Does My Truck Need To Be Dried Before Claying?

[Tuco 44]

Since this is my first post, I want to say hello to everyone and I am sure glad I found this forum. If I am just going to be doing on section of my truck at a time, like just the hood or finders, do I need to dry that part before claying or just spray the lube on the water and clay the truck?

[Blueline]

Re: Does My Truck Need To Be Dried Before Claying?

Don't know if it is correct or not but just last week I clayed my car just after washing it. Lots of water left on the car, sprayed lube on and did the job one section at a time. No issues, no scratches. In fact, it was the the best way for me. Less product, just hose off the clayed section, no wasting drying towels. Something else I am going to try next time is simply use diluted car soap in a bottle spray on a wet car. No store bought, expensive, clay lube. I have read where many simple use car soap as a lube.

[Murr1525]

Re: Does My Truck Need To Be Dried Before Claying?

I clay when it is wet, as long as it is not hot, under the sun, etc. Just kind of keep it wet, and dry at the end.

[Tuco 44]

Re: Does My Truck Need To Be Dried Before Claying?

Thanks!