MK5 Golf GTI
General => Detailing => Topic started by: nathangallo on January 31, 2013, 11:38:51 am
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I usually use auto glym car shampoo conditioner what would you recommend ?
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If price isnt an issue Blackfire wet diamond shampoo from motorgeek.co.uk really really gorgeous i got it on a BOGOF before xmas.
Not feeling flush.... that will be me then lol Britemax shampoo lovely smell, really nice lubed wash.
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Currently have Auto Finesse lather and Poorboys Superslick. Both excellent. Once they run out I'm going to give Dodo Juices born to be mild a go.
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What is zaino like?
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I'm now using chemical guys super suds
sent using my own fingers
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What is zaino like?
Personally its overpriced rubbish.
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I recently tried Britemax and whilst I agree it's slick, I'm not convinced of it's cleaning power. Current fave is Duragloss 901. Just can't find the 64oz in stock anywhere.
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I like the Meguires Car shampoo. It's Bright yellow and smells and suds up with very little amount.
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I use meguires nxt. Leaves a fairly good beading effect on its own and dont need to use too much so a bottle lasts a while.
Britemax clean max is also good, smells great too!
Jas
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Meguiars NXT for me.
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Another vote for Meguiars NXT from me!
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I currently use Megs Gold Class.
Anyone used both of Megs shampoo's? Is NXT better than gold class?
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I personally like Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss, and also like Zaino Z-7.
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I currently use Megs Gold Class.
Anyone used both of Megs shampoo's? Is NXT better than gold class?
I think the yellow NXT lasts longer, but also the Zaino stuff is also another good shout.
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I currently use Megs Gold Class.
Anyone used both of Megs shampoo's? Is NXT better than gold class?
I think the yellow NXT lasts longer, but also the Zaino stuff is also another good shout.
I thought the NXT shampoo was purple? Never seen a yellow version?
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Meg Gold Class here, silky with a washmit which is good enough for me; perhaps more emphasis on the post-wash excercises is more important.
Also use Megiuars soft wash, which is said to not strip back finish so much inbetween polishing/waxing.
I too thought NXT was purple... perhaps it's just the bottle colour.
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May go for a megiuars because I can buy that in the local halfrauds! Spent a bit to much on chemicals this week!
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Used Car-Lack 68 Shampoo for a long time which is very good.
Tried auto finesse lather shampoo, but didn't like it.
Switched to Wolf's Chemicals White Satin Car Shampoo which I find very very good
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I use this:
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Cleaning power may not be strongest if your car gets downright filthy between washes, resulting in the need for a couple of washes but it sure does make your car look bang tidy :party:
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Meg Gold Class here, silky with a washmit which is good enough for me; perhaps more emphasis on the post-wash excercises is more important.
Also use Megiuars soft wash, which is said to not strip back finish so much inbetween polishing/waxing.
I too thought NXT was purple... perhaps it's just the bottle colour.
It is, my mistake, Meguires do a yellow shampoo , but can't remember what it's name is, I bought 2 litres of Megs gold Class Friday for a change .
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I think the Gold Class is Yellow(ish)!
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I think the Gold Class is Yellow(ish)!
Yes, yellow/orange in colour, good stuff.
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I've just bought gold class, and its gold, the stuff I mean is almost bright fluorescent yellow!
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This MAY help :smiley:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/miracle-drywash-one-dry-wash-kit/259517
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This MAY help :smiley:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/miracle-drywash-one-dry-wash-kit/259517
Great link..
the yellow stuff I normally used is called Meguires Ultimate Shampoo. Has a yellow Nissan GTR on the front. My personal preference over Meguires shampoo's.
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/ultimate-wash-and-wax.aspx
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Meguiars Shampoo Plus for the bucket and Meguiars Hyper Wash for the foam lance. I also add some Megs Last Touch detailing spray to my bucket.
It's about £20 for a US gallon of each and lasts for a long time. Much cheaper then buying smaller bottles of similar brands.
In the passed i have used Zymol Shampoo, which you can buy from Halfords for about £5. It's super silky and smells divine!
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This MAY help :smiley:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/miracle-drywash-one-dry-wash-kit/259517
Great link..
the yellow stuff I normally used is called Meguires Ultimate Shampoo. Has a yellow Nissan GTR on the front. My personal preference over Meguires shampoo's.
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/ultimate-wash-and-wax.aspx
Ah, so that has wax included. Is that suitable if you are going to polish the car after?
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This MAY help :smiley:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/miracle-drywash-one-dry-wash-kit/259517
Great link..
the yellow stuff I normally used is called Meguires Ultimate Shampoo. Has a yellow Nissan GTR on the front. My personal preference over Meguires shampoo's.
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/ultimate-wash-and-wax.aspx
Ah, so that has wax included. Is that suitable if you are going to polish the car after?
Never have a problem with the Shine on my car :wink:
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This MAY help :smiley:
http://www.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/miracle-drywash-one-dry-wash-kit/259517
Great link..
the yellow stuff I normally used is called Meguires Ultimate Shampoo. Has a yellow Nissan GTR on the front. My personal preference over Meguires shampoo's.
http://www.theultimatefinish.co.uk/meguiars/ultimate-wash-and-wax.aspx
Ah, so that has wax included. Is that suitable if you are going to polish the car after?
Never have a problem with the Shine on my car :wink:
I can see you don't. Looks lush in the recent pics :happy2:
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Meguiars Shampoo Plus for the bucket and Meguiars Hyper Wash for the foam lance. I also add some Megs Last Touch detailing spray to my bucket.
It's about £20 for a US gallon of each and lasts for a long time. Much cheaper then buying smaller bottles of similar brands.
In the passed i have used Zymol Shampoo, which you can buy from Halfords for about £5. It's super silky and smells divine!
Im using the Zymol just now as I went in to Halfords and didnt have enough cash on me for the Megs stuff so just got the Zymol - seems to be about as good as the Megs NXT.
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I'm a detailer by hobby and i must be honest, i don't get the point of all these fancy shampoos. As far as i'm concerned, the shampoo is there to lubricate the sponge/washmitt and nothing more, shampoo is really only capable of removing surface dirt, bugs, tar and other contaminants need specific chemicals to remove them imo. I use Simoniz Ultimate Wash & Wax and it's very foamy and slippery and cheap from costco too.
Maybe my car never get dirty enough to put my shampoo to the test tho. Try and wash it every week/two weeks which is usually around 400 miles/week
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Simonez stuff doesn't stay soapy very long, at the end of the bucket, there are no suds left, that's why it's cheaper then the more expense stuff.
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I actually meant this link haha didnt mean to post only the winners
http://yoc.whatcar.com/car-news/car-shampoos-reviewed/259517
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Simonez stuff doesn't stay soapy very long, at the end of the bucket, there are no suds left, that's why it's cheaper then the more expense stuff.
Just as well i'm fast at cleaning the car!
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Hard to beat Dodo Juice Born to be Mild. :happy2:
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Megs Gold Glass when its really filthy and Autoglym for just a quick going over if it's not too mucky. AG gives the best shine :happy2:
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Zymol, very good shampoo indeed. That or Chemical guys Citrus Wash
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I live local to Autobrite, and use their Banana shampoo after a snow foam. Smell's lovely and does a good job too.
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Autobrite are very good
sent using my own fingers
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Dodo Born to be mild for me, It lasts a long way so for the price very good indeed.
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Elite Snow Foam and then Dodo Juice - Born to be mild :smiley:
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Another one for dodo juice born to be mild ! ,i ran out and tried zymol auto wash (the one thats blue in colour and smells of banana's) £6.99 from halfords ,is ph neutral and gives off an insane amount of foam and lubrication ! really surprised by how good it !!
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AS Duet :)
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Another one for dodo juice born to be mild ! ,i ran out and tried zymol auto wash (the one thats blue in colour and smells of banana's) £6.99 from halfords ,is ph neutral and gives off an insane amount of foam and lubrication ! really surprised by how good it !!
I actually went the other way, I used the zymol auto wash prior to using snow foam :happy2:
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Zaino Z7 for me.
Tip for everyone: blast your pressure washer into your wash bucket before you start. It reallllllly suds things up :happy2:
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Chemical guys citrus wash and gloss, Great slick feel and lasts for ages if used at the correct dilution.