Over the counter wash shampoo recommendation, please.

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I need one that I can buy at my local Autozone or Costco. It should be gentle enough not to strip off wax and provide lots of suds since I'm going to use it with my foam gun.



So far I've heard that Armor All and Megs Gold Class are the best of them. Any thing better? What would you choose between those 2 products?



Thanks.
 
Megs Gold Class is a great shampoo. IMO, one of the Best OTC shampoos around.



I've tried the ArmorAll stuff, and was not impressed at all.
 
JuneBug said:
If you have a Carquest or NAPA close, pick up Duragloss car wash, much better than Megs or AA.
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Yeah, people who share my love of Griot's Car Wash often like the DG. Autobody/paint supply places often have Meg's #62, which is *MUCH* better than GC (which I'm not favorably impressed with).
 
My local Costcos only seem to carry the Turtle Wax Ice car wash for $6.99/gal. Hardly any product (especially the Turtle Wax Ice polish) has moved at most of the stores I've been to, so I wonder if and when they'll clearance them out and what they'll bring in next?



As for the Duragloss wash, it's some really good stuff, a lot better than Meg's Gold Class or NXT. I've been a NXT soap user since the line came out (before that it was Gold Class) and the price was what held me back on purchasing the Duragloss soap. But after purchasing a small bottle, I ended up getting a whole gallon of it. IMO, I feel that it's worth the price premium.



The only problem will be trying to locate a Carquest near you that carries it. For me, in a way I almost don't consider Carquest to be OTC because it's not like a normal retail store with normal hours like Autozone, Kragens, PepBoys, etc.
 
if you can make it over to sams club they have the Turtle Wax Emerald Car Wash - 128 fl. oz. jug for $5.88. as BlackElantraGT, awahl63, wannafbody, and JuneBug pointed out... DG 901 is excellent, and better than anything i've used thus far! :2thumbs:



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There is a sale on DG car wash through the end of the month at Carquest (i think) anyway, I'm lucky that the Carquest near me is open 7 days a week. They also stock 3M and Megs Mirror Glaze line - word is that they Detail Line from Megs is coming too.
 
JuneBug said:
There is a sale on DG car wash through the end of the month at Carquest (i think) anyway, I'm lucky that the Carquest near me is open 7 days a week. They also stock 3M and Megs Mirror Glaze line - word is that they Detail Line from Megs is coming too.
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Detailer Line? Wow that's awesome :goodjob Carquest
 
JuneBug said:
There is a sale on DG car wash through the end of the month at Carquest (i think) anyway, I'm lucky that the Carquest near me is open 7 days a week. They also stock 3M and Megs Mirror Glaze line - word is that they Detail Line from Megs is coming too.
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What is your criteria on car wash soaps? Cleaning, suds, appearance after washing?



Curious.....
 
I picked up a bottle of Black Magic Car Wash a few months ago and have been pleased. I think I bought it because it was on sale. I use a foam gun and it really does foam well, probably better than any soap I've used. It smells nice to me, seems to clean well and the suds last. I think Gold Class is slicker but this stuff isn't bad.
 
BigAl3 said:
if you can make it over to sams club they have the Turtle Wax Emerald Car Wash - 128 fl. oz. jug for $5.88. as BlackElantraGT, awahl63, wannafbody, and JuneBug pointed out... DG 901 is excellent, and better than anything i've used thus far! :2thumbs:



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BigAl, what is the cost of the DG 901, and where have you found the best prices on it in a local type way. Doe's it work very well in your foam gun?

Changeling
 
FWIW, Carquest has it for $3.50/16oz. However, they carry gallons of it for $20. It foams good through my gilmour, close to Zaino z7. I find its the best OTC soap. The carquests near me also carry the entire 3M line, and meguairs line. Duragloss 901 CWC also comes in a new round bottle, similar to the zaino bottle in 16 oz size.



NXT is alright, a little harsh on my LSP and not near the slickness of 901. But it has good cleaning ability, just too good for my taste.
 
Changeling said:
BigAl, what is the cost of the DG 901, and where have you found the best prices on it in a local type way. Doe's it work very well in your foam gun?

Changeling
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when i bought the small bottle it was on sale for $3.49, and when i went there last week.. i asked how much the gallon was and the employee said $19.99. i'm going back probably next week to pick one up! :up



p.s. haven't tried it with the foam gun...



edit: just called and the smaller bottle is on sale for $3.49 till may 31st (if anyone hasn't tried it, here's your chance), and the gallon is normally priced at $19.99...
 
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