D-Line Car Wash vs. Consumer Car washes

[Meltdownblitz]

I am looking for a car wash soap in the D-Line that is similar to the consumer line washes because I was my car at least once a week or so and it gets pricey buying a 64 oz of Gold class all the time. Is there any wash that is similar but in all, cheaper in the detailer line?

Thanks everyone.

[Mister B]

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If you are looking for something that is less expensive, order the Gallon size of Gold Class Wash from www.meguiars.com . It's the cheapest, comes in gallon size and it is a great car wash. Basically for $2.00 more you get twice the amount.

[Murr1525]

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I think in the 128:1 washes, the Gold Class is one of the cheapest, and still top of the line.

The Detailer Line ones are ok, maybe a bit of a step down.

For decent savings, you would have to try Hyperwash, that is 400:1 mix ratio. I have never used it though.

[Meltdownblitz]

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Hmm, ok then. I think I might stick with Deep Crystal or Gold class and I want to try NXT. I guess this is a topic where the d line isn't nessassarily better.

[yalerd]

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It all depends on your situation.
For your use I would stick with the Gold Class, love it

For my taste I like it more than the NXT, but that's my opinion, maybe some people like NXT more.

[Meltdownblitz]

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Yeah, I will stick with the consumer line washes.

[Murr1525]

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ADS probably sells a sample size of Hyper Wash if you are really interested.

[stealth]

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I've found over the years & many units washed that Gold Class/NXT wash are the best buys for the $. I usually get the 1 gal. Gold Class for clients & reserve the NXT for highend units or personal use. Repeated use does provide ease of use especially on a weekly basis as you mentioned.

[roushstage2]

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I've found over the years & many units washed that Gold Class/NXT wash are the best buys for the $. I usually get the 1 gal. Gold Class for clients & reserve the NXT for highend units or personal use. Repeated use does provide ease of use especially on a weekly basis as you mentioned.

Those two are my two favorites as well.

[J. A. Michaels]

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I agree, to find a wash that performs better then the gold class would be hard to do. Really like that product.

[roushstage2]

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The one Detailer wash that interests me is Shampoo Plus.

Meguiar's® Shampoo Plus lubricating formula and luxurious foam team up to gently clean and condition even the most delicate clear coat surface without scratching. Its biodegradable conditioning formula deepens gloss, boosts shine and leaves a highly reflective, slick surface, making it the perfect choice for the ultimate car wash.

Sounds like Gold Class a bit...

[J. A. Michaels]

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When I was talking to Rick @ADs a while back. I asked him in the detailer line what would be the closest car wash soap to the gc. He said Shampoo plus. I bought a gallon of it. Have a little bit left of the gc left. Will be using the shampoo plus probably in a couple of weeks.It should be close if Rick says so. He has never steered me wrong yet.

[Murr1525]

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It might be close, but it didnt seem any better, or do anything speacial when I used it.

#62 seems like the best alternative to me, but then it costs more than Gold Class usualy.

[Tim Lingor]

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It might be close, but it didnt seem any better, or do anything speacial when I used it.

#62 seems like the best alternative to me, but then it costs more than Gold Class usualy.

I find that so very strange as I have gone through probably close to 15 gallons or more of Shampoo Plus over the past 2-3 years and just love the stuff. My preference is still #62 overall, but for great cleaning, excellent lubrication, Shampoo Plus has been my go to product for a long time.

I know some people equate foaming with a quality shampoo but that simply is not true. In fact, I mix the soap in my bucket after I fill it so that I get the maximum lubrication rather than it foaming up, and over flowing. Shampoo Plus rinses easily, does not leave soap streaks but does leave a glistening shine.

I wonder if your water is very soft or very hard? What did you not like about the Shampoo Plus??

Tim

[Murr1525]

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Well, here is the only way I can think to explain it (with mostly thoughts and feelings, not really hard facts):
Nxt seems to clean great for me.
Gold Class leaves a great finish, but seems to leave just a little grime behind on mein spots if the car is extra dirty, like winter esp.
Shampoo Plus seemed kind of in the middle, doing ok at both.
#62 seems to do both great.

Also, using a foam gun, maybe a little more foaming is a good thing?