Clay Lubricant ??

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I am confused about the use of an Instant Detailing product as a lubricant when claying a car. Am I wrong in assuming that the product has wax in it? Are you not causing yourself more work, due to having to then remove it, before adding your LSP? Would it not be better to use a mixture of soap and water as a lubricant?
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Quick detailers don't have wax in them, spray waxes do. Soap and water can be used, I've never done it, but I use DP rinseless wash and gloss. The dilution ratio for clay lube makes very cost friendly and it works great.
 
Some quick detailers may contain wax---I've heard rumors that Griot's does. Soap and water will kind of mess with the clay in a negative way. The clay kind of starts to break in little pieces but I've done a vehicle before. I've never experienced this using a QD. I've used Griot's, Meguiar's, and Ultima Waterless Wash Plus to clay with absolutely no issues.
 
Capa1970 said:
Some quick detailers may contain wax---I've heard rumors that Griot's does. Soap and water will kind of mess with the clay in a negative way. The clay kind of starts to break in little pieces but I've done a vehicle before. I've never experienced this using a QD. I've used Griot's, Meguiar's, and Ultima Waterless Wash Plus to clay with absolutely no issues.
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Hey Whats ur dilution ratio for making clay lube?
 
I would shy away from "making" clay lube with soap & water. Your better off buying a dedicated quick detailer like the one from meguiars or mothers showtime, both around 4.99 & available just about anywhere.

If you have ONR, you can also use that to "make" your own clay lube/quick detailer that will be a far better alternative to water & soap IMO.
 
Check out ONR. It can be used as a clay lube and several other uses.
 
+2 on ONR

very affordable and can be diluted to make many different products..no need to have a tonne of stuff laying around...just a jug of ONR and some spray bottles...
 
+3 on ONR - its all I use now and works out cost effective too
 
What about pinnacle WW? it contains carnuaba in it. I use it as clay lube. Works well though, provides enough gliding for clay. Anyone else used it as clay lube?


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i prefer mothers detailer spray and dodo juice born slippery concentrate. Armorall detailer gives too much lubrication, doesnt let the clay pick the finer contaminants,
 
Stick to dedicated QD (No, QDs dont have waxes in them)... or ONR is the 2nd best alternative available.

Don't use Soapy water as it will eat up your clay bar earlier... clay will start to break apart...
 
Some multi-use products would have "gloss enhancer" properties or even wax themselves. It is not a stretch to expect a QD product also having instructions on the label showing that it can also be used as a clay lube. Many manufacturers are interested in more sales of their product so it probably doesn't take much for them to go this route.

Example: UWW+ can be diluted to a clay lube strength. Would I used it as a QD? Can it also be used as a clay lube? Yes and Yes. Would I use it as a clay lube? No, because the polycharger would be wasted in my opinion; doesn't make sense to get polycharger on the paint surface during the claying step.

You just have to be aware of what is going on your vehicle over and above the "lube", and adjust accordingly if you so desire.
 
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