Clay Bar Reviews

If you are new to the Clay Bar and auto detailing, you have come to the right place!

Also known as the Surface Prep Bar, this tool of the trade is the answer to clean and smooth paint, brought to us from the world of professional auto detailing.

Having been in the car detailing business now for over twenty years, I was performing detailing before this modern day wonder came to be.

If you are unfamiliar with what this product actually is, I will provide an introduction to this amazing product:

• Also referred to as surface prep bars
• For the removal of paint contaminates that normal washing, waxing and polishing won't remove
• Prepares surface of paint for polishing or waxing
• Clay Magic is the original; developed in early 1990's
• Many forms of surface prep bars are available
• They are not all created equal
• A requirement for smooth paint

The Basics

This section is a good place to start. Follow any of the following links below to start the process.

Understanding the Surface Prep Bar Process.

To Clay Your Car, or Not to Clay Your Car?

Surface Bar Tips from The Expert.

The Reviews

Want to see what this Expert has to say about the many choices in bars out there? Follow any of the links below to read my candid reviews before you shop.

Mothers Surface Prep Bar

Meguiars Surface Prep Bar