If the three major claying tools were in a battle royale, you'd have the traditional clay bar walking in like an old-school champ, the clay mitt sliding in like the slick newcomer, and the clay towel ...

Once you learn how well a clay bar works, it's a tempting tool to use. If it makes paint feel brand-new, why not just use it everywhere? That's because some surfaces don't get cleaner when clayed — ...