{"title":"Cleaning Clay from GYEON","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePaint Decontamination with Detailing Clay from GYEON Q²M\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is GYEON Detailing Clay? GYEON Q²M Detailing Clay is a mechanical decontamination tool that gently removes industrial fallout, brake dust, tree sap, and embedded particles from the clear coat – an essential step before polishing and ceramic coating for a smooth, clean paint surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M Detailing Clay\u003c\/strong\u003e removes embedded contaminants that cannot be fully removed by washing or chemical decontamination (fallout removers). Dirt particles deeply embedded in the clear coat feel rough when you run your hand over them. The detailing clay picks up these particles through mechanical contact and lifts them out of the paint surface – without damaging the clear coat itself, provided sufficient lubricant is used.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMechanical deep cleaning of the clear coat.\u003c\/strong\u003e Embedded particles (industrial fallout, industrial soot, tree sap) that cannot be removed chemically are mechanically pulled out by the clay.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMandatory before polishing and coating.\u003c\/strong\u003e A decontaminated clear coat allows for cleaner polishing and better coating adhesion – detailing clay is part of every professional preparation workflow.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReusable with care.\u003c\/strong\u003e GYEON detailing clay can be reused multiple times with correct application and storage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePractical Tip from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always use detailing clay with sufficient lubricant – spray a quick detailer or a special clay lubricant onto the paint panel before applying the clay. Without lubricant, the clay can cause scratches. Always discard the clay after dropping it – even if it looks clean on the outside, dirt particles may have become embedded that could cause scratches during the next use.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailing Clay in the Detailing Workflow: Before or After Fallout Remover?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing clay comes in the workflow after the fallout remover\u003c\/strong\u003e, not before. First, chemical decontamination (\u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e), then mechanical decontamination with the clay. The fallout remover chemically dissolves iron particles – the clay then removes any remaining embedded particles that the chemicals did not reach. After using the clay, the surface should be washed again to remove any residue before proceeding with polishing or coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy GYEON Detailing Clay at Detailing1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAt Detailing1\u003c\/strong\u003e, you will find GYEON Q²M Detailing Clay as part of the complete decontamination workflow – along with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e for chemical and Q²M Detailing Clay for mechanical paint decontamination.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"gyeon-q2m-claylube-redefined-gleitmittel-reinigungsknete","title":"Q²M ClayLube (REDEFINED) Clay Bar Lubricant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eUsing a clay bar the right way – GYEON Q²M ClayLube\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is GYEON Q²M ClayLube? GYEON Q²M ClayLube is a dedicated lubricant for working with a clay bar – it lays down enough slip between the clay and the paint, keeps clay residue off the surface, and protects the paint from marring while you clay.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA clay bar is one of the most effective tools for decontaminating car paint – it mechanically pulls off fallout rust, tar spots, brake dust and other bonded contaminants that chemical cleaners can’t fully dissolve. But running clay over paint without proper lube is asking for trouble: the clay grabs the paint, drags dirt particles along and leaves scratches. \u003cstrong\u003eGYEON Q²M ClayLube\u003c\/strong\u003e is exactly what stops that – a purpose-built lubricant that lays down the slip you need to clay safely and effectively.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe right slip film keeps scratches out of the claying process.\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M ClayLube leaves an even film of lube on the paint so the clay glides cleanly, with no juddering or grabbing. That stops trapped dirt particles from leaving scratches in the clear coat as you work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLeaves no annoying residue on the paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Some lubes leave oil or wax residue behind that messes with whatever sealant goes on next. Q²M ClayLube is free of that – once you rinse it off, the surface is clean and ready to go straight to polish or coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient lubrication means you use less – easy on the bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Q²M ClayLube is formulated to work hard: a little goes a long way for a generous slip film. That saves product and keeps claying economical even over big panels.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Spray Q²M ClayLube generously onto a small area (about 30×30 cm), then work the clay in straight, overlapping passes – never circles. If the clay judders or drags, spray on more ClayLube. Once you’re done, rinse it off with water or dab it dry with a clean microfibre cloth. After that the surface is prepped for polishing with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-compound-plus-redefined-heavy-cut-lackpolitur\"\u003eQ²M Compound+\u003c\/a\u003e or for laying down a coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClay bar and ClayLube: why the lube makes or breaks it\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA clay bar works on mechanical adhesion: the clay grabs dirt particles on the paint and pulls them out – a physical process that reaches far deeper into the surface film than any chemical cleaner. But that process needs a film of lube between clay and paint to avoid scratches. The wrong lubricant (say, an ordinary all-purpose cleaner) can load up the clay too fast, leave soap residue behind or spread the slip film unevenly. Q²M ClayLube is built for exactly this job: maximum slip, minimal residue, the right working feel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhen should you clay with Q²M ClayLube?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb: after every full detail (once or twice a year) and any time the paint feels rough (the \"baggie test\" – rough = contaminated). Typical cues: after winter (road salt, brake dust), after time spent near industrial sites (fallout rust), and before a detail or coating. The order in the detailing workflow: wash with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-bathe-autoshampoo\"\u003eQ²M Bathe\u003c\/a\u003e → chemical decontamination (\u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-iron-redefined-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-tar-redefined-harzentferner-teerentferner\"\u003eQ²M Tar\u003c\/a\u003e) → clay with Q²M ClayLube → polish → degrease with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e → coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eClayLube alternatives: can I just use car shampoo?\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTechnically yes – but it’s not the move. Ordinary car shampoo can do in a pinch, but it falls short of Q²M ClayLube on a few counts: it dries faster (less working time), it doesn’t lay down as even a slip film, and it leaves residue more often. Q²M ClayLube is dialled in for claying specifically and gives you repeatably better results – fewer scratches, a cleaner surface, a nicer job overall. Given the scratch risk that comes with claying dry or wrong, spending a bit on a proper lube more than pays for itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eQ²M ClayLube in the full decontamination workflow\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn professional detailing, Q²M ClayLube is a fixed part of the decontamination stage. After the chemical decon (fallout rust with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-iron-redefined-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e, tar with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-tar-redefined-harzentferner-teerentferner\"\u003eQ²M Tar\u003c\/a\u003e), the clay with ClayLube mechanically pulls off every last particle that didn’t fully dissolve chemically. The result: a glass-clear, spotless paint surface that gives coatings and polishes the grip they need. Skip this step and coatings bond to contamination – with all the downsides that brings for durability and looks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eOur pick: Q²M ClayLube for a full paint prep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGYEON Q²M ClayLube is a must-have for any thorough detail. Paired with a GYEON clay bar you’ve got a complete decontamination kit. To round out the full workflow we’d grab: \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-iron-redefined-flugrostentferner\"\u003eQ²M Iron\u003c\/a\u003e as the chemical fallout remover, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-tar-redefined-harzentferner-teerentferner\"\u003eQ²M Tar\u003c\/a\u003e as the tar remover, Q²M ClayLube + clay bar for the mechanical decon, and \u003ca href=\"\/products\/gyeon-q2m-prep-entfetter-alkoholbasis\"\u003eQ²M Prep\u003c\/a\u003e for the final degrease before coating.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"GYEON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57020026880335,"sku":"D1-GYEON-Q2MCL500","price":15.0,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/gyeon-q2m-claylube-redefined-gleitmittel-reinigungsknete_500ml.png?v=1770933458"}],"url":"https:\/\/detiiling1.com\/collections\/gyeon-q2m-maintenance-reinigungsknete.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}