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Micropolish your Tesla paint at home and remove water spots, bug stains, and road grime! This kit was curated to provide exactly the right supplies to safely micropolish your factory Tesla paint. The kit includes everything you need, just add water! Our T Sportline 'Stripper' wash is formulated to remove all wax and polishes and leave a residue-free surface. A brand new soft touch wash mitt is included for washing, and never worrying about residual wax in old wash mitts. The clay bar is enough to do one complete vehicle, micropolishing surfaces for the ultimate shine and luster.
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How Clay Bar Micropolishes Telsa Automotive Paint
Even paint that looks clean can feel rough. That’s because everyday driving embeds microscopic contaminants into your vehicle’s clear coat—things like brake dust, industrial fallout, rail dust, and road grime. Regular washing can’t remove these particles, but a clay bar can. Claybar is also the best prep for installing PPF or vinyl films.
What a Clay Bar Does
A clay bar works by micropolishing the surface of your paint. As it glides across the lubricated surface, the clay gently pulls out bonded contaminants that sit above the clear coat. These particles become trapped in the clay, leaving the paint smooth and clean without removing healthy paint. FAQ - yes you can claybar windows and mirrors.
Why It’s Called Micropolishing
Unlike abrasive compounds, a clay bar doesn’t grind or cut the surface. Instead, it:
Removes microscopic debris
Levels surface contamination
Smooths the clear coat at a micro level
The result is paint that feels slick to the touch and looks noticeably clearer and glossier.
Benefits of Clay Bar Treatment
Restores smoothness to rough paint
Enhances shine and color depth
Improves wax, sealant, and ceramic coating bonding
Reduces swirl marks caused by surface contamination
Prepares paint for polishing or touch-up work
Safe for Tesla Paint and Clear Coats. The end result after clay barring, paint reflects light more evenly, feels glass-smooth, and looks professionally detailed—because the surface is truly clean, not just washed.
Claying your Tesla removes embedded contaminants that washing alone can’t, leaving the paint smooth and ready for wax, sealant, or touch-up paint.
Step 1: Wash the Car First
Thoroughly wash and rinse the Tesla to remove loose dirt and debris. Do not clay a dirty surface, as this can cause scratching. Dry the car lightly or leave it slightly damp.
Step 2: Prepare the Clay Bar
Tear the claybar in half. Thoroughly wet half the claybar in soapy water. If the clay is dropped on the ground, throw it away, as it will pick up grit that can scratch paint.
Step 3: Lubricate the Surface
Apply carwash soap onto the claybar and plan to work in small sections on the Tesla, roughly two feet by two feet. The surface should feel very slippery, but not so much soap that the claybar is gliding over the surface.
Step 4: Glide the Clay Bar
Rub the clay back and forth using modest pressure. Use straight motions rather than circular motions. You may feel resistance at first, which is normal. Continue until the clay glides smoothly across the surface.
Step 5: Wipe and Inspect
Wipe the area with a clean microfiber towel. The paint should feel smooth like glass. If it still feels rough, reapply soap and clay the area again.
Step 6: Fold the Clay Often
Fold the clay frequently to expose a clean surface, then flatten it again before continuing. This helps prevent contaminants from scratching the paint.
Step 7: Work Around the Vehicle
Repeat the process section by section across the entire vehicle, including the hood, roof, doors, fenders, trunk, and bumpers. Avoid matte finishes and unpainted plastic trim unless the clay bar is specifically rated safe for those surfaces. You can mask those edges with the tape if you like.
Step 8: Final Rinse or Wipe
Once all sections are complete, lightly rinse the vehicle or wipe it down with a clean microfiber towel to remove any remaining residue.
After Claying
Clay bar treatment leaves paint clean but unprotected. Always follow up with TMaxx Ceramic Spray or Ceramic Coatings.
Tips
Never clay a dry surface. Use plenty of lubricant. Apply light pressure and let the clay do the work. Clay the vehicle one to two times per year or before major detailing.