Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? - DetailCity.org

thedallashilton · 09-25-2007, 10:50 PM

I'm tired of buying quick detailer and i have heard of people coming up with their own cheaper, but just as effective, homemade lubes at home without having to buy the "can get expensive after awhile" spray detailer that comes with like a Mothers Clay Bar system. I know a lot of people use whatever is recommended but i was just wondering if anyone had there own concoction they would like to share? Thanks!

Beemerboy · 09-25-2007, 10:54 PM

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Originally Posted by thedallashilton

I'm tired of buying quick detailer and i have heard of people coming up with their own cheaper, but just as effective, homemade lubes at home without having to buy the "can get expensive after awhile" spray detailer that comes with like a Mothers Clay Bar system. I know a lot of people use whatever is recommended but i was just wondering if anyone had there own concoction they would like to share? Thanks!

Instead of claying after you wash with QD....once you have washed the car get a clean bucket of soapy water and use that as the lube, then rinse the car and dry...or you can use PB S&W as a lube cheaper and dose just as good a job....you could also put some soapy water in a spray bottle and use that but you are going to have to rinse and dry the car after

Stephan · 09-25-2007, 10:56 PM

I just use what ever car wash soap I just used to wash my car with. Personaly I use Poorboys Super Slick and Suds. I creates a nice smooth surface to move the clay on. I rarely ever use a spray for claying.

Poorboy · 09-25-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephan

I just use what ever car wash soap I just used to wash my car with. Personaly I use Poorboys Super Slick and Suds. I creates a nice smooth surface to move the clay on. I rarely ever use a spray for claying.

I've used 1/4 ounce of Super Slick & Suds in a quart bottle of water and it worked very well, but as Beemerboy said, if you use a soap, you should be prepared to rewash the vehicle afterwards vs using a QD or Spray and Wipe which should leave the finish clean and save time.

Beemerboy · 09-25-2007, 11:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephan

I just use what ever car wash soap I just used to wash my car with. Personaly I use Poorboys Super Slick and Suds. I creates a nice smooth surface to move the clay on. I rarely ever use a spray for claying.

I always mix a fresh bucket just in case you have picked up some dirt from the wash...I have a real small bucket for that reason...the spray bottle of car wash soap and water would be a good thing at the point

Stephan · 09-25-2007, 11:12 PM

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Originally Posted by Beemerboy

I always mix a fresh bucket just in case you have picked up some dirt from the wash...I have a real small bucket for that reason...the spray bottle of car wash soap and water would be a good thing at the point

I get clean water as well...I probaly should have said that...I was making an assumption...but excellent point.

I usually rewash the cehicle after I clay, even if I don't use soap. While its probably not necassary, I like to go over it again.

thedallashilton · 09-25-2007, 11:19 PM

I don't normally rewash after i clay, because i use the the QD, but i will do quick rinse if its gonna save me like 5 dollars at a time. I like to keep the clay well lubricated and i usually use an entire bottle on the car if not more. But I appreciate all the tips! I'm gonna try the soapy water with a spray bottle. I just didn't want to mar the paint because of insufficient lubrication. Thanks again!

Beemerboy · 09-25-2007, 11:24 PM

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Originally Posted by thedallashilton

I don't normally rewash after i clay, because i use the the QD, but i will do quick rinse if its gonna save me like 5 dollars at a time. I like to keep the clay well lubricated and i usually use an entire bottle on the car if not more. But I appreciate all the tips! I'm gonna try the soapy water with a spray bottle. I just didn't want to mar the paint because of insufficient lubrication. Thanks again!

Thats the nice thing about using QD not rewash...get some S&W its cheaper and you will not have to wash the car again

Joe's detailing · 09-26-2007, 01:24 AM

Dish soap and water 50/50 mix, makes a good lubricant .
However, I buy last touch by Meguiars in the gallon and dillute with water and still leaves a slick surface to clay...

Xilleration · 09-27-2007, 05:25 PM

I find a trigger-spray bottle with Water & Meguiars Shampoo Plus at 10 to 1 is a great lube with clay. Although I like to keep the car wet when I am claying... it helps keep it all slick!

SVR · 10-02-2007, 04:11 AM

If you clay with car wash and water, your bar will fall to bits leaving residue all over your hands and you'll have to put the bar in the microwave to dry it out and harden it again

Stephan · 10-02-2007, 06:55 AM

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Originally Posted by SVR

If you clay with car wash and water, your bar will fall to bits leaving residue all over your hands and you'll have to put the bar in the microwave to dry it out and harden it again

Thats only happen to me with Pinnacle clay, however with Poorboys, or mothers clay I have never had that issue.

SVR · 10-04-2007, 06:57 AM

oh good, obviously some worse than others then

C_Rock77 · 10-05-2007, 10:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Stephan

Thats only happen to me with Pinnacle clay, however with Poorboys, or mothers clay I have never had that issue.

Nor to me with Clay Magic!

Donboy66 · 10-06-2007, 12:25 AM

I've used the same method with Mothers, Clay Magic and Zaino without problems.

9D4E420 · 10-09-2007, 11:36 AM

I use the water and soap mix just don't add too much soap no more than a half ounce because it seems like there is so much lubricity that you can't tell that the claybar is picking up dirt in some areas. Then you have to go over it again. I like PB's Super Slick and Suds along the line of 1/4 ounce since it is so concentrated. Steve gave me this idea when I ran out of S&W. Great alternative to a QD.

SNike05 · 10-10-2007, 02:46 AM

Picked up a few small transparent spray bottles from the dollar store. I just fill one up with car soap before starting to wash the car and use that as lube. I have never used a QD for this purpose i think its a waste of money.

prostock53 · 10-22-2007, 06:24 PM

Don't waste QD on claying. I mix car wash and water in a spray bottle. Never had a problem. On washing the car I never use a bucket. I use the same spray bottle and microfiber mit, spray mit, wash a section, rinse mit and repeat. Worked great for me for many years.

09-25-2007, 10:50 PM	#1 (permalink)
thedallashilton Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 56	Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I'm tired of buying quick detailer and i have heard of people coming up with their own cheaper, but just as effective, homemade lubes at home without having to buy the "can get expensive after awhile" spray detailer that comes with like a Mothers Clay Bar system. I know a lot of people use whatever is recommended but i was just wondering if anyone had there own concoction they would like to share? Thanks!

09-25-2007, 10:56 PM	#3 (permalink)
Stephan Roger Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: Portland, Connecticut Posts: 1,854	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I just use what ever car wash soap I just used to wash my car with. Personaly I use Poorboys Super Slick and Suds. I creates a nice smooth surface to move the clay on. I rarely ever use a spray for claying. __________________ Yes, let's leave that plan between you, me, and the string of therapists who won't be able to help you.

09-25-2007, 11:19 PM	#7 (permalink)
thedallashilton Join Date: Jul 2007 Posts: 56	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I don't normally rewash after i clay, because i use the the QD, but i will do quick rinse if its gonna save me like 5 dollars at a time. I like to keep the clay well lubricated and i usually use an entire bottle on the car if not more. But I appreciate all the tips! I'm gonna try the soapy water with a spray bottle. I just didn't want to mar the paint because of insufficient lubrication. Thanks again!

09-26-2007, 01:24 AM	#9 (permalink)
Joe's detailing Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Allegan, MI Posts: 51	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? Dish soap and water 50/50 mix, makes a good lubricant . However, I buy last touch by Meguiars in the gallon and dillute with water and still leaves a slick surface to clay... __________________ Joe's detailing (since 2002) ''We begin where the car wash ends.'' (269)650-2242

09-27-2007, 05:25 PM	#10 (permalink)
Xilleration Lumin De Lumine Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: The other side of the Atlantic Posts: 15	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I find a trigger-spray bottle with Water & Meguiars Shampoo Plus at 10 to 1 is a great lube with clay. Although I like to keep the car wet when I am claying... it helps keep it all slick! __________________ No one ever said on his death bed, 'Gee, if I'd only spent more time at the office'.

10-02-2007, 04:11 AM	#11 (permalink)
SVR Dream Machines Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Australia Posts: 188	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? If you clay with car wash and water, your bar will fall to bits leaving residue all over your hands and you'll have to put the bar in the microwave to dry it out and harden it again __________________ Car care/detailing sadly isn't high on the agenda for 98% of australians.

10-04-2007, 06:57 AM	#13 (permalink)
SVR Dream Machines Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: South Australia Posts: 188	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? oh good, obviously some worse than others then __________________ Car care/detailing sadly isn't high on the agenda for 98% of australians.

10-06-2007, 12:25 AM	#15 (permalink)
Donboy66 Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Huntersville, NC Posts: 8	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I've used the same method with Mothers, Clay Magic and Zaino without problems.

10-09-2007, 11:36 AM	#16 (permalink)
9D4E420 GO BIRDS!! Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Cherry Hill, NJ Posts: 536	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? I use the water and soap mix just don't add too much soap no more than a half ounce because it seems like there is so much lubricity that you can't tell that the claybar is picking up dirt in some areas. Then you have to go over it again. I like PB's Super Slick and Suds along the line of 1/4 ounce since it is so concentrated. Steve gave me this idea when I ran out of S&W. Great alternative to a QD.

10-10-2007, 02:46 AM	#17 (permalink)
SNike05 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Montreal, Canada Posts: 118	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? Picked up a few small transparent spray bottles from the dollar store. I just fill one up with car soap before starting to wash the car and use that as lube. I have never used a QD for this purpose i think its a waste of money.

10-22-2007, 06:24 PM	#18 (permalink)
prostock53 Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Alabama Posts: 13	Re: Homemade Clay Lube Anyone? Don't waste QD on claying. I mix car wash and water in a spray bottle. Never had a problem. On washing the car I never use a bucket. I use the same spray bottle and microfiber mit, spray mit, wash a section, rinse mit and repeat. Worked great for me for many years.

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