There are a lot of detailing companies that claim to have the best car shampoo. As a result, it can be almost impossible to know just which one to buy. Autoglym has been an instantly recognizable detailing brand for as long as I can remember. It doesn’t matter which area you’re looking at, there’s a good product for each. It’s foaming car wash, however, is one of the only products I’ve not used in quite some time. So it it worth buying? That’s what I’m here to find out.
How We Tested Autoglym Foaming Car Wash Shampoo
The first task with reviewing any detailing product is to follow the manufacturer’s instructions. First up, then, is diluting the Foaming Car Wash Shampoo, which Autoglym says is two capfuls per 2.6 gallons. Given it’s a foaming car wash soap, I observed quite how much foam was produced, and then how slick the product felt against the car’s bodywork. This was followed by a visual and physical inspection of the car to see how much dirt, if any, was left after washing. The price and how much shampoo is needed per wash were also taken into consideration.
RRP: from £9.99. Not available in the US.
Autoglym Foaming Car Wash Shampoo First Impressions
The classy white bottle, the classic label, the Royal Warrants – picking up an Autoglym product makes you feel like you’re in a good place. It also makes you feel reassured that you’re about to be detailing your car with a quality product. Autoglym Foaming Car Wash certainly makes you feel that way, while the sensational marzipan scent is just unreal. A strong start for this shampoo.
Features
Autoglym Foaming Car Wash is another shampoo that doesn’t offer any special features. It’s just about good cleaning performance. It is pH-neutral, as you would expect, and, as you would also expect from its name, has been designed to deliver lots of lovely foam.
What’s It Like To Use Autoglym Foaming Car Wash
Autoglym says to use two capfuls per 2.6 gallons. Having done some measuring, that means you’ll be getting through around 0.7 fl. oz per wash. This makes Autoglym Foaming Car Wash shampoo good value for money as you’ll get approximately 50 washes from even the smallest bottle.
As I was hoping, it produced lots of foam, and I certainly had no complaints about its performance. It felt lovely and slick beneath my wash mitt, which is absolutely what you want, and left the paintwork lovely and clean.
Verdict
Autoglym Foaming Car Wash is very easy to recommend if you’re looking for a solid shampoo offering. It’s not a shampoo that will impress you with fancy features, it just cleans well and is very nice to use.
