What do you use to lubricate your clay bar?
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From: Sherman, TX
What do you use to lubricate your clay bar?
I used the Mequires quick detailer because it came in the kit I bought. Just wondering what you use so I know what to use when this runs out. I think I used half a bottle on the truck the first time, but man it looks nice. 
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Heh, the clay bar "runs out" a bit before the lube does. Might be the opposite for other people. Granted, it depends on how dirty a car is.
I know my friend just uses the same soapy mix he uses to wash the car. Kinnda annoying since you then have to re-wash the car, but he insists it's the way to go.
I know my friend just uses the same soapy mix he uses to wash the car. Kinnda annoying since you then have to re-wash the car, but he insists it's the way to go.
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I use "Last Touch" QD from Meg's Detailer line cut 2:1 with water.
For me, it works wonderfuly and better than any otc QD and at
$8.50 for what will make 2 gallons of lube it's a TON cheaper.
side note: Although it makes a wonderful clay lube it sucks as a QD. lol
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For me, it works wonderfuly and better than any otc QD and at
$8.50 for what will make 2 gallons of lube it's a TON cheaper.
side note: Although it makes a wonderful clay lube it sucks as a QD. lol
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I use whatever bottle of QD I have lying around that I am no longer using as a QD, since I am always trying to find something I like better than what I am currently using.
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A few things I found:
To work properly, all clays require a lubricant. Soapy water will work in a pinch but it provides only minimal paint protection and the detergents in some soaps can break down the clay causing it to disintegrate.
Some soaps are highly alkaline and can dry out the clay. Therefore, soapy water is not a suitable substitute for clay lubricant.
Soaps and dishwashing liquids will ruin the integrity of the clay bars and often times cause the clay bar to fall apart and not work properly.
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From: the woodlands tx
i think magic clay is actually more aggressive than the mother or meguiars
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Soap can, and will cause the clay to break down. sometimes quickly, sometimes it takes longer.
I don't recommend using soap as a lube for that reason, and also because it requires you to rinse and dry the vehicle before you start the next step. If you use QD, then you can work a small section at a time, without worrying about the soap solution drying on the vehicle while you are working on a different section.