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Old May 6, 2013 | 12:46 PM
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Do you just dispose of the clay bar when you are done or is it reuseable?? Is there a way to clean them?

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Old May 6, 2013 | 02:09 PM
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Usually throw them out. If they don't look like they were hardly even used, I will keep them and then the second time around throw it out no matter what.
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No way to clean them that I know. They can be saved if kept clean.
I usually just toss them.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 05:02 PM
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Clay can definitely be reused again if it still appears to be clean.

Be sure to cut a new bar into 3 or 4 pieces so you aren't ruining the entire bar if you get into some nasty contamination or worse...drop it on the ground!
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As offered there is no need to toss out a clay bar after first use, unless its very dirty or has been dropped. I too suggest cutting them into smaller bars when possible to keep a new piece at the ready. Some, like our Pinnacle Ultra Clay come in smaller bars from the start.
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Old May 6, 2013 | 08:32 PM
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Did a sidebar on clay bar tips in a detailing story not long ago - basically it can be reused as long as folding it over continues to expose clean clay. But if you drop it, THROW IT OUT!

http://www.corvetteonline.com/tech-s...-show-you-how/

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