2 Birds with 1 Stone - Aquawax with Clay?

daschtick · 04-17-08, 07:06

After washing my truck this week, I figured that I'd perform my spring time clay bar process to remove the last of the winter residue. I retrieved my clay, than discovered that I was out of QD. Suddenly, I noticed the brand new bottle of Aquawax sitting on the shelf. I bought this last fall due to all of the hype here, but hadn't had a chance to try it. I am typically a Zaino user, but the Aquawax sounded very impressive.

Having never used AW before, I was unsure what it was like, so I sprayed a small test spot. I was really impressed by the results, and decided that I would try out a small section with clay.

WOW - Call me nuts, but this stuff seems like the ultimate surface lubricant for clay! The real beauty was that besides the usual smooth surface that I come to expect, the results were exceptionally slick and deep! An hour later, me entire truck was clayed and slick, including the wheels. I plan to still apply my usual Zaino in a few weeks, but I am so impressed by the results, I have decided to let it go for a bit to test durability.

I am now officially an Aquawax believer, and I think that I will probably use it whenever I clay again in the future. Next week, the wife's car!

truzoom · 04-17-08, 07:49

Did you notice swirling or scratches?

Was the clay still good after use?

This is a crazy idea, but congrats if you've discovered a way to cut time.

MotorCity · 04-17-08, 08:04

I'm pretty sure that AW doesn't have the lube properties needed for claying... sounds risky

MakitaNinja · 04-17-08, 08:07

That is awesome it worked out for you, but Duragloss' Aquawax is not a lube suitable for claying a vehicle, shouldn't be recommended.

Setec Astronomy · 04-17-08, 08:15

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Originally Posted by MotorCity

I'm pretty sure that AW doesn't have the lube properties needed for claying... sounds risky

Quote:

Originally Posted by MakitaNinja

That is awesome it worked out for you, but Duragloss' Aquawax is not a lube suitable for claying a vehicle, shouldn't be recommended.

Based on what? It's a product designed to be applied during drying that leaves a slick finish, what makes that incompatible with claying? It sure would be a lot more expensive than claying during the wash the way I do, but that doesn't mean it won't work. Some respected pro detailers on here advocate claying with plain water, if that's ok how can AW be bad?

MakitaNinja · 04-17-08, 09:02

I don't know who recommends using water as a lubricant, but respect whoever you wish.

steelwind101 · 04-18-08, 03:08

Ok, if you want to clay and wax in one step i never heard of doing it with AW, HOWEVER i have done it and seen it done on the forums of OPTIMUM with OCW. I did not notice any marring, it just seemed expensive.

If you have 1 gallon of lube then you might as well use that and save the AW or OCW for a quick spray wax afterwards, only takes a second!

WATER AS LUBE: As far as i know there is only one clay that is recommened to be used with water and that is avalible in the United Kingdom "BILT HAMBER". I presume its slightly different to "normal" clays in that it contains something that helps it slide better. Either that or it releases some of its lube when its moist.

Geoff