Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

[Fly Bye]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

I was claying my car the other day and I feel like I go through a lot of QD.

Are there any cheap alternatives? Any home-brewed ideas?

Car wash soapy water in a spray bottle?

if u want u can clay the vehicle while washing it that will save u some time and money

[20civic07]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

autozone sells a 32 oz bottle of meguiar's quik detailer for $9. it is cheaper than compared to the 16 oz which sells for around 5 or 6 bucks. ( i think 6 at autozone but around 5 at wally world )

[Top_Gun]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Hi there, I have found a very affordable gallon of Last Touch, and would like to use it as clay lube. However, I don't want to reduce the life of the following layer of M16. If one of the following Mikes commented on the silicones in Last Touch in combination with M16, that would be much appreciated :-) Best regards, Detlev

[rusty bumper]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

One question:

I believe (not sure) that "Last Touch" contains silicones.... can this aspect be a problem when waxes are applied in order to fix it to the paint?

In other words... silicones contained in last touch (if it has... I´m not sure) can avoid a correct fusion between wax and paint after claying (waxing is the normal step after claying)?

From my point of view, the petroleum distillates found in waxes / sealants will dissolve & remove any remnants from Last Touch, Final Detail, etc.

I don't think you have anything to worry about here.

[guanterarefrigerada]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

One question:

I believe (not sure) that "Last Touch" contains silicones.... can this aspect be a problem when waxes are applied in order to fix it to the paint?

In other words... silicones contained in last touch (if it has... I´m not sure) can avoid a correct fusion between wax and paint after claying (waxing is the normal step after claying)?

[BobbyG]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Try a cap full of your favorite liquid car wash and 32 oz of water. This works incredibly well and is the lowest cost solution to your problem.

[Alexandre]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Quick Detailer is a amazing product to have on your car and is not expensive at all.

[Markus Kleis]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Last Touch reduced 50/50 with water is only $10 a gallon if purchased at retail, or about $6-7 a GALLON if purchased through many vendors like ADS.

Considering Last Touch doesn't degrade clay in any way, doubles as an excellent cleaner/detailer AND water spot remover... I reach for Last Touch exclusively for claying.

I also use the same bottle as a lubricating agent for breaking up dried polish or compound - it's extremely versatile stuff - and cheap too!

[roushstage2]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

I don't know if I'd trust a glass cleaner to be a good enough lubricant to get the job done safely. Not that I'd want to be wiping the paint with glass cleaner.

[Tuck91]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

THE ANSWER:

GLASS PLUS. About $3 a bottle, and it includes a new sprayer! I always cut it 50%, too. Can't do better than that.

Just don't use Windex or anything w/ amonia in it.
And if in a real pinch, try diluted windshield washer fluid.

I would not use windshield washer fluid on paint. I think any of Meguiars spray detailers are better than "Glass Plus" as well.

[DetailArtist]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

THE ANSWER:

GLASS PLUS. About $3 a bottle, and it includes a new sprayer! I always cut it 50%, too. Can't do better than that.

Just don't use Windex or anything w/ amonia in it.
And if in a real pinch, try diluted windshield washer fluid.

[rusty bumper]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

I don't know if you can find this product anymore, but I use a 25:75 mix of Final Detail and water for a lube.

I presume you can do the same with Last Touch...which replaced FD, BTW.

[SHYNEMAN123]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?


I was claying my car the other day and I feel like I go through a lot of QD.

Are there any cheap alternatives? Any home-brewed ideas?

Car wash soapy water in a spray bottle?

Thanks.

The guys who install vinyl graphics use 1-2 drops dawn to a 32 oz spray bottle to wet the area on large vinyl jobs this allows the graphic to move until it's in place than they squeegee out the water.

I put 3-5 drops gold class shampoo to 32 oz spray bottle than mist a 1 ft area to be clayed and it works great and if you go to a lot of car shows you can get free sample packs of car wash so the cost is free.

[beautechnique-scott]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

i use a home made lube frequently which i make up with bottled water ( as its filtered ) and ph neutral shampoo like that of megs soft wash gel.
works very well, make a weak mix spray on your hand and if it feels slick enough use it, if not add a bit more shampoo and test again then once youve found the correct mix use that, costs barely anything, just wash the car with water afterwards.

[cardriver]

Re: Are there any inexpensive lubes to use while claying?

Last Touch 1:1 is awesome. I use it as a clay lube and as a quik detailer at 1:1 dilution.