[ManyMoonsAgo]

Just wanted to pass along my very positive impressions of Optimum's Car Wash. I have used plenty of different car washes on my 335i - from Dodo Juice Sour Power, Supernatural, Blackfire Gloss Shampoo, Poorboy's, Chemical Guys, etc. Some have been good, a few great, and a few average.

This morning, I tried Optimum Car Wash for the first time and wow, what a fantastic car wash. I have used ONR before and had very good results, but there is just something about a bucket of suds and a hose that makes my car washing experience feel satisfying.

As for Optimum Car Wash, it is a very thick gel that seems far more concentrated than the label indicates. Instructions call for 1 oz/gallon, but I am betting you could easily go for 1/2 oz per gallon and be just fine. The wash produces plenty of suds, but what really stands out is the lubricity of the solution. My wash mitt just seemed to glide/hover over the paint. Also, it seemed that Optimum Car Wash has some form of anti-sheeting component as the water receded nicely as the wash mitt passed over panels. The only other wash soap I have seen this phenomenon with is Dodo Juice's Supernatural Shampoo.

After rinsing and drying, it came as no surprise that the paint had a classic glossy appearance that Optimum products seem to have a knack for producing. I ordered a 32oz bottle of the wash, but once finished, I will be ordering a gallon. Very good stuff worth a try if you are in the market for a new car wash.

[lopealle]

that stuff is pretty awesoem

[DimSum]

the no rinse stuff is damn good.

[pander5]

That's good to hear because I'm evaluating different soaps and want to settle on 1 that is good.

I, like you and many others, have used ONR and love it but I do agree that something feels good about a traditional soapy, sudsy, rinsy wash. The only thing I hate is the Niagra Falls when you open the doors to clean and dry the jambs. That doesn't happen with ONR. I find the ONR leaves a sheen as well.

I use a foam gun and go through a lot of soap so I'm looking for larger quantities to purchase as well.

[zaxjax]

I like Optimum Car Wash as well and ONR is awesome as well

[Detailed Image]

A lot of our customers really enjoy the Optimum Car Wash, it's definitely a sleeper as one of the better maintenance shampoos available. Thanks for posting your thoughts.

[jopa489]

OCW and the new CG GlossWorkz are my two favorite traditional maintenance wash shampoos right now. And they're both on sale through tomorrow during DI's shampoo sale.

[tracerit]

how does the Optimum No Rinse work? You just put it on and start with the wash mitt, no need for any water?

How does it compare to Meguiar's Gold Class Wash/Shampoo? It seems the price difference is quite small with DI's current sale on the Optimum Wash.

[shoes]

Originally Posted by tracerit

how does the Optimum No Rinse work? You just put it on and start with the wash mitt, no need for any water?

How does it compare to Meguiar's Gold Class Wash/Shampoo? It seems the price difference is quite small with DI's current sale on the Optimum Wash.

You mix some ONR with water and wash your car with that solution. As the name implies, you don't need to rinse the car down. You just wash and dry.
It's really a great product. I was skeptical of it until I tried it out first hand.

Originally Posted by jopa489

OCW and the new CG GlossWorkz are my two favorite traditional maintenance wash shampoos right now. And they're both on sale through tomorrow during DI's shampoo sale.

Woah when did DI start carrying GlossWorkz?
I wanted to try that stuff but it was only available on CG's UK site so I never ordered and completely forgot about it.

Think it would make a good replacement to CG's MaxiSudz?
I need something that will work well in a foam gun.

[jopa489]

Originally Posted by shoes

Woah when did DI start carrying GlossWorkz?
I wanted to try that stuff but it was only available on CG's UK site so I never ordered and completely forgot about it.

Think it would make a good replacement to CG's MaxiSudz?
I need something that will work well in a foam gun.

Yeah, a detailing friend of mine got a hold of some and gave me a "sample". I was impressed. Wouldn't use it to replace MaxiSudz - it's not super sudsy. Tremendous lubricity and a definitely-noticeable added gloss after the wash though. After using Glossworkz, I don't see any need to QD for that bit of added shine after a maintenance wash; the shampoo does it all.

[shoes]

Originally Posted by jopa489

Yeah, a detailing friend of mine got a hold of some and gave me a "sample". I was impressed. Wouldn't use it to replace MaxiSudz - it's not super sudsy. Tremendous lubricity and a definitely-noticeable added gloss after the wash though. After using Glossworkz, I don't see any need to QD for that bit of added shine after a maintenance wash; the shampoo does it all.

Hmm... good to know.
Maybe I'll pick up the 16 oz bottle sometime to try it out.

[lucas.kent]

Thanks for the post. Like others have said, I really like the ONR but there is something about the traditional wash. I'll have to pick some up...

[pruettfan]

I have found every Optimum product to be outstanding. The results are always excellent and the prices are very reasonable.