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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 08:45 PM
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any one got any recommendation on washing shampoo been useing zymol for good few yrs now thinking of trying something else not that ive got any complains about zymol

i did try mequires couple of yr ago & not that impressed with it !!
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:03 PM
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turtlewax - triplewax , its he best stuff and not expensive.
come and checkout my jag , scoob , and rx8 and motorbikes if unsure. all over six years old.
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:54 PM
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This is the stuff i use, had it a year and a half and still almost half a bottle left.

http://www.cleanyourcar.co.uk/washin.../prod_349.html
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Old Jun 1, 2012 | 09:59 PM
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Lots to choose from.

Bilt-Hamber, Dodo, AutoGlym, etc etc

I use a non-gloss enhancing shampoo for normal wash, Nanolex shampoo for those with sealants on.
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 11:46 AM
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Poorboys slick n suds shampoo
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 11:48 AM
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Fairy or Persil
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Poorboys slick n suds shampoo

just for the smell
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 09:43 PM
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I love this stuff http://www.ebay.co.uk/itm/Autosmart-...9508%26ps%3D54
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Old Jun 12, 2012 | 09:48 PM
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I use Meguiars gold class
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 12:53 PM
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Is there actually much between them? I use AG and zymol combined. The theory being the AG being nice and slick with the zymol being more suddy. To be honest I'd be hard pressed to tell any real world difference.
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 01:31 PM
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Show room shine i use
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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 02:29 PM
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Trust me on this

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/ws/eBayISAPI.d...#ht_1895wt_694

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Old Jun 26, 2012 | 07:13 PM
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I don't use any shampoo which contains "wax" or polymers.

They can effect the LSP already present on the paint or make it a bit entertaining when it comes to doing paint correction.

Some polymers stick to the paint more than others.

For cars that have a sealant on (I use nanolex but looking at Opti-Guard) I use Nanolex shampoo.

But hey, everyone has their own favourite products etc so its all good
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:20 PM
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i realize im late replying to this post, but if i can help...

firstly, theres no point being recommended what other people prefer, its down to personal choice and what will best suit you/your methods/your car

~ do you prefer a wax-containing shampoo or a shampoo conditioner?

~ do you live in a hard water area?

~ what is your budget?

~ how many washes are you prepared to get from a single bottle?

~ what is the condition of your paintwork?

if your bodywork is immaculate and you just want a nice shine, go for a wax shampoo like meguiars ultimate wash & wax

if you want a shampoo conditioner as you intend to do paint correction (dont need wax) then look at autoglym, although if youve got a few extra pennies to spare, look at meguiars gold class, it is so much better, but autoglym is cheaper

if you need a water softener, then meguiars nxt gen will tick that box

all above mentioned are cheap enough, value for money and can be bought from halfords without needing to order on line and pay daft delivery prices
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Old Aug 27, 2012 | 07:34 PM
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ukvaletsupplies

i had 25ltr of cherry shampoo.25quid + 6quid p+p.
i wash my car most weeks and still got loads left..now using it with my snowfoam lance and it brill..
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 12:03 AM
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Originally Posted by richie001
I use Meguiars gold class
+1 I use this its the best I find along as your doing a 2bucket method with lamb mitt wool glove, rather than a sponge!
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by rob84
Poorboys slick n suds shampoo
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 10:49 AM
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Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild
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Old Oct 26, 2012 | 11:30 AM
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I currently use Megs Ultimate & AG Shampoo Conditioner (not at the same time) . I prefer the Megs just down to more suds – I realise this makes no cleaning difference but give me more satisfaction
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Old Oct 31, 2012 | 01:20 PM
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Dodo Juice Born To Be Mild or Supernatural
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Old Nov 4, 2012 | 10:05 AM
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This is what I use. Out of all the shampoo I have used I find this the best loads of suds and reduces water marks.


Dodo Juice Sour Power Shampoo
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Old Nov 11, 2012 | 01:03 AM
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Originally Posted by SCOOBYRICH740_20_0
This is what I use. Out of all the shampoo I have used I find this the best loads of suds and reduces water marks.


Dodo Juice Sour Power Shampoo
Hi,im using Autoglym Bwc at moment and Sour Power will be my next choice,Its highly recommended on DW and contains carnuba wax
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Old Nov 19, 2012 | 02:49 PM
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I have used 409, Resolve and Spot Shot which are all in spray cans and available in most good stores. You need to vacuum thoroughly BEFORE you use them, clean them in with a good stiff bristle brush then let them dry and vacuum thoroughly again. I've had excellent results with them doing that. I even use them on the mats in my house, the carpets in my Motor Home and the car seats.

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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 09:45 AM
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Originally Posted by Ryan144
I have used 409, Resolve and Spot Shot which are all in spray cans and available in most good stores. You need to vacuum thoroughly BEFORE you use them, clean them in with a good stiff bristle brush then let them dry and vacuum thoroughly again. I've had excellent results with them doing that. I even use them on the mats in my house, the carpets in my Motor Home and the car seats.
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Old Nov 20, 2012 | 11:23 AM
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Originally Posted by B0DSKI
'Lost in translation' springs to mind?

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Old Jan 22, 2013 | 08:25 PM
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Originally Posted by F1 CJE UK
just for the smell
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Remind me of Red Bull in a funny way!
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