Inexpensive clay lubricant???`

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Neo62381

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While claying, I've been using PB's S&W as lube. I got to thinking, "This could get expensive!" I really like to use a lot of lube when I clay, to avoid getting any deep scratches. I've heard a lot about people using thierwash solution as lube, but I feel like this wouldn't sypply enough lubrication. Am I wrong? Should I try it? If I'm right, then what is a good clay lube for a VERY reasonable price? Also, is there a way to mix up something yourself to use as clay lube? Open for a healthy discussion. :wavey
 
I sometimes just wash the car twice; the second time around just clay before I rinse.

Although it might be hard for someone in a warmer climate to do before the wash solution evaporates,so a pre-mixed solution in a sprayer would be the way to go.

I clay every Month so my paints pretty clean already,from what I've read here some clays seem to break up when used with shampoo as a lube, but in my (limited) experience with only a couple of brands of clay its not happened to me yet.
 
Back when clay first became popular with detailers we were always told to simply use water as a lubricant. It always worked fine, so you have to consider that if you're scratching the paint, maybe the grade of clay you have is a little too aggressive. It's in the best interest of the product supplier to have people use their QD's rather than water, that's how they make money.

Detergents will eventually cause the bar to break-up, and now that most all of the clay bars on the market come private labelled from Auto Wax, I doubt you'll find one that lasts longer with detergent than others. :usa
 
steveo3002 said:
yeah i use soapy water...mix it stronger than you would for regular washing
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PB SS&S has worked the best for me...Slicker than any lube I've used.





According to Steve, he reccomends a couple drops of SS&S and the rest water in a 24oz spray bottle.
 
I use washsoap:water (1:31) in a spray bottle for claying...does the job as well as any QD. I've heard that the soap/water solution can break down some clays, but for the yellow clays I've used there's no problem.
 
I typically use a slightly stronger concentration of my car wash. Another inexpensive option that I also use is Meg's Last Touch QD. It's a great QD that can be diluted into a clay lubricant.
 
I use Griot's car wash, and it's pretty slippery. I use it double strength when claying, and have been happy with the results.
 
Why don't you use Optimum No Rinse Wash & Shine or QEW?



a small portion of dilution can give you the lube that you need! :clap: :xyxthumbs :clap: :xyxthumbs



if gonna save you from a hole in your pocket! :grinno: :grinno:
 
I tried using my wash solution as a lube, and while it did save time, I found that my claybars seem to wear a lot faster. I don't have a particular favorite, but getting gallon sizes of QD is the best way to have a lot on hand. In fact, if you like S&W, why not spring for a 5 gallon size?
 
I just clayed a car and tried the clay before I rinse thing......my clay bar turned real gummy and was breaking apart too easily on me....that was with a QD too....I dont know if it was the clay itself, or the meguiars soapy water left on the car, but I had to throw the clay away after one car....
 
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