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Lube

Post by TINO » Thu May 26, 2011 7:02 pm

O.K so Iv'e bought serious performance clay bar and bottle of serious show detailer, but what is the best lube for the clay bar,can you make your own up, what do you use. :?
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Post by scottbt » Thu May 26, 2011 8:53 pm

A very meagre amount of shampoo mixed with plenty of water works as a great clay lube and has no silicones in compared to most QD's on the market. Costs little and works best imo. :thumbsup:
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Re: Lube

Post by Z4 Beemer » Thu May 26, 2011 9:20 pm

scottbt wrote:A very meagre amount of shampoo mixed with plenty of water works as a great clay lube and has no silicones in compared to most QD's on the market. Costs little and works best imo. :thumbsup:
I clayed mine a couple of weeks ago, and that's exactly what I used!!! :thumbsup:
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Re: Lube

Post by Aliv6 » Thu May 26, 2011 9:42 pm

As above, a weak mix of shampoo and water...
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Re: Lube

Post by lacroupade » Fri May 27, 2011 10:56 am

Slight hijack..... how often do you rework your clay (i.e. fold over etc..) and how do you know when its finally had enough???

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Post by TINO » Fri May 27, 2011 11:17 am

Thanks will mix my own up, why is it dont rain for months and when you want to give zed a seeing to it starts to rain. 8)
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Re: Lube

Post by lacroupade » Fri May 27, 2011 11:59 am

TINO wrote:Thanks will mix my own up, why is it dont rain for months and when you want to give zed a seeing to it starts to rain. 8)
I have the same problem with my wife. :oops:
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Re: Lube

Post by GAZA62 » Fri May 27, 2011 5:03 pm

lacroupade wrote:Slight hijack..... how often do you rework your clay (i.e. fold over etc..) and how do you know when its finally had enough???

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Fold mine after every section i do and when you cannot get a clean side thats time to bin it or if it starts to break up then its done.
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Re: Lube

Post by lacroupade » Mon May 30, 2011 12:32 am

Much obliged :)
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Re: Lube

Post by TINO » Mon May 30, 2011 6:08 pm

Clayed both cars today after washing then polished, Have to say the paint seems better on the 330 then the zed,but both look good :thumbsup:
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Re: Lube

Post by ksher » Mon May 30, 2011 6:29 pm

Can I use any car shampoo and water with AG clay bar? Or should I only use the AG QD spray provided as lube?
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Re: Lube

Post by TINO » Tue May 31, 2011 7:12 am

Used car shampoo and water on mine,then after claying washed car again before drying and polish. :thumbsup:
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Re: Lube

Post by powerontap » Tue May 31, 2011 12:19 pm

lacroupade wrote:Slight hijack.....and how do you know when its finally had enough???
I use the hand-in-plastic bag test to decide when it's ready to move on to another section.
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Re: Lube

Post by TINO » Tue May 31, 2011 8:27 pm

:D I think when it feels silky smooth and still wet is the best time :wink: :thumbsup:
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Re: Lube

Post by scottbt » Tue May 31, 2011 10:29 pm

ksher wrote:Can I use any car shampoo and water with AG clay bar? Or should I only use the AG QD spray provided as lube?
Your QD will be fine. If using shampoo, you wont need much and dont use a shampoo with a wax basis. :thumbsup:
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