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02-18-2009, 07:32 PM | #1 |
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Clay lubes I can buy at local stores?
Are there any good clay lubes that I can buy at my local store, I just ordered a huge package online and forgot about it and my car comes this weekend so I can't reorder in time. Recommend me something nice but not too expensive
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I have had good results using Meguiars NXT Speed Detailer. It can found @ most Pep Boys type stores.
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02-18-2009, 07:36 PM | #3 |
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With Zaino they say to just use diluted Carwash soap. Not sure if that's a Zaino Z-7 only thing but they say one cap for 16oz in a spray bottle.
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I also use Meguiars NXT Speed Detailer.
Got it at Advanced Auto Parts.
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02-18-2009, 07:44 PM | #5 |
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Well that would be great can anyone confirm if this works with any other clays?
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02-18-2009, 08:20 PM | #6 |
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Yup, diluted car wash solution works fine. I like to use Optimum No Rinse diluted in a sprayer as a clay lube.
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02-18-2009, 08:23 PM | #7 |
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can I just mix meguiars gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner with water because thats all I have?
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02-18-2009, 09:42 PM | #8 |
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I use Griot's Car Wash soap, and I mix up my usual concentration in a Gilmour foam gun. I hit an area of the car with the foam, and clay away.
I would imagine that gold class mixed on the "rich" side would work, whether you have a foam gun, or just get it nice and soapy out of a bucket. A nice soapy, slippery mix is what it's about; that's why they call it "clay lube." That's why it just dawned on me that Optimum No-Rinse would work. If you have auto parts stores nearby, Clay Magic sells their clay bundled with clay lube. I still think that a nice soapy car wash mix would work, though; it would be worth a try to use what you have. |
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OK I'll see if it works, just didnt want to mess up my clay.
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Pretty much any quick detailer or car wash mixed with water should be fine. You're only looking for something to help it glide across the paint, nothing more.
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i use gold class car wash mixed with water and then pour it into a spray bottle... it works just fine... although you'd have to re-wash your car once youre all done, otherwise there will be soapy residue left behind on your car.
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