I have been working on giving my wifes car a good cleaning and waxing. Sadly I have let this go for too long. The top is really dirty. I have gone over part of it with bug and tar remover and got some of it off. My question is if I get one of these Clay Bar systems is it safe for older vehicles?  This is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Any other recommendations? Any help is appreciated.

47 minutes ago, Log Catcher said:

I have been working on giving my wifes car a good cleaning and waxing. Sadly I have let this go for too long. The top is really dirty. I have gone over part of it with bug and tar remover and got some of it off. My question is if I get one of these Clay Bar systems is it safe for older vehicles?  This is a 2009 Hyundai Santa Fe. Any other recommendations? Any help is appreciated.

I used the Clay Bar system on my 2001 Silverado without issue, that was after my cross-street neighbor showed me how well it worked on his 1986 Explorer.

 

I think a 2009 Santa Fe is safe.

I recommend Griot's Garage 10691 Synthetic Clay 

This is a very effective way to rid surface paint of most contaminants in advance of a polish & or wax.

I use this one (as a wash sponge) every time I wash the truck & the boat.

Real time saver.

https://www.amazon.com/Griots-Garage-10691-Synthetic-Brilliant/dp/B072HHT8NF/ref=sr_1_2?dchild=1&keywords=synthetic+clay&qid=1630866332&sr=8-2

A-Jay