Best Car Wash(es) Available in Large Size

[Bill D]

Judging by recent posts and reviews I`m assuming Meg NXT wash and EO Wet are among the best washes available in larger (1/2 gallon or gallon) sizes. (I`m focusing on larger sizes for sake of convenience of not having to order/ buy constantly)





I assume to qualify as "best" the wash must have a high degree of lubrication? At least that`s what I`m looking for. I must avoid marring any way I can when washing.



What do you think? NXT Wash or EO get the nod? What else qualifies?

[Pats300zx]

NXT definitely gets the nod. I have`t had a chance to try EO yet.



Can`t forget Meguiars Gold Class.... You can get it at Target for $9.99 a gallon.

[jeff5614]

I`ve been a gold class user for quite sometime, but like everyone on here love to try out something new. I tried EO Wet after all the good reviews and found it to have about the same lubricity and suds as Megs GC.



I finally found NXT at Walmart and really like it. It seems to have quite a bit more slickness than the above two and sheets water like nobody`s business. It doesn`t seem to be affecting my sealant as it still feels slick and the beading seems the same. As far as cleaning I wash once a week so I can`t speak as to how they get a lot of grime off.



I do plan on a side by side comparison of GC and NXT this weekend just to satisfy myself as to which seems the best but at the moment NXT gets the nod.

[stevet]

I find Duragloss to be better than Megs Gold Class, NXT, and Eagle One Wet. It is available in gallons and half gallons. Very underated in my opinion.

[imported_kgb]

Out of the car washes I have used NXT is what I like so far. I did a review on it about a week or so ago.

[imported_Terry]

Originally posted by Bill D

Judging by recent posts and reviews I`m assuming Meg NXT wash and EO Wet are among the best washes available in larger (1/2 gallon or gallon) sizes. (I`m focusing on larger sizes for sake of convenience of not having to order/ buy constantly)





I assume to qualify as "best" the wash must have a high degree of lubrication? At least that`s what I`m looking for. I must avoid marring any way I can when washing.



What do you think? NXT Wash or EO get the nod? What else qualifies? I use both because they are quality products at reasonable prices.:up

[Bill D]

Thanks for your viewpoints guys! Keep `em coming! :up



I was able to stop by a local Pep Boys and holy smokes! Yippee! They had NXT! :bounce





I only have the small bottle of Duragloss, I tested it out when I washed my BugGuard off my front bumper and WOW is it slick :bow



The only Carquest I know of that had Duragloss only had the small size :(



Does NAPA carry it as well?

[stevet]

Bill D,



I live in Canada and I go over the border to get the Duragloss. I get it at Carquest and a gallon is $20 USD. The Carquest I go to is in Niagara Falls NY. If the one near you carries the small bottles I`m sure they can order a gallon no problem.



It is slick. It`s also great at preventing water spots. I can`t believe more people don`t use this stuff. It is my favorite by far.

[dmatre]

I really like the Griot`s Garage car wash, available in 1Gallon size.



It`s got good suds, great lubricity, and it lasts (suds don`t `fade` in the bucket).



The only drawbacks are:

1) Mail order only

2) Doesn`t sheet off as well as Megs (beads rather than sheets)



Otherwise, it`s a great car wash.

[shelshel]

I prefer the Pinnacle car wash. Smells great, nice shine and very slippery. You can purchase it in the gallon size and there is 15% off going on right now at Pinnacle`s web site. It`s a little pricey but when you figure you only have to use a 1/2 ounce per 2 gallon bucket it`s well worth the investment.

[Accumulator]

Here`s another vote for Griot`s. BTW, it does NOT appear to strip KSG to a significant extent (as in, any stripping is indiscernable even over the course of more than a year).



Bill D. - Note that Griot`s is what I use with my wash method.



I might be willing to try the DuraGloss if I can get it in gallons, though I`m hesitant to try something new when I have something that works so well for me :o IMO washing is a more critical step than many other processes, so it`s not something I want to take chances with.

[Bill D]

Thanks everyone again.



The Griots is on my list, I`m sure I`ll have it in time :D

[tom p.]

Originally posted by Accumulator

I might be willing to try the DuraGloss if I can get it in gallons, though I`m hesitant to try something new when I have something that works so well for me :o



IMO washing is a more critical step than many other processes, so it`s not something I want to take chances with.





Accumulator, you can get a pint of Duragloss for less than $4..it`s decent stuff but check it out before committing to a gallon.





I`ll 2nd Griot`s wash by the gallon as an exceptional value :xyxthumbs



I wish Mike M. had gallons of 1Z`s fabulous Exclusiv Glanz Shampoo in a 5L container...then you`d have something!

[Accumulator]

Tom P. - Yeah, the quantity issue is pretty important to me. My wash technique goes through the shampoo and it seems I`m always washing one vehicle or another. I buy four gallons at a time from Griot`s and I`d buy it in big drums if I could.

[Bill D]

Originally posted by Accumulator

I`d buy it in big drums if I could.



:shocked: :xyxthumbs





Do you have a fork lift like my local detailing store owner does? :D