Laundry detergent!?!?

[3.9square]

Alright guys. First off I would like to state that I would NEVER do this so dont worry. Now, a girl that I work with said that it was stupid to use dish soap and that she only uses laundry detergent...I told her that it was JUST as bad. She doesnt beleive me. I need your guys' thoughts on this so I can show her that it is IN FACT bad for your car. Thanks in advance.

[Mike Pennington]

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Is it safe to assume she is talking about when she washes ?

Mike

[3.9square]

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Is it safe to assume she is talking about when she washes ?

Mike

Oh! Haha! Yeah. When she washes her car.

This conversation came about when I told her that one of my other friends told me that I should be proud that she finally washed her car, I asked her what she used and she said dish soap. She is excused because that is what her parnets have always done and she never knew better..I will be doing a proper detail on her car soon.

[roushstage2]

Re: Laundry detergent!?!?

Alright guys. First off I would like to state that I would NEVER do this so dont worry. Now, a girl that I work with said that it was stupid to use dish soap and that she only uses laundry detergent...I told her that it was JUST as bad. She doesnt beleive me. I need your guys' thoughts on this so I can show her that it is IN FACT bad for your car. Thanks in advance.

My mom was on the same kick when we first bought the 86 F150. According to her, it was better because "it rinsed off easier."

This was about 5 years before I knew the right way (I was around 12 or 13 at the time), and now she knows the right way.

[yalerd]

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each one , teach one
Explain and give facts to your friend that will help her realize why is bad

[3.9square]

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So, am I to guess it does the same thing that dish soap does?

[Murr1525]

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It might be milder than dishsoap, but there are also the lubrication factors even if it is a lot milder.

But, you really cant change peoples minds easily, other than to park your car next to hers and see if she notices anything.

[JG_Detailing]

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Oh! Haha! Yeah. When she washes her car.

This conversation came about when I told her that one of my other friends told me that I should be proud that she finally washed her car, I asked her what she used and she said dish soap. She is excused because that is what her parnets have always done and she never knew better..I will be doing a proper detail on her car soon.

Yup! She will be coming to you to fix it. Maybe then she will know that you shouldn't use anything put car soap on a car and nothing else.

[3.9square]

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Well I talked to her and I steered her in the right direction. I told her to buy some Meguiars soap that I use and to get a real wash mit. She listened. I explained why it is bad to do what she was doing.

[Tony Bilotti]

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I think if she's been using Tide or something to wash her car she needs a good wax job like now.

[christian6984]

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Dish soap is made and laundry soap is made for removing greasy marks on plates and deep stains on clothing, plus washing liquid generally contains salt! which dries things out. no matter how often you wax each wash is gonna take that protection away. plus a waxed car is much easier and quicker to wash.

If needs be DEMO TIME, wash and wax the bonnet then re-wash half with Megs and the other with what she useds and see what beading there is and show her which side is easier to dry.

Hope this is useful, Christian

[WrightDetail]

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Amazing when you think you have heard it all,,,,,,lol

[Michael Stoops]

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Could be worse..... she could be putting the car in the dryer after using the laundry detergent to wash it. That tumbling action is even worse on the paint if you ask me.