a study of soap costs

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  1. Bunky

    Bunky Guest

    I did a study of the cost of car soap from the makers web site using the recommended dilution in 3 gallons.

    ______________ List Price Cost per wash
    CG Maxi Suds II......$12_____ 0.28
    Meguiars GC ______ 12.49__ 0.29
    DP Auto Bath______ 45_____ 0.35
    Adam's Car Wash___ 30______ 0.35
    Mothers__________ 18.18___ 0.43
    Poorboys__________40______ 0.47
    Griots_____________40______ 0.47
    Pinnacle Shampoo___70______ 0.55
    DG901____________ 25.15____0.59
    Optimum__________ 30______ 0.70
    1z Perls____________

    I like Optimum but it looks pricey now. I know some soaps can be used with less per gallon but in order to normalize it I used the recommended. If they gave a range I used the lower (more concentrated) mixture.

    sorry. the formatting does not work....:doh:
     
  2. Laguna

    Laguna Guest

    Even though it is higher up, it is totally worth it.

    Adam's Car Wash FTW. I love it.
     
  3. Ch40t1c

    Ch40t1c Obsessive Detailer

    If you like Adam's, I'd check out Majestic Solutions Ultra Gloss car wash, that stuff suds like crazy, smells awesome, and there was a noticeable difference between it and the DG CWC.

    Thanks for the post Bunky, I'll have to check out that CG wash.
     
  4. kustomizingkid

    kustomizingkid Nuba Guru

    I like Gold Class a lot, and it is only $8 a gallon at Target...
     
  5. Laguna

    Laguna Guest

    I've heard some good stuff about it. I'll scrap some money together and get it.

    Who sells it?
     
  6. JLs Detailing

    JLs Detailing DB Pro Supporter

    Majestic Solutions sells it. Check with your buddy Spyral as I know he had a gallon of it.
     
  7. billyblooshoes

    billyblooshoes DB Forum Supporter

    thanks for the post bunky. pretty cool idea. i just tried optimum soap today for the first time and i like it a lot. good lubricity and definitely a lot of suds and cleaning power. a little pricey, as it was used in a foam lance and for my wash, but well worth it IMO.
     
  8. c32AMG-DTM

    c32AMG-DTM Birth of a Detailer

    I've seen Meg's GC at Target, Wal-Mart, etc. in 64 oz. jugs, but don't ever remember seeing it in 128 oz. (gallon) containers...?

    EDIT: Bunky, great info - thanks for taking the time to crunch the numbers! :)
     
  9. richy

    richy Guest

    Great post Bunky!!
     
  10. michakaveli

    michakaveli Welcome to Detailing

    So how many oz. of soap are you using/considering for 3 gallons of water?

    The Optimum is pricey, but nice. Great lubricity and sudsy. Paint feels rather smooth afterward also.
     
  11. pektel

    pektel DB Forum Supporter

    I'm still all for Citrus Wash and Gloss... love that stuff.
     
  12. Solidsnake

    Solidsnake Jedi Nuba

    I use Meguiar's, it has worked well for me so far, but I've been meaning to try the CG citrus or Adam's, are they good?
     
  13. flash gordon

    flash gordon Banned

    :shead: Wheres the breakdown for Dawn Car Wash Soap :giggle:
     
  14. billyblooshoes

    billyblooshoes DB Forum Supporter

    Lol I was waiting for someone to bring that up.
     
  15. Bunky

    Bunky Guest

    I wil post the complete table on all the assumptions after I create a .jpg and post it. It did not format right. It shows the assumptions I used. For ex. Optimum is 1 oz per gallon, PB is 1/2 per Gallon, DP is 1oz for 3 gallons. Now, I know you can use less Optimum than the label but I had to start somewhere.

    I will add 1z and maybe add a range when the maker provides a range.
     
  16. P1et

    P1et Official DB Moderator

    They used to have it by the gallon at my Target for $10, no more though! Only half gallons now, but it's $8 so not a good deal compared to what the gallon price was.
     
  17. lasthope05

    lasthope05 Jedi Nuba

    CG CWG & Megs Hyperwash if you want the best bang for the buck.
     
  18. Bunky

    Bunky Guest

    corrected adam's, added griots
     
  19. RNickolas

    RNickolas Obsessive Detailer

    check the zaino forum :dunno:
     

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