Thoughts on Claying

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515colfelt

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I've always used a Q.D. to clay with, but after reading a few posts by other members I decided to try it during washing- I was amazed how much easier (IMO) it was!

The Clay (Magic) did seem to get a bit soft but so did the tar etc , so it seemed to come off much easier.I used a fairly strong G.C. wash solution and this provided enough lubrication.

This will definitely be my preferred method from now on.



Peter:)
 
The only time I use clay lube is if I found I've missed a bit after doing it with wash solution. As has been said, wash solution is far easier, and I also find the warm water keeps the clay more pliable, making it easier to knead when it gets grubby.



Ben
 
I usually keep a spray bottle full of a diluted car wash solution ( try to use a pH neutral car wash, that way the clay doesnâ€â„¢t disintegrate) and clay right after washing, the spray is handy for any 'missed' spots

JonM
 
Richt said:
What was the best ratio to mix the soap with water too?



Cheers



Rich
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As I usually use Megs GC wash I use the concentration stated on the back of the bottle - 2oz (50ml) in two gallons of water. Because a UK gallon is slightly bigger than a US gallon (4.54 vs 3.78 litres) I find it works great - i.e. it works out slightly less concentrated than Megs suggest.



Ben
 
I fing Meg's GC (also Clearkote Carwash), diluted of course, to be good clay lubes, much better then QD. Save the QD for more noticable tasks.



I needed to use up the last of my AutoGlym Shampoo/Conditioner at the weekend, so I tried that as a clay lube....worked well at first, but then the clay fell apart and went mushy. In other words, do not use this as a clay lube!
 
Clay Lubes I use:

After wash:

1 capful of Z7 in 32 oz spray bottle.



2 capfuls of QEW and 1 capful of 1Z Lackfinish in 16 oz for quikie wash, spot repairs (sap) and tar removal.
 
TOGWT said:
I usually keep a spray bottle full of a diluted car wash solution ( try to use a pH neutral car wash, that way the clay doesnâ€â„¢t disintegrate) and clay right after washing, the spray is handy for any 'missed' spots

JonM
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What would be the best pH neutral wash? I have the following:



Gold Class

Meg soft wash Gel

P21

1Z Perls
 
I always followed Sal Zaino's directions of a car wash solution. Autopia's Glide was pretty good too. When that ran out I went back to the soap solution.



A few people have suggested claying while washing since a soapy solution was readily available. I may try that with my spring detailing adventures.
 
Peter D said:
I've always used a Q.D. to clay with, but after reading a few posts by other members I decided to try it during washing- I was amazed how much easier (IMO) it was!

The Clay (Magic) did seem to get a bit soft but so did the tar etc , so it seemed to come off much easier.I used a fairly strong G.C. wash solution and this provided enough lubrication.

This will definitely be my preferred method from now on.



Peter:)
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Thank You ! I will try this next time I detail. What I appreciate is that a step is removed ! Instead of

wash

Dry

Clay

It becomes

:

Wash/clay

Dry



Any move toward greater efficiency is welcome ! Of course this only applies when there is no grit present....

Thanks again !:bounce
 
When you wash your car and then try to clay after the rinse, won't the car begin to dry, therefore creating water spots? Whenever I final rinse my car I really try to hurry and begin drying because the car starts to dry. I would love to elimnate a step but am afraid that by claying during the rinse, the car will dry.



Please give me some advise as to how to do this and keep the car wet. I don't have an assistant to hold the running water on the vehicle.
 
Richt said:
What was the best ratio to mix the soap with water too?
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I've always used the same suds mix as that I wash with. So far, I have had great results with it. Of course, I'll admit I have never used anythng BUT suds for claying.



That said, I did just yesterday order a couple bottles of the Sonus Glyde lube on a lark. We shall see.







.....bH
 
goceltics34 said:
When you wash your car and then try to clay after the rinse, won't the car begin to dry, therefore creating water spots? ...how to do this and keep the car wet. I don't have an assistant to hold the running water on the vehicle.
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Sometimes something that works for others just isn't the right approach for *you*. I can imagine cases like yours where the clay-as-you-wash wouldn't be a good idea. I don't have a problem with the water drying, but if I *did*, I'd only do light (and quick) spot claying while I washed and do any "major" clay jobs the conventional way.



BottleHead- You might find the Sonus Glyde to be pretty sudsy too! I sorta like to "rinse" any areas I use it on, if not true rinsing with water, I'll use a spray and wipe with #34. I *do* really like the Glyde, but it seems to be fairly substantial stuff to sray on and just wipe off. I might be overly concerned about it though...
 
Thanks Accumulator, very educated response as always. I think I will try spot claying next time I wash and see how much I can do before the car begins to dry.
 
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