Clay Like a Pro – The Fastest, Safest Way to Decon Your Paint
A clay mitt is the modern way to remove bonded contaminants—faster, safer, and easier. Here's how to use it like a pro without marring your finish.
What Is a Clay Mitt and Why Use One?
Unlike a traditional clay bar, a clay mitt fits over your hand like a wash mitt and uses a rubberized polymer surface to pull bonded contaminants off the paint. It's faster, reusable, and covers more surface area.
Step-by-Step: How to Use a Clay Mitt Safely
- Pre-foam the car: Use The Super Soaper in a foam cannon to loosen dirt and lubricate the surface.
- Let it dwell: Give the foam a minute or two to break down debris.
- Glide the mitt: Work one panel at a time using light pressure. Glide in straight lines, not circles.
- Rinse thoroughly: Wash away the dislodged contaminants.
- Dry: Use your Massive Drying Towel or blower to dry the paint before moving on to polishing or coating.
Pro Tips to Avoid Scratches or Marring
- Never use a clay mitt on a dry surface
- Always foam or use a clay lube generously
- Inspect the mitt for embedded debris before use
- Don’t press too hard — let the mitt do the work
What to Do After Clay Mitt Use
Once your surface is smooth and clean, move into polish and protection. I recommend:
- Picture Perfect Polish – One-step compound + polish
- Tough As Shell – Spray ceramic coating
- Gloss Boss – Wipe-on ceramic coating for long-term protection
Clay Fast. Clay Safe. Clay Smart.
The clay mitt process is what I use on nearly every job. When paired with the right pre-foam, it saves time and protects your paint.
