Wax Free Car Shampoo
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jimed

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1,508 posts

235 months

Saturday 23rd October 2010
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I've asked this on the detailing forum (not that I'm really into the full detailing) and not had a reply - I've been using halfords Advanced Car wash which is wax free so doesn't leave annoying wax on the screen but it is now discontinued so I need to find an alternative. Most of the stuff locally seems to have wax in it so I'm looking for ideas as to what others find good - ie. cleans well without leaving a residue but doesn't take the wax off (too much anyway!)
One recommendation has been G101 from Autosmart but the detail sheet on the web suggests it is not a full automotive product and also it may be a little harsh so I'm hesitant; I've also found Turtle Wax Professional Wash n Shine which has no wax or silicon (looks like maybe £7 for 5L but + carriage maybe) and this is a contender but has anyone any experience of this or better recommendations?
Jim

BliarOut

72,863 posts

268 months

Saturday 23rd October 2010
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I use the Zymol stuff. Very good and it smells lovely too cloud9

blueg33

46,409 posts

253 months

Saturday 23rd October 2010
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BliarOut said:
I use the Zymol stuff. Very good and it smells lovely too cloud9
^^^^^ what he said. Available from Halfrauds

Mr MoJo

4,698 posts

245 months

Saturday 23rd October 2010
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blueg33 said:
BliarOut said:
I use the Zymol stuff. Very good and it smells lovely too cloud9
^^^^^ what he said. Available from Halfrauds
yes Me too, excellent stuff and it does smell great !!

2Munkys

1,228 posts

266 months

Monday 25th October 2010
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I use the Simoniz Wax Free Shampoo. Aint expensive.

greencerb

75 posts

203 months

Monday 25th October 2010
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I use the Dodo juice stuff.....seems to do a good job, doesn't touch the wax and not a bad price.

Mermaid

21,492 posts

200 months

Monday 25th October 2010
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Autoglym also do range of shampoos, some mild and some wax free.

laz11

517 posts

276 months

Tuesday 26th October 2010
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greencerb said:
I use the Dodo juice stuff.....seems to do a good job, doesn't touch the wax and not a bad price.
me too. lovely stuff

scotty_d

6,795 posts

223 months

Tuesday 26th October 2010
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laz11 said:
greencerb said:
I use the Dodo juice stuff.....seems to do a good job, doesn't touch the wax and not a bad price.
me too. lovely stuff
Me 3 yes

Mattmoss

53 posts

201 months

Tuesday 26th October 2010
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I have never noticed whether shampoo is wax free! Have i been missing a trick what is the benefit?

blueg33

46,409 posts

253 months

Tuesday 26th October 2010
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Mattmoss said:
I have never noticed whether shampoo is wax free! Have i been missing a trick what is the benefit?
Less smears on the windscreen and doesnt put a horrible layer of cheap nasty wax on your properly detialed or polished pride and joy

jimed

Original Poster:

1,508 posts

235 months

Wednesday 27th October 2010
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Thanks for the inputs guys. I've now got a few suggestions as to what is good to use so I'll have to see which is about locally.
Jim

T40ORA

5,177 posts

248 months

Wednesday 27th October 2010
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I use some wax free stuff from Meguiars. Ordered online and delivered the next day.

I seem to remember that it was on the professional/valeters part of their website. Very concentrated so it goes a long way.