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Shaggykjb_135I · 12-08-2012, 07:03 PM

Washed the Cars today. I've came away with the following conclusion.
(Sorry no before pic's, and no..that's no me in the picture)

1.) Chemical Guys Citrus Wash is way better that Adams Car Shampoo.
2.) Never let wolf's Deironizer touch your brake calibers.
3.) Auto Finesse Citrus Grime remover just doesn't work...at all..
4.) Autoglym Glass polish = amazing stuff.
5.) All never use Sonax Dashboard cleaner..smell and looks like shiny cheap crap.

Items Used:

1st wash Adam's Car shampoo
Wolf's Chemicals Deironizer Decon Gel
Auto Finesse Citrus - Grime Remover
2nd wash Chemical Guy's Citrus Shampoo
Adams Super VRT
Adam's APC
Autoglym Car Glass Polish
Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant
Meguire's Ultimate protectant (interior)

Tools Used:

Porter Cable 7424XP
Griot's Garage 6" Glass Polishing Pad
Genaric wheel scrubber
x5 MF cloths
x5 Applicator pads
x1 Uber Waffle Weave Drying Towel
1 sponge applicator pad for the tire dressing.

Gray_Panther · 12-08-2012, 09:06 PM

I like the Sonax dash cleaner.....

Shaggykjb_135I · 12-08-2012, 10:42 PM

It seemed to be too light a coat when i applied it. I like a matt finish and it does a good job. But i felt Meguiars did a better job adding a more "just cleaned look"

Only an opinion.

P1et · 12-17-2012, 05:03 PM

That CG Citrus Wash is strong stuff. If you have a nice layer of wax applied, it can strip it easily.

Shaggykjb_135I · 12-27-2012, 07:36 PM

Edit*****

I found that I wasn't leaving the CG Citrus remover on long enough..
I guess it should set for at lead 3 mins before removal. It will removed bird droppings easily if sprayed directly on and let it set for 3 mins.

Section147 · 12-29-2012, 03:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Shaggykjb_135I

...Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant...

Absolutely LOVE this product!

Shaggykjb_135I · 12-30-2012, 11:08 PM

It's. My go to sealant. Soo easy to put on and remove.

Adam135 · 12-31-2012, 05:45 AM

I started off with Wolfgang - great product indeed! I moved to Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection from the recommendation of my detailer and I'm really happy with that as well.

12-08-2012, 07:03 PM	#1
Shaggykjb_135I Private Drives: Sedonna Red 135 6spd. loaded. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 61 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Tested some car washing chemicals today. Washed the Cars today. I've came away with the following conclusion. (Sorry no before pic's, and no..that's no me in the picture) 1.) Chemical Guys Citrus Wash is way better that Adams Car Shampoo. 2.) Never let wolf's Deironizer touch your brake calibers. 3.) Auto Finesse Citrus Grime remover just doesn't work...at all.. 4.) Autoglym Glass polish = amazing stuff. 5.) All never use Sonax Dashboard cleaner..smell and looks like shiny cheap crap. Items Used: 1st wash Adam's Car shampoo Wolf's Chemicals Deironizer Decon Gel Auto Finesse Citrus - Grime Remover 2nd wash Chemical Guy's Citrus Shampoo Adams Super VRT Adam's APC Autoglym Car Glass Polish Wolfgang Deep Gloss Paint Sealant Meguire's Ultimate protectant (interior) Tools Used: Porter Cable 7424XP Griot's Garage 6" Glass Polishing Pad Genaric wheel scrubber x5 MF cloths x5 Applicator pads x1 Uber Waffle Weave Drying Towel 1 sponge applicator pad for the tire dressing. Attached Images __________________ Flex fuel is this juice you drink, you put on a tank top and then you flexxx - matacuero
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12-08-2012, 09:06 PM	#2
Gray_Panther Lieutenant Drives: 128i Join Date: Jun 2012 Location: Upstate NY Posts: 533 iTrader: (0)	I like the Sonax dash cleaner..... __________________ 2012 BMW 128i 6MT Deep Sea Blue Metallic

12-08-2012, 10:42 PM	#3
Shaggykjb_135I Private Drives: Sedonna Red 135 6spd. loaded. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 61 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	It seemed to be too light a coat when i applied it. I like a matt finish and it does a good job. But i felt Meguiars did a better job adding a more "just cleaned look" Only an opinion. __________________ Flex fuel is this juice you drink, you put on a tank top and then you flexxx - matacuero

12-27-2012, 07:36 PM	#5
Shaggykjb_135I Private Drives: Sedonna Red 135 6spd. loaded. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 61 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	Edit***** I found that I wasn't leaving the CG Citrus remover on long enough.. I guess it should set for at lead 3 mins before removal. It will removed bird droppings easily if sprayed directly on and let it set for 3 mins. __________________ Flex fuel is this juice you drink, you put on a tank top and then you flexxx - matacuero

12-30-2012, 11:08 PM	#7
Shaggykjb_135I Private Drives: Sedonna Red 135 6spd. loaded. Join Date: Nov 2010 Location: Central Texas Posts: 61 iTrader: (0) Garage List 2008 135i [0.00]	It's. My go to sealant. Soo easy to put on and remove. __________________ Flex fuel is this juice you drink, you put on a tank top and then you flexxx - matacuero

12-17-2012, 05:03 PM	#4
P1et Major Drives: '04 Ram 2500 / '11 135i Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Texas Posts: 1,277 iTrader: (1)	That CG Citrus Wash is strong stuff. If you have a nice layer of wax applied, it can strip it easily.

12-31-2012, 05:45 AM	#8
Adam135 Captain Drives: 2009 135i Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: USA Posts: 636 iTrader: (2)	I started off with Wolfgang - great product indeed! I moved to Blackfire Wet Diamond All Finish Paint Protection from the recommendation of my detailer and I'm really happy with that as well.

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