Claybar Lube Question

mrk · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:23

Just a super quick question, I got my sonus claybar today in the mail but just need to know as I can't find the info anywhere! - Can Megs Speed Detailer:

The fastest way to enhance and maintain that "wet-look" finish with ESP Technology. Meguiars' advanced formula now makes it even easier to remove fresh contaminants, quickly and easily lifting away dust and fingerprints without scratching. It takes just minutes to restore that show car shine.

Be used as a lube for the claybar? Ia ssume it can going by the description and nowhere does it say "not" to use it as claybar lube?

Cheers!

Third Opinion · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:31

I have read you can use very soapy water but I am not sure how true this is.

mrk · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:37

Hmm I have read this too but wasnt too sure!

Dogbreath · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:47

Says here that it's ok to use as clay lubricant.

.Andy · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:53

That'll be fine. You could also cut it 50:50 with water though as well

sloth · 11 Apr 2007 at 09:59

Those little bottles work out really expensive, I use almost a bottle each time I clay the car. I use Meguiars Last Touch. Costs around £18 for 1 US gallon (3.78 litres), and you can dilute it 1:1 with water. Works out at £2.38 a litre. Very cheap compared to £6-8 for ~500ml in the little spray bottles.

I also use it when drying the car, priming applicator pads, removing polish... fantastic stuff.

eidolon · 11 Apr 2007 at 10:17

Third Opinion said:
I have read you can use very soapy water but I am not sure how true this is.

Works for me. I just use ordinary car shampoo and water.

F355 · 11 Apr 2007 at 10:26

Don't waste that stuff using a claybar. Use soapy water as already mentioned. A low concentration of your usual car shampoo is probably best because detergents like washing up liquid sometimes contain salts.

Third Opinion · 11 Apr 2007 at 10:30

I must admit I used soapy water (Helfrauds advanced) on my Merc and clayed it and it came up a treat. I was left with a lot of residue which washed off fine.

Wasn't sure if it was such a good idea at the time.