Ultimate Wash & Wax

[HealthyCivic]

Mike, I have one question if you don't mind:

How does UW&W compare to Gold Class in terms of lubricity? The lubricity is the reason why I use GC because my ultimate goal when washing is to prevent as many swirls as possible whilst still cleaning the car. Is UW&W more like NXT Wash in this way or is the lubricity on par (or perhaps more) than GC? Thanks a lot.

[JSM]

Originally Posted by HealthyCivic

Mike, I have one question if you don't mind:

How does UW&W compare to Gold Class in terms of lubricity? The lubricity is the reason why I use GC because my ultimate goal when washing is to prevent as many swirls as possible whilst still cleaning the car. Is UW&W more like NXT Wash in this way or is the lubricity on par (or perhaps more) than GC? Thanks a lot.

From my experience, I believe it's more important to emphasize technique and tools used rather than just soap alone.

[Michael Stoops]

Originally Posted by CumminsCrazed

so michael.....with the first "application" of UW&W it beaded up well enough to bead and run majority of the rinse water off the paint finish?

Yes, but keep in mind this was on a very well maintained vehicle with a good coat of wax on it. This product is NOT a substitute for a proper waxing, and if you have a neglected finish don't expect miracles!

Originally Posted by Andrew C.

So Mike, say your car has grime and dirt on it and you use this soap on it. Wouldn't it need to come in contact with the paint rather than sit on top of the dirt? Wouldn't you need to wash the dirt first ?

Wipe your wash mitt over a panel, removing dirt, and you're going to leave some wash solution behind, no? There's the beginning of your dwell time. How long you leave it there is up to you - wash one panel and rinse, or two or three? Just don't let it dry on the surface, same as you wouldn't let any other car wash dry on the surface.

Originally Posted by Erik Mejia

Does UW&W provide more lubricity than GC?

Give us a bit to see if we can find the answer to this.

Originally Posted by imacarnut

After you are done washing and drying.. If you follow up with a QD (ie. last touch), will it remove any of the UW&W?

The simple act of wiping a towel over the paint may remove a tiny bit of what's on the paint, but it's very minimal. When using a non cleaning product like QD, Last Touch, M34, UQD, etc then it's even less. Certainly not anything to worry about.

Originally Posted by HealthyCivic

Mike, I have one question if you don't mind:

How does UW&W compare to Gold Class in terms of lubricity? The lubricity is the reason why I use GC because my ultimate goal when washing is to prevent as many swirls as possible whilst still cleaning the car. Is UW&W more like NXT Wash in this way or is the lubricity on par (or perhaps more) than GC? Thanks a lot.

See note above.

Originally Posted by JSM

From my experience, I believe it's more important to emphasize technique and tools used rather than just soap alone.

Absolutely, although some soaps do have better emulsifying and cleaning agents than others. But that alone won't overcome really poor washing technique.

[rusty bumper]

Odd question, but is this product going to soak-up into your drying media after the car is rinsed off?

I don't always wash my drying media after each use, but I do rinse them out in clean water before the car is dried and before hanging the media up to dry.

Just wondering if UW&W will accumulate on a chamois and degrade its drying abilities.

[Alfisti]

Originally Posted by rusty bumper

Odd question, but is this product going to soak-up into your drying media after the car is rinsed off?

I don't always wash my drying media after each use, but I do rinse them out in clean water before the car is dried and before hanging the media up to dry.

Just wondering if UW&W will accumulate on a chamois and degrade its drying abilities.

That's a good point. I know some WAUD products make my WW towels water-repellent and are trashed.

Will UW&W make WW towels hydrophobic since they contain dispersed waxes that will sit in the fibres?

[Deaner5]

Originally Posted by AndrewR/T

I've always been a fan of NXT soap, but it's been getting harder to find in stores.

I don't think I've ever found NXT wash OTC. It is my go to wash and I usually have at least one order of 3 64oz. bottles from ADS a year.

I would love to see this available in retail locations and make it my new wash.

[zaidgreat]

Will the UWW cause any issues to the front windscreen? Streaks or maybe some sort of wiper juddering?
UQD seems to be ok with the front windscreen..
So how about UWW?

[Alfisti]

I suspect UWW will be well sorted out as you'd expect from Megs.

[Ganesa]

Originally Posted by Michael Stoops

Sort of a lemony, fruity aroma but not super strong.

reminds me of a Red Bull

[Michael Stoops]

Originally Posted by zaidgreat

Will the UWW cause any issues to the front windscreen? Streaks or maybe some sort of wiper juddering?
UQD seems to be ok with the front windscreen..
So how about UWW?

Not a problem at all - it is NOT leaving behind the same sort of film that a proper wax job would.

Originally Posted by Ganesa

reminds me of a Red Bull

Mmmmmm..... not quite. Unless Red Bull has a slightly more lemony flavor we haven't found yet!