car soap?

Boosted_N54 · 06-06-2012, 12:17 AM

what is the best car soap for my color Alpine White

moosey · 06-08-2012, 02:03 PM

Soap isn't really going to be color specific. You just want to make sure you get one that is not so strong that it will strip wax and has enough lubricity to prevent marring when washing. Check some of sponsor sites for a good selection. I've heard good things about Optimum and Poorboys has worked well for me. For an over the counter solution, Meg's Gold Class is decent.

Red Bread · 06-08-2012, 02:29 PM

Yep, well stated. Chemical Guys and Poorboys both make good soaps. I use Optimum No Rinse because I live in a townhome without a hose nearby, but I've had great luck with Chemical Guys stuff in the past. As stated, if you're just picking something up from a local place, Meguairs will do fine.

Boosted_N54 · 06-08-2012, 11:29 PM

this is what u use California Gold® Car Wash

http://www.mothers.com/02_products/0...632_05664.html

is this good enough?

moosey · 06-09-2012, 12:21 PM

Should be fine, I've heard that's a decent over the counter soap as well. I've never used it though. If you feel like it, try something else when it's gone for a comparison.

Adam135 · 06-10-2012, 04:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Red Bread

Yep, well stated. Chemical Guys and Poorboys both make good soaps. I use Optimum No Rinse because I live in a townhome without a hose nearby, but I've had great luck with Chemical Guys stuff in the past. As stated, if you're just picking something up from a local place, Meguairs will do fine.

Love ONR

vanbmw · 06-11-2012, 05:30 PM

I like Chemical guys citrus wash. You also must have ONR on hand. A good no rinse wash and a good clay lubricant.

Dackelone · 06-11-2012, 05:47 PM

I like using Meguiars Deep Crystal® Car Wash soap.

http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...lreg-car-wash/

Uptempo80 · 06-13-2012, 02:30 PM

I've used the Mothers as an OTC wash. Performs well. No complaints.

I usually use Zymol "clear" car wash soap as my main product in washing my car.

Be sure to use a 2-3 bucket wash proceure with a few sheepskin (or mf) wash mits so you avoid any scratching. Harder to make mistakes that way (++extra mits and buckets)

Greg@DetailedImage · 06-15-2012, 04:08 PM

As others have noted color doesn't matter really in shampoo selection and we have a huge selection in our Washing & Drying section. If you want to remove some of the old wax and sealant the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash is a great product. If you want a maintenance shampoo that won't strip protection the Chemical Guys GlossWorkz Shampoo. Save 10% off as well with the coupon code 10offBMW1 if interested.

Greg @ DI

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moosey New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Soap isn't really going to be color specific. You just want to make sure you get one that is not so strong that it will strip wax and has enough lubricity to prevent marring when washing. Check some of sponsor sites for a good selection. I've heard good things about Optimum and Poorboys has worked well for me. For an over the counter solution, Meg's Gold Class is decent.
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Red Bread Major General 4465 Rep 9,160 Posts Drives: Smog machines Join Date: Oct 2008 Location: Austin, TX iTrader: (0)	Yep, well stated. Chemical Guys and Poorboys both make good soaps. I use Optimum No Rinse because I live in a townhome without a hose nearby, but I've had great luck with Chemical Guys stuff in the past. As stated, if you're just picking something up from a local place, Meguairs will do fine.
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Boosted_N54 Major 181 Rep 1,310 Posts Drives: 135i N54 Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: New York iTrader: (0)	this is what u use California Gold® Car Wash http://www.mothers.com/02_products/0...632_05664.html is this good enough?
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moosey New Member 0 Rep 20 Posts Drives: 128i Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: PA iTrader: (0)	Should be fine, I've heard that's a decent over the counter soap as well. I've never used it though. If you feel like it, try something else when it's gone for a comparison.
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vanbmw Major 130 Rep 1,101 Posts Drives: 2015 Black 335i Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Vancouver iTrader: (0)	I like Chemical guys citrus wash. You also must have ONR on hand. A good no rinse wash and a good clay lubricant.
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Dackelone European Editor 10628 Rep 22,992 Posts Drives: N54 e82 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Bayern, Germany iTrader: (1)	I like using Meguiars Deep Crystal® Car Wash soap. http://www.meguiars.com/en/automotiv...lreg-car-wash/ __________________ Dackel's European Delivery Museum Guide
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Uptempo80 Lieutenant 59 Rep 513 Posts Drives: 2016 228iC -picked up 8-13-16! Join Date: May 2010 Location: Davie, FL iTrader: (0)	I've used the Mothers as an OTC wash. Performs well. No complaints. I usually use Zymol "clear" car wash soap as my main product in washing my car. Be sure to use a 2-3 bucket wash proceure with a few sheepskin (or mf) wash mits so you avoid any scratching. Harder to make mistakes that way (++extra mits and buckets) __________________ Jimmy 1988 325i sedan (Cirrus Blue Metallic, Silver Grey Leather) 2011 128i convertible (Blue Water Metallic, Grey Leather) 2013 320i sedan (Sapphire Black Metallic, Black/Black) 2016 228i convertible (Mineral White, Oyster Leather, Luxury Line)
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Greg@DetailedImage 125 Rep 3,515 Posts Drives: clean and protected Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: NY iTrader: (0)	As others have noted color doesn't matter really in shampoo selection and we have a huge selection in our Washing & Drying section. If you want to remove some of the old wax and sealant the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash is a great product. If you want a maintenance shampoo that won't strip protection the Chemical Guys GlossWorkz Shampoo. Save 10% off as well with the coupon code 10offBMW1 if interested. Greg @ DI
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