Duragloss or Optimum car wash?

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MNRXguy

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Hey guys. I'm looking at switching to a new car soap. I usually use the two bucket system, but recently bought a foam lance that I'll use from time to time. I'm looking for a soap that will work with both. I've heard great things about Duragloss and Optimum Car Wash. I want something that will be gentle on the Dodo Juice Supernatural wax that I have on my car. I'm leaning towards the Duragloss. Anyone have a preference? Thanks!
 
MNRXguy- While I'm still using Griot's Car Wash, (and haven't even *tried* either the Duragloss or the Optimum!), I bet you'll find them functionally equivalent; both oughta be very good. Maybe you could flip the coin based on scent, the Duragloss sounds kinda cough syrupy, can't recall what people say about the Optimum but I bet it's less "food-like".
 
The Optimum product will not disappoint. Lubricity is without peer, leaves a nice gloss. Great cleaning power, excellent in the foam gun.





disclaimer: Optimum has never compensated me for my endorsements of their products :grinno:
 
I have recently starting using OPT car wash and it works really great, I might be the only one but that grape scent is not very nice.
 
G37 said:
I have recently starting using OPT car wash and it works really great, I might be the only one but that grape scent is not very nice.
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Yikes, thanks for mentioning that. Deal-breaker.....I'm sticking with Griot's.
 
Accumulator said:
Yikes, thanks for mentioning that. Deal-breaker.....I'm sticking with Griot's.
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I don't believe the OPT wash is grape scented. I always thought it was more like blueberries.
 
mikenap said:
I don't believe the OPT wash is grape scented. I always thought it was more like blueberries.
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My mistake but it doesnt smell very good in my opinion. The sweet scent is just to overwhelming kind of like cheap perfume.
 
No worries. Wasn't trying to sound argumentative, just wanted to clarify for Accumulator in case the grape was a deal-breaker but blueberries he could live with!:laugh:
 
I have not used OCW, but I can vouch for Duragloss. Pickup a small bottle at Carquest or Napa for $6-7 and try it out. I'm guessing you'll return for a gallon after trying it.
 
mikenap said:
No worries. Wasn't trying to sound argumentative, just wanted to clarify for Accumulator in case the grape was a deal-breaker but blueberries he could live with!:laugh:
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Heh heh...I appreciate that, and it's sure subjective, huh?



Generally, other than the bubble-gum scent of stuff like FK425, I simply hate anything that reminds me of food. You know those nasty-chemical-scent products that so many people can't stand? Well, I *love* those! Heh heh, I guess I want my detailing chemicals to smell like chemicals!
 
Accumulator said:
Heh heh...I appreciate that, and it's sure subjective, huh?



Generally, other than the bubble-gum scent of stuff like FK425, I simply hate anything that reminds me of food. You know those nasty-chemical-scent products that so many people can't stand? Well, I *love* those! Heh heh, I guess I want my detailing chemicals to smell like chemicals!
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I have always found it interesting how important odor is to people when the make buying decisions with detailing supplies. Odor to me is pretty much an non issue. Cost, performance, ease of use, etc. are about all I care about. I used to always pick on Bob Daniels about how Danase Wet Glaze would make my entire garage smell like grape bubble gum but honestly I really didn't care, I just liked pulling his chain a little out of fun.
 
bert31 said:
I have always found it interesting how important odor is to people when the make buying decisions with detailing supplies. Odor to me is pretty much an non issue. Cost, performance, ease of use, etc. are about all I care about. I used to always pick on Bob Daniels about how Danase Wet Glaze would make my entire garage smell like grape bubble gum but honestly I really didn't care, I just liked pulling his chain a little out of fun.
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Some like the smell of Nu Finish and some do not. They have a choice.
 
bert31 said:
.. I used to always pick on Bob Daniels about how Danase Wet Glaze would make my entire garage smell like grape bubble gum but honestly I really didn't care, I just liked pulling his chain a little out of fun.
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Hey, thanks for the warning...I never got around to trying my DWG and now it won't be a big surprise when I finally do.



Heh heh, you're a lot more, uhm....functional about this stuff than I am. Not sure why, but *man* do I have issues with how certain stuff smells, and it's always the candy-like stuff that other people *like* the scent of :nixweiss
 
I've used both Optimum and Duragloss; I've been through 1 gallon of OPT and 2 or 3 of Duragloss. To be honest, the performance is so similar that one can't go wrong with either. I really like the smell of the Optimum (subtle blueberryish), but ultimately I think the Duragloss may be a tad slicker and suds regeneration is a bit better.
 
Totally agree on Tom P.'s comments. I love the Optimum car wash. I use it in my foam gun and once my other stuff runs out it will be my primary wash.
 
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