After claying, do I have to wash the car again?

[redlinegts85]

I'm almost done claying, and I was wondering if I have to wash the entire car again? There is some clay residue and lube left, but cant I just take a wet microfiber towel and go over the whole car?

 

[imported_Devilsown]

I just get a bucket of warm water and as you said just go over it and dry it again before I go on to my nest step, dont bother wash it as its clean.

 

[Juztang]

I don't rewash after claying. The polish will remove and leftover residue.

 

[Joshua312]

I don't rewash after claying. The polish will remove and leftover residue.

:werd: This is what I do as well

 

[Driven Auto Detail]

After I clay a section, I use a MF towel to wipe it down. No need to wash again.

 

[BobD]

If you are going to polish or if you are using a good quick detailer/clay lube you shouldn't have to. What I do is clay using one of several quick detailers and once I am done claying a panel I give it a mist of quick detailer and wipe it dry just to make sure it is clean.

 

[Scottwax]

I don't rewash after claying. The polish will remove and leftover residue.

Same here, plus I normally clay as a I wash. Both ONR and conventional car wash soaps have enough lubricity to allow the clay to glide over the paint.

 

[imported_Malachi]

Same here, plus I normally clay as a I wash. Both ONR and conventional car wash soaps have enough lubricity to allow the clay to glide over the paint.

Do you use the QD 6-8/1 ratio for your ONR lube or do you use car wash strength?



Edit: Scottwax, found a post where you indicated it was QD strength, thanks for sharing!

 

[imported_Neothin]

i dont rewash the car after. I just QD it

 

[rkf76]

Same here, plus I normally clay as a I wash.

Pretty much what I do.



I guess it's all personal preference. For me, if i'm claying I'll be polishing as well so there's no need for me to wash the vehicle again after claying.