Autoglym Clay Detailing Complete Kit: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A kit for removing bonded contaminants from paint, such as iron filings, tree sap and overspray, then polishing.
- Contents: Surface Detailing Clay Bar (not sold separately), Rapid Detailer, Super Resin Polish, a Hi-Tech Finishing Cloth and a microfibre cloth; £41.50 (Autoglym).
- Suits: Cars whose paint feels rough after washing.
- Skip if: Your car has matt paint; Autoglym says it is for non-matt exterior surfaces.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Autoglym’s product page (SKU VPCLAYKIT), checked 19 October 2026.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Autoglym Clay Detailing Complete Kit (VPCLAYKIT) | [1] |
| Contents | Surface Detailing Clay Bar; Rapid Detailer (clay lubricant, also sold as a 500 ml bottle at £14.50); Super Resin Polish; Hi-Tech Finishing Cloth; microfibre cloth. Component sizes are not listed on the page | [1] |
| Removes | Bonded contaminants such as iron filings, tree sap and overspray | [1] |
| Suitable for | Non-matt exterior surfaces, including glass and wheels | [1] |
| Method | Wash and dry; knead clay to a flat disc; with the car cool, spray Rapid Detailer on the clay and the paint; glide in straight lines; repeat in overlapping sections; finish with Super Resin Polish | [1] |
| Price and stock | £41.50; in stock on 19 October 2026 | [1] |
| Replacing the clay | Replace when you can no longer get a clean, flat surface after remoulding | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “autoglym” on 19 October 2026 and found no results [2]. Check the list again for the exact kit.
Work on a cool car out of sun, and use plenty of lubricant so the clay glides. If you drop the clay, bin it. Follow with polish or wax, since claying removes protection.
Questions people ask
Can I buy the clay on its own?
No. Autoglym says the clay bar is not sold separately [1].
Can I use it on wheels and glass?
Autoglym says yes, on non-matt surfaces [1].
Does it include the polish?
Yes, Super Resin Polish is in the kit [1]. See our Super Resin Polish page.
Alternatives
- Other polishes: See our car polish hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits a first clay-and-polish session at about £41, with component sizes unconfirmed. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- Clay Detailing Complete Kit (VPCLAYKIT), Autoglym, autoglym.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.