Clay Bar

[tw33k2514]

Only time I dry before I clay is if it is really hot out. and I always use ONR for clay lube.

[JonMiles]

Thats not much cheaper

64 gallons of clay bar lubricant for $39.99 isn't cheaper?

2oz ONR per gallon of clay lube / 128 oz per gallon ONR = 64 gallons clay lube

I use 4-8 ounces every time I clay a car while it is still wet after rinsing depending on car size. That comes out to right about 2-4 cents per car in clay lube.

Very economical.

[5Toes]

What I do usually is...

Wash & Leave Wet
Spray Bottle with Poorboys SS&W for clay
Clay the car
Pressure wash all water off real quick
Dry
Wax

[Rei86]

what I used to do?

Wash Car
Pull into garage
Clay car (use lube even tho the car is still wet to get much better lubricity)
Pull the car out of the garage and do the final wash

I've found no matter what clay I use they "bleed" onto the paint leaving smears and a mess.

[JonMiles]

what I used to do?

Wash Car
Pull into garage
Clay car (use lube even tho the car is still wet to get much better lubricity)
Pull the car out of the garage and do the final wash

I've found no matter what clay I use they "bleed" onto the paint leaving smears and a mess.

I've never had problems with smearing unless the clay was old. What kind of clay and lube do you use?

[Rei86]

Zaino, Mothers, Megs, Clay Magic Blue/Red, Sonus, and Pinnacle.

Lube I've used Megs Quick Detailer, Dodo Juice BTBS, ONR, Clay Magic lube and mothers.

[fr_demari]

Thanks! ill try it this way!

[Kristopher1129]

Wash, clay, polish, seal. Done.

I don't see the point in washing after clay. I just wipe each panel down immediately after claying it. If you just go around the vehicle and clay, but don't wipe the panels clean and the dirt you removed dries back on the vehicle...then yeah, you should wash.

The only time I wash a second time is after compound. If you're just polishing...keep it clean, and you're all set.

[5Toes]

^ but what do you use as "lube"?