NXT, Ultimate, or Gold Class. Which one is the best and why?
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Which Car Wash Solution and Why?
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Re: Which Car Wash Solution and Why?
Optimum No Rinse! lol
NXT cleans the best.
Gold Class has the best lubricity and leaves the paint looking really nice.
Ultimate Wash and Wax is good for washings in between waxing. Adds a little to the previous applied protection.
It's really up to you. All are greatTedrow's Detailing
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Car wash concentrates are usually a blend of several surfactants, which are two opposing polar groups, hydrophilic and a non-polar group lipophilic. The interaction of these two groups in water will reduce the surface tension of water; soap creates foam by trapping air inside, which is about 95% air and 5% soap / water.
The normal things to look for in a car wash concentrate is that it; cleans well, is gentle enough on paint protection products, provides more than sufficient surface lubrication; (very important, as it reduces the possibility of scratches) )as well as some form of encapsulation. Some concentrates add a glossing agent to produce a shine; this is usually a polymer (silicone) which may affect some waxes ability to bead / sheet water~ Providing unbiased advice that Professional and Enthusiast Detailer’s Trust ~ Blog – http://togwt1980.blogspot.com
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IMO, of the three products you mention, I find in hard water areas NXT Gen performs best, otherwise I'd pick Gold Class. You can't go wrong with either, IMO.
OTOH, don't overlook the Detailer line wash products especially when there is a free shipping offer available. I've used and would recommend all of these: Hyper Wash (D110), Shampoo Plus (D111), Super Soap (D112), (as well as Professional Car Wash (M62) from their Mirror Glaze line. My clear favorite is Hyper Wash.
Approx. street prices listed and assuming you used 3 gallons per wash bucket: Note that Gold Class and NXT are often found at steep discounts from time to time in some retail locations which would alter the following numbers.
•Gold Class: $15/gal. - 1 gal. yields 43 washes - 35Jim
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Re: Which Car Wash Solution and Why?
IMO, of the three products you mention, I find in hard water areas NXT Gen performs best, otherwise I'd pick Gold Class. You can't go wrong with either, IMO.
OTOH, don't overlook the Detailer line wash products especially when there is a free shipping offer available. I've used and would recommend all of these: Hyper Wash (D110), Shampoo Plus (D111), Super Soap (D112), (as well as Professional Car Wash (M62) from their Mirror Glaze line. My clear favorite is Hyper Wash.
Approx. street prices listed and assuming you used 3 gallons per wash bucket: Note that Gold Class and NXT are often found at steep discounts from time to time in some retail locations which would alter the following numbers.
•Gold Class: $15/gal. - 1 gal. yields 43 washes - 0.35 a wash
•NXT Gen: $18/gal. - 1 gal. yields 43 washes - 0.42 a wash
•Hyper Wash (D110): $24/gal. - 1 gal. yields 128 washes - 0.19 a wash
•Shampoo Plus (D111): $16/gal. - 1 gal. yields 43 washes - 0.37 a wash
•Super Soap (D112): $15/gal. - 1 gal. yields 43 washes - 0.35 a wash
•Professional Car Wash (M62): $23/gal. - 1 gal yields 43 washes - 0.53 a wash
IIRC, all but the Hyper Wash call for 1 ounce per gallon dilution (128:1) so typically you would use around 3 ounces per wash 128oz/3 = 43 washes per gallon.
Hyper Wash is super concentrated and at a 400:1 ratio yields 128 washes per gallon giving it the clear economic advantage. But that isn't the whole story, as Hyper Wash is also an excellent wash, clearly my favorite. I find Hyper Wash also makes a good clay lube if diluted 200:1.
Sorry for the first post. The forum software didn't like the cents symbol.Jim
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Originally posted by ip1600 View Postanyone here been using shampooplus or hyperwash? which one smells better? what about cleaning ability?
This should get you started but there are many, many more.
Here are some polls that may be of interest: Keep in mind that the Detailer line is likely not used by most consumers hence their lower ranking.
Here are some reviews and opinions:
We encourage MOL members to post reviews on any of Meguiar's Professional Mirror Glaze or Detailer Lines
Discussion on Meguiar's Professional Mirror Glaze, Professional Detailer, PRO Hybrid Ceramic & Other.
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I prefer M62 due to high lube feeling and loads of foaming action.
I use a lot of Shampoo Plus and Hyperwash too, but for waxed surfaces i tend to go with m62Arctic Detailing - Northern Norway
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