{"product_id":"soft99-surface-smoother-300g","title":"Surface Smoother 300g","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSurface Smoother 300g — 300g Features Clay bar removes unwanted residue such as iron powder, pitch, tar, bird droppings or dead bugs which cause low gloss and dull on the car.\u003c\/strong\u003e The mechanical step between washing and waxing: lifts bonded contaminants (iron, overspray, tar residue, tree sap) that shampoo can't shift.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe chemistry.\u003c\/strong\u003e A pliable polymer clay engineered to pick up bonded contaminants (iron, paint overspray, road tar residue, tree sap) that a normal wash leaves behind. Used with a clay lubricant, it slides across the paint and lifts contaminants mechanically without scratching the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy this tin.\u003c\/strong\u003e It is more effective to use before polishing, waxing or coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhy clay before you wax.\u003c\/strong\u003e Run your fingers over a washed panel — if it feels rough, there are bonded contaminants the shampoo couldn't lift. A wax or sealant applied over contamination bonds poorly and traps it in. Clay bar decontamination is the step every serious detail starts with.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHow to use.\u003c\/strong\u003e Wash the car first. Keep the clay and panel well-lubricated with dedicated clay lubricant or a quick detailer. Work one section at a time in straight motions — never circles. Fold and knead the clay when the surface darkens.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eGenuine Soft99 from Japan, stocked and shipped in Australia by Alpha Details.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Soft99","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48151674093790,"sku":"33033","price":22.99,"currency_code":"AUD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0669\/0707\/8878\/files\/surface-smoother-300g__surface-smoother-300g-shopify_11adff96-fc4b-4138-8d2b-27c2c8ea867e.jpg?v=1777458155","url":"https:\/\/www.alphadetails.com.au\/products\/soft99-surface-smoother-300g","provider":"Alpha Details","version":"1.0","type":"link"}