P21s Bodywork Shampoo Review (a few pics)

[G35stilez]

Price Per Ounce - $.59
Price Per Wash - $1.18

Price was equal to 1z Perls and Sonus Gloss Shampoo. Wolfgang and Pinnacle Shampoo's came out to more. So price was relatively cheap compared to it's competitors.


P21s Bodywork Shampoo was a pleasure to use. It met all of it's claims and impressed me. The shampoo foamed up well when I filled up the 2 gallon bucket, but once it hit the wet surface the suds pretty much disappeared...not a dislike, just an observation. It kind of pooled on the surface like I had no protection on the paint but looked GREAT...like it was just sprayed in the paint booth. But anyways, the car was moderately soiled and P21s didn't seem to have any problem removing the grime, but then again my car stays reasonably clean and the surface is usually slick. I used (2) lamb's wool mitts with (2) 2-gallon buckets. 2 oz of Shampoo in one: 2 gals of water and the other just 2 gals of water.

Anyways, the real impresser came when I rinsed. The water sheeted off to reveal a deeper, wetter shine underneath. This made me happy and I had a couple comments (dad and neighbor) when I was drying. So in short:


Pros
-Gloss Enhancing
-Pretty Slick when using
-Lowest price bracket for elite shampoos

Cons
-Slick, but there are slicker ones out there (PB SS&S)
-It's still $1.18 per wash


My choice of shampoos for all around would still go to PB SS&S. I haven't given 1z Perls a shot yet, but will soon.

Comments/Questions?

 

[JaredPointer]

Looks great as always. Your car has become the standard of what I want my red truck to look like. I also want to get the picture taking down like you as well. Too bad you're on the other (top) half of the country!!

 

[RavingLunatic]

Thanks for the review. I too am looking into car wash shampoos to try out (only tried NXT so far). Always wondered if there if a real difference with the "elite" shampoos and the ones found off the shelf...do you notice a difference between them and is it worth the extra money? By the way have you ever tried the Eiman Fabrik car wash?

 

[rabbi]

Thanks for the review. I'm waiting for the weather to get decent so I can try out my new carwashes.

 

[SilverLexus]

"I too am looking into car wash shampoos to try out (only tried NXT so far). Always wondered if there if a real difference with the "elite" shampoos and the ones found off the shelf...do you notice a difference between them and is it worth the extra money? "

I do find there is a difference. NXT is a great wash for the money but my favorites are P21S, Pinnacle, 1Z Perls, and Zaino Z-7. I find the better soaps are better at cleaning and slicker which helps get the dirt off the car efficiently. You have to decide if the extra cost is worth it.

For lower priced soap, try NXT, Eagle One Wet, and Duragloss. A lot of people like Megs Gold Class as well.