Wash wax and ceramic

[joebruin77]

So I am ordering the Technicians spray! Question what’s your favourite soap? I’ve gone to two auto stores and just so many. The detailer said low PH no one has a clue. Any suggestions?

For regular maintenance washes, I would recommend a pH neutral shampoo. I suggest Carpro Reset or Armour Detail Supply Shampoo+ as two excellent examples.

If you are going down to your local auto parts store and want something good off the shelf, honestly Meguiars Gold Class Car Shampoo is a great value and is probably in stock.

I am not sure why your detailer would recommend a "low pH" soap, which is an acidic car soap. The only time you would use an acidic car soap is if you were trying to clean mineral deposits or road salt off the car. Car soaps with a pH higher than 7, or alkaline soaps, have stronger cleaning abilities to clean dirt and traffic film. But they also degrade or even strip car waxes and sealants. You would normally use an alkaline soap just prior to applying a wax, sealant, or ceramic coating to get clean, bare paint.

A pH neutral soap is recommended for regular maintenance washes.

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[Deleted member 19354]

I’m appreciate everything! I’m getting the Gold Class and the TECH-582. Thanks again!

 

[Deleted member 19354]

@joebruin77 question since you use the

Thanks for posting the pic. This is Technicians Choice Ceramic Detail Spray, also known as TEC-582. It is actually one of my favorite car detailing products of all time. I have used it as a drying aid and I also use it on the wheels of my wife's 2022 MME GTPE. It adds gloss and slickness and has a really addictive Pina Colada scent. Plus it is a great value. You can buy a whole gallon for $40-$45.

@joebruin77 the TECH 582. I saw a YouTube video saying you’re able to use it in your window and pillars?

 

[joebruin77]

@joebruin77 question since you use the
@joebruin77 the TECH 582. I saw a YouTube video saying you’re able to use it in your window and pillars?

Yes, you can use TEC 582 on any hard exterior surface. About the only thing you cannot use it on on the exterior of your MME are the tires. You can definitely use it on the windows and the pillars. If you use it on the windshield, when it rains and you are going at least 40 mph, the water will just bead/fly off the windshield.

I tried Griot's Garage Ceramic Glass Cleaner and I actually found myself preferring TEC 582 on glass.

About the only disadvantage of TEC 582 is that it not as durable compared to actual ceramic coatings and certain ceramic spray sealants. But it is so easy to use and reapply that it may not matter that much.

 

[Deleted member 19354]

Yes, you can use TEC 582 on any hard exterior surface. About the only thing you cannot use it on on the exterior of your MME are the tires. You can definitely use it on the windows and the pillars. If you use it on the windshield, when it rains and you are going at least 40 mph, the water will just bead/fly off the windshield.

I tried Griot's Garage Ceramic Glass Cleaner and I actually found myself preferring TEC 582 on glass.

About the only disadvantage of TEC 582 is that it not as durable compared to actual ceramic coatings and certain ceramic spray sealants. But it is so easy to use and reapply that it may not matter that much.

Thank you. I may have more questions

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