Eimann Fabrik Auto Spa Soap and EO Tire Shine Review

[SilverLexus]

Well we finally had some great weather here today in Atlanta. 65 and sunny. So I decided to wash the car. Based on a friend's recommendation I bought a 32 ounce bottle of the Auto Spa EF soap from CMA for $9.95. This is great stuff. I took some pictures of it in action.



I also got a manufacturers coupon book ($10 off) for the Eagle One product line from last weekend's car show so I bought some tire product normally too shiney for me. The Eagle One Tire Shine I like a lot as well but it is glossy so I will use it periodically and use FX or Z-16 for most days since I am a "matte look" guy.



Here's the soap on the mitt

Soap suds

On the car

Results

Excellent use of Cobra MF "Bone" - in between the spokes

Auto Spa Bottle

Eagle One Tire Shine

Wheel Results

Soap Review:

Eimann Fabrik Auto Spa

Value: A, 32 ounces for $9.95

Cleaning ability: B (7/10) ideal for gentle shampoo

Finish: A, clean surface

Lubricity: B+, not as good as Super Slick but very decent

Packaging: A, nice bottle, clear instructions

Overall: A, Highly Recommended



Tire Shine Review

Value: A, $5 before $1 off coupon for full bottle, 16 ounces

Look: A, glossy if you go for that look

Sling: Pass, none detected after short drive

Durability: ?, Unknown since I just applied, will chime in later

Overall: Recommended pending durability testing

 

[Pats300zx]

I really like the EO Tire Shine. Its been one of my all time favs. I recently tried some Mothers FX Tire Shine and I really like that as well. I got it a Strauss Auto for like $4.00 and couldn't beat the price.

 

[Spilchy]

I'm still waiting for my finder's fee on the FX tire shine score Pat!



Looking good Lee! Nice review and pics.



I remember the old EF car wash soap had a much more "industrial" name, known for excellent suds in hard water and for extra cleaning action.



Looks like they changed the name. I wonder if the formula changed too.



A little pricey for me. I find the OTC car washes to be excellent and more cost effective for my budget.



Oh, get a spoke brush and clean the inside of your wheels! I'm shocked Lee!

 

[SilverLexus]

known for excellent suds in hard water

That is also the case supposedly with this product but I have soft water so I could not test.

A little pricey for me.

$9.95 for 32 ounces? Maybe not the cheapest but very good for a boutique brand.

Oh, get a spoke brush and clean the inside of your wheels!

Getting new tires soon and will attack then.



P.S.



It has Tuff Suds II which is the same ingredient in the Pinnacle:



Eimann Fabrik Auto Spa Gentle Shampoo & Conditioner quickly removes the toughest road grime without using any strong, detergent, cleaners. Auto Spa Gentle Shampoo contains the latest in German surfactant technology and surface conditioning oils combined with TUFF SUDS II, an agent that puts cleaning punch in the suds' walls to clean with out surface abrasion. This shampoo removes dirt and oily road grime but will not strip off existing wax or sealant coatings.

 

[Pats300zx]

[quote name='Spilchy']I'm still waiting for my finder's fee on the FX tire shine score Pat!/QUOTE]



You don't want to know how many bottles I bought after I tried the first one lol...

 

[SilverLexus]

FX is very popular among us detailing fanatics in Atlanta.