Clay Bar Question

[midwestrc]

I guess my biggest Q was always what to use as a lubricant!

Gary... is it OK to use water and a little bit of car wash soap solution mixed in to clay with?

[Simon Templar]

That's my question as well, Gary. Most Clay makers seems to suggest using a spray with a wax in it. Yet. a number of people report using water and soap.

....or does it really matter as long as it is a lubrication of some type?



....sT

[II kings 9:20]

Originally Posted by 300Con23s

Your only suppose to use it when your putting a new layer of wax which should only be once in your cars lifetime. I used dishsoap to remove the cheap .

Same here, Zaino recommends original Blue Dawn to degrease as well.

[C-Man]

Originally Posted by Simon Templar

That's my question as well, Gary. Most Clay makers seems to suggest using a spray with a wax in it. Yet. a number of people report using water and soap.

....or does it really matter as long as it is a lubrication of some type?



....sT

Soapy water is just fine. You don't want the clay grabbing. I've even heard of people using plain water. I've used clay lube and I have also clayed after washing the car but before the rinse.

[II kings 9:20]

Originally Posted by C-Man

Soapy water is just fine. You don't want the clay grabbing. I've even heard of people using plain water. I've used clay lube and I have also clayed after washing the car but before the rinse.

Yes, always clay after washing as not to pick up unecessary grime on the clay, the clay is to get off residual stuck on grime that is left after washing, also sap, tar, bug splats etc. Rinse after clay, dry and polish.

[turbomangt]

What I sell (spray and shine) is similar to what people call "quick detail spray" it is used as a lubricant for the clay. plain water will NOT work, soapy water will do ok, I prefer to use both. Reason is because the more lubrication the better and easier it is for the clay to glide across the finish. Remember if you drop the clay, it is garbage. It will pick up dirt like a magnet and will act like sandpaper on your finish. Take off rings and other jewerly as not to scratch the finish as well. Hope that helps. Gary

[Tha187um]

Ok so I read some mixed posts here... so what is the best product to remove the coat of wax?
Is there anything made specially for that? I mean, I know some mentioned dish soap *Dawn* anything else out there?

[turbomangt]

I would suggest using a mild paint cleaner to be safe. That will prep the car for your final coat. go to my web site for more info. Gary

[Tha187um]

Originally Posted by turbomangt

I would suggest using a mild paint cleaner to be safe. That will prep the car for your final coat. go to my web site for more info. Gary

Thanks Gary, I know I had read it somewhere, now I recall it was at your site when my piggy bank starts gaining weight I'll place an order from your site.. thanks for the all the details you have provided us with.