Lube!!

[phoenixv6quattro]

Hello gents, just a quick one this time.....Is water a sufficient lube for claying? I usually use a quick detailer but annoys me as its a waste of money as I will use a whole bottle of it when doing the whole of my car. Be great to hear your opinions!

Ollie

 

[jay1601]

rinse
wash (2 buckets)
rinse and while the car is still wet use detailer and clay. i find only use 1/4 the amount compared to dry
then rinse
megs step 1
megs step 2
chemical guys XXX hardcore paste wax

thats how i do mine

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

I'de rather not use any QD as lube. Rather leave the car wet and spray water on via a bottle. Need to know if this will suffice. Not a fan of the Megs range. Got blackfire on at the mo.

 

[1210tech]

If you really don't want to use a detail spray then you can get away with making up a weak mix of wash shampoo with water in a spray bottle.
You do need to use some kind of solution to act as a lubricant rather than just water to help the clay bar slide freely over the surface

 

[ScottD3]

I've all ways used water when claying, never noticed any issues or damage to the paint work.

The only difference I noticed between water and QD is the smell.

Is there more to it than just the smell?

EDIT:=- Added missing words.

 

[phoenixv6quattro]

Excellent! Will try it in the spring!

 

[A4SLineJC]

Weak shampoo mix or use bilt hamber clay, excellent value plus you can use it with water only as a lube!!