What is the best lubricant when using a clay bar??
09-23-2007, 09:51 AM
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What is the best lubricant when using a clay bar?? I bought a mother's clay kit which came with detailing spray to be used to lubricate the clay. I heard you can use detergent or car wash instead and save the detailing spray. is this a good idea?
09-23-2007, 07:50 PM
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I use fresh car soap. I'll make up a small fresh bucket of car soap and start in one area and work my way around the car. And by any chance you get the clay on a dry spot of the car wd40 will take it off right away safe. 
09-24-2007, 08:19 AM
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Originally Posted by SIK02SS
meguiars mist and wipe..some of the other things can be too abrasive and put scratches in
so what you are saying is that car wash and detergent can leave scratches?
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09-24-2007, 02:00 PM
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Originally Posted by White_LightningZ
so what you are saying is that car wash and detergent can leave scratches?
ughh....yup
megs quick detailer (not ultimate detailer...quick detailer) is the best thing to use when you run out of the liquid that comes with it
09-24-2007, 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by Bmassie
soap and water use dish washing soap just a dab ill do you
Quick detail, or as stated above Maguire's.
09-24-2007, 07:49 PM
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
Neverrr use dish detergent on your cars finish at ANY time. It will absolutely ruin the paint.My now wife did it , but knows not to do it w/this car.
Quick detail, or as stated above Maguire's.
Quick detail, or as stated above Maguire's.
09-24-2007, 08:01 PM
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
Neverrr use dish detergent on your cars finish at ANY time. It will absolutely ruin the paint.My now wife did it , but knows not to do it w/this car.
Quick detail, or as stated above Maguire's.
Quick detail, or as stated above Maguire's.
what kind did she use? I know a lot of people recommend using dawn to get all the old wax off.... maybe thats what happened and with no wax protection the sun bleached it?
09-25-2007, 04:28 PM
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Originally Posted by 87gnx
I think it was the pink stuff, the clear coat started to "check" and after a few weeks turned cloudy. Roof ,trunk,hood ruined('86 Monte SS).
was it waxed after you washed it?
09-27-2007, 02:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ggk
well he be a lying. cause it doesnt scratch just make sure you kneed the clay often.
