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      08-16-2020, 06:03 PM   #9
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I've seen a detailer say it's generally it's best to clay bar before a paint correction as you're just swirling your paint with the clay bar. Yes it feels smooth, but that does not mean a better finish.
clay bar's action is to lift / remove surface contaminants from paint, it has virtually no 'abrasive' action on painted surface.
Actually it does. The contaminants you're lifting are the same ones you're rubbing around your paint.

I saw it under a microscope with full clay lube being used.
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