Drying Before Claybar?

Discussion in 'Pre Wash, Wash, Decon, Claying, Engine, Wheels, an' started by Handz, Nov 30, 2009.

  1. Handz

    Handz Obsessive Detailer

    I am very curious so i am going to ask.

    Right after you wash a car, do you prefer to dry the car before claybar or after claybar.

    I notice some people claybar the car while its still wet right after wash.

    discuss.
     
  2. richy

    richy Guest

    If I have time to clay right after, I clay with some ONR sprayed onto the surface. If no time then I dry it with no drying aids and clay later when I have the time.
     
  3. Handz

    Handz Obsessive Detailer

    ^ So you omit the dry process post wash and go straight into claying after the wash?
     
  4. lifemal

    lifemal Wax on..Wax off

    A lot of us are on the clock and it's faster to just get the car out of the sun and claybar while still wet -- then dry each panel after claying. I just use a slightly stronger concentration of ONR when claying while still wet and haven't had any issues.
     
  5. 911Fanatic

    911Fanatic DB Pro Supporter

    Claying while its wet doesn't harm anything. I always clay the car wet and wipe it down as I go.
     
  6. kc1337

    kc1337 Obsessive Detailer

    Doesn't claying the car when wet dilute the clay lube mixture?
     
  7. willjco

    willjco DB Forum Supporter

    I do not dry the car before claying because the water acts as lube on top of diluted ONR lube solution
     
  8. supercharged

    supercharged DB Forum Supporter

    no, it's a waste of time...spray clay lube on wet paintwork and clay...then give it a good rinse or rewash if necessary...
     

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