Can you 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.

Can I use quick detailer for clay?

It is also important to lubricate the surface and the clay bar before using. One can either use a quick detailer product or a water/automotive wash solution as a lubricant during the clay bar process.

What lubricant can I use with a 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.

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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.

Can I use waterless wash as clay lube?

The Quick Answer. Car shampoo mixed with water, clay lubricant detailer sprays, and waterless wash products are the best options to use as a clay bar lubricant. Do not use dish soap, household products, IPA, or traffic film removers as they can damage the paint and the clay.

When should you use Quick Detailer?

You can use a quick detailer straight after washing your car to add some gloss and protection to the paintwork. Avoid using quick detailers between washes to remove light dust or you risk causing swirls and scratches. Some car owners use quick detailers at car shows to enhance the finish.

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 while washing car?

Yes, it saves a lot of time. Make sure you wash and rinse each panel first though so it's clean. Saves on clay lube too!

When should you clay bar a car?

After every cleaning and drying, run your hand through your vehicle's paint, and if you feel it's rough and a little bumpy, then yes, it's time to clay bar your car. The contaminants may have stuck to your car break dust and factory fall outs, otherwise damaging your paint finish.

What is the purpose of clay bar?

A clay bar is either a natural or synthetic engineered resin compound designed to remove or 'lift' contamination from your vehicles surface to provide a contamination free, smooth surface to apply protection to. Contamination such as: industrial fallout, rail dust, honey due, tree sap and bitumen tar.

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 .

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.

Do I need to wash my car after Claying?

The most common process is to wash and dry the car, then after drying the car, clay the car section-by-section and after claying a section, while the surface is still wet with your clay lubricant, use a microfiber polishing cloth to wipe that section dry.