Product Review: Meguiar’s D110 Hyper-Wash

Product Review: Meguiar’s D110 Hyper-Wash


Introduction:
I am on the never ending search for the best or perfect car wash soap. Like most I have many criteria that I am looking for. I want the soap to have great cleaning ability while also being gentle to the LSP. I want good lubricity to help minimize any marring from having too much drag while also being easy to rinse free afterwards. Let’s be honest if the scent is not pleasing we won’t want to use as much either. And price is always a factor when it comes to spending the cash. There are a few other minor factors that go into my thoughts and choices in choosing car wash; but these are the major ones I focus on.


Product Description / Claims:
Meguiar’s Hyper-Wash is a super-concentrated shampoo that has the unbelievable dilution ration of 400:1. There are 640 ready-to-use gallons of wash water in this one gallon bottle! Not only is that a great bargain, but the foam lasts an extra-long time. There’s no need to pour in more concentrate because your suds went flat. Hyper-Wash keeps going and going. Meguiar’s Hyper-Wash is a biodegradable formula. It safely lifts dirt and grime from your vehicle without affecting the washed surface or the environment.


Product Details:

Packaging: Clear 1 gallon Jug
Directions: A bit contradictory
Color: Orange
Scent: Clean Soap
Viscosity: Thin Liquid
Pricing: $27.99 @ 1 Gallon

Price per wash:
- 1oz per wash = 128 washes. $27.99 / 128 = $.22 per wash
- 1.6oz per wash = 80 washes. $27.99 / 80 = $.35 per wash
- 2oz per wash = 64 washes. $27.99 / 6427.99/64 $.44 per wash

Front Label:
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Back Label:
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Directions:

1. Dilution is 400:1
2. Mix 1oz per 5 gallons of water
3. Wash vehicle
4. Rinse thoroughly
These directions seem a little contradictory to me. A dilution of 400:1 is 1oz per 3.125 gallons of water. So for a 5 gallon wash you would really need 1.6oz of soap.

Warnings or Precautions:
Eye and skin irritant. Harmful if swallowed. Protect eyes with goggles and skin with gloves. Wash thoroughly after handling. Contains concentrated nonionic surfactants.


Testing:
I have used this soap quite a few times at both 1oz per wash and 2oz per wash. In my opinion on most well maintained vehicle the 1oz per wash will work just fine and get you more washes per gallon. I would only use 2oz per wash on those really dirty vehicles that you would rather be safe than sorry. For this test I used Hyper-Wash on my pickup. I have just a few basic photos of the wash because let’s be honest. It’s just a car wash.


Vehicle Condition:
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Tools:
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Wash:
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Rinse:
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Will the suds last the entire wash? This is what I have found the most telling about the quality of many other soaps I have used. In my experience the higher quality or better cleaning the soap the longer the suds last. Of course rinse-less washes are the exception to this. So her is what really matter to me. A timeline of the suds in my bucket as I did the wash.


Fresh in the bucket before starting.
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This is just after finishing all of the paint. I also took my time on the wash. The empty bucket is my wheel bucket waiting to be filled.
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I simply transferred the wash water into my wheel bucket for this testing. I usually do wheels first with their own wash solution.
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This is the wash bucket after washing all 4 wheels. A note: I used a tire brush a wheel brush and a Daytona. I also keep them soaking the wash solution as I go around and do the wash. The first pic is the final amount and the second is me trying to show how thick the remaining suds were.
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Pros:

- Good Cleaning ability.
- Easily rinses off.
- Economical
- Suds last the whole wash.
- MSDS labeled on bottle for detailers.

Cons:

- Non as of yet.

Questions:

- I have yet to determine if or how harsh it is to a nuba LSP.
- Is there a better bucket wash for a detailer?

Final Thoughts / Summary:
Meguiar’s D110 Hyper-Wash is a very underrated soap. It outshines many of the boutique brands in my opinion. The cleaning ability is great and at the same time it easily rinses clean. The scent is not overpowering or anything superficial. Simply a clean soap smell. Although not is this review it also does very well in foam gun and will give your dedicated “high foam” soap a run for its money. It is also very cost effective. At this time I would have no problems recommending this to a full time detailer or weekend enthusiast.

Great review, Troy!!

This is definitely my go-to wash. As far as doing anything to the LSP, I have Poorboy`s EX Sealant with nuba on my truck. Been on there for going on 5 months. Been bi-weekly washing the truck with Hyper-Wash with no ill effects.

BTW, was bored yesterday and have a vid of Hyper-Wash in a foam gun if y`all needed.

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Originally Posted by Nizmo

This is definitely my go-to wash. As far as doing anything to the LSP, I have Poorboy`s EX Sealant with nuba on my truck. Been on there for going on 5 months. Been bi-weekly washing the truck with Hyper-Wash with no ill effects.

BTW, was bored yesterday and have a vid of Hyper-Wash in a foam gun if y`all needed.

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Good information. Thanks for adding.

Yes Please! I would love to a have a video of Hyper-Wash in a foam gun on here. I use it in my foam gun but have not yet shot a video of it.

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Originally Posted by TroyScherer

Yes Please! I would love to a have a video of Hyper-Wash in a foam gun on here. I use it in my foam gun but have not yet shot a video of it.

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Hopefully this works.

Vids :: Picture254.mp4 video by turneras - Photobucket

Yes, I do say "I suck at the camera" My buddy was in the background asking if I knew what I was doing. :lol:

Used 1oz of wash and the rest water.

I ordered a gallon of this today and plan on using it as my new foam gun soap.

Great review. Thanks for sharing!

I got a sample of this from someone, tried it once and wasnt a big fan, I may have to try it again based on your review. I didnt find it to have much lubricity, and I really didnt like the smell either!

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Originally Posted by classofshine

I got a sample of this from someone, tried it once and wasnt a big fan, I may have to try it again based on your review. I didnt find it to have much lubricity, and I really didnt like the smell either!

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What Dilution did you use it at? As I noted the 1oz per 5 gallon is not correct and need to be 1.6oz of soap to be correct @ 400:1


What other soaps are you using and what is your favorite and what you like about it? I have or have used Dodo Born 2 Be Mild, DG 902, Optimum, Car Wash, CG CWG / CWC / Honeydew, Megs Shampoo Plus, and many others. I am interested in what others use and think of their soaps. I will be working on a few more soap reviews though out the summer.

Troy... I know you are still using this soap since this review. So that REALLY tells the story! Indeed a nice product!

thanks. i have a gallon of this ready to go after the DP xtreem is gone.

Excellent review, I`m definitely switching to this after my DG is gone. DG is a great soap, but I feel like the suds just aren`t there as much as this is.

Nice thorough review. You didn`t mention the effectiveness at removing Amish horse poop out of the wheel wells after a go-to-meetin`-weekend :D

Since the Detailer line is generally only available in gallons I usually stock up during sales with free shipping. Haven`t tried Hyper Wash as I`ve got plenty of stuff on hand that I know I like. I alternate between CW&G, CW&C, Gold Class, OCW and DG 901/902. The CG`s are among my favorites. OCW stinks like bath soap, IMO, I can`t wait until it`s gone. DG 901 has a mouth-watering fruity smell but I find it unimpressive on a cost-per-use basis.

I suppose CW&G is my fave, it strips at higher dilutions if you want that and it`s copious suds are primo for winter-dirty washes. IMO, the best of all world`s has to be Gold Class. Does what it`s supposed to effectively without wiping out LSPs at recommended dilutions, smells OK and it`s one of the most cost-effective washes and is available OTC just about everywhere. If I had to choose just one it`d be GC.

Someoneorother did a price-per-wash comparison and posted this chart somewhere. Tough to read unless you blow it up. Interestingly, Hyper Wash and CW&G in gallons came in the cheapest at around $.17 per wash.

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thanks troy. pretty cost effective and it works well !

Thanks guys.

And yes if I had to pick one regular car soap to use for the rest of my life Hyperwash would be it. At least at this time. IMO it is that good.

thanks troy i will have to try this after i run out of my present soap...

I prefer the new formulated Zymol Car Wash. Its the best smelling that I have used and it produces alot of suds plus it stays suddie in the wash bucket. It makes me want to take a bath in it.

Nice review Troy. IMO it`s hard to beat CG or DG soap.

Great review Troy ! I just need to get a sample now to try.

Thanks for the review. This looks very cost effective. Maybe I`ll give it a shot after I run through the other batch of soaps I need to use up.

Awesome review. Can`t wait to get my hands on it.

Interesting to hear you speak so highly of this, I have tried it and didnt really like it. I felt that the lubricity just wasnt there. I now use it only for wheels.
One of the few Megs products that I wasnt impressed with.

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Originally Posted by classofshine

Interesting to hear you speak so highly of this, I have tried it and didnt really like it. I felt that the lubricity just wasnt there. I now use it only for wheels.
One of the few Megs products that I wasnt impressed with.

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That is surprising actually. I have tried and have a few soaps that are almost to luberious (is that even a word?). They are so sick it is almost weird and off putting because it seems fake. If you don`t like the lubricity have you tried it in a foam gun? It makes crazy foam as well. IMO as good as most of the dedicated foam soaps.

This is the great thing though. There are so many options out for each persons individual taste.

Great product and the chart in post #13 is great also. Like all Meg`s products that I`ve used Hyperwash is top of the line.

Troy, what a thorough and detailed review of a very underrated product indeed. I could a gallon tow years ago and and have been very impressed with it`s performance and especially its dilution...:bigups

Thanks for all the hard work and providing the members of Autopia Forums such a comprehensive product review... :yourrock

Looks like this is something I would like to try bad thing is before I found this site I was in Walmart this spring and bought a jug of Blue Coral car wash and kind of regret it. Nothing wrong with the car wash it seems now I find the better stuff here. I was using Turtle Wax Zip Wax car wash and was just about out and bought this. I had a sample of Surf City Garage car wash used it once but gave it to a friend now that seemed pretty decent stuff and it smelled great and had good suds.

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nice review mate.

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Originally Posted by allenk4

Great review of Meguiar’s D110 Hyper-Wash. I wish every review on the Forum was as detailed.

It is pretty much the same price as Optimum Car Wash.

I have been using Optimum and like it; is Hyper-Wash better in your opinion?

I hear some on the Forum adding ONR to their wash media. Have you tried this? Do you see any benefit?

I have a Black SUV and continue to struggle with wash induced micro-marring. Bought an electric leaf blower to try this weekend.

Thanks,

Kyle Allen

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First, Thank you.

Optimum Car Wash is very nice soap. My one complaint with it was that I found it hard to rinse off a vehicle. It seemed to "cling" for me.

IMO Hyper-Wash is just as good if not a more "well rounded" soap. It is slick when washing, creates good-great foam using a foam gun/cannon, and rinses away easily. Personally I would buy another gallon of Hyper-Wash before I bought a gallon of Optimum Car Wash.

I have and do add a splash of ONR to my washes at times. Since it has some "water softening" properties it helps if you have hard water. Really at times I can`t really tell a difference when doing this but I do know the science behind it.

Using a concentrated lubricated soap and quality wash tool will do wonders to help reduce micro-marring. The CarPro wool wash mitt is IMO one of the best choices for a soft but effective wash media. After soaking it prior to use (it is a skin that should be softened by soaking prior to use) it is super soft and gentle, yet able to clean properly. After use and letting it dry, I use a pet brush to "brush" it to make sure the hair is straight and clean of all debris. And it only takes a few minutes but is well worth it. I also like the Microfiber Maddness Wash mitt. Buying a higher end wash mitt can make a huge difference.

I started drying with towels and then moved up to a leaf blower. After a awhiole I finally stepped up to a MasterBlaster. The MasterBlaster is in a whole new level of blow drying. And it really is a great tool.

Glad you brought this up, great review....Its also good as a refresher for those that have been detailing for a long time. I have used this soap for my business for about a year and a half, great soap, cost effective, easy to dilute or make stronger, cleaning ability is good too...but for 128 oz....that`s a 128 washs, recommended 1oz to 5 gallons of water ( you cant beat that)...I have allot of other shampoos...but for customers that are in for paint restoration and paint enhancement....this is my choice.

I do need to use this in my foam cannon.

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Originally Posted by TroyScherer

Using a concentrated lubricated soap and quality wash tool will do wonders to help reduce micro-marring. The CarPro wool wash mitt is IMO one of the best choices for a soft but effective wash media. After soaking it prior to use (it is a skin that should be softened by soaking prior to use) it is super soft and gentle, yet able to clean properly. After use and letting it dry, I use a pet brush to "brush" it to make sure the hair is straight and clean of all debris. And it only takes a few minutes but is well worth it. I also like the Microfiber Maddness Wash mitt. Buying a higher end wash mitt can make a huge difference.

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Hello Troy,

Thank you for your detailed comparison between Hyper Wash vs Optimum Car Wash.
Have you tried any of the Grout Sponges or Cobra MF "finger mitts"?
They are safe and doesnt have the trouble of Carpro mitt, so save the user a lot of time!

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Originally Posted by PPLd

Hello Troy,

Thank you for your detailed comparison between Hyper Wash vs Optimum Car Wash.
Have you tried any of the Grout Sponges or Cobra MF "finger mitts"?
They are safe and doesnt have the trouble of Carpro mitt, so save the user a lot of time!

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I have many different types wash media. Shmitt, The Bone, LC Grout Sponge, Cobra MF noodle mitts (old and new), Meg`s MF mitt, sheep skin wash pad (now discontinued = crap), CarPro large and small mitt, Microfiber Madness mitt and sponge.

I personally prefer the Meg`s MF mitts over the Cobra noodles. I don`t care for the fact that the actual mitt exterior isn`t MF. So if the noodles all move the wrong way the mitt itself can cause issues. The Meg`s MF mitt to me is perfect due to its design.

I like grout sponges but only for light rinse-less washes. I don`t like using them for heavy or major cleaning.

The "brushing" of a CarPro mitt is not a big deal to me and is minor for such a great product.

The new Microfiber Madness mitt & sponge are awesome. These may replace all of my other wash media.

Troy, have you used the Meg`s mitts with rinseless?

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Originally Posted by Bunky

I do need to use this in my foam cannon.

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Great wash! Just finishing up a gallon. It does great in the foam gun! And bucket too! Just one pump in the gilmour gun and one more in the bucket and your good to go.

Next gallon is CG MAXI SUDS 2.

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Originally Posted by Bunky

Troy, have you used the Meg`s mitts with rinseless?

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No, I have not. I guess I never really thought of it. For rinseless I have been using the multi-towel, wipe once, never reuse method.

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Originally Posted by TroyScherer

No, I have not. I guess I never really thought of it. For rinseless I have been using the multi-towel, wipe once, never reuse method.

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I used the Meg`s along with other brands (Duragloss) in a multi-mitt rinseless process but may wipe up to two times per mitt (each side). The Duragloss mitts feel plusher than the Meg`s but the Meg`s rinse easier.