Bunky
04-14-2013, 07:15 PM
Griot`s Garage Wash and Wax
This review is based upon free 4 oz sample from Griot`s Garage at 2012 Detail Fest so it involves just one use.
Product Description from Griot`s Garage
In A Hurry? Our Wash & Wax Is The Perfect Way To Quickly Clean & Protect Your Vehicle
For years I`ve played with mixing our fabulous Car Wash with our wax. Now I`ve developed a product so you can enjoy it as well. It`s for those times when you are pressed for time but want to put some protection on your paint. By no means, does this eliminate the need for a proper wax or sealant application (and why would you deny yourself from your much deserved car care therapy time?), but it`s a great alternative when you are busy. While it`s cleaning the dirty surface it leaves behind a layer of protection. Fast, easy and fun! What could be better?
Product Details
Manufacturer: Griot`s Garage
Price: 16 Ounces $9.99; 1 Gallon $44.99
Diltuion: Griot`s web site does not mention a dilution, Autogeek states 1 ounce per gallon
Additional products used:
Wash buckets (x2), grit guards
Wash mitt: Autogeek Chenille wash mitt
Sprayer: Adam`s Fire Hose Nozzle
Vehicle:
1997 Dodge Dakota with a decent coating of pollen. LSP condition: weak
Observations
Scent: very light pleasant scent
Color: pinkish orange (salmon?)
Suds: Rich soap with nice suds
Lubricity: Very good
Cleaning: Very good
Beading during wash: None (note: paint was fairly weak LSP)
Water spotting: No tendency noted
Rinsing: Extremely easy
Protection (Wax): Left added gloss, but no comment on protection.
Local data:
Outside temp: 55 F
Time: 8:00am (while sun was behind the trees)
Dilution Used: 1 ounce per gallon
In my wash process, I pre-rinse, then wash upper, each side, rear, front so rinse just four to fives before sheeting water off so soap is on paint for longer than some do. I have soft water but does have minerals so can water spot if left to dry.
The sample
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-dKSQvTp/0/L/ANG_1068-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457274421&k=dKSQvTp&lb=1&s=A)
The truck with a little pollen
Plenty of trees around...
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-KFD4jX4/0/L/ANG_1072-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457274752&k=KFD4jX4&lb=1&s=A)
A side view
It`s early and around 55 F
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-6NsTVWh/0/L/ANG_1074-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275063&k=6NsTVWh&lb=1&s=A)
Wash solution mixed in the detail cart.
Added 3.5 gallon of warm water, mixed in soap, then remainder using fire hose nozzle
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-FCdNLtW/0/L/ANG_1075-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275344&k=FCdNLtW&lb=1&s=A)
Gratuitous suds on paint shot
Suds spread evenly on paint.
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-zcSqGKk/0/L/ANG_1083-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275665&k=zcSqGKk&lb=1&s=A)
End of wash suds (wash bucket is on right)
Decent suds left, lots in the rinse bucket
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-vSmLpTw/0/L/ANG_1084-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275866&k=vSmLpTw&lb=1&s=A)
Paint clean and dry
Dried with waffle weave, tires still damp since I wanted to redo them. Meg`s APC 4:1 did not get the tire brown off -- another review to come.
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-SrLMX3c/0/L/ANG_1093-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457276163&k=SrLMX3c&lb=1&s=A)
Conclusion
I liked this soap. It had rich suds that worked well with the wash mitt and rinsed extremely well. Lubricity was very good given the LSP condition especially after a few days with pollen.
Given that Griot`s Garage`s regular Car Wash is 1 ounce per 2 gallons I am wondering if 1 ounce per gallon is the right dilution since GG`s web site does not state in the product description. It may work fine at weaker dilutions.
As for added protection, I will say it added gloss and left a nice easy to dry finish (used a waffle weave). I do not know how much protection it leaves but not expecting much since the pollen is tough on everything at this time.
Pros
What a soap should do: clean and rinse well
Added gloss
Cons:
Cost if dilution is 1 ounce per gallon.
Unknowns
Protection is an unknown.
P.S Just an hour later
Pollen...
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-SNvk27m/0/L/ANG_1124-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457298922&k=SNvk27m&lb=1&s=A)
This review is based upon free 4 oz sample from Griot`s Garage at 2012 Detail Fest so it involves just one use.
Product Description from Griot`s Garage
In A Hurry? Our Wash & Wax Is The Perfect Way To Quickly Clean & Protect Your Vehicle
For years I`ve played with mixing our fabulous Car Wash with our wax. Now I`ve developed a product so you can enjoy it as well. It`s for those times when you are pressed for time but want to put some protection on your paint. By no means, does this eliminate the need for a proper wax or sealant application (and why would you deny yourself from your much deserved car care therapy time?), but it`s a great alternative when you are busy. While it`s cleaning the dirty surface it leaves behind a layer of protection. Fast, easy and fun! What could be better?
Product Details
Manufacturer: Griot`s Garage
Price: 16 Ounces $9.99; 1 Gallon $44.99
Diltuion: Griot`s web site does not mention a dilution, Autogeek states 1 ounce per gallon
Additional products used:
Wash buckets (x2), grit guards
Wash mitt: Autogeek Chenille wash mitt
Sprayer: Adam`s Fire Hose Nozzle
Vehicle:
1997 Dodge Dakota with a decent coating of pollen. LSP condition: weak
Observations
Scent: very light pleasant scent
Color: pinkish orange (salmon?)
Suds: Rich soap with nice suds
Lubricity: Very good
Cleaning: Very good
Beading during wash: None (note: paint was fairly weak LSP)
Water spotting: No tendency noted
Rinsing: Extremely easy
Protection (Wax): Left added gloss, but no comment on protection.
Local data:
Outside temp: 55 F
Time: 8:00am (while sun was behind the trees)
Dilution Used: 1 ounce per gallon
In my wash process, I pre-rinse, then wash upper, each side, rear, front so rinse just four to fives before sheeting water off so soap is on paint for longer than some do. I have soft water but does have minerals so can water spot if left to dry.
The sample
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-dKSQvTp/0/L/ANG_1068-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457274421&k=dKSQvTp&lb=1&s=A)
The truck with a little pollen
Plenty of trees around...
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-KFD4jX4/0/L/ANG_1072-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457274752&k=KFD4jX4&lb=1&s=A)
A side view
It`s early and around 55 F
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-6NsTVWh/0/L/ANG_1074-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275063&k=6NsTVWh&lb=1&s=A)
Wash solution mixed in the detail cart.
Added 3.5 gallon of warm water, mixed in soap, then remainder using fire hose nozzle
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-FCdNLtW/0/L/ANG_1075-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275344&k=FCdNLtW&lb=1&s=A)
Gratuitous suds on paint shot
Suds spread evenly on paint.
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-zcSqGKk/0/L/ANG_1083-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275665&k=zcSqGKk&lb=1&s=A)
End of wash suds (wash bucket is on right)
Decent suds left, lots in the rinse bucket
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-vSmLpTw/0/L/ANG_1084-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457275866&k=vSmLpTw&lb=1&s=A)
Paint clean and dry
Dried with waffle weave, tires still damp since I wanted to redo them. Meg`s APC 4:1 did not get the tire brown off -- another review to come.
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-SrLMX3c/0/L/ANG_1093-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457276163&k=SrLMX3c&lb=1&s=A)
Conclusion
I liked this soap. It had rich suds that worked well with the wash mitt and rinsed extremely well. Lubricity was very good given the LSP condition especially after a few days with pollen.
Given that Griot`s Garage`s regular Car Wash is 1 ounce per 2 gallons I am wondering if 1 ounce per gallon is the right dilution since GG`s web site does not state in the product description. It may work fine at weaker dilutions.
As for added protection, I will say it added gloss and left a nice easy to dry finish (used a waffle weave). I do not know how much protection it leaves but not expecting much since the pollen is tough on everything at this time.
Pros
What a soap should do: clean and rinse well
Added gloss
Cons:
Cost if dilution is 1 ounce per gallon.
Unknowns
Protection is an unknown.
P.S Just an hour later
Pollen...
http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/i-SNvk27m/0/L/ANG_1124-1-L.jpg (http://angphoto.smugmug.com/Detailing/ANG-Gallery/21491530_hZVwBD#!i=2457298922&k=SNvk27m&lb=1&s=A)