Car Cleaning Myth: Detail clay is for professionals; you can ruin your paint

This is nonsense.  You simply need to follow the instructions.  Using paint cleaning clay is no more difficult than properly washing your car.  In fact, you are more likely to scratch or swirl your car's paint with bad drying towels or a dirty wash sponge.  Detail clay is super easy to use.  You can't go wrong with either of the top two brands:

• Mothers California Gold Clay Bar
• Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit