Clay bar

[Tahiti]

So for a complete beginner with a car that's probably never been clayed, is Meguiars Smooth Surface clay kit a good starting point, or is there a better product to use?

Aside form this, do you use a tar remover (or anything else in particular) before claying, or just use the clay bar to remove the crud?

[briang9]

This is very good, it can be used with just water, no special lubricants

http://www.agriemach.com/c94/surface-care-rust-pre...

[Tahiti]

Thanks. Looks good to me.

[johnS2000]

The Bilt Hamber clay is very good and , as has been said , can be used with just water although I would err on the side of caution and put a bit of washing up liquid in it to provide a bit of lubrication .

With regard's tar remover I would use it followed with a de-ironiser as it may then not be necessary to clay or at least reduce the marring that claying can cause , especially on soft paint's .

[captainchaos him]

3M Cleaner Clay it excellent and can be used with soapy water

[JackP1]

I use soapy water, works fine with that. the starter kit is excellent if you've never used it before.