Nanoskin vs clay bar

[vital2]

Why don't I see any dirt on the nanoskin when I use it like I do with a clay bar? How do I even know if it's working?

[mengelhardt]

Because the contaminates don't embed themselves into the nanoskin like they do with regular clay. That is why you need to keep kneeding/working the clay to get a fresh face and avoid dragging the same contaminates over the paint. The Nanoskin pulls them out, but doesn't hold on to them like clay does. This is why you are supposed to rinse off the nanoskin every so often, and also why you can keep using it after dropping it. Just spray/rinse it off and go back to work.

You can tell its working by following up with a baggy test to ensure all the contaminates are gone.

I've pretty much switched over completely to nanoskin type products rather than clay for 95% of my claying duties. The only place I still use regular clay is in tough to get to places like emblems, badges, etc.... where the bigger nanoskin products just can't get into like a piece of pliable clay can.

[vital2]

What is a baggy test?

[idriveblackcars]

I love my nano skin clay pads. The light works extremely well with little to no marring even on a black car.

[kaliagent2001]

cant remember when i used clay last. nanoskin has changed my life.

[vital2]

does nanoskin strip sealant or wax?

[amalik]

cant remember when i used clay last. nanoskin has changed my life.

got a link?

[kaliagent2001]

Nanoskin AutoScrub Fine Grade Wash Mitt


Not sure if it does like clay, stripping sealer and waxes. But anytime i smooth any service i lay down an AIO .

[mengelhardt]

does nanoskin strip sealant or wax?

Yes, both clay and nanoskin type products will work to remove/strip/damage whatever wax or sealant is currently on the vehicle, which is why the claying step is one of the first steps in correcting paint issues, followed up by polishing and applying protection (wax/sealant/coating).

[JustJesus]

What is a baggy test?