I clay with my ring on all the time.
Reading threads doesn't make you a better detailer. Becoming a proficient detailer requires years of hands on experience. Nobody I know of became a pro from reading forums. After learning things here, they still need a certain amount of touch time to perfect. The last thing I'd ever suggest someone wanting to learn how to detail a Lambo would be to read some threads about it. That's obviously where Holden obtained his "experience".