What car wash do you use?

[JLister]

Just using some bog standard carplan car wash atm but want to use something of better quality. Theres so much out there so just wondering what people think is best and what everyone uses?

 

[-J-]

Dodo Juice Born to be mild.

 

[Kane.]

Never actually used any other than born to be mild. Seems to be the most popular.

 

[JackJack]

Autoglym bodywork shampoo.

 

[Dan1587]

Never actually used any other than born to be mild. Seems to be the most popular.

I use Dodo Supernatural, 250ml lasts ages!

What's Born To Be Mild like? Best out of the affordable range?

 

[TheEvilGiraffe]

www.i4detailing.co.uk .. choose some and see what happens :rasp:

I have a bottle of CG Maxi Suds II and a bottle of CG Glossworkz.

 

[Gregor11]

ive always used meguires ultimate car shampoo!! always gives me good results

 

[Cliotoby]

Born To Be Mild on my own (or those with expensive wax), doesnt strip/doesnt leave anything behind, and then Hyperwash as my Bulk, previously Shampoo Plus for the last 5 years. Considering a move to Wolfs White Satin though from BTBM. Also I use a zymol sponge cause im well ard innit. I also use them to the correct dilution ratios.

Having tried all f**king sorts id say those two are best for purpose. But there are tons of great shampoos out there.

 

[Y7 ADW]

Megs NXT generation Shampoo. The best one I have used, smells good aswell.

 

[Cliotoby]

Was my first "Good" shampoo that. ^^ (NXT)

Never used it since mind.

 

[Bluebeard]

Megs NXT generation Shampoo. The best one I have used, smells good aswell.

Me too. (On my own car, the work cars get whatevers cheapest!)

 

[Owen]

Considering a move to Wolfs White Satin though from BTBM.

I am loving the Wolf's, it's so ridiculously slick. And smells good too.

 

[Yellow Dave]

Dodo Juice born to be mild or Auto Finesse lather

 

[MatthewR]

Auto Finesse lather

This is what im going to try next. gets some brilliant reviews on DW

 

[Tigger]

I use Duragloss 901 on mine - smells like cherries and leaves a good shine

 

[Goodj]

What car wash do you use?

The BP one round the corner if I'm desperate.

otherwise the Texaco jet wash and a load of black polish when i get home.

 

[Cliotoby]

The BP one round the corner if I'm desperate.

otherwise the Texaco jet wash and a load of black polish when i get home.

U mad detailfag?

 

[chinner r27]

autoglym all day long then wax it with autoglym after

 

[Craigus]

Total.

Wash, wax and dry for £5 and a free bottle of coke.

 

[Marc.]

BTBM, sometimes use Meggy's NXT though, as I've found it to be good!

 

[Ads_172]

I've been using Supernatural for the past 12 months and wouldn't hesitate using it again. I always end up changing my shampoo when I run out though so will probably try something different soon - maybe the Auto Finesse range.

 

[Sir_Dave]

Normally i use Halfords, but the detailing geek who owned the 330 previously has polished it to within an inch of its life.

It beads & everything!!

What can i use to remove the dirt, but not the polish/wax/whatever else is on there...

 

[Joe#]

Dodo juice btbm for me

 

[Rob]

Megauris Gold, seems to leave a great finish, be VERY smooth and soapy, just awesome.

 

[Ads_172]

Normally i use Halfords, but the detailing geek who owned the 330 previously has polished it to within an inch of its life.

It beads & everything!!

What can i use to remove the dirt, but not the polish/wax/whatever else is on there...

Most quality shampoos, diluted correctly, will make sure that any existing protection is left in tact. It's when people don't read the dilution instructions and mix too much shampoo in that it effectively becomes a degreaser and strips wax.

 

[Marc.]

Megauris Gold, seems to leave a great finish, be VERY smooth and soapy, just awesome.

See, I never got on with Gold Class, I found it too soapy, so it streaked a bit, if I'm honest. I much preferred NXT.

I'm in the same frame of mind as Ads, I'm tempted by the Auto Finesse range!

 

[Rob]

I find it gives great results, but it is much better if washed off with a pressure washer. (So I can see what you mean on the high soap content)

Plus I'm not really one for polishing it all the time, so I find for shampoo only, it leaves a great finish.

 

[Mitchell]

Megs Hyperwash for me

 

[Y7 ADW]

I must try Auto Finesse Lather next, like it has already been said, the reviews on it are great.

 

[Marc.]

I find it gives great results, but it is much better if washed off with a pressure washer. (So I can see what you mean on the high soap content)

Plus I'm not really one for polishing it all the time, so I find for shampoo only, it leaves a great finish.

Yeah, I don't rinse with a pressure washer usually, so I'd understand if it works out better that way. It's more for the drying stage that it irritated me, rather than polishing - I found I had to use drying aids on top of my towels to get it to a respectable finish. Once it was done, it did look good though.

 

[sava001006]

megs gold class seems to work well for me

 

[dazzyb87]

dodo juice btbm usually but tryin out auto finesse lather at the mo and its very good too

 

[VIICarCare]

I have atm ....

DJ SN
DJ SP
DJ BTBM
DJ BOB
Megs Nxt wash n wax
Zaino Z7 x4
Swissvax Car Bath
Werkstat Gloss
Turtle wax Ice
Chemical Guys wash n Gloss
Chemical Guys Maxi Sudds
Hyper Wash
Nanolex

My fave 3 ....

Z7
BTBM
Nanolex