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Originally Posted by Hi Fi  Hi Guys.
I would like to know what is claying a car?
I just started reading this article and I am interested in finding out.
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Hi Fi,
Claying a car is a process by which contaminants on the surface of the paint which cannot be removed by the normal wash process are removed, i.e. metallic brake dust, sap, etc.
There are special clays made specifically for this purpose. To see if you car needs clay, after washing, put your hand into a baggie and lightly run your hand across the surface. If the surface is in no need of clay it will feel as smooth as a babys butt. If you feel any roughness at all, then you will have to clay the car. In normal care of your paint you should not have to clay more than once or twice a year. But, after you clay then be sure to polish then wax your paint for protection, because as said previously, claying removes EVERYTHING including wax.