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I tried using the search engine for finding what type of lubricant to use with a clay bar (Zaino). My searches were for lubricant, clay, claybars but nothing seemed to turn up and I know I`ve seen the threads.
My question is what is safe to use as a lubricant with the claybar?
Lowejackson
10-03-2003, 03:57 PM
You can shampoo with no problems.
Dulited dar wash shampoo in a spray bottle. Zaino recommends their quick detailer (QD) Z6. Any QD should be fine also.
Thanks guys!---I`ll give one of those a shot when I get home tonight.
huangdong28
10-03-2003, 07:18 PM
From the Zaino website:
We suggest mixing one cap full of Z-7 Show Car Wash with water in a 16 ounce spray bottle. Z-6 also works as a lubricant for Z-18 ClayBar, but Z-7 Show Car Wash is much more cost effective.
hondaguy2582
10-03-2003, 07:50 PM
save your $$$, use car wash mixed with distilled water(no minerals) in a qd bottle as a lubricant.
bigpoppa
10-03-2003, 08:07 PM
soapy water in a spray bottle works great.
Patrick
10-03-2003, 11:50 PM
Why do you guys even go throught the trouble .....
Wash your car, while rinsing, clay with the hose water.....No need to use a QD (waste of $$), or another clean bucket of water and soap, or sprayer.....you have to rinse anyway, cut your process and time down with the rinse......
Bobby G
10-04-2003, 12:41 AM
Patrick,
I don`t recommend using water alone. Clay is abrasive and requires lubrication to "cut" without damage. A bucket of soapy water is a great way to clay after washing. I recommend keeping a soapy wash mitt in one hand to apply lubrication while you clay with the other. Done this way, you can clay a mid-size car in a matter of about 10 minutes.
Mantic6t9
10-04-2003, 02:36 AM
Originally posted by DavidB
Patrick,
I don`t recommend using water alone. Clay is abrasive and requires lubrication to "cut" without damage. A bucket of soapy water is a great way to clay after washing. I recommend keeping a soapy wash mitt in one hand to apply lubrication while you clay with the other. Done this way, you can clay a mid-size car in a matter of about 10 minutes.
This is the way i do it and it works great. :up