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Post Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:10 pm

I can't find a decent shampoo for cleaning my car, I've tried autoglym, meguires, zymol, bmw's own brand. They just all seem a bit un foamy and not brilliant at actually cleaning. Any sugestions? Cheers
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Post Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:19 pm

I use Dodo Juice sour power :D Smells lovely and gives it a nice finish
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Post Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:33 pm

Cheers mate I'll give it a try :)
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Post Sat Aug 06, 2011 10:35 pm

Will you be going to the drag and drift next week? I'm pretty sure i've got a bit left in a bottle you could try? I've got a brand new bottle waiting to be opened so you're more than welcome to have the last of my old bottle
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2011 9:33 am

Is that the one in Newquay? I expect I'll pop down mate yeah. Cheers for the offer, really appreciated.
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:04 am

Noooooo, i'm on about the one at smeatharpe!

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Post Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:02 pm

tripple wax turtle wax i use- but always always hose the cae off 1st, then after shampoo and a good scrub with warm water, i rinse off gently via a hose in watering can (and direct hose in wheels/grill etc)

then leave for a min or 2, and get to work with microfibre cloths- dry windows 1st, then with DEMON SHINE, each panel at a time, to get it clean/shine and streak/water mark free etc, its superb stuff demon shine for regular washing
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2011 12:18 pm

Chemical guys maxi suds 2 (longest name ever!) is really good, As is meguiars shampoo plus
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Post Sun Aug 07, 2011 11:05 pm

d6dph wrote:Chemical guys maxi suds 2 (longest name ever!) is really good, As is meguiars shampoo plus
Same here maxi suds 2, I use it on my own and customers cars. It's worth saying that just because you don't get lots of suds, the shampoo isn't doing It's job, so long as your was mitt or spongy feels well lubricated that's what matters, bubbles are just aesthetic really.
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2011 8:16 am

I always use Zymol and works wonders, if you want suds etc, try a foam bath, rise, wash, dry etc.
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2011 10:57 am

powelly wrote:
d6dph wrote:Chemical guys maxi suds 2 (longest name ever!) is really good, As is meguiars shampoo plus
Same here maxi suds 2, I use it on my own and customers cars. It's worth saying that just because you don't get lots of suds, the shampoo isn't doing It's job, so long as your was mitt or spongy feels well lubricated that's what matters, bubbles are just aesthetic really.
But bubbles are pretty ;)
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:28 am

I have to amit Maxi suds 2 is good, i just tend to prefer the Zymol Auto Wash (Natural), plus i never use a combined wash & Wax, just a good quality car wash. If i need a wax topup, i do it by hand.
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:32 am

d6dph wrote:
powelly wrote:
d6dph wrote:Chemical guys maxi suds 2 (longest name ever!) is really good, As is meguiars shampoo plus
Same here maxi suds 2, I use it on my own and customers cars. It's worth saying that just because you don't get lots of suds, the shampoo isn't doing It's job, so long as your was mitt or spongy feels well lubricated that's what matters, bubbles are just aesthetic really.
But bubbles are pretty ;)
They are indeed and I am a sucker for a good bubble!!! Don't get me started on snow foam 8)
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Post Mon Aug 08, 2011 11:38 am

lol, nothing like a foam bath, for a car......or people, foam cannon at a party :) woohoo.