Cheer w/ Color Gaurd is my soap
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HAHA. well the thing is i never thought to specifically buy soap that was for washing the car. Cheer is pretty cheap, and i use the color gaurd one because thats what i just have at home...
Ok, well looks like i'm not stripping my paint.
I just did alot of work on my car, and had grease from the shop all over the body. The Cheer soap washed it off instantly without any hesitation. I was really impressed.
Ok, well looks like i'm not stripping my paint.
I just did alot of work on my car, and had grease from the shop all over the body. The Cheer soap washed it off instantly without any hesitation. I was really impressed.
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Originally Posted by truemagellen
it will dissolve wax too
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I would think that plain hand soap or dish soap would be safer on the paint as there is probably less chemicals in it which could be harmful to the car. Keep in mind, it could be causing a long term effect on the paint that you dont see now.
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I would think that plain hand soap or dish soap would be safer on the paint as there is probably less chemicals in it which could be harmful to the car. Keep in mind, it could be causing a long term effect on the paint that you dont see now.
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Originally Posted by BigOLundh
So which car soap do you recommend?
Miata Magazine used to recommend baby shampoo, with a tablespoon or two of vegetable oil thrown in (to improve "lubricity" they said).
Based on that old veggie oil recommendation, I think I'm going to try some Dr. Bronner's Magic Soap next time. I use the stuff to shower and it really is great soap. It's made from natural oils like jojoba, olive, and hemp with no harsh detergents to strip natural skin oils. I'm thinking that bodes well for not removing wax, too They call it a "super-fatted soap" It IS very rich in oils; I use it to shave too and it works better at lubricating the blade than any shave cream I've ever tried. And, reading the label is as much fun as using the soap I just have to make up my mind between Almond, Eucalyptus, Peppermint, Tea Tree, Lavender, or "Baby-Mild"....
http://www.drbronner.com/
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Switching to Tide
Originally Posted by truemagellen
this thread must be a joke you all are playing on me
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No, no, no; we've all missed the boat - I've now found that Comet really brings out the sparkle in an 8. I mean you simply cannot tell where the dealer might have left swirls in your clearcoat :D
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Color guard type laundry detergents don't really keep you're clothes from loosing color. Actually, they replace it!
Most color clothes look faded because you wash out the dye. Most clothes are made of a mix of dye (consult you're 4th grade color wheel for the mix). The popular blue dye used in clothes is less water fast than other colors, hence it is the first to wash out. If you replace it, you're clothes will stay more bright and vivid.
So, Tide with Color Guard (and other similar products) actually contain a little blue dye. They help keep the colors vivid. (Same is true for white, add a little blue dye to a old dingy white shirt, and it will look brighter, not blue).
So, wanna dye your car blue?
Most color clothes look faded because you wash out the dye. Most clothes are made of a mix of dye (consult you're 4th grade color wheel for the mix). The popular blue dye used in clothes is less water fast than other colors, hence it is the first to wash out. If you replace it, you're clothes will stay more bright and vivid.
So, Tide with Color Guard (and other similar products) actually contain a little blue dye. They help keep the colors vivid. (Same is true for white, add a little blue dye to a old dingy white shirt, and it will look brighter, not blue).
So, wanna dye your car blue?
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