value for my money car shampoos / soaps with wax ??

volvoid · Jul 29th, 2018, 18:07

what are your favourites ?
are the really expensive ones worth the extra ?
Do I avoid euro cr@p arts own brand with a bargepole ? Ive got a boathook, suppose that will do !

wrinkles · Jul 29th, 2018, 18:15

Williams waterless wash and wax brilliant stuff I don't use anything else and with a hose pipe ban on the cards its a no brainer.

ITSv40 · Jul 29th, 2018, 20:13

I use Simoniz shampoo with added carnauba wax. About £5 for 5litres from Costco. I have used all manner of expensive shampoos in the past, but like this the best .

The Thong · Jul 29th, 2018, 20:15

Quote:

Originally Posted by volvoid

what are your favourites ?
are the really expensive ones worth the extra ?
Do I avoid euro cr@p arts own brand with a bargepole ? Ive got a boathook, suppose that will do !

I use Autobrite Banana Gloss personally but it’s all in the prep. I found Simonize wax shampoo pretty good for a budget wax shampoo. I personally do a prewash on my motor before I shampoo it, I get good results. It all depends on what you’re prepared to spend on car cleaning products.

TT

Peter86 · Jul 29th, 2018, 23:31

I''ve used and still use the Costco stuff as mentioned above and its pretty good and cheap.

christheancient · Jul 30th, 2018, 09:49

Mine is a 'traditional' sort of method recommended by a valet guy for 'routine' cleaning... that works for me.

Wash the car thoroughly with warm water (three drops only of washing up liquid per bucket). No need to rinse! And dry with a microfibre cloth.

When fully dry, a once over with Meguiars QD

About an hour's work.

And, though not part of the original 'thought' of the thread: my 'superclean' session is a good wash with plenty of fresh water at the ratio of three drops of washing up liquid and dry - same as above.

Then clay bar the car. The first time I decided to do a clay treatment, I expected it to be hard work. OK, it took time; but it wasn't 'hard' to do. And I was very pleasantly surprised with the result.

Coz my car is blue, polish with Poorboy's "Black Hole" Glaze (not suitable for all colours of car though - but OK on black, blue and red).

Then Poorboy's "Matty's Paste Wax"

A once over with QD (again!... you might get the feeling that I like the stuff!). That whole job being about half a morning's work coz I've kept on top of things.

And you might get the idea that I'm not a fan of wash/wax products. I find they make the car feel 'sticky'.

volvoid · Jul 30th, 2018, 11:47

Quote:

Originally Posted by ITSv40

I use Simoniz shampoo with added carnauba wax. About £5 for 5litres from Costco. I have used all manner of expensive shampoos in the past, but like this the best .

My nearest costco is an hour away, just not worth going

volvoid · Jul 30th, 2018, 11:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by christheancient

Mine is a 'traditional' sort of method recommended by a valet guy for 'routine' cleaning... that works for me.

Wash the car thoroughly with warm water (three drops only of washing up liquid per bucket). No need to rinse! And dry with a microfibre cloth.

When fully dry, a once over with Meguiars QD

About an hour's work.

And, though not part of the original 'thought' of the thread: my 'superclean' session is a good wash with plenty of fresh water at the ratio of three drops of washing up liquid and dry - same as above.

Then clay bar the car. The first time I decided to do a clay treatment, I expected it to be hard work. OK, it took time; but it wasn't 'hard' to do. And I was very pleasantly surprised with the result.

Coz my car is blue, polish with Poorboy's "Black Hole" Glaze (not suitable for all colours of car though - but OK on black, blue and red).

Then Poorboy's "Matty's Paste Wax"

A once over with QD (again!... you might get the feeling that I like the stuff!). That whole job being about half a morning's work coz I've kept on top of things.

And you might get the idea that I'm not a fan of wash/wax products. I find they make the car feel 'sticky'.

Ok, I did ask !

I cant be bothered with all that, just want to wash the car.

m0bzy · Jul 30th, 2018, 15:46

Autoglim Shampoo and conditioner,used it for years and it seems to slow rust down. Never put washing up liquid in any dilution near good paintwork, a) It removes any wax you have managed to get to stick B) the salts and emulsifiers it contains cause rust.

Petey80 · Jul 30th, 2018, 15:59

Car Chem 1900:1 Shampoo - http://car-chem.com/store/car-care-e...centrate-500ml

2 cap fulls in a bucket, loads of suds, pretty slick. 500ml will last AGES!

Jul 29th, 2018, 18:07	#1
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ITSv40 VOC Member Last Online: Today 11:53 Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Northampton	I use Simoniz shampoo with added carnauba wax. About £5 for 5litres from Costco. I have used all manner of expensive shampoos in the past, but like this the best . __________________ 2001 V40 2.0lt Sport lux - Daily Driver. 174k miles. 2003 C70 2.4 GT Convertible - Garage Queen. 65k miles. http://www.neptuno6benagil.com

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Peter86 Pete Last Online: Jul 4th, 2021 22:21 Join Date: May 2013 Location: North West	I''ve used and still use the Costco stuff as mentioned above and its pretty good and cheap. __________________ 2003 V70 D5 [163] SE - Sold at 188,000 miles. 2011 V70 D5 [215] Rdesign - currently owned.

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christheancient Aged Volvo Lover Last Online: Sep 16th, 2021 10:19 Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: A place in mendip-land famous for its cheese - and its gorge	Mine is a 'traditional' sort of method recommended by a valet guy for 'routine' cleaning... that works for me. Wash the car thoroughly with warm water (three drops only of washing up liquid per bucket). No need to rinse! And dry with a microfibre cloth. When fully dry, a once over with Meguiars QD About an hour's work. And, though not part of the original 'thought' of the thread: my 'superclean' session is a good wash with plenty of fresh water at the ratio of three drops of washing up liquid and dry - same as above. Then clay bar the car. The first time I decided to do a clay treatment, I expected it to be hard work. OK, it took time; but it wasn't 'hard' to do. And I was very pleasantly surprised with the result. Coz my car is blue, polish with Poorboy's "Black Hole" Glaze (not suitable for all colours of car though - but OK on black, blue and red). Then Poorboy's "Matty's Paste Wax" A once over with QD (again!... you might get the feeling that I like the stuff!). That whole job being about half a morning's work coz I've kept on top of things. And you might get the idea that I'm not a fan of wash/wax products. I find they make the car feel 'sticky'. __________________ Our children don't inherit the world from us. We are borrowing it from them.

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m0bzy Master Member Last Online: Feb 19th, 2021 17:00 Join Date: Nov 2003 Location: Birmingham	Autoglim Shampoo and conditioner,used it for years and it seems to slow rust down. Never put washing up liquid in any dilution near good paintwork, a) It removes any wax you have managed to get to stick B) the salts and emulsifiers it contains cause rust. __________________ 1995 850 GLT 2.5 liter 20 valve,Turquise 1998 V90 Green/Black/Blue. Depends on the light. 2004 Alfa 156 , JTS.

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Petey80 Premier Member Last Online: Apr 14th, 2024 21:03 Join Date: Feb 2017 Location: North East, Teesside	Car Chem 1900:1 Shampoo - http://car-chem.com/store/car-care-e...centrate-500ml 2 cap fulls in a bucket, loads of suds, pretty slick. 500ml will last AGES! __________________ Thread V40 T2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showt...56#post2901756 Thread V50 D2 R-Design - https://www.volvoforums.org.uk/showthread.php?t=264890 - CRASHED

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