Car Washes/Shampoos

[SVTContour]

Currently the two Car Washes I own are Meg's NXT & Mothers California Gold. I've been wanting to try another one, and I was looking for people to tell me their experiences, opinions, strengths, weaknesses with some of their favorite car washes. Other car washes that I have been looking at are: DP Autobath shampoo, Poorboy's Superslick & Suds, Meguiar's Gold Class, and Optimum Car Wash.

[sooper]

I have had excellent results with Meguiar's Gold Class car wash. It has good lubricity and does a good job of cleaning. It is now the main car wash in my arsenal. I do use the cheaper stuff for wheel wells, tires, etc.

[bigron]

I receive great customer feedback on both Poorboy's Slick & Suds and Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo. I use both myself frequently and they are excellent.

[killrwheels@autogeek]

Originally Posted by bigron

I receive great customer feedback on both Poorboy's Slick & Suds and Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo. I use both myself frequently and they are excellent.

These are both two of the very best washes AG offers. I love Pinnacle for the rich bubbles, and it wont strip wax. The Poorboys works pretty darn good in my foam gun with suds ... and suds ..... and suds.

[SVTContour]

Thanks for the great info. How would you compare the cleaning power of Poorboy's to the washes I currently use (NXT & Mother's).

Also, when looking on AG, the wash from DP looks very nice, does anybody have any experience with it. As of now I am debating between getting the Poorboy's or the Detailer's Pride

[MCA]

I am big supporter of both NXT and GC wash...both are quality washes at a great price. Compared to these two, IMO PB's SSS is a tad bit better...I find it has much greater lubricity - mitts literally glide on the surface w/o minimal effort. In addition, I find SSS to have better "cling" power when used in a foam gun.

[SVTContour]

Originally Posted by MCA

I am big supporter of both NXT and GC wash...both are quality washes at a great price. Compared to these two, IMO PB's SSS is a tad bit better...I find it has much greater lubricity - mitts literally glide on the surface w/o minimal effort. In addition, I find SSS to have better "cling" power when used in a foam gun.

MCA, how would you compare NXT and GC?

[ASPHALT ROCKET]

I used to use Mothers wash, now use the Pinnacle wash, the suds and slickness is so much better. Also have used the Wolfgang wash, did not feel it
was quite as good as the Pinnacle.

[JeffW]

I've got a few that I really like, including PB SS&S and NXT for many of the reasons already mentioned. The other that I like alot is 4* Ultimate Auto Wash, which produces a nice amount of suds and great, great lubricity.

On my wish list is the Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo, DP 4-in-1, and need I even mention, the AG Super Duper Soap Foaming stuff when it becomes available.

[Mr. Clean]

Originally Posted by killrwheels@autogeek

These are both two of the very best washes AG offers. I love Pinnacle for the rich bubbles, and it wont strip wax. The Poorboys works pretty darn good in my foam gun with suds ... and suds ..... and suds.

I find the Pinnacle to be a pretty robust wash. If you got dirt to clean it will get it. I'm not saying that it will absolutely strip the LSP, but I get the feeling that it isn't exactly LSP friendly ie. if you LSP is on its last legs, the Pinnacle may be the last straw.

One day I'll have to try the PB's SSS.

SVTContour, I prefer the NXT wash to the GC by a wide margin.