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Old 04-01-14, 06:11 AM
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For those of you that wash your car by hand, what soap do you use? The one I have right now cleans well but it also attracts bugs due to its fruity scent. What kind of car was products do you use and/or recommend?
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Ultima Waterless Wash+ Concentrate for waterless wash, rinseless wash, and quick detailer. Chemical guys Mr. Pink when i decide to bring out the foam gun.

Autotopia and Autogeek has a wide variety of brands and products but their prices are not competitive and shipping is a total ripoff. unless you can find one of their coupon discounts then it'll be okay. nontheless, i usually go through autogeek for my UWW+ and Sonax products. Minor stuff like, glass cleaners, wheel cleaners, MF towels, & other accessories, i buy from CG. products at CG are good, but their line up of products and advertising is confusing as HELL!!!! you just have to do a lot of research and find what fits your preference and/or budget.

btw, this should be moved to the detailing forum.
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Chemical Guys! GREAT PRODUCT.
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MOTHERS 05664 California Gold Car Wash
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Turtle Wax Ice
Mothers 05674 California Gold Carnauba Wash & Wax

I like Mothers the best. Turtle Wax rinses off real easy and doesn't leave spots. But truth be told -- I keep the car waxed regularly so I don't really see that much if any difference between washes and the final look they give.
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Originally Posted by Glashub
MOTHERS 05664 California Gold Car Wash
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Turtle Wax Ice
Mothers 05674 California Gold Carnauba Wash & Wax

I like Mothers the best. Turtle Wax rinses off real easy and doesn't leave spots. But truth be told -- I keep the car waxed regularly so I don't really see that much if any difference between washes and the final look they give.
Have you tried D115? I've heard great things about it, but its so damn expensive! Let me know what your experience is with it.
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Originally Posted by Glashub
MOTHERS 05664 California Gold Car Wash
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I use Mothers too!
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Opticoated ride so :

Optimum Car Wash
Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer
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Chemical guys Mr. Pink
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Ice Premium Care by Turtle Wax!
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Originally Posted by AdvanSLF
Ultima Waterless Wash+ Concentrate for waterless wash, rinseless wash, and quick detailer. Chemical guys Mr. Pink when i decide to bring out the foam gun.

Autotopia and Autogeek has a wide variety of brands and products but their prices are not competitive and shipping is a total ripoff. unless you can find one of their coupon discounts then it'll be okay. nontheless, i usually go through autogeek for my UWW+ and Sonax products. Minor stuff like, glass cleaners, wheel cleaners, MF towels, & other accessories, i buy from CG. products at CG are good, but their line up of products and advertising is confusing as HELL!!!! you just have to do a lot of research and find what fits your preference and/or budget.

btw, this should be moved to the detailing forum.
Originally Posted by hades281
Chemical Guys! GREAT PRODUCT.
Originally Posted by Glashub
MOTHERS 05664 California Gold Car Wash
Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo and Conditioner
Turtle Wax Ice
Mothers 05674 California Gold Carnauba Wash & Wax

I like Mothers the best. Turtle Wax rinses off real easy and doesn't leave spots. But truth be told -- I keep the car waxed regularly so I don't really see that much if any difference between washes and the final look they give.
Originally Posted by ISDAS
Opticoated ride so :

Optimum Car Wash
Optimum Instant Detailer & Gloss Enhancer
Originally Posted by MDTaco
Chemical guys Mr. Pink
Originally Posted by hangandrew
Ice Premium Care by Turtle Wax!
Thanks for the responses guys! I will have to go look around to find some of these and try them. I will let you know which I like the most!
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Zaino car wash, and z2, z5, z6, and z8 for wax and shine
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Optimum No Rinse
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Originally Posted by phungy
Optimum No Rinse
if you like ONR phungy, you should try UWW+.. the concentrate gives great dilution ratios too and can be used for everything! and its also just as much if not more cost effective!
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Originally Posted by sternb818
Thanks for the responses guys! I will have to go look around to find some of these and try them. I will let you know which I like the most!
just a fair warning brah-- this detailing crap can get quite expensive quite quickly! i remember my first arsenal of detailing goods (wash products, accessories, towels, sealants, etc.) was about $350 in total. but again.. you just have to read and understand the process, then assess your needs.
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I use all Adam' products. Everything from spray Detailer to soap, interior Detailer to the wash bucket and grit guard is awesome.


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