OPTiX Fine Clay Bar for Decontamination
OPTiX Fine Clay Bar for Decontamination
Clay bars are an essential item for the decontamination process. The purpose of a clay bar is to release as well as pickup embedded soil, dirt, iron, paint overspray and more from the paint not only leaving you with a smooth surface but a clean one at that to prepare for polishing, waxing and/or coating. The OPTiX Fine Clay Bar is the moderate-range clay bar OPTiX has to offer and will be sufficient on moderate surfaces.
What To Use It For:
- Decontamination
- Remove embedded soils, dirt, ferrous metals, paint overspray, tree sap and more.
- Make the paint smooth.
- Preparing the surface for polishing, waxing and/or coating.
- Paint, wheels, metal, trims, plastic and more.
- Vinyl wraps or paint protection film.
Removing Contaminants
OPTiX Fine Clay Bar is designed to remove contaminants embedded in the paint on moderate surfaces that do not require heavy duty claying. The fine clay bar is the ideal choice for cars do not have a rough surface, have been clayed recently, are garaged most of their life and are not exposed to the elements like daily-driven vehicles.
Preparing The Paint
Clay bars are an important step when it comes to preparing the surface; through a process called decontamination. Decontamination can involve a few things, such as degreasing the entire car, spraying iron fallout removers on the paint and then clay barring. The process helps remove any contaminants in the paint, making it extra smooth and ultimately preparing a good surface to work with ready for a polish, wax or coating.
How To Use It:
- Wash the vehicle you wish to work with a cleaner surface.
- Prepare a lubricant, a dedicated clay lube, shampoo, soap.
- Lubricate the surface you wish to work on.
- Simply scrub with the clay bar.
- Feel the roughness turn smooth.
Things To Note:
- Applicable Locations: Exterior
- Applicable Surfaces: Paint, wheels, metal, trims, plastic, vinyl, paint protection film and more.
- Product Form: Clay Block
- Product Type: Medium
FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions:
What is the difference between this and the heavy clay bar? The medium is less aggressive which is means it won't be an overkill for light jobs.
Do I need to use a lubricant? Yes you do.
What lubricant should I use? Any pH neutral soaps/shampoos will work or a dedicated 'clay luber'.