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    Movie Moguls AndyP & Lenore's Avatar
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    What's everyone using for shampoo these days? My Maxi Suds II is about done and I'd love to know if there's anything better out there...

    Also, my snow foam is about done. I was using Auto Smart stuff which I got from Craig, but with our schedule over the next month, I've no idea when I could make it up there to buy another 5L from him. Anything as good as Auto Smart (I forget the product name)?

    Also, also, has anyone used this new wheel protector from Autoglym? Autoglym Wheel Protector And if so, is it any good?

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    Im using Meguiares Shampoo Plus, which I really like. Snowfoam wise Valet Pro PH Netural, gives a great foam and goes really thick. Wheel protection wise I still can't find anything better than Poorboys for ease of use and longevity
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    I'm using Dodo Juice Sour Power shampoo, Valet pro PH neutral snow foam and CG Wheel guard.

    I'd highly recommend the wheel guard as it does a brilliant job but I'm not sure how the Snowfoam or shampoo compares to others.

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    Valet Pro Shampoo
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    Valet Pro Advanced Neutral Snow Foam as a pre wash
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    Cheers for the answers. Looks like the Autoglym Wheel Protector isn't suitable for dark wheels. No use for any of my alloys then. :(

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    I still use the Poorboys wheel sealant as its so easy to use. The AS Actimousse XLS is still my favourite snow foam due to cost and its cleans incredibly well. I don't need to wash my cars by hand after using it during the winter which massively reduces the possibility of scratches.

    Shampoo is Chemical Guys Glossworks, but I'll Prob go back to AG bodywork Shampoo Conditioner as its half the price and just as good :)


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    Andy.

    Use Meguiars Gold Class shampoo.

    I have the Autosmart Edinburgh reps details if you need it. I also have some Actimousse and if you have a 5l container and want to pop over can let you have some. I bought 25l - not sure of cost but can sort something.

    Neil.

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    Can't remember what snow foam I'm using, but I can't see past dodo juice born to be mild shampoo and poorboys wheel sealant


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    I am using angelwax shampoo and find it very good.
    Foam same as Craig and neil
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    I'm the same as Craig however have any of you noticed that the AS snow foam seems to strip the trim dressing ? I've found recently that after using the snow foam it seems to react with the black plastic trim ..
    If washing the car at the house I use AS duet it's very similar to AG Shampoo and conditioner and probably along the same price wise too.
    It's AG alloy wheel seal on the GP but poor boys wheel seal on everything else ..
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