Claying Lubricant or Soapy water ???

[Webb]

Which one do you use ? I had a few of the clay lubricant/Showtime/final inspection etc...Ran out of those while back.So the purpose of these is making the clay "slide" right ? So the same can be done with your car wash soap diluted in water.

I'm on a tight budge here and car wash soap diluted in water is way cheaper.

So what do you use ?

Thanks

[Setec Astronomy]

I almost always clay after washing using "soapy water", then rinse the car again and you're done.

[davidc11291]

I use ONR diluted to clay lube strength. You mix 1/2 oz of ONR in 32 oz of water. Very, very cheap, and its a tried and true method. ONR is a great product. I use it as clay lube and at QD strength to clean interiors (plastic and leather) plus in a squirt bottle for a quick exterior dust removal, and then of course it can be used as a rinseless wash.

[AutowerxDetailing]

I almost always use soapy water as clay lubricant if I am claying the entire car. Sometimes I'll just use clay lubricant for claying small areas so I can see the defect better while working.

[Webb]

ORN is pretty cheap.

[rustytruck]

You should always have a gallon of onr on hand. Mix it to clay lube strength and you'll be good to go.

[szjalo]

both are ok but I prefer ONR or other lube. soapy water requires you rinse every panel to avoid dry soap residue (can be overcame if use a low foam soap and high dilution). ONR is much easier, just wipe off after clay, then done

[Detailchick]

I just use soapy water during my wash to clay when its a small car, if it's really hot and sunny or a truck/suv I have my clay in one hand and soapy wash mit in the other to pretty much re-wet the surface and not let the soap dry.

[WRAPT C5Z06]

Clay lube for sure.

[SON1C]

i wouldn't cheap out, the vehicles are worth far more than a dedicated clay lube or a dilution specifically made for clay lubing