Clay Lubes: Four Star/ClayMagic Over Sonus

**HondaMan** · 09-11-2004, 07:21 PM

Hey, been trying out lots of clay lubes and I feel pretty comfortable saying if you need to order replacements, best to go with Four Star or Clay Magic.

I tried some of the Sonus stuff today and it`s milkier looking right off the bat and as a result, MUCH harder to remove. Didn`t see any improvement in cleansing ability either, may have even been a bit less but lets call it a tie.

Still, it was much more difficult to remove the residue. Even though other detailing steps take it off, I am going to stick with Four Star and Clay Magic.

JMHO.

**kimwallace** · 09-11-2004, 07:32 PM

Thanks for the info ... my favorite so far is Clay Magic used with Meguiars #34 Final Inspection as a lube

**NYV6Coupe** · 09-11-2004, 09:13 PM

I`ve been using ClayMagic blue since I was introduced to claying last year. I use soapy wash water `cause the clay lube ran out a while ago & I haven`t had any problems with marring or residue left on the surface.

Pretty sure ClayMagic blue is a fine clay & it`s available at locally at most AutoZones.

**rollman** · 09-11-2004, 09:21 PM

:yeah . Save those sprays and use them as detailers. I clay while I`m washing the car . It saves me time and for those of you that wash after they clay it will save you a step. The soapy water works great as a lube for the clay. NTX wash is what I use most of the time, it leaves the surface slick and smooooooth. Give it a try

**HondaMan** · 09-11-2004, 10:43 PM

I didn`t see any clay products at AutoZone in my area...will re-check tomorrow.

I haven`t been washing the car after I use the MF to take off the clay residue....I usually either go straight to the SSR & PC 7424 step or the AIO step. I figure either one will pick up any residual clay junk left behind by the MF towel....sound reasonable?

**Woob** · 09-12-2004, 08:49 PM

Four Star Clay is made by Clay Magic I believe since Dwayne told me at one point. The Clay Lub is a variation of UGE I think. I enjoy claying from the rinse water with Lub. Its easy. Clay Magic Lub is 49 Body Shine:

http://autopia-carcare.com/clma49shcllu.html

**dafowl1** · 09-12-2004, 08:57 PM

Originally posted by HondaMan
I didn`t see any clay products at AutoZone in my area...will re-check tomorrow.

Try pep boys they should have meg`s and clay magic

**SilverLexus** · 09-12-2004, 10:03 PM

I politely disagree. In my experience Sonus is better than Clay Magic. I have not tried Four Star yet.

**mtodde** · 09-12-2004, 10:08 PM

Originally posted by SilverLexus
I politely disagree. In my experience Sonus is better than Clay Magic. I have not tried Four Star yet.

I agree 100%. Glyde smells great too.

**HondaMan** · 09-13-2004, 09:25 AM

It smelled great and it did an OK job. I`m just saying the color was "milkier" coming out of the bottle and dried and streaked accordingly. So a bit more work.

Still a fine product, don`t get me wrong. I think in a few weeks I`ll try all 3 products rather than go by recollection. I`ll report back.

**JaredPointer** · 09-13-2004, 09:31 AM

Personally, I like Play-doh. It`s cheap and readily available. Haha, J/K you guys. I have not tried the 4* or Sonus. I did try the Clay Magic. I liked it okay, but for some reason I tend to like the Mother`s clay and lube. I know some people here don`t like it, but it`s available at the local stores and it works fine for me. Just my $0.02.