Claying with Water Only!?

[brandon g]

Lately I've been claying by spraying water lightly from the hose. This seems to provide adequate lubrication. I've had instances in the past where this wasn't providing enough lubrication and had to use a lubricant. I like this method because it keeps me from having to wash the car again to rid the lubricant. Do you have any suggestions? I know it probably doesn't glide as well which can cause marring but in my recent experience it seems to glide almost as good. Thanks for any tips or suggestions. Just wondering if anyone else does this?

[allenk4]

Seems less convenient to me than using a spray bottle

I am always leery of bumping the paint with the nozzle or hose itself.

If you like water only, using it in a spray bottle seems more efficient and safe.

[KoshiL]

Nothing wrong with that. We do light polymer clays during rinsing on some wash packages.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

I would never use water as a clay lube.

[tpr1634]

I would never use water as a clay lube.

Roger that........

[tpr1634]

Buy your self a bottle of onr and a gallon of distilled water follow instructions for mixing, cheap and it works.

[Jaretr1]

Clay lubes dont leave a residue if you are wiping the car as you go. Water by itself does not have enough lubricity to be safe for claying without marring. Why risk it?

[jd920]

I don't really feel that water provides the necessary lubrication needed to use clay as friction is needed. I personally would go with 2 ounces of onr with a gallon of water in a spray bottle . That will last a long time and reduce the possibility of marring the paint. Another alternative and this is what I do, is using the clay wash mitt with a gallon of water and two ounces of onr. I may have a little waste, but i can easy knock out claying an average sized car in about 30 minutes.

[GenesisCoupe]

Nothing great ever gets achieved without lubrication.

[Setec Astronomy]

I like this method because it keeps me from having to wash the car again to rid the lubricant.

I almost always clay when I'm washing. Wash, rinse, resoap, clay, rinse. Some clays will break down a bit in the wash solution.