Where to buy claybar?

[silverstang84]

Hey fellas, where do you guys buy your claybar? I'm not talking about the "off the shelf" kits that comes with the spray wax and microfiber towel.. I just need the clay. Between me and my wife, we have 5 cars, so I'd like to have a few spare bars in the drawer. Thanks.

 

[Zemedici]

chemicalguys, autogeek, etc.

 

[Drive XR7]

Adams.

I guess the clay they have in the UK is really really nice -- way better than anything we have here. But Megs has a patent on clay here in the US, so it can't be imported. Find a British friend and have them ship you some of theirs.

 

[jdcobra]

Auto geek. Got the medium chemical guys clay kit and works awesome.

 

[black92]

I would use this: http://www.amazon.com/Nanoskin-AS-0...=UTF8&qid=1434387333&sr=8-1&keywords=nanoskin

I had one and it worked awesome until I was stupid enough to use it with bug/tar remover and it gummed up (so don't do that...). Will be buying another for when I detail the wife's car.

 

[crazycarlo]

The local Advance Auto also sells Griots Garage stuff so I bought a thing of clay from them. Comes with just the clay. So far Ive been happy.

 

[DHG1078]

The local Advance Auto also sells Griots Garage stuff so I bought a thing of clay from them. Comes with just the clay. So far Ive been happy.

Didn't know any autoparts stores sold griots garage stuff. I like their clay bar. I want to try some chemical guys clay bar next.

 

[kb67]

I've tried regular clay and one of these ->Nanoskin Autoscrub Towel – Fine Grade. I liked the towel better it won't hold dirt if you drop it you can wash it off and be good to go. I used it on a really badly maintained car it worked awesome, it cleaned up nice. It cost more put you get alot of life out of it.

You might also try using Gary Deans detail juice I saw someone here post about it and gave it a shot I like it alot you can mix it to make detailing spray that is a great bang for the buck. And you can mix it to make a clay lube that works really well.

 

[Norton]

Adams.

+1. http://adamspolishes.com/adam-s-big-blue-clay-bar.html?___SID=U

 

[hoamskilet]

agreed with a nanoskin cloth, sponge, mitt, etc.....haven't used a piece of clay since I got mine

 

[Adower]

Just a heads up. All clay is the same. Find the cheapest one you can, dont worry about the "brand".

 

[R.D.P.]

I swear I must be the only person ever that doesn't like the nanoskin stuff. I bought a fine sponge and hate it. Maybe it only works on nasty cars. I couldn't get it to not grab the paint no matter which lube I used. I don't have this problem at all with clay.

 

[SignalZero]

I've tried regular clay and one of these ->Nanoskin Autoscrub Towel – Fine Grade. I liked the towel better it won't hold dirt if you drop it you can wash it off and be good to go. I used it on a really badly maintained car it worked awesome, it cleaned up nice. It cost more put you get alot of life out of it.

You might also try using Gary Deans detail juice I saw someone here post about it and gave it a shot I like it alot you can mix it to make detailing spray that is a great bang for the buck. And you can mix it to make a clay lube that works really well.

Just ordered that and some Chemical Guys black light. Can't wait to try it

 

[hoamskilet]

I swear I must be the only person ever that doesn't like the nanoskin stuff. I bought a fine sponge and hate it. Maybe it only works on nasty cars. I couldn't get it to not grab the paint no matter which lube I used. I don't have this problem at all with clay.

Did you break it in on glass first?

That's really odd. I've got the towel and have had no problem using UWW+ for lube

 

[mnewxcv]

Did you break it in on glass first?

That's really odd. I've got the towel and have had no problem using UWW+ for lube

also, the paint really needs to be cool. even a somewhat warm car will melt it.

 

[R.D.P.]

Never heard of using it on glass first. I guess I could try that if it might help. Honestly though, I'll probably just stick with regular clay. I like being able to see\feel it change as it picks up contaminants

 

[Merlinii]

Yes, any Nanoskin Auto-Scrub should be used on the glass first to remove the top surface layer.
Use a good "clay lube" that has a lot of lubricity. I like using an ONR mix. Cool paint is a must.
I prefer the FINE grade (no marring) be it the sponge, towel or mitt. Do not wash it with soap.
After you "clay" a panel, rinse it thoroughly to remove grit before you do the the next section.

And yes, Very good advice!

...I was stupid enough to use it with bug/tar remover and it gummed up (so don't do that...).

That will melt the polymerized rubber.

All clay bars are not the same. When I reach for a clay bar I prefer the Zaino Ultra fine clay bar.

 

[black92]

And yes, Very good advice!

That will melt the polymerized rubber.

Live and learn right? LOL

This reminds me that I need to order some stuff for a Fall detail on the cars.

 

[Woody6799]

Just a heads up. All clay is the same. Find the cheapest one you can, dont worry about the "brand".

ding ding! :beer:

 

[mcate]

I have to say I just buy the Mother's kits from Advance. I like the microfiber that comes with them, & once I've used up the QD that comes with them I re-use the spray bottles for mixing APC or clay lube.