Requesting Car Wash Soap Recommendations / Warnings

[mookie]

I'm running low on car wash soap and want to know if y'all have any recommendations for, or warnings to stay away from, any particular brand.



I know not to use dish soap unless trying to strip off wax, but do the different brands of car wash soap really matter or can I buy what's on sale/cheapest?



Have you found any difference?

 

[Deleted deleted]

I just buy that blue stuff available at WalMart. As long as it isn't dish soap, you're good to go.

 

[Johnny O]

I have used Armor All car wash for the past few years and I like it. Between that and the Cali Wiper my wax lasts a long time.

 

[Jeff C]

I like the Meguiars NXT, but I use all Meguiars products, so...

 

[Terry O]

Another vote for Meguiars NXT.

 

[William Washington]

If you have a favorite polich, then use the one that's the companion of that polish.



I have used Armor All car wash with good success.

 

[Chops]

Mr Clean system hands down.

No dry towel touches my paint.

 

[Todd Z]

Lemon Joy works great.....



Todd Z

 

[Rodger Tellefson]

I agree with the Mr. Clean Auto (?) Dry System. Not quite as "auto dry" as advertised but definately minimal shamy.

 

[Bart Adkins]

Rain-X makes some good stuff too.

 

[FlipTrac_511]

Another vote for Meguiar's NXT. I prefer it over Mr.Clean and Mother's gold stuff.

 

[mookie]

Thanks for all the replies!

I'm going to give the Meguiar's NXT a try.

If someone fanatical as FlipTrac uses it, it must be good!

 

[Travis Munday]

Try to avoid "soap and waxes" in one...those don't do a good job at being soap, or wax. I use, or used I should say, Meguairs soap. Smells like strawberries or soemthing. Been a while since I used it. Just remember to follow up with a good wax job if you want the vehicle to stay clean. Weekly, or even daily, touch-ups with a detail spray is good.