ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

Haven't tried to many different soaps, went from OTC stuff to Adams and like the Adams enough I have no need to test anything else, although I don't put the soap into the bucket, I put it on the mitt then dip the mitt in the bucket. And if I'm going to do a strip wash I add an all purpose cleaner to the bucket

DC52NV

Adam's is good stuff. I found them to be a little pricey however. If you're a weekend warrior and only was your car(s) then it's fine, but if you do more than that it gets too pricey. I sometimes mix APC with Meg's Gold Class to strip or just use Dawn. I fill up my bucket 3/4 of the way with water then add my soap and then fill the rest with a strong stream to activate the suds. Have you tried Adam's new wheel cleaner?

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

i want to try adam's wheel cleaner.

another good one i want to try if i get rich is ammonyc.

AMMO PlumWheel Cleaner | AMMO NYC

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

I guess it works out good for me with them being near me, I just drive up to the wearhouse and buy it there. The new wheel cleaner is awesome if your wheels are trashed, I detailled an abused Subi outback and used it on the rims washed away all the caked brake dust with no scrubbing, rims looked new. Its excessive for detailing freaks, I just used the car wash soap and Adam's boars hair brush, then seal with Adams Quick Sealant

DC52NV

I have not tried any Ammo products yet. The guy makes great videos and seems to know what he's doing and talking about. I like how in his vids, while using his products, he's not trying to excessively sell you his products. He'll even mention other products that can do the same.

DC52NV

Yeah their new wheel cleaner looks great for heavily baked on wheels. It'll be a waste to use as a weekly maintance cleaner. I like using CG Diablo wheel cleaner 8:1 or even 10:1 for my weekly washes. Although sometimes I simply use car soap to clean them. Adan's APC works great for tires. I assume that's what you use?

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

Yup and their tire brush which is a beast

jmfselu

Nice write-up

05RLS2

iTrader: (1)

Their car wash soaps suck lubricity and cleaning wise, their interior protectants and tire glosses are overly greasy, and their waxes are a joke (They may give 3 weeks protection if you are lucky). The Meguiars Professional line of products are OK, but their consumer products are about on par with the over the counter Turtle Wax and Mothers Products.

I am probably more OCD when it comes to detailing than most people, but I used to do professional detailing and have tried lots of different products and have seen what works and what doesn't

Mr Mall Cop

iTrader: (1)

Very informative, good job there RB

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

thanks billy, now go make your ss look clean as fawk!

Mr Mall Cop

iTrader: (1)

I had some asshat in a Honda say it wasn't an SS because it had the 2.4 NA in it.

ECaulk

iTrader: (6)

Its a honda don't worry about it

SKCobalt

Great write up! I use the two bucket method but I like how you sheet the water off the car. I'll have to try that the next time I wash it!

Staged07SS

iTrader: (25)

Nice job Rice!!

Great thread.

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

thanks can you approve it for a how to?

Staged07SS

iTrader: (25)

No!!!

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

thank yaw!

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

a tip for those riding their cars through the winter:

take your car through a touchless wash before washing it at home.

the underbody blast is needed to get the salt and crap off and that way you still dont have those nasty rollers scraping your nice finish up. plus you have a good headstart so ur not scraping salt on your paint as much while washing

eccarwiz

iTrader: (6)

Wow good write up

Mr Mall Cop

iTrader: (1)

Yes this is a thread with good info.

Mr Mall Cop

iTrader: (1)

This is also a good way to bucket wash a car.

nobody2u

Definite sub'd!

Tsbbzm

iTrader: (1)

two bucket wash ftw

riceburner

iTrader: (66)

yeah i wish more people would keep.chiming in with good tips