{"product_id":"stinger-chemical-clay-bars","title":"Stinger Chemical Clay Bars","description":"\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eThree Grades of Decontamination Clay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clay bar is the step that makes paint actually feel smooth. Washing removes what sits on the surface, but bonded contamination stays put, and you can feel it as grit when you run your hand over clean paint. Stinger Chemical clay bars shear that contamination off, clearing overspray, rail dust, and brake dust that no soap will touch. They come in three color-coded grades so you can match aggressiveness to the job: mint green for Fine, purple for Medium, and blue for Universal Heavy Duty. Each bar weighs approximately 180 grams. As a top Stinger Chemical distributor, SNS Auto Supply carries all three grades. Browse our full range of \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snsautosupply.com\/collections\/clay\" title=\"Car Detailing Clay\"\u003eclay solutions\u003c\/a\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snsautosupply.com\/collections\/clay\"\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing one is straightforward. Knead the bar into a flat pad, spray the panel with a water-based lubricant, and glide the clay across with minimal pressure, letting the clay do the work instead of forcing it. It picks up contamination as it goes, and you fold and reknead to expose a clean face. Beyond the feel, claying pays off at the next stage: decontaminated paint reduces buffer drag, so your pads glide instead of grabbing. Follow a heavier grade with a \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snsautosupply.com\/collections\/polishes-waxes\" title=\"Car Polishes\"\u003epolish\u003c\/a\u003e to refine the finish, and see the full \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/snsautosupply.com\/collections\/stinger-chemical\" title=\"Shop Stinger Chemical\"\u003eStinger Chemical lineup\u003c\/a\u003e for the rest of your decon process.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eWhat Makes it Great:\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eThree Color-Coded Grades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mint green Fine, purple Medium, and blue Universal Heavy Duty, so you can match the clay's aggressiveness to how contaminated the paint actually is.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e🚗 \u003cstrong\u003eRemoves Bonded Contamination:\u003c\/strong\u003e Clears paint overspray, rail dust, and brake dust that washing alone leaves embedded in the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e♻️ \u003cstrong\u003eReusable With Minimal Pressure:\u003c\/strong\u003e Fold and reknead to expose a fresh face, and let the clay glide rather than pressing. One 180 gram bar covers multiple jobs when stored properly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e✨ \u003cstrong\u003eReduces Buffer Drag:\u003c\/strong\u003e Decontaminated paint lets polishing pads glide instead of grabbing, which makes the correction stage smoother and more predictable.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003eFrequently Asked Questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhich clay grade should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eStart with the least aggressive grade that will do the job. Fine (mint green) suits light contamination and maintenance work on well-kept paint. Medium (purple) handles moderate contamination and covers most general detailing. Universal Heavy Duty (blue) is for severe contamination like heavy overspray or bad rail dust. More aggressive clay is more likely to leave light marring, so plan to polish after using it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow do you use a clay bar?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKnead the bar into a flat pad, spray the area with a water-based lubricant, and glide the clay across the paint using minimal pressure. Fold and reknead as the face picks up contamination, and keep the surface lubricated the entire time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat lubricant should I use?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA water-based lubricant. Do not use soap, as it degrades the clay. Never work a dry panel, since clay without lubrication will mar the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat if I drop the clay on the ground?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThrow it away. A dropped bar picks up grit that you cannot fully see or remove, and dragging that across paint will put scratches in the clear coat. A replacement bar is far cheaper than a correction.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow should I store it between uses?\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeal it in a clean container after each use so it stays pliable and stays free of debris. Stored properly, a 180 gram bar is good for multiple jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Stinger Chemicals","offers":[{"title":"Fine","offer_id":52365974208808,"sku":"SC-A-CLAYFG","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium","offer_id":52365974241576,"sku":"SC-A-CLAYMG","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false},{"title":"Universal","offer_id":52366168916264,"sku":"SC-A-CLAYHDG","price":22.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0691\/3589\/2776\/files\/stinger-chemical-st-a-clay-thumbnail-hero-image.jpg?v=1789775450","url":"https:\/\/snsautosupply.com\/products\/stinger-chemical-clay-bars","provider":"SNS Auto Supply","version":"1.0","type":"link"}