Weekly wash car soap?

appleguy · 02-02-2009, 12:41 PM

I've searched and never found a concrete answer, so I'll start my own thread...

What does everyone recommend (both professional detailers and the weekend warriors) for a car soap for the weekly washes? I'm looking for something that will maintain the shine while not stripping away the wax/sealant.

Cheers!

mark

ddbiii · 02-02-2009, 01:11 PM

DP XTREME FOAM AUTO SHAMPOO love that stuff

///Armin · 02-02-2009, 01:51 PM

P21s or Menzerna

ScheerSpeed · 02-02-2009, 02:07 PM

1Z Perls / Duragloss 901 / CG MaxiSuds

rukawa005 · 02-02-2009, 04:20 PM

some good ol' gold class by meguiars

modbargains · 02-02-2009, 04:53 PM

Wax Works

johnL · 02-02-2009, 05:22 PM

Maxi Suds II

http://www.chemicalguys.com/SearchRe...x=0&Search.y=0

Been using this stuff for a few months and love it.

signes · 02-02-2009, 05:24 PM

+1 for Einszett Glanz, best far and away. Second place to Poorboys Super Slick.

attbimmer · 02-02-2009, 11:10 PM

Good luck with finding the "concrete answer".

I use CG Maxi Suds II as well.

Dartanium · 02-02-2009, 11:45 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ddbiii

DP XTREME FOAM AUTO SHAMPOO love that stuff

use that in a foamaster = even better

Innovative Detailing · 02-02-2009, 11:50 PM

At Innovative Detailing whether its a Monthly maintenance customer or a Complete detail client our automotive shampoo of choice is the Diamond Wash n Shine car wash concentrate. Wash N Shine is a high foaming, concentrated car wash that removes stubborn contaminants and leaves a high gloss surface protectant. Wash N Shine offers superior surface lubrication that rinses off road film and soap easily, leaving a lustrous shine. Professional Wash N Shine is the ideal product for used cars that need to look their best since it allows for spot-free rinsing and excellent sheeting characteristics with little chamois or towel time. Professional Wash N Shine also brightens chrome and glass beautifully.

Dave @ Innovative Detailing

dawgdog · 02-03-2009, 07:52 AM

Unless my car is really dirty I use Protectal QEW (Quick and Easy Wash). It is a no rinse wash that I have used for the past 2-3 years. I love it and have found it causes no more paint marring than a conventional wash. It also makes washing in cold weather so much easier, and significantly reduces my wash time.

Zed · 02-03-2009, 09:17 PM

I use this shampoo from Chemical Guys. Works great, seems to clean and maintain shine well. I followup with a detailing spray to make sure there aren't any missed spots.

appleguy · 02-04-2009, 01:18 PM

Thanks everyone!!

Looks like i have several good options to go with.

Cheers~

fetopher · 02-04-2009, 05:01 PM

Anyone use Zaino products? I used their entire line when I had my G35.
http://www.zainostore.com/

Gig103 · 02-06-2009, 02:51 PM

I use Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II. Very slick, and super concentrated (instead of 1oz per gallon, it's 1/2 oz, so a gallon lasts twice as long as some others).

For OTC, I like the Meg's Gold Class too, I used that until I discovered CGs.

Dascamel · 02-06-2009, 05:01 PM

Do all these soaps work with a pressure washer? Any warnings/contraindications?

Detailers Domain · 02-07-2009, 09:56 AM

Lusso Auto Bath or Einszett Perls very gentle won't strip down your wax.

02-02-2009, 12:41 PM	#1
appleguy Lieutenant 32 Rep 501 Posts Drives: Space Gray 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (3)	Weekly wash car soap? I've searched and never found a concrete answer, so I'll start my own thread... What does everyone recommend (both professional detailers and the weekend warriors) for a car soap for the weekly washes? I'm looking for something that will maintain the shine while not stripping away the wax/sealant. Cheers! mark
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ddbiii New Member 18 Rep 28 Posts Drives: 2018 m4 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: florida iTrader: (0)	DP XTREME FOAM AUTO SHAMPOO love that stuff
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///Armin First Lieutenant 91 Rep 355 Posts Drives: AW E92 M3 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Northern VA iTrader: (0)	P21s or Menzerna
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ScheerSpeed Major General 415 Rep 5,767 Posts Drives: '13 F30 Estoril M-Sport 335i Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Miami, FL iTrader: (14)	1Z Perls / Duragloss 901 / CG MaxiSuds
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rukawa005 Second Lieutenant 12 Rep 230 Posts Drives: 335i LCI Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Irvine, CA iTrader: (7)	some good ol' gold class by meguiars
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modbargains Brigadier General 170 Rep 3,160 Posts Drives: 08 E90 335i & 01 Toyota Avalon Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: La Habra, CA iTrader: (5)	Wax Works
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johnL Second Lieutenant 8 Rep 290 Posts Drives: e46 M3 Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bay Area iTrader: (0)	Maxi Suds II http://www.chemicalguys.com/SearchRe...x=0&Search.y=0 Been using this stuff for a few months and love it.
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signes Brigadier General 199 Rep 4,318 Posts Drives: 991 GT3 RS Join Date: Sep 2008 Location: Living at (almost...) 9k iTrader: (5)	+1 for Einszett Glanz, best far and away. Second place to Poorboys Super Slick.
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attbimmer Second Lieutenant 13 Rep 260 Posts Drives: '08 E90 M3, '88 E30 M3 Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: socal iTrader: (5)	Good luck with finding the "concrete answer". I use CG Maxi Suds II as well. __________________
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02-02-2009, 11:50 PM	#11
Innovative Detailing Second Lieutenant 17 Rep 236 Posts Drives: 08 M3, 06 Denali, 53Ford F100 Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Orange County iTrader: (0)	At Innovative Detailing whether its a Monthly maintenance customer or a Complete detail client our automotive shampoo of choice is the Diamond Wash n Shine car wash concentrate. Wash N Shine is a high foaming, concentrated car wash that removes stubborn contaminants and leaves a high gloss surface protectant. Wash N Shine offers superior surface lubrication that rinses off road film and soap easily, leaving a lustrous shine. Professional Wash N Shine is the ideal product for used cars that need to look their best since it allows for spot-free rinsing and excellent sheeting characteristics with little chamois or towel time. Professional Wash N Shine also brightens chrome and glass beautifully. Dave @ Innovative Detailing
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02-03-2009, 07:52 AM	#12
dawgdog Colonel 148 Rep 2,278 Posts Drives: 2015 M3, 2016 GT3 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Seattle, Wa. iTrader: (0)	Unless my car is really dirty I use Protectal QEW (Quick and Easy Wash). It is a no rinse wash that I have used for the past 2-3 years. I love it and have found it causes no more paint marring than a conventional wash. It also makes washing in cold weather so much easier, and significantly reduces my wash time. __________________ 2015 f80 M3, 2016 GT3
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Zed Replicant 8 Rep 199 Posts Drives: 2009 M3 E90 DCT Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Houston, TX iTrader: (0)	I use this shampoo from Chemical Guys. Works great, seems to clean and maintain shine well. I followup with a detailing spray to make sure there aren't any missed spots.
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02-04-2009, 01:18 PM	#14
appleguy Lieutenant 32 Rep 501 Posts Drives: Space Gray 09 E90 M3 Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Bay Area, California iTrader: (3)	Thanks everyone!! Looks like i have several good options to go with. Cheers~
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fetopher Driver 0 Rep 7 Posts Drives: 2011 Z4 35i Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Battle Ground, WA iTrader: (0)	Anyone use Zaino products? I used their entire line when I had my G35. http://www.zainostore.com/
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Gig103 Major 68 Rep 1,324 Posts Drives: 2014 Tesla P85D Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Gilbert, AZ iTrader: (1)	I use Chemical Guys Maxi Suds II. Very slick, and super concentrated (instead of 1oz per gallon, it's 1/2 oz, so a gallon lasts twice as long as some others). For OTC, I like the Meg's Gold Class too, I used that until I discovered CGs. __________________ Was: 2008 335xi sedan 6MT Black Sapphire Metallic Is: 2014 Tesla P85D (Blue Metallic) Wife's: 2013 Infiniti G37 S sedan 6MT, Black
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Dascamel Lieutenant Colonel 48 Rep 1,664 Posts Drives: 2008 e92 M3, 2010 e91 328i Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: Bakersfield, CA iTrader: (0)	Do all these soaps work with a pressure washer? Any warnings/contraindications? __________________ 2008 E92 M3 Jerez Black,DCT,Fox Red ext,Prem,Tech,19", ipod/usb, CF roof and trim 2010 E91 328i Space Gray,Black int, M sport, most options 2007 Montego Blue 335i (retired)
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02-07-2009, 09:56 AM	#18
Detailers Domain Major General 1997 Rep 6,916 Posts Drives: 20 M2C / 22 X3MC Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: New Jersey iTrader: (24)	Lusso Auto Bath or Einszett Perls very gentle won't strip down your wax.
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