The Ultimate Guide to Easily Wash, Clay, and Seal Your Car

Want to give your car a professional-grade detail at home? Here’s how to wash, clay, and seal it—all in one easy weekend project.

Step 1: Pre-Soak with The Super Soaper

Start by pre-soaking your car with The Super Soaper. This loosens and lifts dirt from the surface so you’re not dragging contaminants around.

• Use a pump sprayer with 2 oz of The Super Soaper for your pre-soak.
• Let it dwell for 2–3 minutes, but don’t let it dry.

Step 2: Foam the Vehicle

Now foam the car using a foam cannon loaded with 4 oz of The Super Soaper.

• Cover the car top to bottom with thick foam.
• Let it dwell again for a few minutes to soften embedded grime.

Step 3: Rinse and Contact Wash

After the foam dwells, rinse thoroughly. Then do a quick contact wash using the Orange Wash Microfiber Towel or your favorite soft mitt.

Step 4: Clay Bar or Clay Mitt

With the surface clean, it’s time to decontaminate.

• Use a clay mitt or traditional clay bar with The Super Soaper as your clay lubricant.
• Work in small sections until the surface feels smooth as glass.

Step 5: Seal with Tough As Shell

Now that your paint is clean and smooth, lock it in with Tough As Shell ceramic spray coating.

• Spray onto one panel at a time.
• Wipe in with one towel, then buff off with a second towel (like the Everyday Microfiber or Softer Than Soft Towel).

You’ll get instant gloss, extreme water beading, and up to 6+ months of protection.

Recommended Products:

• The Super Soaper – Pre-Soak & Wash
• Tough As Shell – Ceramic Spray Coating
• Orange Wash Microfiber Towel

Pro Tips:

• Don’t skip the clay step if your paint feels rough—it makes a big difference in gloss and coating durability.
• Always work out of direct sunlight for best results.
• Use clean towels and flip often to avoid streaking.

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Final Thoughts

This three-step method—wash, clay, seal—is the key to a car that looks freshly detailed all the time. Whether you're prepping for a show or just want to impress on the road, this is the process pros use—and now you can too.