ZaneO said:
COBRyan - how has the TOL wash worked out for you?
I totally forgot to let everyone know!! Anyways, I LOVE the TOL wash! It has a very pleasant smell (if you like cherries) which is always a plus to me. The consistency is rather thin and watery, thinner than pancake syrup. I am used to all my washes being very thick like NXT and Gold Class. I can't say this makes a big difference though.
This soap is rather mild, but it still cleans very well with good lubricity. It does not have the super slippery feel of some washes I have used during use, but it still washes away all of the dirt without causing fine scratches. This is my new favorite "everyday" or "weekly" wash. I feel confident in knowing that it does the job without stripping away (or removing as a little as possible) my sealant or wax. The NXT wash I felt was just way too harsh for everyday use. If my car was soiled in dirt and grime, and I had planned on performing a full detail, I would probably grab a soap with a little more bite. If you don't let your car get too dirty like me, and do regular washes, this soap would be great for you. This is a mild soap, but it still cut through the bugs on my front bumper with ease.
The other thing I love about this wash is the sudsing. The suds last the WHOLE wash, and even long after! Sometimes towards the middle to the end of washing with other soaps I felt like I was just washing with water that was in the bucket. The TOL wash stay sudsy throughout the wash so you know you aren't just using water. A little also goes a long way with this wash, but I can use a little more for added cleaning power and not have to worry about my LSP getting sacrificed. I bought a gallon of this stuff and would be more than willing to give out a few samples to people who were interested in it. I have to go to Wal-Mart this weekend, so I'll try to pickup some 1 or 2 ounce bottles.
I have only tried this wash on 3 different LSP combos so far. One being my Cobra with EX-P topped with #26, a Camry with Vanilla Moose and CMW, and a Solara with Wolfgang. My Cobra has been holding the slickness very well, and I wash very often. I have had the #26 on since the beginning of June, and it has been beeding very well still, even after many washes with the TOL. The Solara is ready for a different sealant as I am not impressed with Wolfgang at all. Slickness is down to almost nothing but I attribute that to the sealant itself. The Camry is still very slick and smooth, even after the elements it is exposed to.
Hope this helps a little bit! I have tons of this stuff, so let me know if you want a sample :xyxthumbs
