Best shampoo on market

Slattsy

I've been using AG bodywork shampoo and its ok.. and i got the Chemical Guys strong wash shampoo (bugs and tar) and i found it pretty damn useless.

The more a shampoo suds up, the more dirt it removes right ??

Whats the best out there, strong enough to remove dirt that i've missed with the power washer, but also one that wont affect lsp.

I've seen some shampoo's that say they enhance the gloss of the car too, but it sounds a bit gimicky to me.

MetzgerMeister

I've always used Meguiars Hyperwash and Shampoo Plus. Both are excellent at foaming and removing dirt and they smell great.

Funnily enough, Shampoo Plus smells like an aftershave I have

Slattsy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

I've always used Meguiars Hyperwash and Shampoo Plus. Both are excellent at foaming and removing dirt and they smell great.

Funnily enough, Shampoo Plus smells like an aftershave I have

Its not Joop is it

MetzgerMeister

Slattsy wrote: »

Its not Joop is it

Nope, Davidoff Coolwater

Slattsy

Oldschool !

TheBigGreen

I'm looking for a new shampoo too, might get some.

http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/product-reviews/49203-product-review-meguiar-s-d110-hyper-wash.html

Thanks.

Curran

Slattsy wrote: »

The more a shampoo suds up, the more dirt it removes right ??

No not necessarily!

Shampoo is similar to snowfoam. You wont get one that is LSP safe that will do an amazing job at cleaning. With a shampoo you want it to give you a slick solution for washing as this will help limit damaging the paint.
Chemical Guys Glossworkz and Orchard Autocare Bramley Bubble Bath are two that are slick and that also suds up well. Suds help with dirt suspension if you dont have the option of snowfoaming.

dharn

Head and shoulders ?

restive

Nizerol, never had a itchy head since I started using it.

Scortho

restive wrote: »

Nizerol, never had a itchy head since I started using it.

Don't think I'd want to use that on my cars paintwork!

MetzgerMeister

Scortho wrote: »

Don't think I'd want to use that on my cars paintwork!

Why not? It's a medicated anti-dandruff shampoo so it can get rid of stone chips and any other white specs on paint :P

Supergurrier

Meguiars NXT/Gold class

The former is cheaper and smells better than the latter besides they are the exact same.

Slattsy

Any specifically made to repel water as a matter of interest??

Supergurrier

Alot have Hydrophobic properties but thats not really the shampoos job

MetzgerMeister

If a shampoo was made to repel water, you'd never get it to foam up

Slattsy

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

If a shampoo was made to repel water, you'd never get it to foam up

So thats why the AG shampoo i have doesnt foam as much as i'd like...

its all coming together now lads !!:D

vectra

I love using either
Wolfs white satin
Or
Wax-Tec stuff

Slattsy

Was chatting to a lad in Halfords this morning, big into his detailing apparently... anyway he says the best he's ever used is the Mer High Shine shampoo. Although he doesnt rate their other Mer products highly, he was quite adamant the shampoo is the dogs nuts.

Supergurrier

Sounds like the fella who corrected me on the Stereo surround i ordered and changed it to one 3x the price.

He ordered a single din for a double din stereo, yea Halfords...

Curran

LOL...was thinking along the same lines!

There are plenty of lads who are "big into detailing"....there's even a few detailers!

Slattsy

Gtechniq it is

Voodoomelon

Meguiar's Gold Class is the best i've come across to date. Can't believe I've been wasting my time with other crap for so long.

MetzgerMeister

Voodoomelon wrote: »

Meguiar's Gold Class is the best i've come across to date. Can't believe I've been wasting my time with other crap for so long.

I can't believe you're wasting your time with that when you could be using Meguiar's Hyperwash or Shampoo Plus :P

Fiona

Chemical Guys maxi suds is nice

Supergurrier

Personally im suprised more people aren't agreeing on one.

I just ran out so am eager to try something new (all i have left is useless aldi wash+wax)

MetzgerMeister

Supergurrier wrote: »

Personally im suprised more people aren't agreeing on one.

I just ran out so am eager to try something new (all i have left is useless aldi wash+wax)

I'm agreeing on one ya clown :pac:

www.cleanyourcar.co.uk is where I get my Meguiars shampoo plus and hyperwash

Supergurrier

Oh well now that out majestic leader has decided

MarkR

I'm currently using turtewax nano wash and wax, does a good job. Also have big bottle of NXT generation stuff to use.

I bought some 3m stuff in Tesco when it was on clearance for about €1 each. Smells of raspberries!

I have too many shampoos at home tbh. Might wash the Mrs' car tonight.

Supergurrier

Which Bilt Hamber clay works best for regular use guys and also which wax/sealant ? Thinking AG HD Wax and Jetseal 109 ? Or should i just get collinite wax instead, also that gtech trim restorer and wheel sealant look impressive

Curran

If you do a good job on de-tar and use a fall out remover, then the Regular Auto Clay is spot on!

What colour is your car? And are you looking for something to get you through the winter?

AG HD Wax is very good, but I wouldnt use it on top of JetSeal109 - wont bond as well as using say JetSeal and Pete's53 if wanting to use JetSeal or as well as AG EGP and HD if wanting to use the HD.
Collinite is a very durable wax, and will do a good job during the winter.

If its the winter protection you are thinking, then go with something durable and then a gloss enhancer detailer spray for after your washes. I was seeing 4-6 weeks of protection during the spring with Orchard Autocare Perfection, which would be enough to keep your protection topped up during the winter if you were planning on washing the car every week or two.

MetzgerMeister

Regular use clay?? You shouldn't have to use it any more than twice a year.

I found that JetSeal 109 and Collinite 476 are an excellent duo. I've used Jetseal and Meg's NXT 2.0 wax but it's nowhere near as good.

Curran

MetzgerMeister wrote: »

Regular use clay?? You shouldn't have to use it any more than twice a year.

Id say he means regular/normal usage - as it his car isnt destroyed and that he wouldnt need a heavy grade / something too agressive!?? No??

MetzgerMeister

From what he posted, it came across like he was going to be claying the car every 3 weeks :pac:

Supergurrier

As Curran said the grade of clay not the frequency

Curran

Fair play to him if he is....and in that case something in the Turtle Wax range will be sufficient as protection!

Supergurrier

Bit off topic but anyone used one of these ?

Would i get a year out of it ?

http://www.amazon.co.uk/Aqua-Gleam-ionising-Water-Filter/dp/B002OHN3X8/ref=sr_1_2?ie=UTF8&qid=1380106431&sr=8-2&keywords=aqua+gleam

Curran

I know someone who bought a much larger more expensive filter and said it does a good job. How effective that little device would be, Im unsure!

Would you get a year out if it? If you only used it twice you would! Very much, how long is a piece of string!! How much you use it and how bad your water is!

Supergurrier

Well judging by my kettle, pretty bad

Chimaera

You could buy a rainwater butt too - rainwater will be pretty soft once you keep a lid on the butt. Plus you'll save money when water metering comes in.

vectra

Chimaera wrote: »

You could buy a rainwater butt too - rainwater will be pretty soft once you keep a lid on the butt. Plus you'll save money when water metering comes in.

Would you need a special power washer for a water butt?

Chimaera

Nope. Most washers are capable of being used with tank supply instead of a running tap, you just need to buy a filtered pickup for the tank.

vectra

Chimaera wrote: »

Nope. Most washers are capable of being used with tank supply instead of a running tap, you just need to buy a filtered pickup for the tank.

Hmm.
I tried my one from a bucket as a test one day and it would not suck up any water,
I assume that can only mean one thing

Curran

It wont suck from a bucket but if you had the bucket raised and took water from the bottom if would work...in other words, gravity is your friend!

Scortho

Would the rainwater not have all the ****e that comes out of your gutters.

I wouldn't want to wash my car with that stuff!

Curran

You'd have a filter on the exit point of the butt!

Scortho

Curran wrote: »

You'd have a filter on the exit point of the butt!

Feck it for the minimal amount that they'll be charging ill use drinking water !:D

vectra

Curran wrote: »

It wont suck from a bucket but if you had the bucket raised and took water from the bottom if would work...in other words, gravity is your friend!

Actually you are probably right,
I put the hose in the top of the bucket and held it at shoulder level.
I assume as you say, Gravity with the outlet at the bottom,

Scortho

vectra wrote: »

Actually you are probably right,
I put the hose in the top of the bucket and held it at shoulder level.
I assume as you say, Gravity with the outlet at the bottom,

You can get a water butt with a tap attached.

Curran

vectra wrote: »

I assume as you say, Gravity with the outlet at the bottom,

Yeah. It wont suck it up over the water level but gravity should be enough if the water is being fed from the bottom of the water source....water pressure due to gravity!