Review: Poorboys Super Slick N Suds

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TDMAN

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I bought the carwash soap awhile back, chomping at the bit for when I could use it. Unfortunately, I can't get on the bandwagon with this product. It comes in the standard Poorboys packaging and it smells pleasant. I follow the directions and put it in the bucket and add water. The suds immediately start to foam up. I start washing the car and it looks like it is really doing a pretty good job. As I run out of water,I refill. This is when I have the problem: no more suds! At first, I thought it was because the car was too dirty. Not only did it not remove the dirt on one pass, there was just no more suds after the intitial filling of the bucket. I tried it again, this time on my car. Same thing. When refilling, you lose the suds. I tried it again...and again...and again....THE SAME RESULTS. Verdict: Thumbs down! This product lost its cleaning ability very quickly. Suds don't come back when you refill your bucket. If you suggest adding more soap, then it isn't as concentrated as it claims to be. Very disappointing. At $15/ bottle you are seriously wasting money. The cleaning ability is average at best, the suds after the initial filling are below average. I will not buy this soap again. I will stick to Top of the Line as my go to, and I will try Optima next. Sorry for all the Poorboys fans out there. This product don't cut it. :(
 
Im wondering why you need to refill your bucket during the wash . The only time I need to refill or change water is when I'm washing big trucks. I'm lost as to why you need to refill and wouldn't you need to add more soap no matter whos product your using ? (More water added = more soap needed . At least in my thinking ) I'm not knocking you or your process , I just don't understand it totally .
 
rollman said:
Im wondering why you need to refill your bucket during the wash . The only time I need to refill or change water is when I'm washing big trucks. I'm lost as to why you need to refill and wouldn't you need to add more soap no matter whos product your using ? (More water added = more soap needed . At least in my thinking ) I'm not knocking you or your process , I just don't understand it totally .
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I have not used this wash but i would think when you get more water you would need more soap? We need Poorboy to chime in.

Greg
 
I haven't used PB SSS but with any carwash soap you'll need to add more soap if you're adding water. If you needing to refill you bucket becasue the water level is low then the soap level is also lower. Even if it is super concentrated there are still dilution ratios that you need to follow to get proper results from any product. That being said if you want to get rid of the bottle you have I'll trade you something or buy it from you.
 
Suds do not make a soap great.

We have a front end loading washer that specifically call for HE soap which does not suds up as much as regular soap.

Dishwasher detergent is specifically designed not to suds up

Steam carpet cleaners use anti-sudsing agents.

Just becuase it did not suds up does not mean that it is not cleaning
 
I've always had to add more soap if my wash bucket lost most of the water. Does TOL wash refill with suds with no added soap? Sounds interesting. Let me know. Thanks!
 
Here's my experience with Poorboy's SuperSuds. I used one ounce of product in a 5 gallon bucket.I poured the carwash into an empty bucket . I then blasted the soap with a full jet stream of water.Suds erupted from the bucket. I washed a mid size car and a compact car with the same one ounce of Poorboy's. Both cars were dirty. Not extremely but visibly dirty. The suds were replenished when I started the 2nd car(more so for my satisfaction than neccessity). I just agitated the water with a quick stream and the suds were plentiful. The soap took off the dirt without really rubbing. The cars had a slick finish and a decent shine. The next time I wash my car using SuperSuds I'll use a half an ounce instead of an ounce. I haven't used Pinnacle's yet but as of now this is my favorite carwash.
 
A person doesn't drink 3/4 of their cup of coffee and then fill the cup up with water expecting it to be the same, so why would one expect car wash soap to work when over diluted???
 
When I used TOL soap, I didn't have to add more soap to the water. It just sudzd right up. That is why I haven't added more soap to the bucket. For all of you that have offered to take it off my hands, thanks, but I have already given it away to my brother in law. If you are happy with this product, great! My experience is what I wrote and I won't be buying it again. I think we can all "agree to disagree" and still get along. I still like the majority of Poorboy products that I have used, and I will continue to buy those products.
 
Bob said:
My question is; Are you relying on the suds to tell if it has cleaning ability or not?
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NO. I rely on eyes to tell me if its clean. I had to make a couple of passes on the driver door of a car that I washed. I have never had to do that. Like I said, I don't want to get into a "p*ssing" contest. If it works for you great. It's not for me.
 
TDMAN said:
NO. I rely on eyes to tell me if its clean. I had to make a couple of passes on the driver door of a car that I washed. I have never had to do that. Like I said, I don't want to get into a "p*ssing" contest. If it works for you great. It's not for me.
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Calm down man. I don't think anyone is getting mad about it. Just trying to help is all. Some people think that suds = washing ability. Use what you like.
 
ok time for me to make a comment...everyone is entitled to their opinion on this board, good or bad ....some people like some products and some people like others..that is their choice...

TDMAN ...if you write a review, the members of this board are also entitled to ask you questions about procedure and other pertinant things....there is no personal assault on you that I've seen, just questions about your use. This is what DC is all about..civil discussion about process and products:)
 
TDMAN, I think your washing process is very unique, and 'by chance' (not design) TOL bubble bath works in the way you describe. I've used it before and think it's a great car wash (very cost effective too). For me, I like the lube, slickness and suds from SS&S and prefer to use it on black finishes.
 
I like other washes more than SSS too so don't feel like you are the only one. I found it to be "ok". I will not be buying more either, especially at that price.
 
Tdman,

I have a few questions for you if you would be so kind to answer I think it would be helpful. And you have to remember, when you make a post about a well liked product, you have to be able to take some comments against your thoughts.

--How much SS&S did you use with how much water?
--What nozzle setting did you have it on when attempting to get more suds?

The reason I ask the first question is to see if you used the right amount of product to water ratio. If you don't use the product the way it's supposed to be used, nothing will work. Like using Natty's with a polishing pad to remove swrils!

My experience with this product is the exact opposite. That is one thing I have found very pleasant about SS&S is that the suds never end, and the smell!:crazy The first time I used SS&S I washed 2 cars with it, and had no problem. The first initial punishement on the soap it created a ton of suds, after washing the first car there were a few suds left. So I hit it with the hose again, suds went all the way to the top. Sure the water was high as well, but enough to shave off the top. So I poured the SS&S out of the bucket until there was a little bit at the bottom, I hit it with the hose and all of the suds went to the top! So I find it to do what it supposed to do, and if you need proof I have some pics for you!!:D

Suds almost gone.
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Suds strong again.
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