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Old 04-21-2004, 09:53 AM
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I've ran out of the stuff my Clay magic bar came with. What is everyone using to lubricate while using the bar? TIA
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I use my spray detailer...works great
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Same
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If you don't have spray wax you can take an empty spray bottle and put a little carwash soap in it with some water and shake it up. This will give you a slick lubricant for your clay.
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I think you can use the stuff that comes with the Mother's clay bar. (Its safe for the Mothers claybar so it should it should be safe for the ClayMagic claybar) I think its called "Quick Detailer".

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Quick Detailer is a Meguire's product
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I go to the power wash and use the pre-soak they have.
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Originally Posted by KCFormula
I go to the power wash and use the pre-soak they have.
All i have ever seen used here in mi for pre soak is water
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I use a lil bit of Zaino Wash with water in a spray bottle...
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I just bought the mothers kit tonight. Used the spray detailer it
came with. I'm sure any spray detailer will be good. I tried my
first attempt at using the clay bar tonight. Anyone got some
quick tips for claying? How long should I rub a particular area?

BTW, I did the !pinstripe mod tonight as well. Then put on a fresh
coat of colorx and nxt tech wax. I'll try to get some pics tomorrow
if it doesn't rain or if there isn't an inch of pollen on the car
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if you want to get rid of the wax as well, use dishwashing fluid.... if not just use regular car wash soap.
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Rub it till it's smooth. You can tell.
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Originally Posted by 30th TA 0219
Quick Detailer is a Meguire's product
Well, then... its got a similar name and its in a red bottle.

Originally Posted by minivette
Rub it till it's smooth. You can tell.
...feal and hear.

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I think the Mother's product is called Showtime. Might be mistaken but just throwing my $.02 in.
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I use Meguiars #34 final inspection, its like 7 bucks for 16oz or 21 for a gallon around here.

Btw to see if the surface is smooth, put your hand in a sandwitch bag and rub over the surface, you will feel all the stuff you can't with a naked hand, or hear with the bar.
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I used my ziano car wash as lubricant, turned out excellent!



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