Cash Wash. Which is the best for preserving wax/Removing wax?

[Rez90]

I`m just curious. I`m wondering what people use as far as car wash when trying to preserve a protectant on their car as well as the best car wash for removing any protection for starting the process over.



I typically use Adams wash but have no idea what product other than dish soap for removing wax/protection.



What do you guys use?



Thanks

[tdonnelly0987]

For protection, you can`t beat Meguiars Gold Class.

[Rez90]

Bump....anyone else?

[jopa489]

I use CG Citrus Wash & Gloss (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=5505&url=detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/Citrus-Wash-Gloss-P178/16-oz-S1/) most of the time when stripping the paint.



For maintenance washes, Gold Class is great a great OTC product and can be found for good prices. I`ve tried a couple of washes with CG GlossWorkz (http://www.detailedimage.com/wax.php?id=5505&url=detailedimage.com/Chemical-Guys-M31/GlossWorkz-Paintwork-Cleanser-P446/16-oz-S1/) and I`m very impressed with it so far. Might be my new go-to maintenance shampoo.

[Dubbin1]

I really like DP`s Auto Bath Shampoo. As far as a car wash shampoo that removes protection, I don`t think you will find any.

[Nagz]

what ratio for a foam gun do you guys usually use for stripping and maintaining? I use 1oz:3oz (CG CWG: water), but i`m not sure if that`s effective enough. Suggestions?

[craigdt]

As far as a car wash shampoo that removes protection, I don`t think you will find any.



CG CWG

P21 TAW

[Scottwax]

For preserving wax, it is ONR hands down.



I don`t generally use the wash step to strip wax (that`s what polishing and claying does anyway), but NXT wash seemed hard on paint.

[mystickid]

Scott, can ONR at a higher concentration strip/weaken LSPs?



I heard using ONR at higher concentrations as a wash would not add any more cleaning/emulsifying power than the recommended dilutions.

[Scottwax]

Scott, can ONR at a higher concentration strip/weaken LSPs?



I heard using ONR at higher concentrations as a wash would not add any more cleaning/emulsifying power than the recommended dilutions.



Since at higher concentrations ONR can be used as a QD and clay lube, I doubt it would be useful in striping LSPs.

[a_guerrajr]

Ps21 Total Wash for stripping

APC diluted

i had no luck with CG CW&G



for maint washes i have had good resutls with Poorboys Slick & Suds

[sacdetailing]

hey guys i just ordered CG citrus wash and clear. How do you think its gana work witha foam gun with letting the car sit and absorb the chemicals for 10 minutes? the thing was hard to find and theres many of the wash and glos but rarely wash and clear.

[wannafbody]

For protection, you can`t beat Meguiars Gold Class.



Car washes don`t offer any real protection-some may be slicker than others and some may have some wax in them but the wax sure won`t last very long. For OTC, Kit car wash is very nice.

[tom p.]

Rez, Meg`s #00 is a very "neutral" type of product, easy on the wax.



For stripping: Spray 9 cleaner (from Home Depot)

[Accumulator]

Griot`s Car Wash is gentle on LSPs; basically does *nothing* to KSG and is nice and gentle on the others I use as well.