What car wash shampoo?

[MarkS]

Zaino for me. I got it based on a lot of recommendations and it's indeed as good as people say it is.

Mark

[Cooper76]

Quote: Originally Posted by Iamamini

..original products may be from different manufactures ( I don´t know) but I am pretty sure that thier schampoo is the same as Sonax Gloss Schampoo wich I use and it is vg!

Thanks for the info!

[Julz]

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

I find the wash is just so silky smooth

Do you think I could use this on my skin?? Might try some in the bath tonight?? (then I'll smell of sweeties!! )

[Smurfn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Julz

Do you think I could use this on my skin?? Might try some in the bath tonight?? (then I'll smell of sweeties!! )

Go on, just tell us if you break out in a rash

At least you will smell good

[Julz]

Quote: Originally Posted by smurfn

At least you will smell good

You sayin' I smell bad??

[Smurfn]

Quote: Originally Posted by Julz

You sayin' I smell bad??

If the shoe fits

[Clutch Cargo]

Well, I've had a change of heart regarding car shampoo.

My first instinct was to find the cheapest stuff that would do the job effectively. Now I'm convinced that the cheapest generic dishwashing liquid will work as well as the most expensive stuff you can buy. Sorry Wul, I can't accept your chemistristic explanation: Whatever salt there might be in the cleanser gets rinsed off; and it's not melting wax at issue, it's dissolving.

BUT -- Having a MINI is not only about getting the job done, it's about enjoying the ride! The esthetics of the experience is as important as ending up with a clean car. (I am a guy who spent $650 on custom poker chips. Not to improve my winnings but to make the game more enjoyable) After my cheapo stuff gets used up (well, I'm not abandoning practicality altogether!) I'll probably switch to Sonax or NXT, based on the gushing, sensuous reviews I've read on here.

[gr8britwjh]

I used Dawn to strip off all the wax present on my car after delivery, before giving it the Zaino treatment and yes, it does a fantastic job of this.

If you want to test it, wash your waxed car with Dawn (or for the UK guys Fairy Liquid) and then rinse with a gentle flow (not spray) of water.............notice how it easily sheets-off the bodywork and the water doesn't bead; a good indication that the surface is hydrophilic and bereft of wax. Believe me, there is science behind the formulation of car shampoos; you are not being ripped-off (most of the time ).

[Julz]

In other words, it does strip the wax off!! Hydrophilic, sheesh, I ain't heard that word since my fluid mechanics exam!!

[gr8britwjh]

Yes, Dawn (and other dishwashing detergents) will strip conventional waxes straight off. Zaino is a polymer sealant, so this is much more durable and difficult to remove....hence the great all-year-round protection. I think Zaino themselves quote that 1 coat is good enough for 6 months protection and two is good for 9 months.....but we all know, you can never have enough coats of Zaino

[Julz]

I think I might have to get the Megs on the go tomorrow!!

[Wul]

Wow - cool paint job julz - is that the fancy new colour scheme minime keeps babbling on about?

[Cooper76]

Yeah, you dirty boy you! Hahaha...

[Julz]

Quote: Originally Posted by Cooper76

Yeah, you dirty boy you! Hahaha...

Oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! I'm an ickle girlie I'll have you know!!

[Cooper76]

Quote: Originally Posted by Julz

Oiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiiii!!!! I'm an ickle girlie I'll have you know!!

Well then, I didn't want to have to say it, but.....you dirty girlie you!!!