Optimum Car Wash, any thoughts?

**Bigpoppa3346** · 11-20-2006, 05:46 PM

I am looking for a new wash to replace my TOL Bubble Bath, which I am less than thrilled with. I hear a lot about ONR, but never about their other, "traditional" car wash. Anyone have any experience? I thought I read somewhere that the formula was updated and the new wash was very nice. Right now it is between this and FK #118 SC.

**gofastman** · 11-20-2006, 05:47 PM

I HIGHLY recomend Duragloss 901 car wash

**Juztang** · 11-20-2006, 06:04 PM

Yes the new forumula of Optimum Wash is a lot better than the old. It foams like crazy and leaves the paint very slick feeling.

**Scottwax** · 11-20-2006, 06:20 PM

I really like the new version of Optimum Car Wash too. I only use it on the cars I wash at a warehouse with the reverse osmosis/DI set-up, otherwise I stick with ONR. If I only did conventional washing though, I`d use the Optimum Car Wash. One ounce of product in a gallon of water actually means suds for the whole wash. Very slippery feel too.

**Bigpoppa3346** · 11-20-2006, 07:10 PM

Excellent to hear! I will make sure to pick up a gallon.

**Scottwax** · 11-20-2006, 08:06 PM

Is it available by the gallon? I`ve only been able to get the 32 oz bottle. I don`t go through it very fast though, only use it on 3-4 cars a week.

**Eliot Ness** · 11-20-2006, 08:11 PM

Originally Posted by Scottwax

Is it available by the gallon? I`ve only been able to get the 32 oz bottle. I don`t go through it very fast though, only use it on 3-4 cars a week.

Yeah, Danase sells it by the gallon. I might have to order some (smaller bottle) to try if you say it has good lubricity.

**RCBuddha** · 11-20-2006, 08:13 PM

I have the older formula, and I while I wasn`t totally enamored with it, it does have decent lubricity and rinses quite well.

**Wasatch** · 11-20-2006, 08:34 PM

I have some, but have not tried it yet. I can speak for the FK118, very nice product.

**03COBRA** · 11-20-2006, 08:54 PM

Optimum wash is all I have used for the last couple of years. The way it rinses co clean is amazing.

Very happy with, and I can`t wait to use the new version...

**imported_eLrEyNaDa** · 11-20-2006, 10:08 PM

i have the old version.. pretty good but nothing spectacular in my own opinion, i prefer PW slick & suds so my opinion is not very valuable because i don`t have try many car wash

**Pennypacker** · 11-21-2006, 03:48 AM

Originally Posted by RCBuddha

I have the older formula, and I while I wasn`t totally enamored with it, it does have decent lubricity and rinses quite well.

This was my experience as well with the older version--it didn`t blow me away but did a reasonable job nonetheless.

Have yet to try the new one.

**Pennypacker** · 11-21-2006, 03:57 AM

Originally Posted by Bigpoppa3346

I am looking for a new wash to replace my TOL Bubble Bath, which I am less than thrilled with.

just curious..what was it about TOL you didn`t like?

**Bigpoppa3346** · 11-21-2006, 03:40 PM

Originally Posted by Pennypacker

just curious..what was it about TOL you didn`t like?

Heh, pretty much everything. It suds up great at first, but the suds die down quick and when you go to shoot the hose in the bucket, it doesn`t really do anything, requiring you to add more solution. In fact, I typically refill the solution 4 times during a wash(including wheels)!. Doesn`t seem all that slick, and cleaning power isn`t impressive. I got a sample of the FK #118 SC and WOW, that stuff was excellent. Didn`t need to refill the bucket with solution at all, just a quick shot of the hose and the suds are filled to the top of the bucket. Pretty slick, rich suds that last, and excellent cleaning power. I then decided I really needed a better wash. Now I am giving Optimum a shot.

**Glossmaster** · 11-21-2006, 07:02 PM

You can add me as one of the peeps who thinks the old version on Optimum Car Wash is just average. Nothing spectacular, but a "nice" wash none the less. I`m interested in trying some of the new formula, however. For now, I`ll stick with ONR.