Which clay bar work best with self made lub?

[opass]

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?

[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.

[jeff5614]

I had good luck with the mother`s bar using soap for lube. It stayed togther nicely.

[imported_guapsnaman]

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...

[Bobby G]

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.

[6speedZ]

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?

[opass]

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.

[Accumulator]

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.

[White95Max]

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.

[kbshadow]

I use Mothers claybar usually with Mothers Showtime but If I run out of showtime I use QEW and that works fine.



kbshadow

Stockton ca

[Bobby G]

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.

[pragma]

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.

[opass]

Originally posted by pragma

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.

How much water did you mix with Meg GC? Mine is kind of heavy. Around 2 oz GC with 16 oz water.

[pragma]

I did not really measure that well. Probably closer to 1oz. I used enough to make sure I saw some suds when spraying the car, then tested an area with the clay and looked for scratches.



The clay was still very firm after kneeding the piece several times. I also used the same pieces on my rims.

[SilverLexus]

Sonus Block and Glyde lube are my favorites in this area but Claymagic does a fine job as well. I like using the created for it lubes better myself.