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Clay bar cleaning

Clay Bars are used to remove Paint Contamination, Overspray and Industrial Fallout.

What is paint contamination?

Paint contamination is tiny metal shavings from rail dust, brake dust, and industrial fallout. This contamination affects all paint finishes and can cause serious damage when left untreated. Paint contamination can be felt as a "rough or gritty" texture on the paint's surface which lead to tiny rust spots.


Where does it come from?

There are three major causes of paint contamination:


1. Rail dust - produced from the friction of train wheels against railroad tracks. Over 70% of new vehicles are shipped by rail. Rail dust can contaminate a new car's finish before it even reaches the dealership. Anytime a vehicle is parked or travels near a railroad it is subject to rail dust contamination. 

2. Brake dust - particles produced from the friction of brake pads rubbing against the discs. This metal on metal friction disperses tiny particles of bare metal into the air and on the highway where it collects on passing vehicles.


3. Industrial fallout - another word for pollution, industrial fallout is a byproduct of our modern industrial age.


Claying is a must to get the best possible starting point before applying a polish.

From £80

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