Ensuring you get a perfect...

Ensuring you get a perfect finish when waxing a car is down to good preparation тЂ“ such as using a clay bar to remove surface contaminants and old layers of wax. Now, Halfords has joined the valeting experts by offering its own Clay and Detailing Kit with everything you need for the job.

While the 100g bar isnтЂ™t the biggest available, you should only clay a vehicle a couple of times a year, so there is more than enough. Removal of our overspray was acceptable, although it struggled against baked-on brake dust.

However, the lubricant included helped the bar glide smoothly across our freshly washed paintwork and, after a little work, left it with a glass-like finish, even if it didnтЂ™t smell particularly nice. When applying wax, there was much less friction on our carтЂ™s bodywork, and it was easier to buff to a shine. The inclusion of a microfibre cloth was a nice touch, and makes this a perfect starter set for motorists who want to try this method out.