Quik Detailer<\/a> though. I once clay barred my truck and found myself having to run to the store for another bottle of Quik Detailer to finish off a remaining panel or two. It\u2019s not really a problem with regular-sized cars though.<\/p>\n![\"Meguiars](\"https:\/\/rallyways.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2015\/09\/meguiars_clay_bar_kit-750x500.jpg\")
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A Meguiar\u2019s clay bar is very safe, as most off-the-shelf detailing clays are. Safe, meaning it\u2019s not aggressive. At least I\u2019ve not found it to be very aggressive at all. By aggressiveness, I mean how strong it is at removing contaminants from your paint. You\u2019d think then that the more aggressive the better, but there\u2019s a tradeoff. In untrained hands, very aggressive detailing clay can be detrimental to you paint. Gentle is safer. It might take longer to do the job, but it\u2019s safer.<\/p>\n
At times I\u2019ve found myself wanting a more aggressive bar of clay than the Meguiars clay bar. This has been when I\u2019m dealing with really contaminated paint on a car that has been sitting in the sun with no wax for months. I have the experience, so I know how to use it and I know when I need a more aggressive clay bar. However, with a little bit more work, I\u2019ve found Meguiar\u2019s clay bars to be more than adequate for most detailing projects.<\/p>\n
Meguiars clay bar kits are also a great option for novice car detailers. I\u2019ve heard people disagree about this but I think it really does make a great beginner’s kit. The main reason for that is what I mention above about it not being aggressive. The best way to describe it is as gentle detailer\u2019s clay.<\/p>\n
I\u2019ve used other clay bars and clay bar kits over the years. Some are better than others. However, it seems that the formulation of clay bars is not rocket science. Most clay bars and kits that I\u2019ve used over the years have worked fairly well for me. I\u2019ve yet to come across a clay bar kit that was useless or damaging.<\/p>\n
By the way, you can use a Meguiars clay bar with different quick detailing solutions or clay bar lubricants out there. You\u2019re not necessarily stuck with the tiny bottle of Meg\u2019s Quik Detailer supplied with the kit. I\u2019ll often use my Meg\u2019s clay bars with Chemical Guys Synthetic Quick Detailer with perfect success.<\/p>\n
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So, if you\u2019re thinking about it or have never used a clay bar kit before, don\u2019t wait. Go ahead and pull the trigger. Using a clay bar kit is really the best way to remove surface contaminants from your paint before compounding, polishing or waxing. Most experienced detailers will not even start a detailing project if they know they will not have enough time to clay first. There\u2019s really no point in rubbing a bunch of wax or polishing compound into dirty paint. Even if you just finished washing your car, if you haven\u2019t clayed it in a while, the paint will be dirty \u2014 specially over the hood and roof.<\/p>\n
A Meguiars clay bar kit will be perfect for the job. If you use the image below to click and purchase your Meguiar\u2019s clay bar kit, you help RallyWays continue doing what we do, as we get a small commission. Rest assured though, at RallyWays we only recommend stuff we use ourselves. All you\u2019d need to see is all the empty boxes of Meguiar\u2019s clay lying around in my garage!
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