Opinions on best claybar and lubricant


BlackICE

GT Owner
Nov 2, 2005
1,416
SF Bay Area in California
What type of claybar and lubricant do you use?
 

B O N Y

MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 5, 2005
12,110
Fresno, Ca.
with enough foreplay, and proper technique a lubricant should not be required.
I offer seminars that you might consider enrolling in. thank you.
 
Aug 25, 2006
4,436
What type of claybar and lubricant do you use?

The only other product/service that I can suggest (other than Bony's) is Zaino's.

Takes care

Shadowman
 

Jason's Auto Spa

Well-known member
May 22, 2007
1,272
IL & AZ
I have used Mothers and Meguiars with less than stellar results, they are often too mild to do much and have fallen apart in my hands.

Zaino, Sonus, and Clay Magic are the best bars available in North America, and Ricardo bars are the best available in the U.K. IMHO. Zaino and Sonus bars are mild-medium grade by themselves and are a perfect "In the middle" bar. Clay Magic has bars that are mild and red bars that are medium. Medium bars will cause clear coat damage that will need to be restored but are excellent at removing heavier fallout, set in brake dust, etc..

Clay Magic has a great kit available at your local auto parts store that comes with a good lubricant. I make my own clay lube per Zaino's suggestion of Z-7 soap and deionized water and have had excellent results, far better than any quick detailer I've used for clay lube. A 32 oz. spray bottle and about two capfuls of Z-7, some water, and you're good to go. :thumbsup
 

Neilda

GT Owner
Oct 19, 2005
3,559
London, UK
I use Zymol clay bars - but rarely and sparingly. I have not used one on the GT, mostly the Range Rover which gets abused.
 

tpraceman

THEE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Feb 20, 2006
2,835
Washington Michigan
I have used Mothers and Meguiars with less than stellar results, they are often too mild to do much and have fallen apart in my hands.

Zaino, Sonus, and Clay Magic are the best bars available in North America, and Ricardo bars are the best available in the U.K. IMHO. Zaino and Sonus bars are mild-medium grade by themselves and are a perfect "In the middle" bar. Clay Magic has bars that are mild and red bars that are medium. Medium bars will cause clear coat damage that will need to be restored but are excellent at removing heavier fallout, set in brake dust, etc..

Clay Magic has a great kit available at your local auto parts store that comes with a good lubricant. I make my own clay lube per Zaino's suggestion of Z-7 soap and deionized water and have had excellent results, far better than any quick detailer I've used for clay lube. A 32 oz. spray bottle and about two capfuls of Z-7, some water, and you're good to go. :thumbsup

Jason the more trade secrets you give away the more I know I need to leave this to you......I think Meilda needs you in the UK the only guy that holds a candle to you is in the UK and charges several thousand $$$

But thanks for the tip on the lube mix:thumbsup
 

Nardo GT

Well-known member
Jul 15, 2006
2,300
Texas
with enough foreplay, and proper technique a lubricant should not be required.
I offer seminars that you might consider enrolling in. thank you.

Dang! Bony beat me to the punch!
 

Superfly

HERITAGE GT OWNER
Mark II Lifetime
Jun 23, 2008
2,210
Edmonton, Alberta
Zymol here. Haven't done the GT, but it's wonderful on my black 911.
 

Juan Cooldude

GT Owner
Jul 1, 2008
102
I used Griot's Garage's clay bar with their Speed Shine solution. Gets it smooth like the underside of my humongous biceps, with no visible damage to the clear coat.
 

Neilda

GT Owner
Oct 19, 2005
3,559
London, UK
I used Griot's Garage's clay bar with their Speed Shine solution. Gets it smooth like the underside of my humongous biceps, with no visible damage to the clear coat.

Yes but think of the damage to your skin. :biggrin
 

AtomicGT

GT Owner
Mark IV Lifetime
Le Mans 2010 Supporter
Apr 12, 2006
3,033
Los Angeles
I have tried both Meguiar's and Zaino, Zaino seems better and a better lubricant
 

andymlow

GT Owner
May 17, 2007
288
Sarasota, FL
I have heard rumor that the Griot's is the Ricardo? Anyone else hear that?
 

B O N Y

MODERATOR & FGT OWNER
Mark IV Lifetime
Sep 5, 2005
12,110
Fresno, Ca.
Yesterday Meguairs sold out to a major company...
 

Kingman

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Aug 11, 2006
4,072
Surf City, USA
Yesterday Meguairs sold out to a major company...

3M
 

SFLGT

Well-known member
Dec 29, 2007
205
FtLauderdale,Florida
I use alot of Adam's polishes products. I have used there clay bars for years. Anyone eles tried them?
 

junior

GT Owner
Mar 9, 2007
1,152
So Cal
Non professional here, but I've experimented with quite a few different kinds, so far I am sold on Zaino Clay Bar and the rest of their line of quality products. The wet shine is simply stunning. :cheers
 

isaakgt

GT Owner
Mark II Lifetime
Dec 20, 2005
691
Wilder, Idaho
I use alot of Adam's polishes products. I have used there clay bars for years. Anyone eles tried them?

I also use Adam's products and have had many compliments on the shine factor. :thumbsup