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When in the washing process do you use the clay?
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Yes, exactly. Make sure you use plenty of QD. If you rub the clay on dry paint it will mar the paint and it won't be a pretty sight in the sun. Originally Posted by AMGnut88
after ive washed and dried the car i use the claybar with instant detailer as the lubricant( it was a mothers claybar kit so it all came in the package)
As long as you use plenty of QD, you will be fine!
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Yeah, I just abbreviated it as QD.Originally Posted by pointman
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Clay scratches when it drags grit across the paint without lubricants (quick detailer). Do you guys wash again after claying?
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I usually don't. I just wipe the panel down with a product called Optimum No Rinse. You could use some QD to clean up the panel.Originally Posted by tw2
Clay scratches when it drags grit across the paint without lubricants (quick detailer). Do you guys wash again after claying?
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Optimum No Rinse is an awesome product! Perfect cleaning solution during winter time. It's also versatile because aside from being your no-rinse shampoo, it can also be used as a clay lubricant and QD (just dilute it properly). So it actually saves you $$$ and shelf space since you don't have to buy those products separately. Originally Posted by AMG3.2
I usually don't. I just wipe the panel down with a product called Optimum No Rinse. You could use some QD to clean up the panel.
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Yeah, it is a very good product. I've heard that you can also add it to your existing wash shampoo water to soften the water...Originally Posted by Chedeng88
Optimum No Rinse is an awesome product! Perfect cleaning solution during winter time. It's also versatile because aside from being your no-rinse shampoo, it can also be used as a clay lubricant and QD (just dilute it properly). So it actually saves you $$$ and shelf space since you don't have to buy those products separately.
What do you think about this?
I might try it just to add some more lubricity to the wash water in addition to Griots Garage Shampoo.
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What do you think about this?
I might try it just to add some more lubricity to the wash water in addition to Griots Garage Shampoo.
Yes, that's another use for it. But IMO, unless you really have hard water in your area, I think it's just a waste of product since the Griots Garage Shampoo already has good lubricity as it is.Originally Posted by AMG3.2
Yeah, it is a very good product. I've heard that you can also add it to your existing wash shampoo water to soften the water...What do you think about this?
I might try it just to add some more lubricity to the wash water in addition to Griots Garage Shampoo.
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Yeah, that's my thinking as well. I don't have hard water where I live so IDK. I might just give it a go one time. Maybe 1oz per 2 gallons of water like I do for my Griots Wash.Originally Posted by Chedeng88
Yes, that's another use for it. But IMO, unless you really have hard water in your area, I think it's just a waste of product since the Griots Garage Shampoo already has good lubricity as it is.
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Wait.. it can be used to wash... without water??Originally Posted by Chedeng88
Optimum No Rinse is an awesome product! Perfect cleaning solution during winter time. It's also versatile because aside from being your no-rinse shampoo, it can also be used as a clay lubricant and QD (just dilute it properly). So it actually saves you $$$ and shelf space since you don't have to buy those products separately.
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Nope, you still need water to dilute it with, just like any other car shampoo. The cool thing is that you don't have to rinse it, just wipe it dry. So it's perfect for cleaning your car inside the garage during the winter months.Originally Posted by pointman
Wait.. it can be used to wash... without water??
http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html
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Yeah, what he said! Just be careful of how dirty your car is when you use this product. While it does offer great lubricity, too many surface contaminants can and will scratch your paint.Originally Posted by Chedeng88
Nope, you still need water to dilute it with, just like any other car shampoo. The cool thing is that you don't have to rinse it, just wipe it dry. So it's perfect for cleaning your car inside the garage during the winter months.http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html
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Thats what I meant... better wording job. haha! Thanks. I am gonna check that out. sounds PERFECT.Originally Posted by Chedeng88
Nope, you still need water to dilute it with, just like any other car shampoo. The cool thing is that you don't have to rinse it, just wipe it dry. So it's perfect for cleaning your car inside the garage during the winter months.http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-no-rinse.html
Works well??? I can't believe I've never heard of this before.
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Gotcha. Thanks!Originally Posted by AMG3.2
Yeah, what he said! Just be careful of how dirty your car is when you use this product. While it does offer great lubricity, too many surface contaminants can and will scratch your paint.
