kiwi

looking to buy new soap, but i am looking for one that sheets the water off instead of beading it to help me dry the car quicker.

what is everyone using or recommending, (i would prefer to use ones sold at walmart or canadian tire)

kitlz

After I wash mine, I remove the nozzle and let the water run over it. The water beads less that way. Then I take a leaf blower to get the water out of the rims and other hard to dry areas. One large MF towel and I'm done.

I learned the part about doing the final rinse without the nozzle from the awesome detailers here. Works like a charm.

cmichael

Would not the wax or sealant on the car determine whether it beads or sheets, rather than the soap you use?

MoeMistry

You want the water to bead. If you use a soap that make the surface not bead, then it's stripping the protective wax.

Why are you wanting something from walmart or OTC? Just curious.

For a little more $$, and I mean a few buck, you can get soaps that are way better for your car.

http://www.glisteningperfectionstore...aps/Categories

If you want to dry the car quicker, get a high quality foam core mf drying cloth or a blower. Using DI water helps too.

kiwi

i wax the car once a month, plus use quik wax between waxes, (black car)

i will try the no nozzle approach.

i am almost out of car wash soap and was looking to upgrade without mail order stuff, just want to go out and pick the stuff up,

hoping there were some decent suggestions

Greg@DI

I agree the sheeting method for rinsing will be a big help. If you want to safely remove all the sealant and wax then the Chemical Guys Citrus Wash would be my product of choice. Another option is to try the Dodo Juice Time to Dry Drying Detailer which helps you dry quicker as well. If you have any questions please let me know.

2001LexusIS300

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optimum no rinse might do the trick

vwynn

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Gold class never failed me n its not that bad of a OTC car soap.

Jetfire

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i use meg's gold class mixed with a bit of ONR for extra protection.

jfelbab

+1 for Meg's Gold Class. If you have hard water try NXT Wash. Both are OTC and great products. Very inexpensive and available in larger sizes.

As to sheeting vs. beading. Watch this video.

http://www.youtube.com/user/Meguiars.../2/SVcVpS0-Eck

Blkexcoupe

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My car soap of choice is Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo, but if you're set on buying locally, then I'd have to say Meguiars Gold Class like everyone else.

ExclusivIS

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I've been using Pinnacle too recently. I tend to over-due and put alot of soap in my bucket...but it smells awesome and suds the car real well!

If you have a driveway...get a foam gun!!!

vwynn

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dam he only uses 2 caps of soap... i tend to use like 6 or so in my foam cannon. lol

2001LexusIS300

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two caps in a foam cannon is not gonna be enough soap though