{"product_id":"rockcar-clay-kit-starter","title":"Rockcar Clay Kit – Starter | Clay Bar + Lube + Cloth","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEverything you need to clay your car. Nothing you don't.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you've never clayed your car before, this is where to start. If you have, you already know what you're getting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eClaying is one of the most satisfying things you can do for your paint — you can actually feel and hear the difference as you work. Paint is porous, and over time contaminants like brake dust, industrial fallout, tree sap and road grime embed themselves into those pores. A clay bar is a sticky, pliable substance that grabs those contaminants and pulls them out — leaving paint that feels genuinely smooth, looks sharper, and is properly prepared for whatever comes next.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Rockcar Starter Clay Kit gives you everything in one box: a professional grade clay bar in the grade of your choice, a 500ml bottle of Autostolz Quick Detailer \u0026amp; Clay Lube, and one Rockcar Pegasus Microfiber Cloth — our finest cloth, made exclusively for LoveCars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhat's in the kit: 1 × Rockcar Professional Grade Clay Bar 100g — your choice of grade 1 × Autostolz Quick Detailer \u0026amp; Clay Lube 500ml 1 × Rockcar Pegasus Microfiber Cloth 480gsm — Pinot Noir (exclusive to LoveCars)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eChoose your clay grade:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🟢 Light — safest and easiest. Best for beginners and lightly contaminated paint. Low marring risk, very hard to go wrong.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e○  \u003c\/b\u003eMedium — the one most people need, most of the time. Faster than light, removes more, safe enough for a careful home detailer. If you're not sure, choose this one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003e🔴 Heavy — maximum contamination removal for professional use. Higher marring risk — always polish after use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eWhy clay before waxing or coating?\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eIf you're planning to apply a ceramic coating, wax, glaze or sealant — claying first isn't optional, it's essential. Coatings bond to bare paint. If your paint is contaminated, your coating bonds to the contamination, not the paint itself. It won't last, and it won't perform. Clay first, coat second. Always.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eEven a brand new car benefits from claying. By the time it reaches you it's been through the factory, transport, the port, a dealer forecourt and the drive home. There's more in those pores than you'd think.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAbout the lube:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Autostolz Quick Detailer \u0026amp; Clay Lube is formulated for maximum lubrication without breaking down the clay or leaving anything behind on the paint. No wax, no sealant, no residue — just safe, effective lubrication. It's the best choice when preparing a surface for ceramic coating. Antistatic too, which helps slow dust re-accumulation after you're done.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eAbout the cloth:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eThe Pegasus is the finest cloth we carry. Made to a custom spec — 70\/30 polyester\/polyamide blend, 480gsm, fully edgeless, cornerless and tagless — colour matched personally to Pegasus Bay Pinot Noir by LoveCars founder Adam, and manufactured in South Korea exclusively for LoveCars. Once you use one you'll want more.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eHow to use:\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWash your car thoroughly first to remove loose dirt\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWork in the shade on cool paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eTear off about a third of the bar and flatten into a disc\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSpray the Autostolz lube generously onto a panel — more is always better\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGlide the clay across the surface in straight lines with light pressure\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eFold the clay regularly to bring a fresh surface forward\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWipe with the Pegasus cloth and move to the next panel\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIf you drop the clay, throw it away — it will have picked up grit and will scratch your paint\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eWhen you're done, apply a layer of protection — wax, sealant or ceramic coating\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-pre-wrap leading-[1.7]\"\u003eSpecifications: Clay bar: 100g | 70×55×19mm | Made in Malaysia Lube: 500ml | Safe on all surfaces including matte and gloss Cloth: 480gsm | 400×400mm | 70\/30 blend | Edgeless | Made in South Korea Do not use clay on matte, satin or wrapped surfaces\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal leading-[1.7]\"\u003eA note on clay bar weights: not all 100g clay bars are actually 100g. We've stopped stocking certain brands after finding their bars were significantly underweight. Rockcar clay bars are a genuine 100g. We weigh them.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch2 data-end=\"2217\" data-start=\"2199\" data-section-id=\"t8v6uo\"\u003eMicrofiber Care\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cul data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2219\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2255\" data-start=\"2219\" data-section-id=\"1tfra54\"\u003eWash separately from cotton towels and lint-producing fabrics\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2273\" data-start=\"2256\" data-section-id=\"153bupj\"\u003eWash at 30–40°C\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2298\" data-start=\"2274\" data-section-id=\"1ivu2dd\"\u003eAvoid fabric softeners\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2326\" data-start=\"2299\" data-section-id=\"1tjz9fg\"\u003eTumble dry low or air dry\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-end=\"2378\" data-start=\"2327\" data-section-id=\"9n4o1m\"\u003eUse dedicated microfiber detergent where possible our pick is \u003ca title=\"We recomend washing microfiber towels with a dedicated microfiber cleaner, our pick is fireball towel clean\" href=\"https:\/\/lovecars.co.nz\/products\/new-fireball-towel-cleaner\"\u003eFireball Towel  Cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e\n\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp data-end=\"2471\" data-start=\"2380\"\u003eFor full microfiber washing and care instructions, read our complete \u003ca title=\"How To Wash Microfiber Cloths Properly, The Truth About Heat, Detergents for 70\/30 Korean Microfiber Towels\" href=\"https:\/\/lovecars.co.nz\/blogs\/training\/how-to-wash-microfiber-cloths-properly\"\u003eMicrofiber Care Guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"RockCar","offers":[{"title":"Light – best for beginners","offer_id":48240263627000,"sku":"ZRCSTARTERCLAYKITLIGHT","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Medium – best for most cars","offer_id":48240263692536,"sku":"ZRCSTARTERCLAYKITMEDIUM","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true},{"title":"Heavy – professional use","offer_id":48240263561464,"sku":"ZRCSTARTERCLAYKITHEAVY","price":69.99,"currency_code":"NZD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0666\/2946\/8408\/files\/rockcar-clay-kit-starter-clay-bar-lube-cloth-rockcar-clay-bar-zrcstarterclaykitheavy-lovecars-6600495.png?v=1776292508","url":"https:\/\/lovecars.co.nz\/products\/rockcar-clay-kit-starter","provider":"Lovecars","version":"1.0","type":"link"}