Keeping It Clean Wash Thread

Kevin Jones · Dec 8, 2019

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Seriously, it will dry your paint. Your paint is like your skin. Let it dry out and it doesn't feel very good, so put some good wax on it and help your paint.
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I agree, detergents such as Dawn and Tide will no doubt do a good job of cleaning your vehicle, however will remove any wax and over time will break down your clear coat, if you notice and care about such things.

VaToy · Dec 8, 2019

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Dura Gloss is a smaller company compared to the giants of care-care products so it's not as easy to find in retain stores, though CarQuest/Advanced Auto stores typically have it. I usually get it on-line from AutoGeek or Amazon. It should cost about $10, $11 for a can.
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Napa does too.

GSDLVR123 · Dec 8, 2019

Kevin Jones said: ↑

Dura Gloss is a smaller company compared to the giants of care-care products so it's not as easy to find in retain stores, though CarQuest/Advanced Auto stores typically have it. I usually get it on-line from AutoGeek or Amazon. It should cost about $10, $11 for a can.
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Thanks - got a few from Amazon!!

CrispyTacoLover · Dec 8, 2019

Kevin Jones said: ↑

Here's another amazing care-care product. Have you ever picked up your vehicle from the shop and found black grease tracked all over your carpet and fabric upholstery?
This is the only stuff I've ever found to completely remove it without risk of damage/discoloration of fabric. Great for cleaning filthy floor mats, we use it for cleaning stains from our home carpet as well.

I use it on everything except leather. Not cheap, but items that actually work typically aren't.

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Ever used Simple Green?

It’s also very good at removing grease spots.

Kevin Jones · Dec 8, 2019

CrispyTacoLover said: ↑

Ever used Simple Green?

It’s also very good at removing grease spots.
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Yep, it is good, but not quite as good removing black axle grease on light color carpet as 451 DuraGloss.

I owned/operated a chain of auto parts stores for years and also bought/sold/collected/invested in classic sportscars so have tried/tested A LOT of automotive cleaning/wax products over the years.
It not only helped me to best recommend products to my customers but also in knowing what to use on my vehicles.

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