Clay bar treatment
Clay bar treatment removes the bonded contamination that washing leaves behind, so your paint is truly smooth before polishing, sealing or coating.
- Price
- Free quote
- Time on site
- 1 to 2 hours
- Where
- Your driveway or car park
- 5.0 on Google60 reviews
- Public liabilityFully insured
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- Fully mobileWe come to you
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What's included
What we do
- Thorough hand wash
- Iron fallout and tar remover where needed
- Clay bar with lubricant, panel by panel
- Paint checked by hand until it feels glass-smooth
- Rinse and dry
- Sealant to protect the clean paint
What is a clay bar?
A detailing clay bar is a soft, pliable bar that glides over the paint on a lubricant and picks up anything stuck to the surface: industrial fallout, brake dust, tree sap, overspray and tar spots. These particles bond to the clear coat and don't come off with a normal wash.
How to tell if your car needs it
After washing, put your hand inside a thin plastic sandwich bag and lightly run it over the bonnet. If the paint feels gritty or rough instead of glass-smooth, it needs decontaminating. Light-coloured cars often show tiny orange rust spots too, which are iron particles from brake dust.
Why it matters before polishing or coating
Polishing a contaminated surface drags those particles around and can add scratches. A sealant or ceramic coating applied over them won't bond properly. Claying first gives every product that follows a clean surface to work on.
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What customers say
Rated 5.0 from 60 Google reviews. A few of them, word for word. Read them all on Google.
★★★★★
Nick at Hot Ride is excellent with detailing on your car. Absolutely the best detail I have ever received. Best car detailing in Sydney.
★★★★★
I am truly impressed with the professionalism and attention to detail. The transformation is remarkable, and I appreciate the care taken to ensure every area was thoroughly cleaned.
★★★★★
The team member arrived on time and did an amazing job on the presale detail for my Kia Carnival.
Common questions
How often does a car need a clay bar?
Once or twice a year for most cars, or before any paint correction or coating.
Can clay bar scratch the paint?
Not when it's used with plenty of lubricant and a clean bar. A dropped or dirty bar should never touch the paint again.
How can I pay?
Cash, card (Visa, Mastercard), Apple Pay, Google Pay or Afterpay, paid when the job is done.
Get a free quote
Tell us about your car and where it's parked. We reply with a quote, usually the same day.
Rather talk? Call 0477 677 877 or send a text.