dodo juice sour shampoo, anyone used it?
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in my constant quest to make my paintwork bead, sheet and generally look superduper, i've clayed it, collinited it and now i'm trying this stuff as i've got to the end of the autoglym shampoo i've been using.
i've bought a tiny bottle of it as it's meant to be really concentrated and also i don't know if it's crap or not yet. main deciding factor is that it has carnauba in it. i'm fed up using shampoo and losing half the wax each time i wash the sodding car atm.
so, anyone else used this, or any dodo juice stuff in general?
i've bought a tiny bottle of it as it's meant to be really concentrated and also i don't know if it's crap or not yet. main deciding factor is that it has carnauba in it. i'm fed up using shampoo and losing half the wax each time i wash the sodding car atm.
so, anyone else used this, or any dodo juice stuff in general?
MrC986 said:
I've only used one of the polishing products Q& it appears that the claims about the small amount needed are true though it did give an excellent finish. You might want to post your question on the 'detailing world' forum as well 
cheers, aye i had a look on detailing world too. i'm trying to get the rain to sit on it like it's got new paint, but it just seems to go flat (by my standards) really quickly.I am a big Dodo Juice fan but no shampoo is going to protect the paintwork of your car other than by removing surface dirt. You need to build up layers of protection via waxing to keep the water beading when it rains. Sour Power is a great shampoo but nothing beats layer upon layer of high quality Carnauba Wax.
belleair302 said:
I am a big Dodo Juice fan but no shampoo is going to protect the paintwork of your car other than by removing surface dirt. You need to build up layers of protection via waxing to keep the water beading when it rains. Sour Power is a great shampoo but nothing beats layer upon layer of high quality Carnauba Wax.
Yeah, i know that. It just bugs me that the b
d thing goes flat again so quickly. How often do people rewax their cars usually? 6-8 weeks?
VinceFox said:
i've bought a tiny bottle of it as it's meant to be really concentrated and also i don't know if it's crap or not yet. main deciding factor is that it has carnauba in it. i'm fed up using shampoo and losing half the wax each time i wash the sodding car atm.
so, anyone else used this, or any dodo juice stuff in general?
You need to get a bottle of Dodo Juice Red Mist, it's a quick detailer/sealant type product for using after washing and drying and it "tops up" the protection and keeps it beading nicely! so, anyone else used this, or any dodo juice stuff in general?
I really like Dodo Juice products, they do work best when used together. Lime Prime is a fantastic product and I always use it before applying the first coat of wax to cleanse the paintwork.
D34NO87 said:
You need to get a bottle of Dodo Juice Red Mist, it's a quick detailer/sealant type product for using after washing and drying and it "tops up" the protection and keeps it beading nicely!
I really like Dodo Juice products, they do work best when used together. Lime Prime is a fantastic product and I always use it before applying the first coat of wax to cleanse the paintwork.
Oh jesus, i can see this getting expensive. So red mist is a quick version of waxing then?I really like Dodo Juice products, they do work best when used together. Lime Prime is a fantastic product and I always use it before applying the first coat of wax to cleanse the paintwork.
- goes off to look up red mist
Red mist is a Quick Detailer not a wax as such but t does help bring Dodo Juice products back to their best. Their waxes are NOT the best out there, they do give a decent shine but have no real durability and you will need to rewax ever four or so weeks or every other wash to really enjoy the results.
belleair302 said:
Red mist is a Quick Detailer not a wax as such but t does help bring Dodo Juice products back to their best. Their waxes are NOT the best out there, they do give a decent shine but have no real durability and you will need to rewax ever four or so weeks or every other wash to really enjoy the results.
cool. has to be said the collinite gives me excellent results, just only seems to last three or four weeks before the beading starts to look a little "normal".as an aside, i started claying the car yesterday. not a great deal came off the bonnet, but as i worked round the front wing and down i was staggered at the amount of crap that came off the paint. i'd only washed and waxed it the previous day and the clay looked filthy. Rewaxed after claying and the water travel off the panels now looks a lot sleeker and more impressive. It's restored shine towards the bottom third of the car with that of the rest of the panels.
Something isn't right if you're losing beading from Collinite wax after only a few washes.
That said, beading isn't without its compromise - minerals dissolved in the drops get left behind when the water evaporates.
At a guess, you're not rinsing thoroughly enough, as Colly is quite detergent resistant, so even a more concentrated shampoo solution than is required, shouldn't be stripping the wax off.
Equally it could be the QD being used whilst or after drying, changing the surface tension.
Wash, rinse very thoroughly, dry just with the mf on its own, then assess beading, before resigning yourself to reapplying the wax.
If you end up having to reapply, do the above on subsequent washes, and see if the beading characteristics diminish as much as previously - I suspect they won't.
That said, beading isn't without its compromise - minerals dissolved in the drops get left behind when the water evaporates.
At a guess, you're not rinsing thoroughly enough, as Colly is quite detergent resistant, so even a more concentrated shampoo solution than is required, shouldn't be stripping the wax off.
Equally it could be the QD being used whilst or after drying, changing the surface tension.
Wash, rinse very thoroughly, dry just with the mf on its own, then assess beading, before resigning yourself to reapplying the wax.
If you end up having to reapply, do the above on subsequent washes, and see if the beading characteristics diminish as much as previously - I suspect they won't.
PJ S said:
Something isn't right if you're losing beading from Collinite wax after only a few washes.
That said, beading isn't without its compromise - minerals dissolved in the drops get left behind when the water evaporates.
At a guess, you're not rinsing thoroughly enough, as Colly is quite detergent resistant, so even a more concentrated shampoo solution than is required, shouldn't be stripping the wax off.
Equally it could be the QD being used whilst or after drying, changing the surface tension.
Wash, rinse very thoroughly, dry just with the mf on its own, then assess beading, before resigning yourself to reapplying the wax.
If you end up having to reapply, do the above on subsequent washes, and see if the beading characteristics diminish as much as previously - I suspect they won't.
I know what you mean about rinsing, but i'm really meticulous about it so very much doubt it's that. Perhaps i just have very tired paintwork? I have been thinking about a front end refresh for it in the new year, maybe it's time for one.That said, beading isn't without its compromise - minerals dissolved in the drops get left behind when the water evaporates.
At a guess, you're not rinsing thoroughly enough, as Colly is quite detergent resistant, so even a more concentrated shampoo solution than is required, shouldn't be stripping the wax off.
Equally it could be the QD being used whilst or after drying, changing the surface tension.
Wash, rinse very thoroughly, dry just with the mf on its own, then assess beading, before resigning yourself to reapplying the wax.
If you end up having to reapply, do the above on subsequent washes, and see if the beading characteristics diminish as much as previously - I suspect they won't.
There are a few on the market that have carnauba content. Sour power works effectively as an "every 4th wash" type shampoo to revive beading etc. You can over use wash and wax type products if your not carefull so switching between shampoos every so often is a better way of ensuring the wax lasts its designated time in looks and durability. Valetpro poseidons carnauba wash is one I use frequently and does, over time add that little extra to the finish both in protection and aesthetics. I cant comment on FK1016 but have heard it pairs well with Collinite waxes and does add an extra slickness to the over all finish.
HTH.
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Dodo Juice is great stuff mate as is Colinite its what i use.
I take it you did polish the car before you put the wax on ? If not you need to. To get even better results clay before the polish.
If you apply Coli in very thin coats i normally do 3. You need to leave it a good while between coats though. I normally do one Sat morning then one at night then another Sun morning.
Once you have that on wash with your Dodo, dry off the car then add a little red mist - you will be sorted for 4 - 6 months
I take it you did polish the car before you put the wax on ? If not you need to. To get even better results clay before the polish.
If you apply Coli in very thin coats i normally do 3. You need to leave it a good while between coats though. I normally do one Sat morning then one at night then another Sun morning.
Once you have that on wash with your Dodo, dry off the car then add a little red mist - you will be sorted for 4 - 6 months
theshrew said:
Dodo Juice is great stuff mate as is Colinite its what i use.
I take it you did polish the car before you put the wax on ? If not you need to. To get even better results clay before the polish.
If you apply Coli in very thin coats i normally do 3. You need to leave it a good while between coats though. I normally do one Sat morning then one at night then another Sun morning.
Once you have that on wash with your Dodo, dry off the car then add a little red mist - you will be sorted for 4 - 6 months
Been working my way round claying it then reapplying collinite. The lower panels are releasing a lot of bonded contaminants, even though the car appeared to be very clean already.I take it you did polish the car before you put the wax on ? If not you need to. To get even better results clay before the polish.
If you apply Coli in very thin coats i normally do 3. You need to leave it a good while between coats though. I normally do one Sat morning then one at night then another Sun morning.
Once you have that on wash with your Dodo, dry off the car then add a little red mist - you will be sorted for 4 - 6 months
It will if its not been done before. Your best bet is to
1. Clay the whole car
2. Polish it ( its the polish that gives the shine )
3. Apply your coli ( the coli is a wax not a polish its to protect the paint )
Job done
I presume you would hand polish a good one to get is Autoglym super resin polish. Its about £10 i think and will last you ages.
1. Clay the whole car
2. Polish it ( its the polish that gives the shine )
3. Apply your coli ( the coli is a wax not a polish its to protect the paint )
Job done
I presume you would hand polish a good one to get is Autoglym super resin polish. Its about £10 i think and will last you ages.
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