us are on tight budgets. Just know that if that is the case, you needn't worry that the less expensive clay bar kits will not perform for you.

Darren's Professional Clay Bar Kit Tips

If you are a first time buyer of a clay bar kit then shop any of the kits above using my secure online ordering links. This way you get everything needed in a single kit. Later on you can use the clay bar tip below that we discovered out in the field within our professional detailing business.

• By placing the clay bar under a dampened chamois, you can lubricate the car paint surface at the very same time you are rubbing the clay bar to remove the contaminants. Not only will this save you time as you will not need to carry and continually spray any of the spray lubricant, but you will save by not having to purchase additional lubricant for use with the clay bar. This is especially useful when working in correct sunlight as I often do.
• If you think all chamois' are created equal, you are in for a real treat! The Water Sprite Chamois contained over in the right column is the exact chamois I have used for over two decades and continue to use today. This chamois has all the benefits of a genuine leather chamois, but without any of the drawbacks. Because this is an over-sized chamois, I actually cut in half from the beginning and use one half for drying cars only, and the other half for dirtier jobs like the wiping down of door jambs and wheels.

Water Sprite Plus® Chamois 4 sq. Feet

I think everyone should have one of these amazing chamois' as part of the essentials of car care, regardless of anything else!
One last note, when using any detailing clay it is normal to leave what we call in the industry as "skid marks" left by the clay on edges of the paint work. Don't over think this as these will come off during the waxing process with a little additional rubbing.

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