Clay Bar: Yes or NO?

My brother told me about this clay bars and I have never used it before. He said it works like magic, is this true or not.
Thanks

 

True.

 

This is true. Use a clay bar to get any and all dirt/dust/iron/etc... off of your vehicle. You should also use them on the windshield and head lights. I do. I clean my windshield and back window every 6 months with a clay bar.



https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WWgmEz7vtPA

 

I use synthetic clay mitts

 

Griot’s garage works well. Can be found at some parts stores. The spray helps the clay glide across the paint.

 

Clay bar is as easy as wiping off your 4Runner. There is nothing magic about using one. I use soapy water (2-3 drops of Dawn in a 16 oz spray bottle) for a lubricant.
I bought the cheapest clay bar I could find and it worked great. Dry with a micro cloth as you go, then seal with a spray-on ceramic.

 

Make sure you use plenty of lubricant

 

I knew this bound to happen in a clay bar thread

winning @Borracho Loco …winning

 

One day I got distracted getting gas and left the gas cap off on a 300 mile roadtrip. It scuffed the side around the gas door. Will a clay bar clean this up?

 

No.

A clay bar is a soft, malleable material used to remove contaminants from a vehicle's surface. It's often used on cars to remove dirt, grime, and other pollutants that can build up over time. What you need is a buffing/rubbing compound to polish out the scratch/scuff mark you have.

 

Try some Meguiars ScratchX for that.

 

I thought like most newer vehicles it would throw an EVAP code if the gas cap is not on tight?

 

I thought so too after the trip, but no light the 4.5 hour trip.

 

Highly recommend the Griots Garage Clay Bar, have been using it for years. Doesn't add much time to the annual full detail process but well worth it.
https://www.top4runners.com/ja/2007/detailing.html