Claybar
Paint Contamination Removal

Clay Bars are used to remove Paint Contamination, Overspray and Industrial Fallout. What is paint contamination? Paint contamination is tiny metal shavings from rail dust, brake dust, and industrial fallout. This contamination affects all paint finishes. It can cause serious damage when left untreated. Paint contamination can be felt as a "rough or gritty" texture on the paint's surface which lead to tiny rust spots. There is no wax, Natural or Synthetic, or any chemical treatment that can prevent or protect against this contamination.

How to test for Paint Contamination: After washing and drying your vehicle put your hand inside a plastic sandwich bag and lightly run your fingertips over the paint's surface. It should feel smooth as glass. If the surface has a rough, gritty or pebble-like feel, it indicates the presence of paint contamination. This needs to be removed with a Clay Bar before applying a wax protectant. Clay Bars safely remove rail dust and industrial fallout by "pulling" it off the paint surface without the abrasive action normally associated with polishing or compounding.