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Recommended clay substitute?
What's a good clay substitute product. I see a lot here on AG but am having trouble deciding. I have a couple vehicles, one that is ~1 year old and never clayed and the other that hasn't been clayed in years but is more of a "garage queen" so likely has only light to mild contamination.
Normally I would just grab a few ounces of clay from an auto part store and go to town, but I was interested in something easier and more cost efficient.
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The mitts are probably the easiest to use. The towels are more versatile. After trying several mitts, towels, blocks and pucks I still mainly use a traditional claybar. Yes it is slower and you have to be concerned with dropping it, but it also cleans better than the substitutes do.
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Originally Posted by MilesTeg
What's a good clay substitute product. I see a lot here on AG but am having trouble deciding. I have a couple vehicles, one that is ~1 year old and never clayed and the other that hasn't been clayed in years but is more of a "garage queen" so likely has only light to mild contamination.
Normally I would just grab a few ounces of clay from an auto part store and go to town, but I was interested in something easier and more cost efficient.
A clay mitt works great for me. Covers much larger surface area and makes short work of the process. It SEEMS a little less "sticky" than a clay bar but that basically means a few more passes which is not an issue. I also like not having to knead the clay. You can use soap and water with a mitt and it works fine.
Don't forget the clear sandwich bag test before claying.
Others will have some great feedback.
Good luck !
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If I don’t use actual clay, I really like this.,,,
Optimum Ultra Clay Towel
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I've always enjoyed working with the Blackfire Poly Clay, but the newer synthetic clay mitts, towels and pads work great and last a long time. Speed Master just released their new Synthetic Clay Mitt & Towel. Nanoskin also offers some great products too.
BLACKFIRE Poly Clay Fine Grade
BLACKFIRE Clay Mitt
Speed Master Clay Mitt
Speed Master Clay Towel
Nanoskin Car Care Products, nanoskin autoscrub system
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I’ve been happy with the Nanoskin products which means I haven’t tried any of the other new mitts and such.
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+1 for the Optimum Clay Towel.
I was using a Nanskin Mitt and that worked great.
Truly any clay alternative will function similarly.
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I'd give the new Speed Master offerings a shot!
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Don't forget the Nano-Skin small sponges for tight areas.
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