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SlickdealsForumsDeal TalkChemical Guys: 1 Gal EcoSmart Hyper Concentrated Waterless Car Wash & Wax $50, 1 Gal Maxi-Suds II Foaming Car Wash (Grape) $15, More + Free Shipping w/ Prime
Chemical Guys: 1 Gal EcoSmart Hyper Concentrated Waterless Car Wash & Wax $50, 1 Gal Maxi-Suds II Foaming Car Wash (Grape) $15, More + Free Shipping w/ Prime
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Woot.com[woot.com] has select Chemical Guys Car Wash Products on sale as listed below. Shipping is $6 or free w/ Prime
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At time of post, our research shows this 1 Gal EcoSmart Hyper Concentrated Waterless Car Wash & Wax is $$29.47 lower (~ 37% savings) than the next available reputable merchant's price, starting at $79.46
Chemical Guys, where do you even begin with this company. It's nearly all marketing hype. Some of their products work well, but again, do your own research before investing in this companies wash & detailing products.
I will say the CG microfiber towels are very good, some of the best I've used, and recently purchased another 24-pack for $36. Other than that, the prices aren't really that 'slick'.
For the price, at a consumer-grade level it's Meguiars, hands down, and you can find decent sales fairly often at your local parts store. Also can't go wrong with Adams, and many say Jay Leno's line (available at Walmart) is re-branded Adams as well if you want to try some out before getting too involved. Even Turtle Wax has some top quality consumer-grade products now (Hybrid Solutions lineup).
Although companies like Meguiars or Adams aren't always going to be at the top of every segment with their products, you are genuinely going to get good results with anything that has their name on it. With Chemical Guys, you're going to pay big time up front for the name and either get mediocre to at best, only marginally better results depending on the product.
I have about a month or so left before I have to shut off the outside faucet in prep for Chicago winters. What would one recommend to do if they have to wash their cars every two weeks or so to maintain PPF and a ceramic coating? I had the work done just last week on a new car and they told me I should handwash every two weeks, something I never did before. Or they said to do touchless car washes when road salt becomes a factor.
So now I'm thinking I'd be best off just handwashing but with no outdoor hose from December to probably March 2022, this poses a problem.
Or should I just get those "passes" at car washes for a basic touchless wash every few days?
Bring a 2 buckets of hot water from inside to wash your car in the winter
Chemical Guys, where do you even begin with this company. It's nearly all marketing hype. Some of their products work well, but again, do your own research before investing in this companies wash & detailing products.
I will say the CG microfiber towels are very good, some of the best I've used, and recently purchased another 24-pack for $36. Other than that, the prices aren't really that 'slick'.
For the price, at a consumer-grade level it's Meguiars, hands down, and you can find decent sales fairly often at your local parts store. They've been in the game for a long time and have a great reputation for a reason (price / quality ratio). Another great company is Adams, and many say Jay Leno's line (available at Walmart) is re-branded Adams as well if you want to try some out before getting too involved.
I use a kranzle pressure washer, it's good. The pressure washer engine is warranted for 10 years. I also use the German Chem Kochie Gentle Snow Foam. 5 liters for $80. When I did the math, you use about 150 ml for 5 car washes. It's about 48 cents per car wash. Cheap!
The GSF stuff is extremely good for oozing off dust, pollen, mud, etc. I have a Ford Ranger Truck 🚚 (mid sized) it's also ph neutral, so doesn't bite into ceramic, wax, paint, or your hands.. so there's that.
Only concern is to always target around 1000 psi with the right sized orfice on the wand/foamer. Alot of cheaper pressure washers exaggerate the average psi, and use cheap plungers that crack and break after a year or so.
I have about a month or so left before I have to shut off the outside faucet in prep for Chicago winters. What would one recommend to do if they have to wash their cars every two weeks or so to maintain PPF and a ceramic coating? I had the work done just last week on a new car and they told me I should handwash every two weeks, something I never did before. Or they said to do touchless car washes when road salt becomes a factor.
So now I'm thinking I'd be best off just handwashing but with no outdoor hose from December to probably March 2022, this poses a problem.
Or should I just get those "passes" at car washes for a basic touchless wash every few days?
The waterless they make works really well. I use it on my Tesla that has a ceramic coating. Now, I don't live in a snow state, so it might be different. As long as you have enough microfiber clothes, you could use the waterless wash with a sprayer, and then wash your microfiber clothes when they get dirty. So yeah you will get more microfiber clothes dirty, but your car will look clean. Sometimes I use my crappier microfiber clothes to take the grit off, then I'll use the nice ones to polish it again with the spray
The waterless they make works really well. I use it on my Tesla that has a ceramic coating. Now, I don't live in a snow state, so it might be different. As long as you have enough microfiber clothes, you could use the waterless wash with a sprayer, and then wash your microfiber clothes when they get dirty. So yeah you will get more microfiber clothes dirty, but your car will look clean. Sometimes I use my crappier microfiber clothes to take the grit off, then I'll use the nice ones to polish it again with the spray
Like many of us with Teslas who hand wash, the CG cloths are great. I buy the 16x24 cloths though. I haven't used their other stuff though as just ONR product with one bucket of water method and the cloths will do just fine of taking care of just about anything. I have used pressure washer a couple of times and while fun, does go through a lot of water if that is a concern.
I've been getting back into car detailing this year and have tried lots of products.This was all in my search of whats easiest and cheapest.
Here's my experience:
Car shampoo/Snow Foam - Chemical Guys Mr. Pink. or Honeydew
Tire and Rim Cleaner - LA Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner diluted 1:1
Cleaning Mitt - Any microfiber noodle mitt. There were tests conducted that showed that these are the least abrasive and produce less swirls and scratches. Buy 5 of the cheapest ones you can buy and put them in a 5 gallon bucket filled with water and your soap.
Protection - Turtle Wax Ice Seal and Shine. Ideally apply this after a full decontamination which includes claying your vehicle, pish, and IPA wipe. You can then use this as a drying aid after every wash. This will top it off while also reducing water spots from your hose water.
The most important thing about keeping your car clean and looking good is just washing it frequently and not letting anything build up.
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I will say the CG microfiber towels are very good, some of the best I've used, and recently purchased another 24-pack for $36. Other than that, the prices aren't really that 'slick'.
For the price, at a consumer-grade level it's Meguiars, hands down, and you can find decent sales fairly often at your local parts store. Also can't go wrong with Adams, and many say Jay Leno's line (available at Walmart) is re-branded Adams as well if you want to try some out before getting too involved. Even Turtle Wax has some top quality consumer-grade products now (Hybrid Solutions lineup).
Although companies like Meguiars or Adams aren't always going to be at the top of every segment with their products, you are genuinely going to get good results with anything that has their name on it. With Chemical Guys, you're going to pay big time up front for the name and either get mediocre to at best, only marginally better results depending on the product.
So now I'm thinking I'd be best off just handwashing but with no outdoor hose from December to probably March 2022, this poses a problem.
Or should I just get those "passes" at car washes for a basic touchless wash every few days?
Bring a 2 buckets of hot water from inside to wash your car in the winter
Monthly unlimited scratches
I will say the CG microfiber towels are very good, some of the best I've used, and recently purchased another 24-pack for $36. Other than that, the prices aren't really that 'slick'.
For the price, at a consumer-grade level it's Meguiars, hands down, and you can find decent sales fairly often at your local parts store. They've been in the game for a long time and have a great reputation for a reason (price / quality ratio). Another great company is Adams, and many say Jay Leno's line (available at Walmart) is re-branded Adams as well if you want to try some out before getting too involved.
The GSF stuff is extremely good for oozing off dust, pollen, mud, etc. I have a Ford Ranger Truck 🚚 (mid sized) it's also ph neutral, so doesn't bite into ceramic, wax, paint, or your hands.. so there's that.
Only concern is to always target around 1000 psi with the right sized orfice on the wand/foamer. Alot of cheaper pressure washers exaggerate the average psi, and use cheap plungers that crack and break after a year or so.
You're looking at the wrong one. This one is concentrated (woot). The $35 one Amazon is not concentrated.
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So now I'm thinking I'd be best off just handwashing but with no outdoor hose from December to probably March 2022, this poses a problem.
Or should I just get those "passes" at car washes for a basic touchless wash every few days?
The waterless they make works really well. I use it on my Tesla that has a ceramic coating. Now, I don't live in a snow state, so it might be different. As long as you have enough microfiber clothes, you could use the waterless wash with a sprayer, and then wash your microfiber clothes when they get dirty. So yeah you will get more microfiber clothes dirty, but your car will look clean. Sometimes I use my crappier microfiber clothes to take the grit off, then I'll use the nice ones to polish it again with the spray
Here's my experience:
Car shampoo/Snow Foam - Chemical Guys Mr. Pink. or Honeydew
Tire and Rim Cleaner - LA Totally Awesome All Purpose Cleaner diluted 1:1
Cleaning Mitt - Any microfiber noodle mitt. There were tests conducted that showed that these are the least abrasive and produce less swirls and scratches. Buy 5 of the cheapest ones you can buy and put them in a 5 gallon bucket filled with water and your soap.
Protection - Turtle Wax Ice Seal and Shine. Ideally apply this after a full decontamination which includes claying your vehicle, pish, and IPA wipe. You can then use this as a drying aid after every wash. This will top it off while also reducing water spots from your hose water.
The most important thing about keeping your car clean and looking good is just washing it frequently and not letting anything build up.