i like meguiars a lot. it stays nice and sudsy (does anyone know how to spell that ?) and it dosnt really smell bad like other soaps can , its pretty good. and it cleans the car off nicely , i just washed it today actually.

 

I love Mequire's Gold Class Wax. But for washing I love ZipWax CarWash ( by Turtle Wax ).
I have been using it since the early 70s. I have had 10 new cars in that time, and every one looked great. My current seven year old Maxima looks fantastic. When I see my car in the distance in a parking lot, I'm amazed at how it shines.
And Zip soaps up really well....That's my 2 cents.

 

I've used them all and Meguiars Rich Suds(C) is by far the best - a good lather, cleans well, and sells neutral. Just trying to help .

 

yeah i just got the meguiars soft gel...it works awesome...thanx guys

 

i use the cheap 1gal buckets on sale , rite now $2 1GAL of turtle wax car wash

 

haha, i can def relate!

 

Try the Mother's California Gold car wash. Lots of suds and it smells like bubble gum. It does a good job too.

Been using Mother's Carnuba Paste wax. Pretty good stuff but think I'll give the MeGuire's Gold Class wax a try

Cheers

 

According to Consumer Reports the Meguiar's gold class wax is not good for durabilty,i have some and have used it and i did like it.

 

car wash is ok, i have now, and it keeps sudsing and cleaning. but it doesn't leave a waxy shine. it does clean well. no streaking. so far i can say honestly i like it.

 

Yeah Turtle Wax Zip Wax (the soap) is wonderful. It isn't a wax, as the name claims, but it is a great detergent and if you mix it in warm water, it really gets the bugs and grime off.

 

Don't know about the druability but WOW what a shine!!!!! Just used it yesterday and it is fantastic! What a shine!!!! Don't know about this Zaino Brothers stuff but Meguire's Gold Class is pretty darn cool. Easy to put on and easy to take off using a micro fiber towel. Easiest wax on, wax off I've ever done. Who cares if it lasts....it's so darn easy to put on and take off!!!!!

BrianV...you've got a Max like mine.....try it you'll be amazed.

Cheers

 

See what it all comes down to going by you guys is the one thing .... SuDZ. See in everyones post you all agree. SuDZ makes things better. HEHEHE


SuDZ

 

Thats what I use too and love it. I didn't know about the warm water thing. I will have ot give that a try.

 

ZYMOL it's the best stuff you can buy for your cars finish.
Turtle Wax Zip Wax is great stuff. Armorall makes a great car wash too. Give that a try, it leaves the rubber a little rich looking.

http://www.zymol.com/

 

Do you guys do a regular wax? If so what kind and how often do you do it? I am gonna do mine soon but need to figure out how ( i know i know i just never did it before). Also is there a wax that you recommend. I know This has been mainly washing. Any techniques also to the waxing stages?

 

Looks like meguire's is taking this one, but I use eagle one, it lathers good and the suds last a long time. I have never used the meguire's but I think I will have to try now.

 

whatever the guy uses at the handwash place I take it to. It always comes out looking niccccceeee.

 

Car Wash....Mother's California Gold. Great stuff, lots of suds, cleans well, and smells like bubble gum. Have to admit that I'm gonna try the ZipWax car wash after reading the good comments. Especially the ease of bug removal.

Car Wax....Just tried the Meguire's Gold Class wax. WOW!!!!! They weren't kidding when they say that it is formulated for clear coat. What a shine!!!!!

Saw a great looking truck. Great shine. The guy says he uses Prestone Bullet wax. Anyone hear of it. Find it at PEP Boys. Looked as good as Meguire's Gold Class. He says that it came out number 2 in consumer reports. Man, wonder what #1 was.

Cheers

 

dont laugh guys i use car wash 2001 the more soap you use the more sudz it makes.after i wash i use the absorber to soak up all the water,after that use a clean terry cloth to remove all the water deposits comes out super...

 

I want to try the Prestone wax but cant find it where i live at gloss is good,durabilty is excellent,cleaning is very good as well as easy to use,and scratching/haxing is good.The # 1 wax was Zymol cleaner wax

 

Tried the Zymol a while back and really didn't like it. In fact I've still got the original bottle. Hear that Zymol is now made by KMart or WalMart now? Wonder what they've done to it? Contracted it out to Simonez?????

Cheers

 

Meguiars is good... but i have seen Griot's Garage and Im switching to it... haven't tried it yet but it looks like good stuff...

 

i use the stuff from griots garage (www.griotsgarage.com) -- the car wash, and the "best of show" wax. it is some *AWESOME* stuff; i always get compliments from people ("your car is sooo shiny"). don't forget to clay the car to make the finish super smooth.

my max gets a bath this weekend!

dfwmax

 

nobody tries Gliptone products.... I think it works really good.... all of their products.... I think Gliptone Glow and Wash does an really great job... But Gliptone products are kinda price for car wash...

 

since you brought up clay bars, when do you do that ? like , in order of washing,polishing,waxing ?

 

after you wash the car and get the surface dirt off, and after you do polishing (i don't, only on specific areas like bird dropping etchings), then i do the clay bar to get the stuck-on particles off of the car. the waxing comes next...


dfwmax

 

ok thanks ...ill remember next time im waxing my car. which shouldnt be for a while... but ill still remember

 

Is there any way to get the bird crap outline outta the paint? My car sat for two hours under a shady tree today but came out lookin' like the bottom of a bird cage. Only one bird crap wouldn't come cleanly off and left a mark. Anything good to get rid of that?

 

someone said earlier they use a clay bar for that stuff , maybe polish it ?

 

hmmm...haven't clay barred it yet, but I have tried surface cleaner before and that didn't work. Guess the clay bar would be the last line of defense. Thanks!

 

I use Mother's Car wash soap. I like it, works great.

 

the only way i have found to remove the bird poop etching (on the clear coat) is to use an abrasive polish. i used the "fine hand polish" (they have different levels of abrasiveness) from griots garage (www.griotsgarage.com) and i have been able to take off the bird etchings and scuff marks (i dont know what made them).

the clay bar doesnt remove the bird poop etching.

dfwmax

 

I use Armor All car wash detergent. It seems to work pretty well, and I don't even use much. I use about a capful of detergent per gallon.