Finally back! Go to wash soap?

[svtsupremecy]

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]

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.