I'm going back to bucket washing. I have not seen any better results using a foam gun and several popular soaps for it. I've been using Turtle wax Hybrid Ceramic Spray for a quick shine after washes. I stumbled across Turtle Wax Ceramic Wash and Wax and was wondering if this was a decent product which might reduce my spray waxing. I admit I'm getting old and lazy. I want to keep my cars looking good but I'm not anal nor a perfectionist. Anyone have experience with it?
Anyone using Turtle Wax "Ceramic Wash & Wax"?
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use to be where I could hand wash the van in the alley with soft soap (non-aloe) bucket etc.. but the alley has been very busy as of late. So instead, I've been taking it to 1 of two car washes which have been doing well. Before entering the wash I've been using lifter 1 bug and tar remover. I spray this on the lower half of the van. then while that soaks I spray turtle wax wheel tire cleaner and if the wheels are super dirty I'd take time with a soft brush and clean in and around the wheels.. then drive through the wash. if I get a nice day and want to go into more detail (which I'll be doing soon) is to drive to my wife's sisters house on the east coast and remove each wheel and in and around the wheel well, repaint or touch up etc. Posted this info cause I feel this is a lazy wash.. as for your product, I used it once like the hbrix wheel cleaner and did like either of them and I'm picky about the products I use on the van.
I've used the TW Ceramic Wash and Wax. My issue with it, is that you have to use 3 ounces per gallon of water (for "routine" cleaning), for what is a marginal boost in shine afterwards.
6 ounces of soap, just to wash a truck once... I'm not sure it is worth it to me.
6 ounces of soap, just to wash a truck once... I'm not sure it is worth it to me.
Although TurtleWax has indeed come out with some terrific new products and this may in fact be one of them.
I personally have never used any particular car wash soap/shampoo where it made claims of “wash and wax your car” that was anything special in and of itself. Some better than others maybe, but at best they’re just OK maintenance between applying good product to the paint. IMO, better maintenance is a QD/WaUD type of product.
I personally have never used any particular car wash soap/shampoo where it made claims of “wash and wax your car” that was anything special in and of itself. Some better than others maybe, but at best they’re just OK maintenance between applying good product to the paint. IMO, better maintenance is a QD/WaUD type of product.
Meguire's D110 and Gtechnique Ceramic Sealant are my go to for a wash and shine, the Meguires is very concentrated and lubricates well, and the Gtechnique stuff is an amazing drying aid (spray it on the wet panels as you dry)
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gal...aDo-dedFAIETfsIMvHsqXXNot4P3kzRBoCXTEQAvD_BwE
https://www.autogeek.net/gtechniq-c...SIyZjwWchqSzJXsg6uMnABIeeSTcWTSxoCBJAQAvD_BwE
Plus two buckets and grit guards always!
https://www.harborfreight.com/1-gal...aDo-dedFAIETfsIMvHsqXXNot4P3kzRBoCXTEQAvD_BwE
https://www.autogeek.net/gtechniq-c...SIyZjwWchqSzJXsg6uMnABIeeSTcWTSxoCBJAQAvD_BwE
Plus two buckets and grit guards always!
I've used a number of wash and wax soaps over the years, and as long as the are overall decent quality they work great. Some even leave a little pop or shine behind but none have ever left a waxed finish.
I wonder if the internet chat about using pH neutral car wash soaps is true regarding protection of ceramic and other last stage products? I am surprised that your Mequires D110 product has the same, maybe higher (9 - 9.8) pH as Simple Green and Dawn dish soap.
Interesting, I've never noticed it to have any negative impacts on any LSP.
