Clay Bar Preference?

[nobbyv]

Anyone have a favorite? I've used 3M Perfect It in the past which is a great pro-grade bar, but it comes with a pro-grade price ($35). Anyone tried anything else that's a bit cheaper? Maybe the Mother's California Gold, which includes a spray lubricant/detailing mist for $20?

[vanbmw]

I have used the Mequires clay bar smooth surface kit and it worked fine. I don't have anything to compare it too! I good friend (severe detailing freek!) swears by Griot's stuff and he says their clay is awesome.

[Road Runner]

I've used Meguiar's as well and it was pretty good. I'm going to try the Turtle Wax Ice one this week though, I'll let you know how it is.

[cracka]

I've used Griots and Zaino clay bars, and they're very similar. I was happy with both. You'll get twice as much from Griots for roughly the same price, though (8 oz for $20 versus 4 oz for $17).

[J-Sud]

Sonus Green clay or Riccardo if you can get you hands on the latter

[RickR]

I thought all the clays were pretty much the same - the key difference being price.

[HeyMoe53]

+1 on the Sonus Green. It is not heavy duty, but won't strip off wax or sealant. If I need more oomph, I go to the local auto parts store and get some Clay Magic blue. But, I know I'll have to wax again.

I've heard about the Riccardo, but have not tried it. It doesn't seem too readily available.

[jtsherri]

Originally Posted by RickR

I thought all the clays were pretty much the same - the key difference being price.

+1

I've used Zaino and Mothers clay bars and they seem to be nearly identical. The biggest different I've found is the lube that's used in conjunction with the clay. I REALLY liked Zaino's method of using their car wash as lubricant. It goes a long way and stays wet/slick longer than the others that I've used.

[RickR]

Originally Posted by jtsherri

I REALLY liked Zaino's method of using their car wash as lubricant. It goes a long way and stays wet/slick longer than the others that I've used.

I never use the lubricant either - Like you I use the car wash.