{"title":"Decontamination \u0026 Clay","description":"\u003cp\u003eA clean car can still feel rough. Rail dust, brake dust fallout, bug residue, tree sap and hard water spots bond to the clear coat and stay there after the soap rinses off. Decontamination is the step that takes them off, and it belongs between the wash and any polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWant treats on a schedule? \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/modified-monthly\"\u003eModified Monthly\u003c\/a\u003e is a custom freeze-dried treat box from our Chester County kitchen, built around your dog's tastes and shipped every month. First box is $1.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eHere you will find iron and fallout removers with a color change indicator, bug removers, eraser and tar gels, clay lubricant, clay media, water spot removers and paint coating prep from 3D and P\u0026amp;S, in pint through five gallon sizes. Wash first with \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-wash-soap\"\u003ecar wash soap and foam\u003c\/a\u003e, then decide whether the paint needs \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-compounds-polishes\"\u003ecompounds and polishes\u003c\/a\u003e or is ready for \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-wax-sealants-coatings\"\u003ewax, sealants and coatings\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eOrder of operations is laid out on the \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/wash-bay\"\u003eWash Bay hub\u003c\/a\u003e and in our guide to \u003ca href=\"\/blogs\/product-guides\/how-to-wash-a-car-at-home-without-swirls\"\u003ewashing a car at home without swirls\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003ePal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift; the maker is the brand on the label. Shipping for these items is calculated at checkout and does not count toward free treat shipping. Treats in the same order still ship from us in Pennsylvania. Returns on these items go back to Pal Automotive; email \u003ca href=\"mailto:support@sniffandshift.com\"\u003esupport@sniffandshift.com\u003c\/a\u003e and we will start it for you.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"3d-bug-remover-pint","title":"3D Bug Remover, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D Bug Remover is the bottle you reach for after a highway run, when the bumper and mirrors are covered in protein that a normal wash will not touch. It loosens and wipes away build up from bugs, insects and tree sap, and 3D lists it as safe on paint, wax, clear coats, plastic, rubber, chrome, aluminum, windows and mirrors. No scrubbing is called for, which is the point, since scrubbing baked on bugs is how front ends pick up scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray it on the affected area, let it sit a few moments while it breaks the residue down, then rinse it away. 3D also lists it as a quick detailer on the go and as a pre soak before a full wash, and says it can be diluted with water to whatever strength the job needs. It is used on cars, RVs, boats, trucks and motorcycles. This is the pint at 16 fluid ounces, sized for a trigger sprayer that lives in the trunk through bug season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for who they are and how they ship. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe bugs come from the same road trips the dog rides along on, so we keep \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e in the door pocket next to this bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523633459569,"sku":"13036","price":10.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4441.jpg?v=1788483296"},{"product_id":"3d-glw-clay-lube-pint","title":"3D GLW Clay Lube, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D GLW Clay Lubricant is the wet layer that sits between a clay bar and your paint. Claying without enough lubrication is how people put marring into a finish they were trying to clean, so this is not an optional extra. 3D describes it as hyper slick and high lubricity, and says the lubrication reduces friction and helps prevent sticking, scratching or marring while the clay picks up dirt, brake dust and environmental fallout.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eUse it after washing and drying. Spray the lubricant over a section, slide the clay back and forth across the lubricated area, then wipe the panel off before you move on. 3D says the formula is completely neutral, so it works with any clay bar, synthetic clay, clay towel or clay pad you already own rather than locking you into one brand of clay. This is the pint at 16 fluid ounces. Clay lube goes faster than people expect, since the surface has to stay wet the whole time you are working it.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for who they are and how they ship. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eClaying is slow work, and a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treat\u003c\/a\u003e keeps your co pilot from investigating the clay bar.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523633623409,"sku":"13206","price":9.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1568.jpg?v=1788483296"},{"product_id":"3d-eraser-gel-16oz","title":"3D Eraser Gel, 16 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D Eraser Gel is for the marks a wash will not remove: hard water spots and the chalky mineral rings left by sprinklers, hoses and rain on a dirty car. 3D describes it as a thick acidic gel that chemically dissolves the calcium and minerals making up the spots, along with the residue bonding them to the surface. It is used on car paint and windows, and 3D also lists it for glass, mirrors and chrome, including shower doors.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe gel is the point. 3D notes it clings to vertical surfaces instead of running off the panel, which gives it the dwell time a liquid never gets on a door or a windshield. Apply it, let it dwell, then wipe it off. For harder stains 3D says to apply it with a sponge, or with a buffing polisher and a suitable pad. Follow the instructions on the label for proper application, since this one is acidic and dwell time matters. This is the 16 fluid ounce bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for who they are and how they ship. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eWhile the gel dwells, the dog gets a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried treat\u003c\/a\u003e and you get five minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523633852785,"sku":"13043","price":15.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1558.jpg?v=1788483296"},{"product_id":"3d-bug-remover-gallon","title":"3D Bug Remover, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the gallon of 3D Bug Remover, bought as a refill rather than a first purchase. The job is the same one the pint does: it loosens and wipes away protein build up from bugs, insects and tree sap, the residue that a normal wash slides right over and that hardens onto a bumper if you leave it through a hot week. 3D lists it as safe on paint, wax, clear coats, plastic, rubber, chrome, aluminum, windows and mirrors, and calls for no scrubbing.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSpray, let it sit, rinse it away. 3D also lists it as a pre soak before a full wash and as a quick detailer on the go, and says it can be diluted with water to reach the strength a specific job needs, which is what makes a gallon go a long way. It is used on cars, RVs, boats, trucks and motorcycles. Buy this size if you tow, commute, or park under trees and go through bug remover by the season instead of by the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for who they are and how they ship. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eLong drives mean bugs on the bumper and a dog in the back, so the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e travel with us.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523633754481,"sku":"13041","price":26.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4426.jpg?v=1788483296"},{"product_id":"3d-glw-iron-remover-64-oz","title":"3D GLW Iron Remover, 64 oz","description":"\u003cp\u003e3D GLW Iron Remover is the decontamination step between washing a car and protecting it. Iron particles from brake dust and rail dust embed themselves in paint and wheels and keep working long after the surface looks clean, and 3D lists this as loosening embedded iron oxide particles, fallout, brake dust, traffic pollution and road film so they rinse away instead of staying put.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eIt is a spray on and rinse off product. 3D says to prep the surface with the iron remover, leave it for thirty seconds to a minute, then wash it off. You get a visible read while it works: the spray bleeds purple as it reacts with iron, so you can see exactly how contaminated a wheel or a lower panel was. 3D describes it as acid free and lists it as suitable for all wheel types including painted, chrome, polished and coated aluminum, stock or aftermarket, and on automotive clear coats and paints.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThis is the 64 fluid ounce jug, the size that makes sense if you decontaminate more than one car or do it every season.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for who they are and how they ship. Browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e shelf.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eDecontamination is a spray and wait job, which is about one \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treat\u003c\/a\u003e worth of time.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523634082161,"sku":"13203","price":38.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1580.jpg?v=1788483299"},{"product_id":"3d-glw-clay-lube-1-gal","title":"3D GLW Clay Lube, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eClaying paint without enough lubricant is how people put marks into a finish they were trying to clean. The 3D GLW Series Clay Lubricant exists to prevent that. 3D describes it as a hyper slick, high lubricity formula that keeps a layer between the clay and the paint so the bar glides instead of sticking, while it picks up bonded dirt, brake dust and environmental fallout. The maker calls it a completely neutral product that works with any clay bar, synthetic clay or clay substitute.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash the car first. Spray the panel generously, then slide the clay back and forth over the lubricated area until it goes smooth, and wipe the residue off with a clean microfiber before moving on. Reapply often. Running dry is the whole risk. This is the gallon, which is the right size for claying, because decontaminating a full car uses far more lubricant than most people expect on their first attempt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for the story behind the brands they carry, or browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecontamination day tends to be a long one in the driveway with the radio on. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e keep the supervisor on site.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523636605297,"sku":"13207","price":24.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_4415.jpg?v=1788483307"},{"product_id":"3d-glw-iron-remover-pint","title":"3D GLW Iron Remover, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003eBrake dust does not sit on a wheel, it embeds in it, and washing alone will not shift it. The 3D GLW Series Iron Remover is the decontamination step for that. 3D describes it as a high performance, acid free iron remover that breaks down and loosens brake dust, traffic pollution and road film, and says it cleans painted, chrome, polished and coated aluminum wheels without damaging the surface. It also works as a paint decontamination step before polishing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on a cool surface out of direct sun. Spray the wheel or panel, leave it for thirty seconds to a minute while it reacts, then rinse thoroughly with water. The spray bleeds purple where it finds iron, so you can see it working and see when the surface is clean. 3D says heavy scrubbing is not needed. This is the pint, a 16 fl oz trigger bottle, which treats a full set of wheels several times over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e for the story behind the brands they carry, or browse the rest of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWheels are the one part of the car that gets a close inspection from the dog at every stop. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e come out at the same stops.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523636998513,"sku":"13202","price":16.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1566.jpg?v=1788483315"},{"product_id":"p-s-bug-off-insect-remover-pint","title":"P\u0026S Bug Off Insect Remover, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003eBug Off is a pre wash step, not a wash. P\u0026amp;S says it \"breaks down heavy bug concentrations on the front grill and bumper prior to vehicle washing.\" That front bumper film after a summer highway run is the exact job: the bugs bond to the clear coat and scrubbing them dry is how paint picks up marks, so a dedicated softener earns its place in the bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe directions from P\u0026amp;S are short: \"Apply Bug Off prior to vehicle washing and rinsing and watch bug debris disappear.\" Hit the grill, the bumper, the mirrors and the leading edge of the hood while the panel is cool, give it a minute, then go into your normal wash so the softened residue lifts with the soap instead of being scrubbed off. This is the pint, which is the size to try it with before committing to a gallon. P\u0026amp;S does not publish a dilution ratio on the product page.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003eDecontamination and Clay\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBug season and road trip season are the same season, and the same trips are the ones with a dog in the back. Pack our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e next to the wash kit.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523646042481,"sku":"7257","price":8.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1699.jpg?v=1788483418"},{"product_id":"p-s-iron-buster-decon-5-gallon","title":"P\u0026S Iron Buster Wheel and Paint Decon Remover, 5 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron Buster is the decontamination step between washing and polishing. P\u0026amp;S describes it as \"a color changing, fast acting, pH balanced cleaner formulated to safely dissolve ferrous particulate from wheel and painted surfaces,\" and says it \"will safely and effectively remove embedded iron particulate along with other contaminants from wheels and painted surfaces.\" Those embedded specks are what make clean paint still feel rough under your hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe color change is the useful part in practice. P\u0026amp;S: \"Once applied product will quickly change to a purple color when iron particulate is plentiful and then can be rinsed to produce a clean surface.\" So you spray, watch where it bleeds purple, and let that tell you which wheels and which panels actually needed it. Work a cool, shaded surface and rinse thoroughly rather than letting it dry. This is the 5 gallon, a shop or refill volume rather than a first purchase.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e. See the rest of the range in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003eDecontamination and Clay\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDecon day is the deep clean, the car equivalent of the bath nobody volunteers for. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are how the other participant gets talked into it.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523646271857,"sku":"7243","price":300.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_8239_1800x1800_a9aa8ab1-b3d5-453f-ab7e-1bd0377bfd07.webp?v=1788483419"},{"product_id":"p-s-bug-off-insect-remover-gallon","title":"P\u0026S Bug Off Insect Remover, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBug Off Insect Remover is the P\u0026amp;S pre wash treatment for the front of the car. P\u0026amp;S describes it simply: it \"breaks down heavy bug concentrations on the front grill and bumper prior to vehicle washing.\" Bug residue is acidic and bonds hard once it bakes on, which is why scrubbing at it with wash soap and a mitt tends to cost you clear coat rather than save you time.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe method P\u0026amp;S gives is the whole method: apply Bug Off before you wash and rinse the vehicle, and let it break the debris down. Work on a cool surface, give it dwell time rather than immediate agitation, and follow straight into your normal wash so nothing dries on the paint. This is the one gallon jug, which P\u0026amp;S notes ships four gallons per case at wholesale, so it is refill stock for a sprayer rather than a ready to use bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eMade by P\u0026amp;S Detail Products. Sold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read the background on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003ecar decontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBug season and long summer drives with a dog in the back tend to arrive together. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e pack better than most road snacks.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523647484273,"sku":"7258","price":19.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1695.jpg?v=1788483429"},{"product_id":"p-s-iron-buster-decon-gallon","title":"P\u0026S Iron Buster Wheel \u0026 Paint Decon Remover, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron Buster is the wheel and paint decontamination step in the P\u0026amp;S Double Black lineup, made by P\u0026amp;S. Its job is the iron that a wash cannot touch: the hot ferrous particles thrown off by brake pads that bury themselves in wheel faces and settle across paint. P\u0026amp;S describes it as a \"color changing, fast acting, pH balanced cleaner formulated to safely dissolve ferrous particulate from wheel and painted surfaces.\" The color change is the part you actually use: where iron is plentiful the product turns purple as it reacts, so you can see contamination leaving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on a cool surface, out of direct sun. Spray the wheels or the paint, let the product dwell until the purple bleeding slows, then rinse thoroughly to leave a clean surface behind. It belongs between the wash and the clay, and again before any wax, sealant or coating goes on, since anything you seal over stays sealed in. This is the gallon, the size that makes sense when you are decontaminating whole vehicles a couple of times a year rather than spot treating one set of wheels.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003ecar decontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDogs are why a lot of us end up decontaminating more often than we planned, since the trailhead and the beach lot are where the car collects the worst of it. When the wheels are done and everyone is loaded back up, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e live in the door pocket for the drive home.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523651285361,"sku":"7236","price":81.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1696.jpg?v=1788483479"},{"product_id":"p-s-iron-buster-decon-pint","title":"P\u0026S Iron Buster Wheel \u0026 Paint Decon Remover, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003eIron Buster is the decontamination spray P\u0026amp;S built for wheels and paint, and the pint is the size most home detailers actually finish. Brake pads shed hot iron that lands on wheel faces and embeds in clear coat, where soap will not shift it. P\u0026amp;S describes Iron Buster as a \"color changing, fast acting, pH balanced cleaner formulated to safely dissolve ferrous particulate from wheel and painted surfaces.\" Once applied, the product turns purple where iron is plentiful, then rinses away to leave a clean surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWash first, then work panel by panel on cool paint in the shade. Spray, let it dwell until the purple stops spreading, and rinse thoroughly before it dries. Run it before claying and again before you lay down wax, sealant or a coating, because contamination you seal over is contamination you keep. A pint covers a set of wheels several times over, or one full decontamination pass on a normal car, which makes it the sensible bottle if this is a spring and fall job rather than a weekly one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003ecar decontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA car that hauls a dog gets driven to places that are hard on wheels, and it earns the deep clean twice a year. Once the rinse water runs clear, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are the part of the routine the dog cares about.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523651416433,"sku":"7233","price":19.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1694.jpg?v=1788483479"},{"product_id":"p-s-paint-coating-prep-pint","title":"P\u0026S Paint Coating Surface Prep, Pint","description":"\u003cp\u003eThis is the step between polishing and coating, and skipping it is the most common reason a coating fails early. Made by P\u0026amp;S, Paint Coating Surface Prep is described by the maker as \"a surface preparation solution to clean paint surfaces prior to application of automotive coatings,\" formulated specifically for use with Inspiration as part of the P\u0026amp;S Double Black Renny Doyle Collection. Its purpose, in P\u0026amp;S's words, is \"to cleanse the paint surface of wax, silicone or other contaminants that could potentially hinder the coatings performance.\" Polishing oils and filler are exactly the sort of thing it is there to remove.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;S gives the method: once paint correction has been completed, \"spray apply a heavy coating of solution saturating the paint surface. Allow product to sit for 30 seconds and wipe clean frequently rotating towel to ensure proper product removal. Repeat process over entire vehicle.\" Then, before the coating goes on, inspect the paint thoroughly under a strong light. Use fresh towels and rotate them often, because a loaded towel just moves residue around. This is the pint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. Read more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003ecar decontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eCoating a car is a long afternoon, and it goes better when the dog has something of their own to work on. Our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e handle that shift.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523651842417,"sku":"7207","price":14.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1713.jpg?v=1788483480"},{"product_id":"p-s-water-spot-remover-gallon","title":"P\u0026S Water Spot Remover, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater Spot Remover from the P\u0026amp;S Pro Series is aimed at one stubborn problem: the hard calcium rings a sprinkler, a hose or hard water leaves behind. P\u0026amp;S states it is extremely effective in removing water spot calcium deposits on paint, glass and wheels. The label calls it a heavy duty acid cleaner, and P\u0026amp;S is direct about that, describing it as a heavy duty acid cleaner in the product copy rather than a general purpose spray.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;S recommends wearing proper protective equipment, such as a respirator, gloves and eye protection, before you open the jug. Their stated method is to load an applicator with a liberal amount, then apply to the car in a uniform motion so a good amount of product lies on the surface and cuts through the visible calcium rings. P\u0026amp;S notes you should see the rings disappear in the wet area as you work. Keep the panel wet, work small, and rinse thoroughly. This is the one gallon jug.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. There is more on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, and more of the same kind of product in \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003eDecontamination and Clay\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard water spots usually mean a hose, and a hose usually means a wet dog. Ours dries off on the porch with a couple of our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523652268401,"sku":"7246","price":21.85,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_2039.jpg?v=1788483486"},{"product_id":"reset-clay-scrubber-fine-2-pack","title":"P\u0026S RESET Clay Scrubber Fine, 2 Pack","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe RESET Clay Scrubber is P\u0026amp;S taking the clay bar and giving it a scrub side. P\u0026amp;S describes it as a tool that combines scrubbing and claying, removing bugs, paint contamination, light overspray and other road fallout more quickly than a bar alone. The red jersey material handles stubborn film, bugs and grime on the surface, while the black clay side pulls the embedded impurities out of the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eP\u0026amp;S gives you two ways to use it. Toss one in the wash bucket to deal with bug splatter as you wash, or run it as a stand alone clay tool with a clay lubricant as the final step before you wax, buff or polish. P\u0026amp;S is specific on one point: do not use insect remover as your clay lubricant, use a proper clay lube. Each pad is 4 by 6 inches and this listing is a two pack, and P\u0026amp;S states they can be used and reused dozens of times.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about the supplier on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page, or browse the rest of the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003eDecontamination and Clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003cp\u003eBug season and hiking season are the same season. Once the front bumper is clean again, our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e are already in the door pocket for the next trip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523655741809,"sku":"16102","price":34.5,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/Scrubber1_1000x_f602196a-da09-4bda-8618-899164910858.webp?v=1788483539"},{"product_id":"3d-bdx-iron-remover-1-gal","title":"3D BDX Iron Remover, Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eBDX dissolves the iron your wash cannot reach: brake dust, iron oxidation and rail or industrial fallout embedded in wheels and paint. Its color changing formula is the useful part, because it bleeds purple exactly where iron is being lifted, so you can see the contamination instead of guessing at it. 3D lists BDX as an \"Acid-Free Iron Remover\" that is \"Safe on Paint and Wheels\".\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e3D's directions are simple: spray a generous amount over a section of the vehicle or onto a wheel, let it dwell one to two minutes until the reaction bleeds dark purple, then rinse off with clean water. Use it on a cool surface and out of direct sun. This is a decontamination step, so it belongs after the wash and before clay, polish or any coating. A gallon is enough for a long run of full decontamination details rather than a single car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. Clay and other decontamination steps are grouped in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBrake dust comes from driving, and a lot of that driving is to places with a dog in the back, which is where our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e earn their keep.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663180145,"sku":"6558","price":68.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1634.jpg?v=1788483603"},{"product_id":"3d-gum-tar-remover","title":"3D Gum \u0026 Tar Remover","description":"\u003cp\u003eGum and Tar Remover is the bottle you reach for when something sticky will not wash off. It is a solvent that dissolves gum, tar, adhesive residue, stickers, glue, tree sap, emblem tape, rubber streaks, grease, oily traffic film, asphalt and wheel weight adhesive. 3D lists it as \"Safe for clearcoat paint, chrome, glass, plastic, rubber and vinyl surfaces\", and describes the formula as non spotting.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWork on a small area at a time. Apply to a microfiber towel or directly to the deposit, give it a moment to dissolve and emulsify, then wipe away and follow with a wash or a quick detailer so no residue is left sitting on the paint. Because it fully breaks the material down, wipe off is quick and you avoid picking at a tar spot with your fingernail. It works inside the car too, on the sticky candy residue that ends up on a console.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. The rest of our decontamination products sit in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTree sap in summer usually means you parked somewhere shady on a dog walk, and the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e in the door pocket came from the same trip.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663311217,"sku":"19819","price":23.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0893\/8641\/8545\/files\/IMG_1555.jpg?v=1788483602"},{"product_id":"p-s-water-spot-remover-5-gallon","title":"P\u0026S Water Spot Remover, 5 Gallon","description":"\u003cp\u003eWater Spot Remover from the P\u0026amp;S Pro Series takes on the mineral rings that a sprinkler, hard water or a rinse left to dry in the sun bakes onto paint, glass and wheels. These are calcium deposits, not dirt, so washing will not shift them and polishing only removes the paint around them. This is a heavy duty acid cleaner, and it is sold here in the five gallon pail for shops working through this problem regularly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTreat it with respect. P\u0026amp;S recommends proper safety equipment, specifically a respirator, gloves and eye protection. Work on a cool surface out of direct sun. Apply a liberal amount to an applicator and lay it onto the panel in a uniform motion, so plenty of product sits on the surface and cuts through the visible calcium rings, and watch the rings disappear in the wet area. Rinse thoroughly, then re protect the surface, because this step strips whatever protection was there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSold through Shopify Collective and shipped to you directly by Pal Automotive in Piscataway, New Jersey, usually within one business day, with its own tracking. Not made or shipped by Sniff and Shift. Not eligible for our free local delivery. You can read more about them on our \u003ca href=\"\/pages\/meet-pal-automotive\"\u003eMeet Pal Automotive\u003c\/a\u003e page. The rest of our decontamination range sits in our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay\"\u003edecontamination and clay\u003c\/a\u003e collection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHard water spots usually arrive from a sprinkler at a park, which is the same park where the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/freeze-dried-dog-treats\"\u003efreeze dried dog treats\u003c\/a\u003e in your pocket get handed out.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pal Automotive","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":64523663671665,"sku":"2257","price":95.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}]}],"url":"https:\/\/sniffandshift.com\/collections\/car-decontamination-clay.oembed","provider":"Sniff and Shift","version":"1.0","type":"link"}