Adam's Polishes
Car Shampoo
pH-neutral wash shampooGood first choice
A forgiving maintenance soap for foam or bucket washing when the goal is lubrication and safe removal of ordinary grime.
The chemistry
pH-neutral surfactants lift dirt and oils while lubricants and foam help keep loosened particles away from paint during contact washing.
Use it when
- Weekly or biweekly hand washing
- Foam-cannon lubrication before a contact wash
- Maintaining waxes, sealants and compatible coatings
Compatible surfaces
- Gloss paint and clear coat
- Exterior glass
- Finished trim and wheels
Avoid or verify first
- Expecting pH-neutral soap to strip durable protection
- Scrubbing un-rinsed grit
- Letting suds dry
How to use Car Shampoo safely
- 1Work on cool panels out of direct sun and pre-rinse loose grit.
- 2Mix exactly to the current label, wash from cleaner upper panels downward and use light pressure.
- 3Rinse before the solution dries, then dry with clean microfiber or filtered air.
Directions and formulas change
Read the current bottle label and safety data before use. Vehicle, coating, film and material-maker instructions take priority over this editorial guide.
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