Detailed with wax for clay lube?

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Ok I have been put in charge of buying all our car wash products for our fleet of trucks, they are a mix of pickups and big rigs. At our level we use bulk wash products and we are trying out a new brand that we seem to like so far.

One of the products is called spray wax/detailer. It seems to work real well as a final wipe down to remove hard water spots after washing and it leaves a nice shine. Anyway, I want to know if this is ok to use as clay lube with out ruining the clay.

Is wax a no no with the clay? Anyway this is the product
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Wow, you're in Orange County, CA and using a brand from the Netherlands. So many car care manufacturers are based in California, cant find a US made product to do the job?
 
Jaretr1 said:
Wow, you're in Orange County, CA and using a brand from the Netherlands. So many car care manufacturers are based in California, cant find a US made product to do the job?
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I buy this stuff from the shop around the corner from my shop called detail garage, AKA chemical guys. From what I have been told by the manager there its all made by the same parent company as CG. They have it sitting there so I just grab and go, I like to support brick and mortor whenever its feasable.
 
I have used a blue solution called Luber from CG, it works better than any type of quick detailer. Try to ask for that as this works very well for clay. Why use spray wax that is likely to cost more and gum up the clay?
 
PoorOwner said:
I have used a blue solution called Luber from CG, it works better than any type of quick detailer. Try to ask for that as this works very well for clay. Why use spray wax that is likely to cost more and gum up the clay?
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Ya I have used the blue luber too and works well, but Im new and have nothing to compare it to. Cheaper? NO I pay $50 for 5 gallons vs $10 for 16oz of blue lube
 
Being as you'll be washing before claying, then why not use just a good ol' fashion soapy solution? As long as you've cleaned the surface first you'll be fine. Just splash a bit of CLEAN soapy solution on the surface and clay till you're heart's content. :)

Now you might not want to do that with a show car, but with a fleet vehicle I can't see where it'd be a problem. You also don't need a full strength soap solution either. I actually started using it years ago on all my vehicles, even with Nanoskin... and haven't suffered any ill effects to date. :xyxthumbs:

FWIW, Larry Kosilla (of Ammo fame) does the same thing, and some people believe he's as good as it gets. :dunno:
 
cardaddy said:
Being as you'll be washing before claying, then why not use just a good ol' fashion soapy solution? As long as you've cleaned the surface first you'll be fine. Just splash a bit of CLEAN soapy solution on the surface and clay till you're heart's content. :)

Now you might not want to do that with a show car, but with a fleet vehicle I can't see where it'd be a problem. You also don't need a full strength soap solution either. I actually started using it years ago on all my vehicles, even with Nanoskin... and haven't suffered any ill effects to date. :xyxthumbs:

FWIW, Larry Kosilla (of Ammo fame) does the same thing, and some people believe he's as good as it gets. :dunno:
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The more I watch Larry's videos the more I doubt he's one of the best, but there's no better way to build your credibility than the way he does it (own line of products, huge following on YouTube..... Wait that's also why Chemical Guys is popular!) but he's still great for people starting. Still much better than Junkman.
 
conman1395 said:
The more I watch Larry's videos the more I doubt he's one of the best, but there's no better way to build your credibility than the way he does it (own line of products, huge following on YouTube..... Wait that's also why Chemical Guys is popular!) but he's still great for people starting. Still much better than Junkman.
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Yeah I agree, and especially about your last comment. He's an over inflated gas bag and a bully to boot. His videos just drone on and on and on...... and he berates people who ask legitimate questions. I was on a car forum for awhile and it was like his little bullying playground. He was always thumping his chest. Gimme a break. That's actually how I found out about this forum, to get away from his garbage.
Yeah, and that's how I really feel. :buffing:
 
MA5177 said:
Ya I have used the blue luber too and works well, but Im new and have nothing to compare it to. Cheaper? NO I pay $50 for 5 gallons vs $10 for 16oz of blue lube
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No way I'd pay $10 a gallon for clay-lube!!
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Meguiar's D114 costs $32.99 per/gallon
(and there's even an AGO Labor Day sale
going on right now).
Meguiars Rinse Free Express Wash, rinseless car wash, no rinse


If you dilute one gallon of D114 @ the clay-lube
ratio of 1:256...You'll have 256 gallons of clay-lube.
{That's 4.65 (X) 55/gal. drums!!}

The associated costs? About: $0.13 per/gal.
That's right:
13 (measly) pennies a gallon vs.
10 DOLLARS a gallon?
[If my math is correct...I'm thinking: "no-brainer"]


Bob
 
conman1395 said:
The more I watch Larry's videos the more I doubt he's one of the best, but there's no better way to build your credibility than the way he does it (own line of products, huge following on YouTube..... Wait that's also why Chemical Guys is popular!) but he's still great for people starting. Still much better than Junkman.
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I totally agree!

I said as much at least two years ago and people thought I was insane or something. :rolleyes:

Although.. using CLEAN soapy water will work for claying, but I'm not so sure about what it'll do to your clay in the long run.

Which is why I mentioned it (the process) in reference to fleet vehicles.

I've used it with Nanoskin though and it did work just fine. Knowing of course that I was still going to rinse, AND buff afterwards.

Like Bob mentioned though.... D114 makes a great clay lube! Since it was introduced on AG back when.... 2013 I think... I've started using it in so many different situations, different solutions etc. it's crazy. :) Everything from waterless, to QD spray, to lube, and for panel wipe duties A BUNCH! :D
 
PoorOwner said:
I have used a blue solution called Luber from CG, it works better than any type of quick detailer. Try to ask for that as this works very well for clay. Why use spray wax that is likely to cost more and gum up the clay?
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I clayed 2 cars with a 16oz bottle of the CG blue luber. I think it costs $10 a bottle so $5 each car and they were small SUV's.

I think I'm going to use some waterless wash on the next one and see how that goes.
 
custmsprty said:
Yeah I agree, and especially about your last comment. He's an over inflated gas bag and a bully to boot. His videos just drone on and on and on...... and he berates people who ask legitimate questions. I was on a car forum for awhile and it was like his little bullying playground. He was always thumping his chest. Gimme a break. That's actually how I found out about this forum, to get away from his garbage.
Yeah, and that's how I really feel. :buffing:
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Who, larry or junkman?
 
FUNX650 said:
No way I'd pay $10 a gallon for clay-lube!!
________________________________________

Meguiar's D114 costs $32.99 per/gallon
(and there's even an AGO Labor Day sale
going on right now).
Meguiars Rinse Free Express Wash, rinseless car wash, no rinse


If you dilute one gallon of D114 @ the clay-lube
ratio of 1:256...You'll have 256 gallons of clay-lube.
{That's 4.65 (X) 55/gal. drums!!}

The associated costs? About: $0.13 per/gal.
That's right:
13 (measly) pennies a gallon vs.
10 DOLLARS a gallon?
[If my math is correct...I'm thinking: "no-brainer"]


Bob
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Hey bob im slow, how do I mix a item at 1:? For a 32oz bottle and not a gallon or (256) gal?
 
Divide everything by 8. 1/8th oz to 32 oz of water.
 
FUNX650 said:
No way I'd pay $10 a gallon for clay-lube!!
________________________________________

Meguiar's D114 costs $32.99 per/gallon
(and there's even an AGO Labor Day sale
going on right now).
Meguiars Rinse Free Express Wash, rinseless car wash, no rinse


If you dilute one gallon of D114 @ the clay-lube
ratio of 1:256...You'll have 256 gallons of clay-lube.
{That's 4.65 (X) 55/gal. drums!!}

The associated costs? About: $0.13 per/gal.
That's right:
13 (measly) pennies a gallon vs.
10 DOLLARS a gallon?
[If my math is correct...I'm thinking: "no-brainer"]


Bob
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Bob, that $10 a gallon is cheap. their is another company that sells clay lube that goes for almost $45 a gallon. Money in the bank baby.
 
I use a soap solution with CG Citrus clear all the time. Works great. I haven't had any ill effects. 90% of the time I'll be polishing anyway. I didn't see or hear about it anywhere, just tried it and liked it. Actually seemed to remove contaminates better.
 
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