Another Car Soap thread..

[surfin_mopar]

Ok, today ( 30 mins ago ) I went to Advanced Auto Parts and was going to buy Meguiars car wash, and a bottle of Black Magic tire foam. Well, the guy at the counter tells me that theres a buy one get free deal with the eagle one product. So, I always love me the BOGOF deal :)
I bought the car soap and the tire cleaner.
The car soap is Eagle one Nano wax and wash.
I am VERY happy with it.
It gives me a nice finish, without the trouble of waxing it!
I really do like this stuff.
however, the tire cleaner did an ok job. lol
but, the WASH was awesome!

So, what type of car soaps do you guys use?

[00R/T]

I use Meguiar's NXT for many of my regular detailing products, including soap.

[Dodgaholic]

The nano wax is a pretty good product.

Right now I have the Adams car wash soap.

[IntrepidBus IV]

Most of my car products are higher end stuff, but believe it or not I've been washing the cars with Zipwax soap for like the past 15 years! Unless I'm stripping the wax before a detail, I have a special soap for that.

[Gaze]

Meguiars Gold Class for years now...

[Patel.748]

I used Turtle Wax for years.
http://www.turtlewax.com/img/products/pop_2_1_3_2_1.jpg

Now I use Mothers California Gold Car Wash since I bought the whole lineup a couple weeks ago.

[W3ap0n-X]

Meguiar's Gold Class. It has the best lubricity I've found out of any OTC stuff and won't strip your last step product when you follow the instructions properly.

[DrDodge]

for washing,, usually cold water and some blue coral car wash, clay bar it where needed, the hit it with the old hard shell turtle wax,, I know its not exotic, or has a fancy name but i like the results, and it lasts for 6-8 months, , inside meguires, for the leather,,, and some cheap ass tire shine,, (cause i only use it if im going to a show)

[surfin_mopar]

yeah, I really like the nano, ive got a nice shine to it..
I washed it before work today (11:30 this morning)
wasnt the best time to do it. im taking pics with my cars long lost cousin lol (ill post a thread about it tomorrow)
anywho, when I got off work there was a nice lovely dropping from a friggin bird! lol
nothing like some Meguiars Quick Detail to fix that :D

[stcdodge94]

For the main washing I use Kit Carnuba Wash and Wax. I use Kit Carnuba wax for waxing (duh?). For glass I use invisible glass with microfiber cloths. Tire shine I go with Black Magic spray foam. I'm looking to find a good leather cleaner, whatever my father gave me I can't find it now. I'm wondering if I should use like a claybar too.

[surfin_mopar]

stc youll like the claybar, it takes awhile to do. but its worth it. especially if it hasnt been done before..

[IntrepidBus IV]

yeah, the claybar is a must, especially before applying any polishes, cleaners, waxes, etc...

[intrepid]

I always washed my car with dishes soap...anything wrong with that ?

[surfin_mopar]

Dish soap can strip your clear coat.. I would switch.
I suggest going up to Advance Auto or Pepboys and spending a dollar or two more. And get some Eagle one nanowax wash or something. Little easier on your car. Sometimes you dont need to wash your car with soap at all. After all, soap only lubicates the car so the dirts slides of the car.

[IntrepidBus IV]

I always washed my car with dishes soap...anything wrong with that ?

Strips all the wax or any protectants off the car's finish instantly! OK to use prior to detailing and applying those products though, but only then.

[W3ap0n-X]

Dish soap can strip your clear coat.. I would switch.
I suggest going up to Advance Auto or Pepboys and spending a dollar or two more. And get some Eagle one nanowax wash or something. Little easier on your car. Sometimes you dont need to wash your car with soap at all. After all, soap only lubicates the car so the dirts slides of the car.

Dish soap will not harm your clear coat. It WILL, however, strip your wax or any other last step product you used when you last detailed the car.

Always wash your car with soap. The soapy water suspends the dirt and keeps it lubricated while your washing instrument removes it (or slides it across your paint...which is going to happen regardless of how careful you are).

[surfin_mopar]

Ahh ok. For some reason, I thought it stripped your clear coat. Ok, then dish soap cant hurt it. Thank you for correcting me :)
I stand corrected lol

[intrepid]

Well my dad used dishes soap for ~5 years on his trep and he had no problems with the paint.

[IntrepidBus IV]

Well my dad used dishes soap for ~5 years on his trep and he had no problems with the paint.


no shine, but no problems. :D

[Dodgaholic]

Well my dad used dishes soap for ~5 years on his trep and he had no problems with the paint.

As long as you don't mind waxing after every wash, it's no problem. It's exposing the paint to the elements by stripping it that causes problems. The wax protects against those elements.

[Avenger]

Best tire shine product EVER:
Meguires Rubber & Vinyl cleaner

........and I'm NOT a Meguires fanboy! This stuff IS the greatest! Gets your tires so clean that they shine naturally!

I`ve never used the professional `heavy duty` stuff, and Ì don`t plan on it. The regular stuff works great!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413WAWCVDNL._AA280_.jpg

[00R/T]

Best tire shine product EVER:
Meguires Rubber & Vinyl cleaner

........and I'm NOT a Meguires fanboy! This stuff IS the greatest! Gets your tires so clean that they shine naturally!

I`ve never used the professional `heavy duty` stuff, and Ì don`t plan on it. The regular stuff works great!
http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/413WAWCVDNL._AA280_.jpg

VRT FTW!!

[dudley]

Any soap used to strongly, is too caustic to use on painted surfaces. It will damage clearcoats and paints through oxidation. (In the process of cleaning the base cleaner strips off electrons which also strips off the dirt.)
Too much of this also oxidizes the paint.
Cleaners also use desurfactants to loosen the grit and grime from paint.
Auto products are safe if used as directed. They can be as harmfull if not used according to directions as the dish soaps.
The benifit of using auto soaps is that they give you guidance. Dawn does not and people just dump it in.

[shadowvox6]

Duds...is talking about soap going to get you too excited??

[W3ap0n-X]

Duds...is talking about soap going to get you too excited??

I hope not, he needs to stay calm!

No more detailing topics for you, Duds!

[surfin_mopar]

lol
so, it can actually be true that 'You can wash the paint off your car.'

[IntrepidBus IV]

lol
so, it can actually be true that 'You can wash the paint off your car.'

About 20-25 years ago it was true, until they started using clear. Or if you have a car from pre-mid-80s then yes! :D

[dudley]

LOL
When washing the car the suds should last only shortly. Longer than that indicates to much soap.

[W3ap0n-X]

Clearcoat is definitely not to be underestimated. Mercedes is using a new clearcoat that (if I've heard correctly) is blended with some kind of ceramic compound...which makes it hard as a rock. The only problem is that when it does finally get scratched or scuffed it is nearly impossible to polish out. There's a line of polishes from Menzerna that is actually formulated to cut this new type of clear.

It works REALLY well on non-ceramic clear. Cuts polishing time in half.

Anyway...as long as you don't scrub the piss out of the car when you wash it you should be fine. Nice, soft, gentle strokes. One swipe with your washing instrument then turn it over and swipe again. Rinse, wring, soap, repeat. You only need to brush the dirt and grit off, not grind it into your paint.

[W3ap0n-X]

LOL
When washing the car the suds should last only shortly. Longer than that indicates to much soap.

What I usually do is get my water ready in my buckets and then add the soap to one bucket AFTER it is full of water. A little swirl with your hand and it will disperse the soap. Your washing instrument will create plenty of suds when you dip it a couple of times.

This method also allows you to measure out the recommended amount of soap and rinse it from inside your measuring cup. (A red Dixie cup with a magic marker line on it for me) I also use two 5 gallon buckets when I wash, so that translates into a LOT of soap!