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sstrixx · 08-05-2018, 06:37 PM

So I think I'm going to start washing my car at home, have heard horror stories of people frequently using touchless or soft cloth car washes, and I'm running out of loonies and toonies at the coin car wash.

What kind of car wash products do you use and where did you get it from? A part of me just wants to go to crappy tire to get it all... but thought I'd hear it from here 1st!

Overflow · 08-05-2018, 09:03 PM

I use Adam's. Their products can get a little pricey, but I love them.

BETO713 · 08-05-2018, 09:26 PM

+1 on Adams. I believe their products are more based to GM vehicles as well if i remember right. Their car shampoo is top notch, bunch of suds.

StreetRage320 · 08-05-2018, 09:43 PM

X3 Adams..

Get a good electric psi washer and high power blower.

DINGO · 08-06-2018, 09:15 AM

Adams since day 1.
make sure to order the large detail spray.

ChibiBlackSheep · 08-06-2018, 09:46 AM

x100 on Adam's.

They should have a kit that comes with 2 buckets, and a bunch of washing stuff. They are a vendor here, you should reach out. See how much for a nice package to get you started on washing at home.

Syclone · 08-06-2018, 10:00 AM

Mr. Pink, by chemical guys.

BMR Sales · 08-06-2018, 11:31 AM

Adams Customer here. Use the Two Bucket Method, get the Grit Guards for your buckets.

JoeyBagOfDonutz · 08-06-2018, 12:26 PM

I've been using Adam's products for years. Great stuff, but a little pricey

SSEssence · 08-06-2018, 12:50 PM

Meguiars with the two bucket method here

Mr V · 08-06-2018, 01:54 PM

chemical guys honeydew

xc_SS/RS · 08-06-2018, 02:29 PM

Mr Pink by Chemical Guys is my go-to for washing... if its really dirty i'll take it to the local DIY wash first.

Megs Gold Class is my second choice

JamesMyBoy · 08-07-2018, 07:16 AM

So far, I really like Mr. Pink, then Meguiars. Thought bird poo had etched my clear coat last week, but after Mr. Pink wash, paint was perfect!

Vipercar · 08-07-2018, 09:51 AM

I like Adams products but there is a Chemical Guys in Pickering on Bayly St. I have been slowly converting.

08-05-2018, 06:37 PM	#1
sstrixx Drives: '14 Camaro 2SS/RS Join Date: Oct 2014 Location: Toronto, ON Canada Posts: 128 View My Garage	Washing your car at home So I think I'm going to start washing my car at home, have heard horror stories of people frequently using touchless or soft cloth car washes, and I'm running out of loonies and toonies at the coin car wash. What kind of car wash products do you use and where did you get it from? A part of me just wants to go to crappy tire to get it all... but thought I'd hear it from here 1st!

08-05-2018, 09:03 PM	#2
Overflow Space Shuttle Aficionado Drives: 2016 Camaro 2SS Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Tampa, FL Posts: 30,899 View My Garage	I use Adam's. Their products can get a little pricey, but I love them. __________________

08-05-2018, 09:43 PM	#4
StreetRage320 Those who need me got me Drives: 2022 ZL1 A10 Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Southwest, MN Posts: 624	X3 Adams.. Get a good electric psi washer and high power blower. __________________

08-06-2018, 09:46 AM	#6
ChibiBlackSheep Drives: 2012 2SS/RS, 1968 SS Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Southeast, PA Posts: 2,093	x100 on Adam's. They should have a kit that comes with 2 buckets, and a bunch of washing stuff. They are a vendor here, you should reach out. See how much for a nice package to get you started on washing at home. __________________ LS3 Crate Engine Swap \| CSP Custom Cam 232/240 .615/.615 113 +3 \| Stainless Power LT Headers \| Z28 Intake \| Borla S-Type Exhaust \| FTI Triple-Disc Billet 3200 Stall 2012 Camaro 2SS/RS \| 1968 Camaro SS \| 2020 Cadillac CT5 Premium Luxury \| 2021 Spark LS

08-06-2018, 10:00 AM	#7
Syclone Drives: 2015 Camaro Join Date: Mar 2017 Location: CA. Posts: 163	Mr. Pink, by chemical guys. __________________ The early bird may get the worm, but the second mouse gets the cheese.

08-05-2018, 09:26 PM	#3
BETO713 Drives: 2012 Camaro 2LT RS Join Date: Oct 2013 Location: Houston, Tx Posts: 212	+1 on Adams. I believe their products are more based to GM vehicles as well if i remember right. Their car shampoo is top notch, bunch of suds.

08-06-2018, 09:15 AM	#5
DINGO Drives: 2010 CGM 2SS/RS M6 Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Brampton, Ontario. Canada Posts: 398	Adams since day 1. make sure to order the large detail spray.

08-06-2018, 11:31 AM	#8
BMR Sales Drives: Race Car Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Seffner, FL Posts: 6,226	Adams Customer here. Use the Two Bucket Method, get the Grit Guards for your buckets.

08-06-2018, 12:26 PM	#9
JoeyBagOfDonutz Drives: 2014 1LE Join Date: Aug 2017 Location: Philly Posts: 52	I've been using Adam's products for years. Great stuff, but a little pricey

08-06-2018, 12:50 PM	#10
SSEssence Instagram: Sangstah Drives: 2019 Camaro 1LE Join Date: Sep 2016 Location: Buena Park, CA. Posts: 2,803 View My Garage	Meguiars with the two bucket method here __________________ 2019 SS 1LE - "CaSSandra" 2014 SS - "AleSSandra - Sold" 94 Z28 - Sold Follow the build https://www.camaro6.com/forums/showthread.php?t=612717

08-06-2018, 01:54 PM	#11
Mr V Drives: 2011 VR SS Vert Join Date: Aug 2015 Location: Minneapolis Posts: 372	chemical guys honeydew Attached Images

08-06-2018, 02:29 PM	#12
xc_SS/RS Drives: 2010 Camaro SS/RS Join Date: Mar 2014 Location: somewhere in MD Posts: 4,883	Mr Pink by Chemical Guys is my go-to for washing... if its really dirty i'll take it to the local DIY wash first. Megs Gold Class is my second choice __________________ 2010 2SS/RS Z/28 intake, NW, FAST 102, speed engineering LT's, some exhaust, ATI -10% pulley, GM flex fuel injectors, DSX flex fuel sensor, MGW shifter, HP Tuners, some suspension work, stickers and a little weight loss. 12.63 @113.53

08-07-2018, 07:16 AM	#13
JamesMyBoy Drives: 2014 2SS/RS Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: Eastern Nebraska Posts: 453	So far, I really like Mr. Pink, then Meguiars. Thought bird poo had etched my clear coat last week, but after Mr. Pink wash, paint was perfect! __________________

08-07-2018, 09:51 AM	#14
Vipercar Drives: 2010 IOM 2LT/RS Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Oshawa, Ont Posts: 499	I like Adams products but there is a Chemical Guys in Pickering on Bayly St. I have been slowly converting.