Luke Neal • September 2, 2021

What is Clay Bar Decontamination?

Claying (also called “claybar-ing” or “decontaminating”) a vehicle includes:

  • Using a detail spray, wet an area down about the size of 3 shoe boxes
  • Take a clay bar or clay mitt and wipe the area softly to remove any embedded contaminates in the clear coat (these contaminants include industrial fall-out, dirt, tiny rocks, bugs, etc.)


This step is absolutely key to achieve a smooth surface before paint correction is begun. If this is not done—done correctly—you could end up causing even further damage to the vehicle’s paint than it originally had.

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