Best basic grade clay for the money?

[Bill1234]

I am always trying to find good, basic clay for the best value. Anybody have any tips here? I already have the nanoskin sponge and like them, but like clay a bit better

 

[expdetailing]

I've always liked Meg's clay that comes in the kit that's sold in stores. It doesn't crumble, it picks-up contaminants, it doesn't smear, and seems to last.
I've never tried PBMG clay though. However, I have Pinnacle poly clay in my basket and think I'll give it a try.

 

[Ebg18t]

I'm still using the BlackFire clay.

 

[FUNX650]

These "clay kits" are my favorites:

- Clay Magic's: Polymer Clay Bar; Professional Clay Bar & Lube

- Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit, meguiars detailing clay,

- Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay, Griots Detailing Clay Bar, Auto Detailing Clay, Griots Garage Clay Bar


Bob

 

[tommygee]

These "clay kits" are my favorites:

- Clay Magic's: Polymer Clay Bar; Professional Clay Bar & Lube

- Meguiars Smooth Surface Clay Kit, meguiars detailing clay,

- Griot's Garage Paint Cleaning Clay, Griots Detailing Clay Bar, Auto Detailing Clay, Griots Garage Clay Bar
Bob

+1 on Megs

 

[The Guz]

The clay magic works very well. You can buy the single bars as well locally.

 

[CaveRacing]

I've always been a fan of the Griots Garage clay. For the same price as many of the others, it is mich larger and does an excellent job. It is an 8oz clay (over 220 grams). For comparison sake, the Meguiars kit contains two 80 gram bars.

With that said, I recently tried the Nanoskin Autoscrub sponge. I love it. I still have my Griots clay, though. Both are fantastic products.

 

[eaglefan]

Griots clay is what I like.

 

[spazzz]

I pick up the Mothers kit when I need it from O'reillys or walmart.
Is there a big difference between Mothers and Griots performance wise?

 

[pikiki]

Mothers clay kit is a great option, includes a MF, 2- 80 grams clay and the lube. Not bad for around $20

 

[fly07sti]

Clay Magic (blue) is great and been around for a while. I have a seller on eBay that I buy a dozen bars (in original package) for $60.

 

[beenen]

i get the griots clay bar works perfect

 

[Bill1234]

The griots seems very affordable from a smaller otc store with discount and has a good amount in the jar with good reviews. Its not that I hate autogeek as I have ordered alot from them, just that its hard and expensive with clay supplies. IMO Clay is one of the most necessary steps to detailing.

 

[cduprey]

I'd check Amazon for a mothers clay kit. I've seen it go for around $12.00 with subscribe and save. Hard to beat for 2 bars and a quick detailer, and the towel is actually pretty decent

 

[Bill1234]

I'd check Amazon for a mothers clay kit. I've seen it go for around $12.00 with subscribe and save. Hard to beat for 2 bars and a quick detailer, and the towel is actually pretty decent

I liked the mothers quick detailer, but I really just like using onr in quick detailer form

 

[Guyb]

I use the mothers kit for my car and diamondite clay on my windows. Haven't had a problem with either.

 

[goldenlight]

I use what ever clay is on sale ie. Meguiars , Mothers, PBMG Clay

 

[BMW435]

I use Meguiars clay with Dodo juice as clay lube

 

[hudson2302]

Mothers yellow clay from the kit in autozone...works wonders

 

[Snake82]

Griots. Bigger bar than most, plus I like the plastic jar it comes in.