Can I use Quick Detailer as clay lube?

Synthetic Quick Detailer doubles as a slick and effective clay bar lube for unmatched versatility when detailing any car.

What lubricant can I use with clay bar?

Most quick detailer products can provide enough lubrication for use with a clay bar. This is the most common type of lubrication method I see in the industry as most people already have a quick detailer handy in their supply.

Can I use car shampoo as clay lube?

Always use clay lubricants when you work with detailing clay. Water is not a clay lubricant! Don't try it, you'll scratch the finish. Car shampoo or soapy water is a decent clay lube and will work just fine for your daily driver.

What can you use instead of clay Luber?

Water with a dash of car soap. Both these guys got the right idea, ONR is what I use as you get a gallon of it and it will last you years if your a hobby detailer. Car soap is another good alternative as well.

Can I use soapy water with a clay bar?

An alternative to a spray detailing lubricant is good old soapy water. This is ideal if your paint is heavily contaminated. Be sure to rinse your wash mitt thoroughly and use a fresh bucket of soapy water, not what's left over from washing. After claying one or two body panels, your clay will begin to look dirty.

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Does clay bar damage clear coat?

A clay bar is an engineered, clay-like product that pulls contaminants like water spots, brake dust, metal dust, industrial pollution and road grit from your clear coat. When used with a clay lubricant, these contaminants come loose from your car and get stuck safely in the clay so they don't damage your clear coat.

What does Meguiars Clay Bar do?

Meguiar's non-abrasive clay bar safely, easily and instantly removes paint overspray, fallout, environmental contaminants and more. With Meguiar's Smooth Surface Clay Kit, you will be able to make waxing easier and longer lasting, and safely remove bonded contaminants.

Should I use water with a clay bar?

All clay bars require a lubricant. Some can be used with water, some work better with a quick detailer spray (liquid suspension of carnauba). Always follow the instructions as noted on the clay bar – if the instructions say to use water, then it has been formulated with this in mind.

What does a quick detailer do?

Quick detailers, which are often called waterless washes, are commonly used by detailers and car enthusiasts to put the finishing touch on a freshly detailed vehicle. Quick Detail Spray products quickly and easily remove water spots, streaks, dust and other light contamination.

Can you clay bar glass?

It's perfectly safe to use a clay bar on your windshield. Clay bars are intended to be safely used on paint and glass is a surface that's much harder to scratch. There are times when a regular wash won't remove contaminants like bugs, overspray, and fallout. This is when a clay bar should be used.

Can Claying your car scratch it?

Since water tends to drag, it doesn't allow the clay bar to smoothly glide around the surface of the car. This water drag can cause marring, scratching and other damage to the car.

How many clay bars does a car need?

Take a 100g clay bar and divide it into two pieces. You'll only need about 50g to do the whole car. Knead the 1/2 clay bar in your hands until it softens. Spray your clay lubricant over the panel and begin to glide the clay bar in a back and forth motion across the surface.

Can you dilute chemical guys clay Luber?

Use it as a clay lube or quick detailer on the paint, clear coat, glass, wheels, headlights and more. Best of all you can dilute this formula 1:1 for twice the value or simply use it as is.

What is clay bar made of?

Clay bars are made from synthetic clay. This is different from natural organic clay. It works just like a razor works to remove hairs from skin. It shaves (sheers) off paint contamination present on the surface as the clay bar glides on top of the lubrication product.

Can I make my own clay bar lube?

Dish soap and water 50/50 mix, makes a good lubricant .

Should I wax after clay bar?

When Should You Use The Clay Bar? The detailer's rule of thumb is to always decontaminate the surface with a clay bar before putting on a new coat of wax, or polishing any exterior paintwork. Those foreign particles block wax from sticking to the paint, making it last for a shorter time and not shine as bright.