Soft99 Smooth Egg Clay Bar

It is safe on clear-coated paintwork, glass, polished metal, and chrome. Avoid porous or matte-finish surfaces, and do not use it on soft rubber trims or plastics that could be scratched by the clay compound.

Yes, always. A dedicated clay lubricant or a slick quick-detailer keeps the clay gliding across the surface without dragging. Never clay a dry panel - you will induce scratching and the clay will tear.

Run a clean finger across a freshly washed and dried panel. If it feels rough or gritty, there is bonded contamination that a wash has not removed. You can also use the plastic bag test - stretch a thin bag over your hand and feel the surface through it to amplify the texture.

Work one panel at a time. Spray lubricant generously, then glide the clay bar back and forth with light, overlapping strokes. After each panel, fold and knead the clay to expose a fresh, uncontaminated face. Never let the clay bar fall on the floor - contamination embeds into it instantly and it must be discarded if dropped.

This depends on how much contamination your car picks up. Most daily drivers benefit from a clay decon once or twice a year. If you are in an area with heavy industrial fallout or near rail corridors, you may need to decon more frequently. Before any paint correction or new ceramic coating, claying is always recommended regardless of timing.

After claying, wipe down the panel with an IPA (isopropyl alcohol) solution at around 10-20% to remove any clay lubricant residue and surface oils. This ensures your coating, sealant, or wax bonds directly and cleanly to the paint. Do not skip this step if you are applying a ceramic coating.

Yes, but with care. A ceramic-coated surface can still accumulate bonded contamination over time. Use plenty of lubricant, keep pressure very light, and follow up with a coat-safe topper or maintenance spray. Frequent claying on a ceramic coating will reduce its longevity, so only clay when the surface contamination is confirmed.

Rinse the clay bar with clean water after each session, fold it to enclose any contamination inside the body of the clay, and store it in the container it came in with a small amount of clay lubricant or distilled water to keep it moist and pliable. Keep it away from direct heat and direct sunlight, which will dry the clay out and cause it to crumble.