Chemical Guys "Clay" Block & Luber

[swanicyouth]

I just picked up this set from CG for a price that almost seems to good to be true($20).

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I have stayed away from these clay substitutes because some of them have been know to mar. Anyone try this one. Any thoughts on it?

[chris.ganucheau]

I haven't used their bar, but the luber is really good. at least i think so

[SON1C]

I've never really bought into the clay subs
Luber is great but why not use uww+ as its more cost effective

[rider9195]

My guess is the block would be similar to the Ultimate Elastrofoam. So it mar some. Luber is awesome.

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[swanicyouth]

I've never really bought into the clay subs
Luber is great but why not use uww+ as its more cost effective

The Luber was only $1.50 with purchase of the block. If it wasn't, I have plenty of other QDs to use.

I think I would use it more than regular clay, since it has a longer life span. Says its "fine grade". It's also less than 1/3 the price of a Speedy Prep towel and the foam block part looks like it makes it easy to modulate your hand pressure.

When I get it I will do an in depth review. I wanted to get a bunch of CGs items from AG, but they didn't carry this and CG is having some insanely good clearance sales on microfibers.

[jjj]

The Luber was only $1.50 with purchase of the block. If it wasn't, I have plenty of other QDs to use.

I think I would use it more than regular clay, since it has a longer life span. Says its "fine grade". It's also less than 1/3 the price of a Speedy Prep towel and the foam block part looks like it makes it easy to modulate your hand pressure.

When I get it I will do an in depth review. I wanted to get a bunch of CGs items from AG, but they didn't carry this and CG is having some insanely good clearance sales on microfibers.


That bar has struck my interest for a while! That is a great deal. Let us know how it works!

[Sunshyne]

I have been stalking the block for some time. For the price it looks hard to beat

[SON1C]

Looking forward to your thoughts on it

[dcjredline]

Ive used it on a couple cars now, performs well (at getting surface smooth) but after using it today on a dark green vehicle I did notice ALOT of marring, if you rub lighter than with a traditional clay bar your chances of less marring are better. I figure it this way...I am going to be polishing it after clay ANYWAY so what if it mars a little?

[Rsurfer]

Ive used it on a couple cars now, performs well (at getting surface smooth) but after using it today on a dark green vehicle I did notice ALOT of marring, if you rub lighter than with a traditional clay bar your chances of less marring are better. I figure it this way...I am going to be polishing it after clay ANYWAY so what if it mars a little?

Alway's least aggressive. If the block is marring the paint, why use it. Yes, you may be polishing, but now you may need a more aggressive polish or pad to remove that marring. Removing more clear coat then needed is not a good idea.

[Circa40]

I've tried it. It does mar the surface. I bought two sets and ended up throwing the blocks away. The luber is awesome though.

[dcjredline]

like I said if you use it lightly (compared to a regular clay bar) it doesnt mar. I tried it today on the dark green TahoeI did. Forgot that I had to push less and then things were fine. XMT360 was my follow up with an orange pad turned out great.

[dcjredline]

Yeah I just watched their video and it looks like I was putting MUCH MUCH too much pressure on the block. AAAAAND I think I wasnt using enough lube either.

Here is the video. Notice he just allows the weight of the block to rub the car with. I treated it like a regular block of clay.
Chemical Guys CLAY_BLOCK_KIT - Clay Block V2 & Luber Surface Cleaner (http://www.chemicalguys.com/Chemical_Guys_CLAY_BLOCK_KIT_Clay_Block_V2_p/clay_block_kit.htm)

[swanicyouth]

Well I got it. I probably won't be using it for a few months. I watched the video and the guy seems to be using hardly any pressure. I think a lot depends on how much pressure you use and how much lube you use, but I've noticed this with regular clay also.

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Only one side of the block has the "clay" material:

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[Caleb@ImpeccableImage]

Ive used this product before. It works well at removing the contaminates but it marred the surface. Thats why I stopped using it. I did like the luber though.