Clay Lube

hey guys,

I have a bottle of Meguiars Quik Detailer. I haven't used that yet because I was planning on returning it. But I forgot about it, and now I don't think I can return it. Last time I clayed the families cars I just used Meguiars Gold Class car wash mixed with water as a clay lube. Is there really going to be a difference in quality if I use quik detailer vs car wash & water?

Brendan

 

Your clay won't deteriorate as much

 

use the meg's QD.

 

but like once I run out of QD, is it alright to just use soap and water? I keep my clay in a container filled with meg. gold class car wash and water. Thats fine as well right?

 

Soap and water is completely fine, no need to store it in a container filled with anything. I would actually recommend against doing so.

 

I agree. I have found through doing it that using soap and water as a lube will work, but your bar will break down alot faster.

 

wouldn't it help keep the clay more moist and clean? At the dealership I work at they do that. But nobody there is really a true detailer including myself.

 

i use soap and water and its just fine for me. Zaino recommends it

 

The clay is not going to dry out if thats what you're concerned about.

 

that was one of my main concerns. But I guess i'll take it out. I just thought it would help keep lubricated and cleaner

 

I am going to prep the car tomorrow for the winter "gonna be busy later this month" So I am thinking of using soap for the clay
from the foam gun directly, any issues there or is it the same as the bucket and spray method?