Strong wash shampoo wanted ... any recommendations?

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imported_smprince1

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I am looking for a strong car wash shampoo for those customers that bring me nasty vehicles. Want something that won't harm the vehicle, but it's ok if it strips any wax or sealant because I will re-apply that as part of the detailing process. Product should be economical and effective on road grime, bugs, grease, tar, bird crap, etc.



What do you use?



OTC preferred as shipping gallons can get expensive. I have read NXT Wash is an effective, strong wash.



Also, if I can't go OTC I am considering a few Chemical Guys products based on some reviews I have read here. Can anybody compare/contrast the effectiveness of these two CG products?



1. EXTREME STRONG WASH GRIME/BUG/TAR Degreaser & Shampoo

2. Citrus Wash & Gloss Synthetic Citrus Based Hyper-Wash+GLOSS



Thanks!
 
atticdog said:
you probably could just double the normal mix ratio with any car shampoo
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Yeah... I tried that. I use Megs Gold Class for most "gentle" washes between details and even at increase ratios it isn't that effective for bugs and tar. Currently I spot pre-treat those areas but I was wondering if there was something that could be used as an effective one step wash for the nasty customer cars that haven't been washed in months.



But, thanks for the input :2thumbs:
 
JBM said:
What would putting some APC mixed with car wash soap do?
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Good question....might be a good idea:nixweiss



Does anybody else do this?



If yes, which APC is best suited for this application? Right now I have Megs Detailer line APC but I usually use that for interiors.
 
blucpe said:
try cg's citrus car wash shampoo.
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I've read a few threads on it and it sounds very effective but the shipping is kind of high.



Do you use it? Is it really that good on tar, bugs, and road grime that I won't have to pre-treat?
 
a.k.a. Patrick said:
What about Four Stars Car Wash Concentrate? I think the Autopia store has it.
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Danase carries it and I would gladly buy it there as they are a good vendor IMO... but how good is the product? Not much of a description on the web site, the bottle only states "doesn't strip wax".

Is it a strong cleaner for nasty vehicles?
 
smprince1 said:
I am looking for a strong car wash shampoo for those customers that bring me nasty vehicles. Want something that won't harm the vehicle, but it's ok if it strips any wax or sealant
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Why not just use Dawn??



~John
 
I mix in a cup of Zep Citrus Cleaner/Degreaser (avail. at Home Depot) to my NXT mix for a strong cleaner.



Pete
 
steelwind101 said:
You can add some PB's Bugsquash to your car wash mixture
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Now why didn't I think of that :wall



.... maybe I'll give that a try.



How much do you add?

Do you need to let it dwell?

Is it really effective?



Thanks.
 
Hi



I have used Bug Squash in my 5 gallon bucket with a normal mix of Mothers Car shampoo and 1 oz of Bug Squash. Very effective at rasing the cleaning level!!



Geoff
 
steelwind101 said:
Hi



I have used Bug Squash in my 5 gallon bucket with a normal mix of Mothers Car shampoo and 1 oz of Bug Squash. Very effective at rasing the cleaning level!!



Geoff
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Thanks for the dilution ratio and positive hands on experience ... I'll give it a try.
 
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