washing car with dish soap
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washing car with dish soap
My friend has a 91 RS and always washes it with dishwashing soap. I told him that it takes off all the wax and his paint is getting sun damaged. But he thinks its still there because the paint still has a nice shine to it. I know better and use the Z-7 car soap, but he thinks its a waste of money, that both are exactly the same. Please someone post on this so i can show him and help him keep his car looking good.
-Jeff
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1998 Dark Blue Metallic Z28, chrome rims, chrome lug caps from SLP, RK Sport ground effects package w/spoiler, BFG VR4 tires, Quad tip flows, LS1 Motorsports Lid, K&N air filter, MSD Ignition wires, BOSCH Platinum +4 spark plugs, SLP Bellows kit, custom painted interior, and a BIG RED BOWTIE in the back window =)
-Jeff
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1998 Dark Blue Metallic Z28, chrome rims, chrome lug caps from SLP, RK Sport ground effects package w/spoiler, BFG VR4 tires, Quad tip flows, LS1 Motorsports Lid, K&N air filter, MSD Ignition wires, BOSCH Platinum +4 spark plugs, SLP Bellows kit, custom painted interior, and a BIG RED BOWTIE in the back window =)
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Yeah, dish soap should NOT be used on a regular basis as a car wash. The ONLY time dish soap should be used is to strip all the carnauba wax off your car to begin another system like Zaino. Dish soap has a high alkaline content so it should not be used too often.
Other resources: Car Washing Tips
Pre-Wax Prep, read the DAWN part carefully!
At the very least, go buy some off the shelf Meguiar's soap or anything over dish soap, Turtle Wax wash if you have to. There's plenty of over the counter wash products that are much safer than dish soap.
I use Zaino Z7 wash which enhances the look of the polishes, best soap I've ever used to date.
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited March 28, 2002).]
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Why should I use a car wash soap to wash my car?
Dishwashing detergents are designed to dissolve grease. Since auto waxes [carnauba] are essentially grease, these cleaners will remove a vehicles protective finish. These cleaners will leave behind little shine and no protection. They will also leave streaks in the unprotected paint finish. Always use a liquid car wash designed not to strip any protective finish.
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Why should I use a car wash soap to wash my car?
Dishwashing detergents are designed to dissolve grease. Since auto waxes [carnauba] are essentially grease, these cleaners will remove a vehicles protective finish. These cleaners will leave behind little shine and no protection. They will also leave streaks in the unprotected paint finish. Always use a liquid car wash designed not to strip any protective finish.
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Pre-Wax Prep, read the DAWN part carefully!
At the very least, go buy some off the shelf Meguiar's soap or anything over dish soap, Turtle Wax wash if you have to. There's plenty of over the counter wash products that are much safer than dish soap.
I use Zaino Z7 wash which enhances the look of the polishes, best soap I've ever used to date.
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*Mike's 1992 Camaro RS 25th Anniv.*
Dark Red Metallic (ext.) / Flame Red (int.)
Flowmaster Crossflow, K&N, 20% 3M Panther Black Tint
JL Audio 3 10", PPI PC2100, Kenwood eXcelon KRC-953H/U, Kenwood / Pioneer speakers
Shine by ZAINO! - Special Thanks to Sal Z!
[This message has been edited by MikeLS (edited March 28, 2002).]
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