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Title: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: H18Golf on March 30, 2015, 04:42:14 pm

So now that the weather is better (well meant to be anyway), I fancy giving the car a clay.  Been looking into getting a clay mitt and wondered what people use as a lube?

Don't really fancy shelling out a lot on a lube but want something that will do the job.  Also heard other people saying they just use regular car shampoo and warm water like if they were going to wash their car.  If this is the case can I just use cheap stuff out of Asda or similar instead of a pricey shampoo?

Thanks

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: TForrest94 on March 30, 2015, 05:57:29 pm

They are a bit of a life saver to speed the day up

Shampoo is more than ok, just make sure its not got any wax or anything in

Not sure if its the best but i normally give it a strip wash (proper stuff or fairy) depending on wjat ive got to hand, then refresh the bucket and use the same again, way i see it a more agressive shampoo is ok in the detaring stage

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: xjay1337 on March 30, 2015, 06:36:19 pm

You're fine to use shampoo with a clay mitt.
any shampoo will be fine. The slicker/more sudsy the better.

i would not recommend claying without polishing as you nearly always leave marring I've found. Ultimately its abraisive and hard so its bound to.

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: GTiBlues on March 30, 2015, 06:44:30 pm

I've just learnt about these mitts, which brand have you gone for? Also what shampoo? I was looking at the G3 kits detox and mitt

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: Stu08 on March 31, 2015, 10:16:50 am

I use the G3 mitt with Meguiars Gold Class shampoo; works a treat and saves a lot of time.

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: GTiBlues on March 31, 2015, 11:14:36 am

How rich of a solution you mix up? How much shampoo?

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: xjay1337 on March 31, 2015, 11:15:18 am

Quote from: GTiBlues on March 31, 2015, 11:14:36 am

How rich of a solution you mix up? How much shampoo?

It really doesn't matter that much..

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: GTiBlues on March 31, 2015, 11:16:22 am

Right oh, just make sure to polish straight afterwards?

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: Golf_GT_TDI on March 31, 2015, 11:34:36 am

Might order the G3 one from Amazon to try http://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/B00K4UVUEG/ref=gno_cart_title_0?_encoding=UTF8&psc=1&smid=A3P5ROKL5A1OLE

Title: Re: Question About Using A Clay Mitt?
Post by: H18Golf on March 31, 2015, 01:08:29 pm

Thanks for all the information guys.  Will be doing this along with a wax soon.   :drinking: