180g Medium Clay Bar
R 120.00
- 180g medium-grade clay bar for full decon
- Safe on clear coat, glass and smooth surfaces
- Colour-coded Blue, Orange or White for workflow control
- Essential prep before polishing or ceramic coating
- Lifts fallout, tar and overspray bonded paint can't wash off
- Medium grade - clear-coat safe on most finishes
- Leaves paint smooth and ready for coating or correction
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Deep Decontamination
Remove what washing leaves behind
Regular washing removes loose dirt, but bonded contaminants - industrial fallout, rail dust, brake dust, tar and overspray - stay embedded in the clear coat until you clay. This 180g medium-grade bar pulls them out cleanly, leaving the paint properly smooth for whatever comes next.
Why It Works
Built for proper decon
The right grade, the right size, the right result.
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Bonded Contaminant Removal
Lifts fallout, brake dust, rail dust, tar and overspray that washing cannot shift.
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Clear-Coat Safe
Medium grade delivers real cleaning power without damaging most factory or aftermarket clear coats.
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Improves Coating Adhesion
A clayed surface gives waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings a clean, smooth substrate to bond to.
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Reusable and Long-Lasting
180g gives you plenty of material to work with, and the bar is reusable when handled and stored correctly.
How It Compares
Medium grade vs a generic alternative
Not all clay bars are the same weight or grade. Here is how this 180g medium bar stacks up against a typical budget clay bar.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Safe on most clear coats | Yes | Yes |
| Removes bonded fallout and tar | Yes | Yes |
| 180g bar for extended use | Yes | No |
| Colour-coded variants for workflow control | Yes | No |
| Suitable for ceramic coating prep | Yes | No |
| Works on glass and smooth trim | Yes | No |
Pro Workflow
Three colours, one clean system
Available in Blue, Orange and White, these bars let you build a colour-coded decon workflow so you never mix a heavily contaminated bar into a maintenance session or carry one vehicle's fallout onto another.
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Questions
Frequently asked
What lubricant should I use with this clay bar?
Always use a dedicated clay lubricant or a diluted quick detailer spray. Never clay dry - the bar needs a slick surface to glide without marring. Mist the panel generously and keep re-applying as you work.
Is the medium grade safe on my clear coat?
Yes. Medium grade is formulated to be safe on most factory and aftermarket clear coats. It offers more cleaning power than a fine bar without the aggressiveness of a heavy-cut clay. If your paint is very fresh or has a thin single-stage finish, a light-grade bar is a safer starting point.
Can I use this on glass and chrome trim?
Yes. The clay bar works well on glass, painted surfaces and smooth chrome. Avoid porous or matte surfaces, painted plastic trim with a soft finish, or any surface that is not smooth - the bar will drag and pick up debris it cannot release cleanly.
How do I know when to fold the bar or replace it?
Fold the bar regularly to expose a clean section of clay. Once you fold and the surface is still visibly dirty with no clean clay left to work with, the bar has reached the end of its useful life and should be replaced rather than contaminating your paint further.
What does the colour of the bar indicate?
The three colours - Blue, Orange and White - are there to help you separate bars for different vehicles, contamination levels or work stages. For example, you could dedicate one colour to heavily contaminated vehicles and another to maintenance decon work, preventing cross-contamination in a professional setup.
Do I need to polish after claying?
Claying can introduce very light surface marring, especially on soft paint. A light polish after decon is standard practice in a full correction workflow and will remove any micro-scratches left by the bar. If you are heading straight to a ceramic coating without correction, inspect the paint under a panel light first and decide whether a one-step polish is needed.
Can I use this before applying a ceramic coating?
Yes - claying is a recommended step in ceramic coating preparation. A ceramic bonds directly to the clear coat, so any bonded contamination under the coating creates adhesion problems and locks imperfections in place. Claying first ensures a clean, smooth surface for the coating to cure on properly.
How do I store the clay bar between uses?
Store it in its original packaging or a sealed container with a small amount of clay lubricant to keep it pliable. Keep it away from heat, direct sunlight and dusty environments. A clay bar that dries out or picks up grit during storage will need to be replaced before it scratches your paint.