Question about claying

[JSFM35X]

I have been using ONR (when using nano Skin Pads) or carwash shampoo cut with water (for traditional Clay) as my clay lube of choice forever.

I wonder what everyone thinks about using APC mixed as clay lube with water on a very dirty car when preparing for a full polish and recoat. Is there any advantage? Will the APC destroy the clay?

It is sure super slick.

Thanks for your feedback.

[jtford95]

J. I can`t believe that it would hurt. May do something to the clay maybe? Just guessing. My pick up is nasty & I will try it when I clean it. About 6 years of sitting & cruddy. Were you talking about whatever you use as far apc or something special

[Tpr1634]

Apc will destroy nano skin.

[TroyScherer]

I think that APC will start to break down clay or even NanoSkin.

I have had clay break down using it over and APC applied area that I was trying to clean up.

[Oldfordisbetter]

I know at least one guy who likes to use dish soap/water mixture. Never tried it yet.
he always rinsed the clay before folding.

[Mastercraft241]

Wouldn`t do that personally. I have used soap in the past but it does mar the finish more in my experience. ONR and glide have provided equally good results. On a really dirty car I would think you would want more lubricity as the chances of marring the finish is much greater thus I would do smaller passes with the nano skin as all the dirt is being washed away with a rinse anyways.

[Tonysteve]

I would not use APC as a lube. I have seen it stain clear coat. Plus it will break down most forms of clay bar/pad/block that I am aware of.
Plus I avoid getting APC on my skin as much as possible. It dries out my hands really badly


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[52split]

I would not use APC as a lube. I have seen it stain clear coat. Plus it will break down most forms of clay bar/pad/block that I am aware of.
Plus I avoid getting APC on my skin as much as possible. It dries out my hands really badly


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IUDJ is an awesome clay lube!

[Oldfordisbetter]

IUDJ is an awesome clay lube!

What dilution do you use?

[TheMeanGreen]

This may cause some uproar, but I use Sprayaway Glass Cleaner for claying, it works better than any QD that I have ever used....

[Accumulator]

I want *LOTS* of lubricity when claying my paint. I almost always use Sonus Glyde, even though it`s "soapy" enough that I have to rewash the paint afterwards.

And my APCs kill my various clays pretty fast (I do sometimes use APC with clay when doing nasty wheels).

I don`t use IUDJ for claying very much, but if I did I`d use it at QD-dilution, which for me is about 3 ounces IUDJ + enough distilled water to make a gallon. Garry says you can go weaker, like 2.5 oz instead, but I`ve never had any issues with the stronger mix.

[Stokdgs]

The best claylube ever is still - DoDo Juice Born Slippy ----
Years of use with it and it always works great!
Dan F

[Thomas Dekany]

If the car is that dirty to begin with maybe use a decon system like abc first to melt away the dirt. Dawn will also break down clay bars. As far as marring I don`t worry about it because I`m going to polish anyway.

[pwaug]

After years of using ONR as a clay lube I`ve swithed to UWW+ mixed at Waterless wash concentrations. Very slick-- With a fine Nanoskin sponge I`ve been able to decontaminate with no marring.

[52split]

What dilution do you use?

I fill a Kwazar Mercury Pro 1 Liter sprayer with water and 1/2 oz IUDJ. A little stronger than recommended but I error for the slickness. Works great.