The clay bar has long been known as the “Detailer’s Secret” for restoring a smooth-as-glass feel to exterior automotive paintwork. A slick surface is sign of a professional job, and people love it because it makes the car feel and look brand new. Now that the clay bar is available to the public, anyone can use without calling a professional and paying expensive shop rates. But how can you get professional results if you’ve never used a clay bar? Please see the below photo and see how to clay your car with clay bar, the basic clay bar techniques, and how to protect your work so your car feels and looks great for as long as possible after you use the clay bar.