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imported_DetailDan

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Just stopped by Advance Auto and they had a Griot's Garage display up. They had some microfiber, clay, wheel cleaner, tire dressing, wax, sealant, and some other stuff.



The clay is very soft. Has anyone used it?
 
D&D AutoDetail- Yeah, I used it a lot before switching to the Smart and Sonus clay. It's good, seemed the same as Mother's but others have said there's a diff between them (and I suspect either/both might have changed since I did that comparison).



I wasn't so keen on using SpeedShine as clay lube though, all the wax/whatever in it seemed to interfere with the claying a little bit.
 
Accumulator said:
D&D AutoDetail- Yeah, I used it a lot before switching to the Smart and Sonus clay. It's good, seemed the same as Mother's but others have said there's a diff between them (and I suspect either/both might have changed since I did that comparison).



I wasn't so keen on using SpeedShine as clay lube though, all the wax/whatever in it seemed to interfere with the claying a little bit.
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WOW Griots @ Advanced Auto. This, to me, is great news!
 
Hmm thatd be interesting. Ive never used any of the products but I probably would if I could get them locally
 
Accumulator said:
At least local purchase oughta avoid the steep shipping charges, Griot's is pretty bad on that front.
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Autogeek sells some Griot's products (no tools, towels) and they qualify for the usual discounts and free shipping promotions.
 
JCturboT- Ah, thanks, never thought to check AutoAnything for Griot's!



All this Griot's talk reminds me that I need to return two defective Facom ratchets....
 
We handle Griot's Garage in Canada.



It is a very good line, lots of detailing liquids and hard goods.



They are a really great company to deal with as well.
 
The Advanced Auto Parts shows that it is stock on their website in Boca Raton, Florida but when I called them they said they never even heard of "Griot's".
 
autoobsessed said:
They are a really great company to deal with as well.
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Glad to hear that. I dunno how involved Richard is with the day-to-day any more, but back when he was answering the phone himself he stuck me as a really nice guy...just like, well...so many of the people here.



D & D Autodetail said:
Picked up some Griots car wash and clay bar today.
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I'll be interested to hear what you think of them. What do you plan to use as clay lube?
 
Accumulator said:
I'll be interested to hear what you think of them. What do you plan to use as clay lube?
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I usually just use soap and water. Works great with all the clays Ive tried. I used the old ONR as a clay lube but didnt like it, havent used the new formula yet.
 
D & DAuto Detail- OK, I never had great results with the shampoo-as-lube (that so many people like), but maybe it'll work great for you. Bet it has a lot to do with which shampoo you're using.



What I was really wondering was whether you were gonna use the Griot's SpeedShine as lube; all its "wax", or whatever it is, seems to intefere with the clay a little IMO.
 
Accumulator said:
D & DAuto Detail- OK, I never had great results with the shampoo-as-lube (that so many people like), but maybe it'll work great for you. Bet it has a lot to do with which shampoo you're using.



What I was really wondering was whether you were gonna use the Griot's SpeedShine as lube; all its "wax", or whatever it is, seems to intefere with the clay a little IMO.
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Thanks Accumulator. I think I remember reading that here, probably one of your posts.
 
D & D AutoDetail- Heh heh, probably...I'm a bit of a broken record on the subject :o Now that Griot's is selling *THREE* different types of clay I'm a little surprised they haven't come out with a dedicated clay lube :think: Maybe I'm the only person with this issue and they don't see a need to fix something that's not broken :nixweiss
 
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