Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner Review

[Angus]

For this review, I'm going to share my observations using Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditionerr for the first time:

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From Autogeeks' product page for Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner:

"Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner cleans your vehicle and enhances it with natural paint conditioners. Your vehicle is left looking shiny, slick, and beautifully clean after every car wash... [XMT GS&C] lays down polymers that help safeguard the vehicle while you wash, and they stay behind to create the deep shine left after the wash..."
Straight out of the box, the iridescent color of this product grabs your attention. It's gold, orange, and green all at once:

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(In order to capture the range of color, I exaggerate the effect by placing the bottle on top of a flashlight)

Like most car soaps the instructions are basic​:

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2oz of XMT GS&C mixed in a 5 gallon bucket with a strong jet of water coming right up:

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Holy crap! This stuff foams like crazy!!

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My typical 2 bucket go-to wash is Meg's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner. You can't go wrong with Meguiar's awesome products, but dang, Gold Class suds factor isn't even close to how foamy XMT GS&C is!! Bubbles aside, XMT GS&C provides a high level of lubricity and has a typical car soap smell.

For the wash process:



Both of my buckets have grit guards.
I'm using a regular garden hose connected to a spray nozzle.
2 Micro-Chenille Wash Mitt - color coded per area of the vehicle
Washed starting from the top down.
Vehicle was pre rinsed first


I gave my Honda a full correction back in April and topped it with WGDGPS. This car sits outside 24/7 and was in need of a bath:

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All clean, but not yet dried beading has returned:

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Dried per instructions with a waffle weave drying towel:

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I then followed up with XMT 360 Spray wax to bump up the shine even more:

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(Follow-up review on 360 spray wax in progress)

Conclusions: Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner does what it claims. It left my DD shiny and slick. When compared to other car soaps like Meg's Gold Class it's pricey:

Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner = $12.99 for 64oz or $.20 per oz
Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner = $29.99 for 64oz or $.47 per oz
I believe XMT GS&C was just came off BOGO, so next time it pops up pick up a great car soap at a reasonable price. :dblthumb2:

[Nick McKees37]

Meguiar's Gold Class Car Wash Shampoo & Conditioner = $12.99 for 64oz or $.20 per oz
Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner = $29.99 for 64oz or $.47 per oz
[/INDENT]I believe XMT GS&C was just came off BOGO, so next time it pops up pick up a great car soap at a reasonable price. :dblthumb2:


Great review!

One thing to keep in mind when comparing shampoos is the dilution ratio. For example, you only need 2 ounces of XMT per 4 gallons of water. Most other shampoos require 1 oz. of shampoo PER gallon of water. That means you use significantly less XMT per wash, making it an equal or better value compared to cheaper alternatives. :dblthumb2:

[Angus]

Great review!

One thing to keep in mind when comparing shampoos is the dilution ratio. For example, you only need 2 ounces of XMT per 4 gallons of water. Most other shampoos require 1 oz. of shampoo PER gallon of water. That means you use significantly less XMT per wash, making it an equal or better value compared to cheaper alternatives. :dblthumb2:

Thanks, Nick!

You make a really good point about the dilution ratio. I did notice how easily the wash water foamed back up when more water was added to my 5 gallon bucket. Perhaps a line about dilution ratio's could be added to the bottles instructions?

[Nick McKees37]

Thanks, Nick!

You make a really good point about the dilution ratio. I did notice how easily the wash water foamed back up when more water was added to my 5 gallon bucket. Perhaps a line about dilution ratio's could be added to the bottles instructions?

Great feedback! :props:

I would give XMT a try in a foam gun if you have one. You'll be impressed. ;)

[Jmarra]

I use XMT in my foam gun and the results are fantastic! It's my go to shampoo.

[Angus]

Cool, I do have a foam gun and a foam cannon. Looks like a follow-up to this review is in order!!

[Mike Phillips]

We show and use the Pinnacle XMT Gel Shampoo & Conditioner at all our detailing boot camp classes.

It's a great car wash shampoo for doing the prep wash before a detailing session. And it looks cool too...


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[Angus]

Thanks, Mike!

[Angus]

Here's a few more photos from yesterday:

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Notice how the color changes from green to gold?

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After shaking the bottle - love the neon green glow at the top :wow: