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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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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    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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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    Quote Originally Posted by MilesTeg View Post
    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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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    If I don’t use actual clay, I really like this.,,,


    Optimum Ultra Clay Towel
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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    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.


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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    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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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    +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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    Re: Recommended clay substitute?

    Don't forget the Nano-Skin small sponges for tight areas.
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