Soap

[former86camaro]

I love most DP products, but the soap seems to lack lubricity. Has the formula changed at all recently? Can someone recommend a very slick soap, even DP if it has been updated....

[MikeyC]

The most slippery soap I have ever used is Poorboy's Super Slick & Suds, but it's a little expensive compared to some other soaps. I just got the new formula Optimum Car Wash and I'm planning to wash my car today. So, I can let you know how that is later in the day.

[former86camaro]

anyone use the megs pro stuff.. the large size for 14 bucks. What a deal.

[scooterguitar]

I vote for the PB as well. The new DP foam gun soap is awesome too. I used to use cheaper soap, but for a little $ more the PB sure makes a difference and keeps on bubbling.

[supercharged]

Originally Posted by former86camaro

anyone use the megs pro stuff.. the large size for 14 bucks. What a deal.

Remember the say - you get what you pay for. Unless it's for bulk detailing I wouldn't get Meg's Shampoo plus.
Poorboy's is the way to go, or Pinnacle...(Pinnacle uses coconut oil for lubrication which is the best for black cars).
If you are planning to get a good Meg's soap - #00 high tech wash or #62 shampoo and conditioner is the best Meguiar's offers.

[GearHead_1]

Originally Posted by supercharged

Remember the say - you get what you pay for. Unless it's for bulk detailing I wouldn't get Meg's Shampoo plus.
Poorboy's is the way to go, or Pinnacle...(Pinnacle uses coconut oil for lubrication which is the best for black cars).
If you are planning to get a good Meg's soap - #00 high tech wash or #62 shampoo and conditioner is the best Meguiar's offers.

I feel that #62 is a pretty good product but I would take Meguiars Shampoo Plus, HyperWash (not diluted as far as Megs claims) or Meguiars Gold Class Soap over #00 everytime. In fact I would take just about every soap Meguiars makes over #00. I really didn't feel it was a very special product. In this case I don't think it's a price related get what you pay for scenario. When it comes to OTC it's more of a keep your eyes open scenario. I stumble through the different stores (Target & Checker Auto) and from time to time pick up Megs Gold Class as low as $3.00/half gallon. I think that both Gold Class and Shampoo Plus work pretty well with a foam gun also.

PoorBoys product is a great soap, I've never tried Pinnacles. I'll have to get around to that.

[supercharged]

Hyper wash smells like a cheap 69 cents after shave...Offers basically no lubricity.....I was very dissapointed with it. Good thing I only bought it in 12 oz sample.

[Jonboy]

Pinnacles the best i've used so far very slippery, PB's next for me to try.

[emaxxman]

Originally Posted by GearHead_1

I think that both Gold Class and Shampoo Plus work pretty well with a foam gun also.

I agree on Gold Class. I've tried most of the OTC brands and have yet to get something as thick, sudsy, and slick as Gold Class. I also use it in a foam gun. It generates lots of really good foam. On the middle setting of the foam gun, I get good clinging foam. I also get it for 1.25 gallons/$8 at Costco. You just cannot beat that price.

So far, I have been using it in the foam gun at 1 part soap to 1.5 parts water. Seems to work well, last a while in foam gun container, and generates a good amount of foam.

I recently foamed up the roof of my minivan during a wash. I then used the chenille wash mop. The mop just glided over the paint. It was so slick it almost didn't feel like I was touching the van.

I am sure that there are other soaps out there that perform better. I do plan on trying some. However, given my limited budget (and no matter how much we want to put into detailing, we're all constrained by a budget), the Meg's Gold Class is a great balance of cost and effectiveness.

[GearHead_1]

Originally Posted by emaxxman

So far, I have been using it in the foam gun at 1 part soap to 1.5 parts water.

On which setting (detent)?