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Mother's California Gold Trigger Wash
Brand: Mother's
Country of Origin: USA
Product Code: 05661
Store Purchased: Team R Specs (Sole Distributor)
Price as purchased: (Free, raffle prize)
Usage notes: Used on a 3 day, unwashed, rain driven car with a lot of mud splatters and dirt spots. I actually timed the washing and rinsing process using my watch.
Product Description:
Mother's California Gold Trigger Wash goes precisely where it's needed. Simply spray, wash and rinse. You control the exact amount. Spray a small amount for minor dust and dirt or a heavy spray for stubborn road film and heavy soil. Pre-treat hard-to-remove bird droppings, tree sap, bugs and road tar. There's no mixing, no buckets, and no wasted water! Trigger wash is the first all-in-one product for a clean spotless car. When used as directed you will finish faster than ever before~
Directions:
1) Using a spray nozze, thorooughly hose off loose dirt, dust and debirs and completely soak your wash mitt.
2) Pre-treat stubborn areas such as bugs, bird dropping and road tar by spraying Trigger Wash directly on the contaminated area. Let the product sit while washing the rest of the vehicle.
3) Start at the top of the vehicle and work your way down. Spray Trigger Wash directly onto the vehicle or wash mitt. 3 or 4 squirts per quarter of the vehicle should be enough. Spray more as needed.
4) Use both sides of the wash mitt, turning it over when it becomes contaminated. Rinse the mitt regularly. Five an extra scrub to pre-treated areas.
5) Do not allow product to dry. Rinse each section thoroughly before proceeding.
6) Dry vehicle with a soft terry cloth.
Personal Note:
If you don't know how much to use, let me give you a sample usage. (Don't forget to follow the instructions and use proper washing techniques such as using separate mitts and buckets, clean one section at a time, wash top-down, etc.)
My car is a Corolla, so if your car is about the same size as that (any 1800 and below vehicle should be a good basis), you can try my method.
Grab half a bucket filled with water (preferably warm) for the mitt to rinse into.
Follow the instructions on the product. ONE SPRAY is all that's needed for HALF A ROOF PANEL or HALF A HOOD, or HALF A DOOR, etc. So figure that you'll require a total of 12-15 squirt PER CAR, roughly about 1 OUNCE! There's no way I can wash a car this well with 1 ounce of car shampoo.
Gently run the mitt onto the paint surface, I curl my fingers inside the mitt to generate more foam.
The instructions tell you to turn the mitt and use the other side, it makes sense. Since some of the product is transferred to the backside while you're washing.
Product Review:
Pros:
Ease of use: This product works as it claims. The car was last washed 3 days ago, all three days prior to today's test was raining hard and the car was fully exposed to road dirt and mud. The product cleaned the car BETTER than my normal bucket and shampoo (in my case, Polyglaze Car Wash and Meguiar's Gold Class) in terms of uniformity, speed and ease of rinsing. The soaping/washing process took a total of 14 minutes (excluding tires and wheels), it usually takes me about 25 minutes by bucket, it's amazing how much time I use just to drag the bucket around the car and bending over to rinse the mitt and re-sud.
Environmentally friendly: I don't have any means to measure how much water I use everytime I wash, but one thing is for sure, when I use my normal 3 bucket method (1 for upper body, 1 for lower and one for wheels and tires), the three buckets alone will consume about 5-7 gallons, add another five minutes of pre-rinse and post rinse straight from the hose. With this product, I only used a bucket for the wheels and tires and half a bucket for the mitt to rinse off, and spent less than 3 minutes rinsing.
Gentle care: The finish was smooth and glossy after the wash. I guess the wash is really mild to the paint. Rinsing was also faster than my regular shampoo. I had no problems with filming or suds appearing during the drying stage. The mitt (although dirty) rinses off a lot easier than regular shampoo as well.
Effective in tar removal: Interestingly, tar spots came off quite easily WITHOUT the use of a separate tar remover. I sprayed a little product directly to the tar spot, and after about 5 minutes, it came off with a light wipe!
Great value: THE BOTTLE IS FILLED TO THE BRIM! And you use so little product to clean one really dirty car! (See Photo)
Cons:
Price: Obviously, this product is not as economical as a shampoo. Although each bottle will last about 15 washes or so, it costs is comparable to higher end car washes (like Mother's own car shampoo), but you get more washes with the shampoo.
Availability: Mother's products are still not very well distributed around the city. Fortunately, Hahns Tools now carries their products, but compared to other brands, they're still hard to find.
User fear of scratching: Naturally, when using this product, we don't have the mental placebo notion of not having enough suds in between the mitt and the paint, causing light scratches. This may need time to get used to, I surely didn't feel any grittiness nor felt the surface was any more "abrasive" than using a regular shampoo, but old habits die hard, you'll just have to trust your hand's feel and judgment.
Verdict:
Mother's California Gold Trigger Wash is a product that lives up to its claims. It is indeed the first product that I've encountered that is NOT a quick detailing spray, NOR is it a waterless wash product. It's more of a car shampoo/bucket method subsitute than a take-anywhere car wash.
It surely simplifies washing because I no longer need to fill up buckets and use an extra 5 gallons or so of water.
It works well on tackling tar stains, bird droppings and other surface contaminants prior to washing, it saves me the time and money because I don't need to use a separate treatment for those.
The product may not make much sense as compared to a waterless wash (which requires very little water and not a hose) which you can basically wash the whole car with less than 1 bucket without the need for a hose for rinsing.
Trigger Wash is not meant to be a waterless wash, it's a soap substitute. I find it very useful when you have to go out of town and don't have access to buckets and lots of water. Even at home, you can cut about 15-20 minutes of total wash time by using this product.
If you know me personally, you'll know that I try to be as earth-friendly as I can, and being able to save precious water while cleaning my car thoroughly is really great. Just because we care for our cars, doesn't mean we should forget our duties to the Earth.
Usually, after a wash, there will be a big soap water puddle on the edge of our garage/driveway, this time, I only manage to wet the garage floor and the gutter, no puddles.
I'm able to wash the car section WITHOUT a hose by using 2 buckets only (about 4+ gallons), one bucket to pre-soak the car, the other to rinse, using a small, hand-held pail to rinse the sections. It's not hard to do when you follow the instructions and clean one panel at a time.
I highly recommend this product, give it a try, you may find it indespensable and well worth its price. I'm a convert.
Rating: (Scale of 1 to 10, 1 being worst, 10 being best)
Value - 8
Performance - 10
Quality - 9
Packaging and Instructions - 9
Availability - 6
Price - 6
Overall - 8/10:bow
Brand: Mother's
Country of Origin: USA
Product Code: 05661
Store Purchased: Team R Specs (Sole Distributor)
Price as purchased: (Free, raffle prize)
Usage notes: Used on a 3 day, unwashed, rain driven car with a lot of mud splatters and dirt spots. I actually timed the washing and rinsing process using my watch.
Product Description:
Mother's California Gold Trigger Wash goes precisely where it's needed. Simply spray, wash and rinse. You control the exact amount. Spray a small amount for minor dust and dirt or a heavy spray for stubborn road film and heavy soil. Pre-treat hard-to-remove bird droppings, tree sap, bugs and road tar. There's no mixing, no buckets, and no wasted water! Trigger wash is the first all-in-one product for a clean spotless car. When used as directed you will finish faster than ever before~
Directions:
1) Using a spray nozze, thorooughly hose off loose dirt, dust and debirs and completely soak your wash mitt.
2) Pre-treat stubborn areas such as bugs, bird dropping and road tar by spraying Trigger Wash directly on the contaminated area. Let the product sit while washing the rest of the vehicle.
3) Start at the top of the vehicle and work your way down. Spray Trigger Wash directly onto the vehicle or wash mitt. 3 or 4 squirts per quarter of the vehicle should be enough. Spray more as needed.
4) Use both sides of the wash mitt, turning it over when it becomes contaminated. Rinse the mitt regularly. Five an extra scrub to pre-treated areas.
5) Do not allow product to dry. Rinse each section thoroughly before proceeding.
6) Dry vehicle with a soft terry cloth.
Personal Note:
If you don't know how much to use, let me give you a sample usage. (Don't forget to follow the instructions and use proper washing techniques such as using separate mitts and buckets, clean one section at a time, wash top-down, etc.)
My car is a Corolla, so if your car is about the same size as that (any 1800 and below vehicle should be a good basis), you can try my method.
Grab half a bucket filled with water (preferably warm) for the mitt to rinse into.
Follow the instructions on the product. ONE SPRAY is all that's needed for HALF A ROOF PANEL or HALF A HOOD, or HALF A DOOR, etc. So figure that you'll require a total of 12-15 squirt PER CAR, roughly about 1 OUNCE! There's no way I can wash a car this well with 1 ounce of car shampoo.
Gently run the mitt onto the paint surface, I curl my fingers inside the mitt to generate more foam.
The instructions tell you to turn the mitt and use the other side, it makes sense. Since some of the product is transferred to the backside while you're washing.
Product Review:
Pros:
Ease of use: This product works as it claims. The car was last washed 3 days ago, all three days prior to today's test was raining hard and the car was fully exposed to road dirt and mud. The product cleaned the car BETTER than my normal bucket and shampoo (in my case, Polyglaze Car Wash and Meguiar's Gold Class) in terms of uniformity, speed and ease of rinsing. The soaping/washing process took a total of 14 minutes (excluding tires and wheels), it usually takes me about 25 minutes by bucket, it's amazing how much time I use just to drag the bucket around the car and bending over to rinse the mitt and re-sud.
Environmentally friendly: I don't have any means to measure how much water I use everytime I wash, but one thing is for sure, when I use my normal 3 bucket method (1 for upper body, 1 for lower and one for wheels and tires), the three buckets alone will consume about 5-7 gallons, add another five minutes of pre-rinse and post rinse straight from the hose. With this product, I only used a bucket for the wheels and tires and half a bucket for the mitt to rinse off, and spent less than 3 minutes rinsing.
Gentle care: The finish was smooth and glossy after the wash. I guess the wash is really mild to the paint. Rinsing was also faster than my regular shampoo. I had no problems with filming or suds appearing during the drying stage. The mitt (although dirty) rinses off a lot easier than regular shampoo as well.
Effective in tar removal: Interestingly, tar spots came off quite easily WITHOUT the use of a separate tar remover. I sprayed a little product directly to the tar spot, and after about 5 minutes, it came off with a light wipe!
Great value: THE BOTTLE IS FILLED TO THE BRIM! And you use so little product to clean one really dirty car! (See Photo)
Cons:
Price: Obviously, this product is not as economical as a shampoo. Although each bottle will last about 15 washes or so, it costs is comparable to higher end car washes (like Mother's own car shampoo), but you get more washes with the shampoo.
Availability: Mother's products are still not very well distributed around the city. Fortunately, Hahns Tools now carries their products, but compared to other brands, they're still hard to find.
User fear of scratching: Naturally, when using this product, we don't have the mental placebo notion of not having enough suds in between the mitt and the paint, causing light scratches. This may need time to get used to, I surely didn't feel any grittiness nor felt the surface was any more "abrasive" than using a regular shampoo, but old habits die hard, you'll just have to trust your hand's feel and judgment.
Verdict:
Mother's California Gold Trigger Wash is a product that lives up to its claims. It is indeed the first product that I've encountered that is NOT a quick detailing spray, NOR is it a waterless wash product. It's more of a car shampoo/bucket method subsitute than a take-anywhere car wash.
It surely simplifies washing because I no longer need to fill up buckets and use an extra 5 gallons or so of water.
It works well on tackling tar stains, bird droppings and other surface contaminants prior to washing, it saves me the time and money because I don't need to use a separate treatment for those.
The product may not make much sense as compared to a waterless wash (which requires very little water and not a hose) which you can basically wash the whole car with less than 1 bucket without the need for a hose for rinsing.
Trigger Wash is not meant to be a waterless wash, it's a soap substitute. I find it very useful when you have to go out of town and don't have access to buckets and lots of water. Even at home, you can cut about 15-20 minutes of total wash time by using this product.
If you know me personally, you'll know that I try to be as earth-friendly as I can, and being able to save precious water while cleaning my car thoroughly is really great. Just because we care for our cars, doesn't mean we should forget our duties to the Earth.
Usually, after a wash, there will be a big soap water puddle on the edge of our garage/driveway, this time, I only manage to wet the garage floor and the gutter, no puddles.
I'm able to wash the car section WITHOUT a hose by using 2 buckets only (about 4+ gallons), one bucket to pre-soak the car, the other to rinse, using a small, hand-held pail to rinse the sections. It's not hard to do when you follow the instructions and clean one panel at a time.
I highly recommend this product, give it a try, you may find it indespensable and well worth its price. I'm a convert.
Rating: (Scale of 1 to 10, 1 being worst, 10 being best)
Value - 8
Performance - 10
Quality - 9
Packaging and Instructions - 9
Availability - 6
Price - 6
Overall - 8/10:bow
Thanks Forrest, but I my spray head must be really defective. I'll either wait for my Showtime to run out (which is soon) and swap that spray head, or just go out and buy a replacement head. No biggie.
