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04-22-05, 08:59
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Irvine, S. California Posts: 404 | Which clay bar work best with self made lub?
I had a old dark grey claybar that is sticky and work very well with shampoo and water. However, the Sonus's clay bar break down small pieces very quickly. Do you know which brand of claybar will work well with self made lub?
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04-22-05, 09:17
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 20,766 | Heh heh, until I read your post I would've said "Sonus" 
Must be the soap/clay combo. Sonus works OK for me with Griot's Car Wash but other clays turn soupy. | |
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04-22-05, 09:24
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Join Date: May 2004 Location: maryville, tn Posts: 203 | I had good luck with the mother's bar using soap for lube. It stayed togther nicely. | |
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04-22-05, 09:30
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Join Date: May 2003 Location: Queens and Manhattan, NY Posts: 380 | I use mothers as well with soap/water lube. The clay bar still works like new.
I'm planning on giving clay magic a try soon though...
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04-22-05, 10:49
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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Autopia... Where else! Posts: 6,415 | For those of you having trouble with your clay getting mushy when you use a quick detailing spray, the basic problem is that most QD sprays contain some amount of alcohol. The alcohol disolves the clay.
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04-22-05, 10:55
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Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Austin, TX Posts: 79 | Quote: Originally posted by DavidB
For those of you having trouble with your clay getting mushy when you use a quick detailing spray, the basic problem is that most QD sprays contain some amount of alcohol. The alcohol disolves the clay. | What QD sprays don't contain alcohol? I have Z18 claybar and I am wondering what should I use as a lube. I thought about using a QD, but I am not sure which one. Does anyone have any suggestions on a QD or should I just follw the Z18 instructions and use Z7 and water? | |
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04-22-05, 12:05
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Irvine, S. California Posts: 404 | Quote: Originally posted by Accumulator
Heh heh, until I read your post I would've said "Sonus"
Must be the soap/clay combo. Sonus works OK for me with Griot's Car Wash but other clays turn soupy. | Sorry about the misspell.
I used Meg GC. The GC really brake down Sonus's clay bar fast. The car I was working with was only a few months old Camry.
Well...I will try PB SSS next time to see. | |
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04-23-05, 09:48
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Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: NE Ohio Posts: 20,766 | Quote: Originally posted by opass
Sorry about the misspell... | Actually, I didn't even notice any misspelling Guess I worded that reply weirdly, I just meant that I would've recommended the Sonus except that's what you were having trouble with. See if the PB's shampoo makes a difference. | |
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04-23-05, 09:53
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Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Stevens Point, WI Posts: 6,888 | I use the Mothers clay bars with NXT and distilled water mix for lube. It works well for me. After doing a whole car, I do start to get some clay that sticks to my hand.
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04-23-05, 12:28
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Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Stockton Ca Posts: 251 | I use Mothers claybar usually with Mothers Showtime but If I run out of showtime I use QEW and that works fine.
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04-23-05, 12:41
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Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Autopia... Where else! Posts: 6,415 | Quote: Originally posted by 6speedZ
What QD sprays don't contain alcohol? I have Z18 claybar and I am wondering what should I use as a lube. I thought about using a QD, but I am not sure which one. Does anyone have any suggestions on a QD or should I just follw the Z18 instructions and use Z7 and water? | I can't tell you what products do and don't. Most do.
I recommend that you follow the instructions you get with the brand of clay you use. If you don't like the results, look for a different solution.
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04-23-05, 05:06
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Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Long Island, NY Posts: 8 | I didnt have any problems using the Sonus Clay and Megs GC soap. Ii work just as well as clay lube.
I still have some of the Sonus lube. I try out both tomorrow to see if there is a difference. | |
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