After washing the car, don't dry it, spray your clay lube on the car while its still wet, clay it, rinse again, (and lower the windows at that point so the top inch gets cleaned) THEN you dry it.
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That might work on a show car but for a daily driver or a panel with overspray on it you have to really work the clay against the finish and keep the panel properly lubricated while you are doing that.Nick
Tucker's Detailing Services
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2012 Ford Transit Connect
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Originally posted by DetailArtist View PostAfter washing the car, don't dry it, spray your clay lube on the car while its still wet, clay it, rinse again, (and lower the windows at that point so the top inch gets cleaned) THEN you dry it.Art Layton
2009 Jetta TDI
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Yes, good idea. I wash the car first. then using the soap and water (assuming we all do the two bucket system) I use the soap and water mixture as lubricant for my claying step. This saves money on the detailer spay and I know other detailers do this also. Of course I won't reuse that same clay on other cars.
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Originally posted by Meticulous-Detail View PostIf your are going to use soap and water the Nanoskin Wash Mitt is what you want. Wash, don't dry, use the Nanoskin Wash Mitt as directed, then dry. I do this on all my details as it works well and saves time.
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-Dellinger
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Originally posted by Dellinger View PostOriginally posted by Meticulous-Detail View PostIf your are going to use soap and water the Nanoskin Wash Mitt is what you want. Wash, don't dry, use the Nanoskin Wash Mitt as directed, then dry. I do this on all my details as it works well and saves time.
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-Dellinger
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Does the Nanoskin wash mitt mar the paint at all? I kind of use the same type of method with the Speedy Prep Towel, but find that it has a tendency to mar the paint (actually almost looks similar to a very very light wet-sand). When I'm doing a full detail, it's not a big deal as that dullness easily polishes out, but if I'm just doing a wash and wax, I have to dry and use a clay lube and all and it just takes longer. How many cars do you feel like you can do with the Nanoskin too?
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Originally posted by Meticulous-Detail View PostFoam cannon makes it real easy, nice thick suds. I use chemical guys citrus wash n gloss. This soap is used for stripping wax and sealant, when combined with the nano skin wash mitt you get a squeaky clean smooth finish.
Originally posted by jarred767 View PostDoes the Nanoskin wash mitt mar the paint at all? I kind of use the same type of method with the Speedy Prep Towel, but find that it has a tendency to mar the paint (actually almost looks similar to a very very light wet-sand). When I'm doing a full detail, it's not a big deal as that dullness easily polishes out, but if I'm just doing a wash and wax, I have to dry and use a clay lube and all and it just takes longer. How many cars do you feel like you can do with the Nanoskin too?
One of my production oriented packages that includes a wash/decon/wax utilizes an cleaner wax, machine applied with a finishing pad, to clean up any light marring left by the decon.
I haven't tried the foam cannon + nanoskin yet... but I have a feeling this may be the better option as Meticulous has alluded to.
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Originally posted by J. A. Michaels View PostAlso, I believe you are shortening the lifespan of your claybar. By just using water to clay.
Originally posted by Tuck91 View PostThat might work on a show car but for a daily driver or a panel with overspray on it you have to really work the clay against the finish and keep the panel properly lubricated while you are doing that.
Originally posted by DetailArtist View PostAfter washing the car, don't dry it, spray your clay lube on the car while its still wet, clay it, rinse again, (and lower the windows at that point so the top inch gets cleaned) THEN you dry it.John @ HillCityAutoDetail.com
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