/ZERO: Clay is a robust fine grade clay bar designed to remove bonded contaminants such as industrial and environmental fallout, tree sap, tar, overspray, dirt and much more.
/ZERO: Clay is easy to use and can be used with just water as the lubricant. /ZERO: Clay's deep cleansing abilities leaves painted surfaces clean, smooth and free from contaminants, ready for the paint correction by machine or hand polishing.
/ZERO: Clay is a vital tool to any good decontamination process for automotive paint.
/ZERO: Clay
1. What is /ZERO: Clay and why is it essential
/ZERO: Clay is a fine grade clay bar engineered to remove stubborn bonded contaminants such as industrial fallout, tree sap, tar, paint overspray and embedded dirt. It makes surfaces feel smooth and fully prepped for paint correction or protection layers.2. Do I need lubrication when using it
Yes, but it's simple, water is all you need. /ZERO: Clay is designed to perform well even with just water as a lubricant. For best results however, we recommend using /ONE: Rinseless or /ZERO: Decon Shampoo solution mix.3. When should I use /ZERO: Clay in my detailing process
Use it after the initial wash and before polishing or coating. Once the paint feels slightly gritty after washing, it’s time to clay. That ensures the surface is fully decontaminated and ready for any next steps.4. What does it leave behind on the paint
A clean, ultra-smooth finish. It removes embedded debris so that paint surfaces feel silky and contaminants won’t interfere with correction or protection.5. How do I use it best
Break the bar into workable sections, hydrate the panel with water, gently glide the clay over the surface, folding and reshaping as it gets dirty. Rinse and wipe dry before moving on to polishing.6. Is it a necessary tool
Absolutely. /ZERO: Clay is a vital part of any decontamination workflow, it ensures downstream products adhere better and perform as intended.