Finally back! Go to wash soap?

[svtsupremecy]

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Its good to be back, just got off a deployment and picked up a new car. I had a 2007 GT before but sold it 2-3 years back due to being in flight school for 2 years and moving constantly across the country. Good to see the site has grown. Unfortunately someone stole my detailing bag with all my expensive menzerna/chemicals and polisher... so Im kind of starting a square one.

I'm just looking for the car washing basics right now...looking for a new car wash soap and a wax. Im almost out of my Optimum car wash and Collinite 845. Was thinking of trying a new car wash and wax, but wanted some opinions. I was pretty satisfied with both products but its been a few years since i've bought anything.

Edit (pics are after the cars first coat of 845)

[Goin Rogue]

I have a '16 GT in Ruby Red, I love Hyperwash. 845 is usually my go to, but I have a new jar of XMT180 and it looks fantastic (although no longer available). I ordered Uber coating and will use that once I do a paint correction.

[lane5515]

It's tough to beat Optimum Car Wash - if I was you I'd keep doing what you're doing.

[LEDetailing]

I just got done washing my van with Optimum car wash. I'm almost out of my first 32 oz trial. I want to try something else, but feel nothing can be that much better. I'll probably order a gallon of Optimum.

I would look at the 3D/HD line of polishes. If you haven't tried HD's Speed AIO, the stuff is awesome. I want to order HD's 8oz trial bottles of AAT compound and polish. I have tried Menzerna and love the FG400 and SF3800.

Thank you for your service. What are you flying? Pictures of your bird, please:)

[brad911]

Cardaddy got me onto Hyperwash with CG Mr. Pink & Honeydew in the foam cannon. I follow up with Hyperwash in the two bucket and so far have no need to change.

[svtsupremecy]

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The mighty Navy P-3C orion. Not one of our squadrons' actual planes...but you get the idea. I'll see if I can dig up some deployment pictures if you want some more.

[ViperGuy21]

Thank you for your service from a fellow DFW 'geek! Awesome bird too!

[AZpolisher15]

I just recently tried the Duragloss 111/601 combo and I am completely blown away! Gloss like crazy. I can't even believe a gloss like this is possible without first machine polishing. I just did a hand application and was thoroughly impressed.

[jamesalanb]

Duragloss 901 serves me well. I buy it by the gallon from the rain forest when it drops to $21. Gold class is another great shelf product that I have a lot of. I haven't used the Optimum, but hear great things about it.

[ski2]

I always liked Optimum Car Wash except the price. That being said if you're looking for a car wash soap that leaves nothing behind you might want to consider 3D Pink Car Soap. Good price, great lubricity and rinses well.

[Freshjive44]

After a polish, my 2014 Mustang looks insane with Pinnacle Souveran wax. I find that it's really easy to work with as well.

[The Guz]

It's tough to beat Optimum Car Wash - if I was you I'd keep doing what you're doing.

I have to agree. It's a great soap. Hyperwash is also another fine option. Both are priced about the same.

Optimum Car Wash Gallon: Concentrated auto shampoo with optimum suds to wash away grime from your car. (http://www.autogeek.net/opt200128.html)

Meguiars Hyper-Wash is a concetrated car wash for frequent or professional detailing. Super foaming, long lasting car shampoo from Meguiars. (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-hyper-wash.html)

Have you thought about coating your car? I would consider using gloss coat and continue with Optimum Car Wash.

Optimum Complete Prep & Coating Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-paint-prep-kit.html)

[svtsupremecy]

I have to agree. It's a great soap. Hyperwash is also another fine option. Both are priced about the same.

Optimum Car Wash Gallon: Concentrated auto shampoo with optimum suds to wash away grime from your car. (http://www.autogeek.net/opt200128.html)

Meguiars Hyper-Wash is a concetrated car wash for frequent or professional detailing. Super foaming, long lasting car shampoo from Meguiars. (http://www.autogeek.net/meguiar-s-hyper-wash.html)

Have you thought about coating your car? I would consider using gloss coat and continue with Optimum Car Wash.

Optimum Complete Prep & Coating Kit (http://www.autogeek.net/optimum-paint-prep-kit.html)

I had not really put much thought to that...I might have to take a closer look at that.
EDIT* after looking at it, as cool as the opti coat looks. Im not sure I really have time to do a full paint correction on the car....not to mention all my polisher and polishes got stolen a while back, so now Id have to buy all that stuff. If I had my buffer still, I would probably really consider making time for this tho...seems super practical.

Also Freshjive44...I got a jar of 2-3 year old Pinnacle souveran in the garage that I use to use on my 2007 vista blue, stuff is legit. I forgot about it until you said that. I will definitely give it a try once summer time comes full swing up here in washington. Hopefully it looks as good on the Magnetic grey as it did the blue.

[rlmccarty2000]

Ultima Car wash is great stuff and leaves no residue behind. It is a little pricy, but worth it. Or stick with the Optima.