Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay (8 oz)

A single 8 oz (227 g) synthetic polybutene clay bar · large enough to flatten into a patty for full-vehicle work without running out of clean face. Mid-grade cut handles typical daily-driver brake dust, mild fallout, water spots, and sap with adequate lubrication. Lubricant is sold separately (Griot's Speed Shine is the recommended pairing; any clay-safe quick detailer works). The 227 g bar is notably larger than the 80·100 g mainstream consumer standard, which supports extended multi-session use. A solid base of owner reports broadly confirms the manufacturer's per-bar vehicle count, though typical real-world results range from 4·7 vehicles depending on contamination level and kneading discipline. CCT quality score: 7.4/10.

Best for owners who clay multiple vehicles or detail seasonally · the 227 g single bar delivers the best per-vehicle material value among mainstream consumer options at this weight class. Skip if you want a smaller entry-point bar for occasional single-car use (an 80 g kit at lower cost per ounce is a better starting point), and skip for ceramic-coated or recently corrected dark paint where a fine-grade clay is the lower-marring choice.

A single 227 g bar typically supports 4·7 vehicles before kneading no longer exposes a clean face. Store sealed in the original tray or a plastic bag · drying out is the main shelf-life failure mode. Discard immediately if dropped on the ground; embedded grit will scratch paint. Spent bars go to landfill regardless of brand · embedded contamination makes recycling impractical.