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Frodo · 11-04-2008, 04:56 PM

You know, I don't have a ton of experience on this, but I've used 2-3 different types of clay and I can't really say I've seen a whole lot of difference between them. If you go to autopia, or autogeek, or griot's garage, or any number of sites you can find auto detailing clay available.

Lately, I've been using the Sonus green clay, which I think is pretty mild stuff. (I think some will actually take off the old wax. I don't think the Sonus clay does.) I use it because the finish on my Box (which is garaged) stays pretty nice. But the clay does really make it wonderfully smooth. (Following washing and claying and drying, a microfiber towel tossed onto the finish simply slides right off.)

So, as far as I can tell, the type of clay doesn't matter too much. I think even Meguairs or whatever from your local AutoZone would probably be OK.

11-04-2008, 04:56 PM	#6
Frodo Registered User Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Ohio Posts: 2,027	You know, I don't have a ton of experience on this, but I've used 2-3 different types of clay and I can't really say I've seen a whole lot of difference between them. If you go to autopia, or autogeek, or griot's garage, or any number of sites you can find auto detailing clay available. Lately, I've been using the Sonus green clay, which I think is pretty mild stuff. (I think some will actually take off the old wax. I don't think the Sonus clay does.) I use it because the finish on my Box (which is garaged) stays pretty nice. But the clay does really make it wonderfully smooth. (Following washing and claying and drying, a microfiber towel tossed onto the finish simply slides right off.) So, as far as I can tell, the type of clay doesn't matter too much. I think even Meguairs or whatever from your local AutoZone would probably be OK. Last edited by Frodo; 11-04-2008 at 04:58 PM.