I use the Zaino car wash (Z-7) and think it works well .
I may have to switch to something more local since (thanks to Richard ) I am apparently not using enough soap - jeeze!
Oh and I did use Dawn when I first brought Matilda home to get all the yucky dealer wax off - worked too.

 

Yikes. Thanks for all the information guys. and that video too. I was just about to head out to give my MINI the first wash and now i'm going to head out to buy the right soap instead. I'll also be ordering some ICE or Zaino for when I need it..

the people in this forum have such a wealth of knowledge - i love you guys

 

so, how many of you made your dixie cup gauges?

im about to make my second one for my neighbor.

 

I'm waiting for you to make some and sell them in the marketplace.

 

... oh wait, that might be a good idea .

 

Haha I actually am going to. I just went out and bought some gold class car wash, not more dishwasher detergent . Now the question is ... does my old big car wash sponge do the job without leaving scratch marks or should I order the lambwool. My local Schuck's Auto Supply only has synthetic ones. For those Washington people, what local place around you has the lambwool ?

 

How I envy you! Griot's Garage has a walk-in store in Tacoma, WA.

Some of their products really are overpriced, but the quality of a few select items are quite impressive. They stand behind their products. I've been happy with their sheepskin wash mitt.

 

i should start selling detailer's shot glasses made for soap gauging.
(warning: do not use while drunk)

 

yeh, i just choose the ones that might make sense and take my
chances. so far a lot of their stuff i have been very happy.

 

Yep, check out Griot's; I went with their micro-fiber wash mitts instead of the sheepskin ones; you can get two micro-fiber for cheaper than one sheepskin one, and I think they work great.

 

I use the wool mit for above the trim line and microfiber for the trim and below. The wool is nice because it won't hold grit or dirt so no worries about scratches using the two bucket method. Plus I think the lifespan of the wool mit is more than twice that of the microfiber.

 

that's wat i use. i likes.