H2O Guard and Gloss and Claying

[crober51]

So to the best of my understanding, sealant should be the last or next to last step of your exterior detailing process.  But I want to clay my car before sealing with H2O.  Do I wash, dry (without using the H2O), clay and then re-wet the surface and use the H2O then?  If so, would I just use detailing spray as a drying aid?

[Bscott94]

There is no need to dry before claying. I don't think it's even necessary to rinse. You can use the suds as lubrication for the clay. You'll want to use DS or diluted Rinseless wash for lubrication as well. When I have done it, I washed and left wet. Clayed with the mitt and DS. Then rinsed everything off and applied HGG. I'm sure many others will chime in but this process is typically what I have used and heard other suggest. 

[falcaineer]

Some discussion on this very topic here. Hope this helps.