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Best Car Wash Soap

Discussion in 'Detailing' started by Bagua, Feb 23, 2010.

  1. Feb 24, 2010 at 12:24 PM
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    scott504

    scott504 Well-Known Member

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    Yep, I actually use Dawn before I machine polish and vehicle. Claying will also remove any wax on the paint.
     
  2. Feb 24, 2010 at 12:29 PM
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    Jigzor

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    If I am going to wax my truck I will wash it with Meguiars Deep Crystal wash, then dawn, then Meguiars again. Once dry, I then wax-a-mofo.
     
  3. Feb 24, 2010 at 2:33 PM
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    Bagua

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    Great suggestions, keep em coming.
     
  4. Feb 24, 2010 at 2:37 PM
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    blackwatertaco

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    That's why I use the wax and dry whenever I dry my truck off...Also wax my truck every year.

    But sometimes I just use the coral wash blue car wash.
     
  5. Feb 24, 2010 at 2:42 PM
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    My68ur8trd

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    Mcquires Gold Class is the best off the shelf shampoo that I have found

    The best to order is Zaino, but you can only order it and its kind of expensive for the amount that you get

    Justin
     
  6. Feb 24, 2010 at 2:55 PM
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    2003 TRD Man

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    Turtle Wax Ice Wash/B]
     
  7. Feb 24, 2010 at 2:58 PM
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    fatty ac1d

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    Zaino.

    I've been using Zaino products exclusively for the last 3 or so years. The first time I stripped my old wax and used Zaino's process, I never looked back. Their products are easy to work and the results are incredible!
     
  8. Feb 24, 2010 at 3:35 PM
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    coffeesnob

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    I didn't mean the windshielf washer stuff. I am talking about the stuff you rub onto the glass to make the rain bead up. better watch the paper mill fallout that flyash has been known to eat right though the paint.
     
  9. Feb 24, 2010 at 3:38 PM
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    steve o 77

    steve o 77 braaap

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    Ive used that stuff. Its awesome because on the freeway you dont even need the wipers in a storm. I did not notice my blades drying out.
     
  10. Feb 24, 2010 at 3:39 PM
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    ST77 Wandering doesn't mean you're lost

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  11. Feb 24, 2010 at 3:53 PM
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    dish soap strips wax and should only before you wax it or do paint work
     
  12. Feb 24, 2010 at 6:53 PM
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    My68ur8trd

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    the fusion stuff is AWESOME for taking out minor scratches by hand:)

    Justin
     
  13. Feb 24, 2010 at 7:03 PM
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    Mcquires Gold Class is the best soap I have found. It leaves the paint, windows, rims, headlights, grille...looking amazingly clean. It smells great too!

    My roommate uses dish soap on his Dodge SRT-10 and i have told him countless times not to use it and he doesnt believe me. Im going to show him this thread to prove Im not crazy!
     
  14. Feb 24, 2010 at 9:18 PM
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    I've been using for a few months now. I haven't seen any of that ( just went outside to look for ya).
     
  15. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:06 PM
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    Was always happy with Rain X... Shampoo sounds interesting...
     
  16. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:07 PM
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    jasalvas

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    Think Ill give it a test run on the wifes rig.
     
  17. Feb 24, 2010 at 10:10 PM
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  18. Feb 25, 2010 at 8:49 PM
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    Bagua

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    Wow lot of good suggestions, I may go broke trying these all.

    :D
     
  19. Feb 26, 2010 at 6:30 AM
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    Armor All Ultra Shine.
     
  20. Feb 26, 2010 at 6:46 AM
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    ARDEX is the only thing that touches my baby. This stuff is used by most detailing shops in the US. Not only it works great but it smells good to.
     

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