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Post by scooobydont » Wed Aug 02, 2017 12:29 pm

Car Chem 1900:1 or Adam's Shampoo, I too used Autoglym and fancied a change, the Car Chem will last you a life time, the dilution ratio is amazing.

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Post by BlastDK » Wed Aug 02, 2017 4:02 pm

I have always been a Meguiars fan - Top products all the way around. :thumbsup:

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Post by MartynFrancis » Fri Aug 04, 2017 12:16 pm

Megs gold class is good, but I now use Autobrite Purple Velvet. awesome stuff, and smells great too!
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Post by Newbers » Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:36 pm

hopz121 wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:29 pm Bilt Hamer Auto Wash :thumbsup:
I was planning to give this a go when my current AG stuff runs out. Good to hear a recommendation.
Coupe, KW coil overs, PSB limiters, Powerflex ARB bushes, 18" CSL reps, Aero skirts, ZHP leather knob, Whippy and proud. Probably needs a wash :roll:

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Post by hopz121 » Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:10 pm

Newbers wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:36 pm
hopz121 wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:29 pm Bilt Hamer Auto Wash :thumbsup:
I was planning to give this a go when my current AG stuff runs out. Good to hear a recommendation.
Its great stuff mate as are most of there products, last ages too as you only need a tiny amount of it :)
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Post by dhobbs » Sat Aug 05, 2017 10:18 am

I had a look at the chemical guys website and the choice of car shampoo blew my mind, too much choice.
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Post by Newbers » Sun Aug 06, 2017 1:11 am

hopz121 wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:10 pm
Newbers wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:36 pm
hopz121 wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:29 pm Bilt Hamer Auto Wash :thumbsup:
I was planning to give this a go when my current AG stuff runs out. Good to hear a recommendation.
Its great stuff mate as are most of there products, last ages too as you only need a tiny amount of it :)
I've got their snow foam which always gets a car wash off to a good start!
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Post by Taxboy » Fri Aug 11, 2017 6:47 pm

hopz121 wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2017 10:10 pm
Newbers wrote: Fri Aug 04, 2017 3:36 pm
hopz121 wrote: Tue Aug 01, 2017 9:29 pm Bilt Hamer Auto Wash :thumbsup:
I was planning to give this a go when my current AG stuff runs out. Good to hear a recommendation.
Its great stuff mate as are most of there products, last ages too as you only need a tiny amount of it :)
Another vote from me. Don't expect lots of suds on the car but nice and slick and cleans really well.

I also rate the BH snow foam but I use it through a garden sprayer - works just as well but you don't get the drama of the shaving foam effect plus it lasts a longer this way. Also don't get glared at by the OH wondering when all that foam will disappear :rofl:

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Post by Zoomer » Fri Aug 11, 2017 7:14 pm

I was always told that as long as it was just shampoo without wax it's would be fine. AG smells nice and the colour is amazing though.
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Post by LordOxygen » Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:09 am

I used to use AutoGlym and moved over to Meguiar's, and recently moved over the Bilt Hamber, best car wash shampoo I've had. It's highly concentrated you only need a tablespoon's worth in a bucket.

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Post by GAZA62 » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:47 pm

Another vote for Megs Gold Class available at Halfords at the end of the day what makes cleaning a car a lot easier is claying followed by polish and wax the mitt just glides across the surface.

To be honest I have not noticed a huge difference in most shampoos I have used over the years best value I ever used was Tripplewax when it was available in Woolworths for a pound a bottle.
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Post by dhobbs » Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:50 pm

LordOxygen wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:09 am I used to use AutoGlym and moved over to Meguiar's, and recently moved over the Bilt Hamber, best car wash shampoo I've had. It's highly concentrated you only need a tablespoon's worth in a bucket.
Is that how you measure it out, with a tablespoon?
I normally use a couple of squirts for AG.
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Post by LordOxygen » Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:02 am

dhobbs wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:50 pm
LordOxygen wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:09 am I used to use AutoGlym and moved over to Meguiar's, and recently moved over the Bilt Hamber, best car wash shampoo I've had. It's highly concentrated you only need a tablespoon's worth in a bucket.
Is that how you measure it out, with a tablespoon?
I normally use a couple of squirts for AG.
No, I pour in half a cap full

Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo - 1 Litre (1000ml), Multi Award Winning Highly Concentrated Shampoo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/7392461117/ ... Jzb33GDP1F

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Post by dhobbs » Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:27 am

LordOxygen wrote: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:02 am
dhobbs wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:50 pm
LordOxygen wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 10:09 am I used to use AutoGlym and moved over to Meguiar's, and recently moved over the Bilt Hamber, best car wash shampoo I've had. It's highly concentrated you only need a tablespoon's worth in a bucket.
Is that how you measure it out, with a tablespoon?
I normally use a couple of squirts for AG.
No, I pour in half a cap full

Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo - 1 Litre (1000ml), Multi Award Winning Highly Concentrated Shampoo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/7392461117/ ... Jzb33GDP1F
Going to give it a go. :thumbsup:
3.0si roadster. Requisite stubby. Sound gen mod. LED numberplate lights. LED boot strip. Interior lights LED too. ZHP gearknob. Daily drive :driving:
Motor in boot. Bilstein B8 dampers. New radio, much better sounds :thumbsup:

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Post by LordOxygen » Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:42 am

dhobbs wrote: Sun Aug 13, 2017 9:27 am
LordOxygen wrote: Sun Aug 13, 2017 8:02 am
dhobbs wrote: Sat Aug 12, 2017 6:50 pm

Is that how you measure it out, with a tablespoon?
I normally use a couple of squirts for AG.
No, I pour in half a cap full

Bilt Hamber Auto Wash Car Shampoo - 1 Litre (1000ml), Multi Award Winning Highly Concentrated Shampoo https://www.amazon.co.uk/dp/7392461117/ ... Jzb33GDP1F
Going to give it a go. :thumbsup:
you can get a 300ml one which is about £12. Maybe go for that one to try first of all, you can buy direct from BH as well.

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