First of all, yes, I searched the archives. Most who use clay bars on their paint seem to swear by it. And yet some contend that it actually removes a little bit of paint each time. Over time, the implication is that the cummulative effects of using clay on your paint could be bad if it does in fact actually remove a little bit of paint each time.
Here is an article from Car Care Online (Car Care Specialties), basically, they contend that it DOES remove paint and warn against overuse.
The problem is that there is a LOT of conflicting info on this, others claim that there are no ill effects to one's paint in using clay. Who to believe? Has anyone had any luck deciphering the truth of the matter.
The paint on a car is only so thick, and often in multiple thin layers (primer coat, base coat(s), clearcoat(s)). How much of a concern is using clay to clean one's paint?