Clay bar lubricant - what's the best?

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Hello everyone. I'm going to be putting on a coat of Meguiars ultimate wax (sealant) on my car but first I'm going to clay bar it. In the past I've used quick detailer as a lubricant but its expensive to use 2-3 bottles for one car. Is quik wax an option to use as a lubricant too? (I can get this cheaper) Is it better or worse than quick detailer before I slap on some sealant? Or is it fine to use a very soapy mitt as lubricant? All responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
 
The soapy mitt will be just fine but I use Meguiar's QD myself. You shouldn't go through 2-3 bottles on one car though. Or even one bottle...
 
2-3 bottles of QD is way too much. I don't use half of one on my wife's Santa Fe.
To answer your question though, ONR is a good choice, and is pretty cheap.
 
I think your wash soap mix would be fine if you don't want or have the time to buy anything. Don't use a strong dilution and wash, rinse, clay, rinse as you go as to not let the soap dry.

If you have time and money, buy a rinseless product and a clay alternative. They can save some time, certainly the mitt.

Also watch for marring.
 
AutoApollo said:
Hello everyone. I'm going to be putting on a coat of Meguiars ultimate wax (sealant) on my car but first I'm going to clay bar it. In the past I've used quick detailer as a lubricant but its expensive to use 2-3 bottles for one car. Is quik wax an option to use as a lubricant too? (I can get this cheaper) Is it better or worse than quick detailer before I slap on some sealant? Or is it fine to use a very soapy mitt as lubricant? All responses would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!
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I see some people use a soapy wash mitt. I use ONR for clay lube, a quick detailer and I add some to my wash bucket as well. It's a great and cost effective product.
 
There is no Best clay lube

This is one area where you can save some money

As long as it provides a little lubrication and not too much; it will work

I use Meguiar's Rinseless (D114) diluted at 1oz per gallon
 
You can dilute down the bottles of detail spray.
10:1 is fine for clay.
 
megs lst tuch. 1:1 good for me all time


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Carwash soap in a spray bottle will work fine,to much lube and the clay won't bite and clean very good,I've never used a purchased lube ever.
 
Does nobody use a dedicated clay lube anymore? Just curious...
 
i wos use from chg but is not good like megs last tuch


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I use the Mother's clay kits. Once the QD runs out I fill the bottle w/water & add a few drops of car wash soap, usually Poorboy's Super Slick n Suds. Been doing it that way for years.
 
For my "best" Clay lube, I use Meguiar's D114
diluted to their recommended 1:256 ratio.

My definition of best may be altogether
different than yours though.


Bob
 
FUNX650 said:
For my "best" Clay lube, I use Meguiar's D114
diluted to their recommended 1:256 ratio.

My definition of best may be altogether
different than yours though.


Bob
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What is your definition of best?
 
WRAPT C5Z06 said:
What is your definition of best?
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Hi Mark,

Here's hoping all's been fine and well.

As to your above question:
Thanks for asking. :)

IMO...the "best" product is one that:
•Performs as advertised; as well as,
•Causes the least economical downward-rigidity
...attributable to institutional restraints...on the
free movement of my monthly fixed/static wages.



Bob
 
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