What can I use instead of clay bar spray?

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.

Is there a substitute for clay bar?

Clay Mitts

A clay mitt is exactly what it sounds like and is much more convenient to use than a clay bar. The mitt slides over your hand and will cover a much larger area surface than a clay bar and with a lot less motion.

What can I use as lubricant for clay bar?

One can either use a quick detailer product or a water/automotive wash solution as a lubricant during the clay bar process. Here at AQS we fill a clean wash bucket with fresh water and automotive wash solution and use a fresh wash mitt to lubricate our surface and clay.

What can I 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 you use soapy water as a clay bar lubricant?

I have used Mother`s and Clay Magic with soapy water as a lube without any problems. These two clays, IMO, are more of the "plastic-y" type of clays whereas the Griot`s clay is a bit more "doughy" if you will and have broken down even with their Speedshine quick detailer as their recommended lube.

Don't Buy Clay Lube - Make Your Own!

Can you clay bar with just water?

All clay bars require a lubricant. Some can be used with water, some work better with a quick detailer spray (liquid suspension of carnauba).

Can I use spray wax as lube for clay bar?

As a side note, you should avoid products that are designed to add protection such as spray waxes and sealants as these are not suitable for use as clay bar lubricants.

Can I use car shampoo as clay lube?

Car shampoo, not wash and wax as it can soften clay. Water, add some shampoo, shake then try between your fingers, if it feels slick to touch go ahead, if not add more shampoo.

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 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.

Is Clay Bar necessary?

Although using a clay bar on your car is an essential part of detailing, it shouldn't be done unless absolutely necessary. The clay bar has a specific job – to remove bonded contaminants from your paint. Even when used properly, it should be considered a necessary evil since it can be abrasive.

What is Quick Detailer spray?

What is a Quick Detailer? Quick detailers are used to add the final touch to a freshly washed and detailed car. They are designed to remove things like water spots left from the wash process, streaks left from the drying process and excess wax or sealant following paint protection application.

What is a clay bar made of?

What are clay bars made of? Quite a misnomer, clay bars aren't actually made of clay. They are made of an elastic, malleable resin compound which is often formed into a block for distribution. You rub this block across your paint with the aid of a lubricant to help pull contaminants out and off of your paint.

Should you wash car before clay bar?

Timing is Key – When to Clay Bar

Claying should always come after a good wash. You want to get as much of the dirt out as possible, by scrubbing and brushing and scrubbing some more. Your choice of cleaning agent will also ensure that your vehicle is ready for the use of a clay bar.

Do I need to wash 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.

How often should I clay bar my car?

It's a simple step, usually taking about 30 minutes, and one that's well worth doing for a proper car detailing. We recommend decontaminating your car with a clay bar every time you wax, which should be at least twice a year.

Why do you use a clay bar on a car?

Claying is primarily used to remove bonded contaminants from the paintwork of your car but can also be used on glass, metal, and other parts of your car depending on the grade of the clay being used. You should Clay your car if you are looking to achieve the best possible results.

Can I make my own clay bar lube?

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

Can you use waterless car wash with clay bar?

The answer is Yes! of course you can clay bar after a waterless wash.