Kgothatso D.
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Paint felt like rough sandpaper after sitting outside for months. One pass with this and the bonnet was glassy smooth. Properly impressed.
Soft99 QJUTSU Clay Bar (50g)
R 100.00
- Pulls bonded fallout, overspray and brake dust
- Safe on paint, PPF and coated surfaces
- Stays pliable and workable for a full session
- Leaves surfaces smooth and ready for correction or coating
- Lifts bonded fallout chemical decon can't reach
- Safe on paint, PPF and ceramic-coated panels
- Leaves a glass-smooth surface ready for coating
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Real Decontamination
What a wash leaves behind, clay pulls out
Chemical decon dissolves iron particles, but bonded overspray, industrial fallout and embedded brake dust need physical action. The QJUTSU Clay Bar grabs those contaminants and encapsulates them so they come off the surface instead of back onto your mitt.
Why It Works
Built for thorough decon, every time
Professional results start with a properly decontaminated surface.
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Physical Contaminant Removal
Lifts bonded fallout, overspray and brake dust that chemical treatments leave behind.
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Gentle on Delicate Surfaces
Safe on factory paint, PPF and ceramic-coated panels with correct lubrication.
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Stays Workable All Session
Pliable, consistent texture that does not harden or lose elasticity mid-detail.
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Glass-Smooth Finish
Leaves paint and glass ready for polishing compounds or ceramic coating application.
QJUTSU vs. Generic Clay
Not all clay bars are the same
Budget clay bars often sacrifice consistency and surface compatibility for price. Here is how the QJUTSU Clay Bar compares on the factors that matter for professional decon work.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Removes bonded overspray and fallout | Yes | Yes |
| Safe on PPF and ceramic-coated surfaces | Yes | No |
| Stays pliable throughout a full vehicle session | Yes | No |
| Compatible with glass and window trim | Yes | Yes |
| Consistent texture with no crumbling or tearing | Yes | No |
| Requires a clay lubricant for safe use | Yes | Yes |
Pro-Ready Foundation
The smoothest starting point for correction or coating
A properly clayed panel is free of the surface texture that causes polishing pads to skip and coatings to bond unevenly. The QJUTSU Clay Bar leaves paint, PPF and glass genuinely smooth - the kind of smooth you can feel with a clean fingertip, not just assume.
Reviews
What our customers say
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
Megan R.
Verified
Decent clay - pliable, stays clean longer than cheaper bars I've tried, and doesn't leave any residue behind. Goes through clay lube at a rate though, so stock up before you start.
Sipho T.
Verified
Clayed the whole car before a ceramic coat. Surface came out perfect - coating bonded exactly as it should. Soft99 quality is consistent.
Questions
Frequently asked
What contaminants does the QJUTSU Clay Bar actually remove?
It physically lifts bonded contamination that survives a normal wash - iron fallout, brake dust embedded in paint, industrial deposits, overspray and other airborne particles. If you run a finger across the paint and it still feels gritty after washing, that roughness is what the clay is targeting.
Do I need to use a clay lubricant with it?
Yes, always. Never clay bare paint. Use a quality clay lubricant or a diluted quick detailer to keep the bar gliding freely. Inadequate lubrication is the main cause of clay marring, so flood the panel and keep the surface wet throughout.
Is the QJUTSU Clay Bar safe on PPF and ceramic-coated surfaces?
Yes, provided you use enough lubrication. The clay is described as gentle enough for factory paint, PPF and coated surfaces. Work with light pressure and plenty of lube, and you will not damage the film or the coating underneath.
Can I use it on glass and window trim?
Yes. The QJUTSU Clay Bar is suited to glass and window trim as well as painted panels. Claying glass before applying a glass sealant makes a meaningful difference to how well the sealant bonds and how long it lasts.
How do I know when to fold the clay?
Fold and knead the bar regularly throughout the session to expose a clean face. Once you can see the clay picking up grey or brown contamination on the face you are working with, fold that surface inside and work a fresh face. Never use a clay bar that has been dropped on the floor - discard it to avoid scratching.
Should I clay before or after chemical iron fallout remover?
Do both, in order. Start with an iron fallout remover to dissolve as much bonded ferrous contamination as possible, then clay the panel to physically pull out what remains. Using chemical decon first means your clay stays cleaner for longer and you get a more thorough result overall.
Will claying leave marring that needs correction?
Light clay marring is possible, especially on soft or dark paint. That is why claying is typically done before a polish or correction stage rather than after. If you are claying ahead of a ceramic coating without polishing, use the lightest possible pressure and plenty of lubricant to minimise the risk.
How much paint area will the 50g bar cover?
The source does not state an exact coverage figure, as this depends on the level of contamination and how often you fold the clay. A 50g bar is a professional-size portion suited to a full-vehicle decon session on a typical passenger car, with careful folding to extend the usable life of each face.