What Car Soap Cleans the best? | FOAMING PRE WASH CAR SOAP
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- čas přidán 25. 07. 2024
- "What Car Soap cleans the best?" is a question that I get all of the time. If you're looking for a soap that will do the majority of the work for you so you don't have to scrub your paint, than the simple answer is a higher PH foaming PRE WASH SOAP. These soaps are meant to be applied to a dry surface allowing the surfactants to penetrate in to the dirt and dissolve it away. The higher ph means that they are more active ingredients like degreasers or other cleaners that help to break apart heavier contamination like dirt, bird droppings, and bugs so you can easily wash them away without agitation... ENJOY!!!
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LINKS TO PRODUCTS IN THIS VIDEO:
MJJC foam cannon pro v2:
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GYEON FOAM - amzn.to/3lInHQY
Koch Chemie ACTIVE FOAM:
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On Amazon - amzn.to/3Ehvn36
Koch Chemie SUPER FOAM:
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On Amazon - amzn.to/3KpkeRs
Bilt Hamber Auto Foam - amzn.to/3lN58uQ
Wash Chems Pro 100 - amzn.to/3S5tEnf
Time Codes:
0:00 - What Car Soap Cleans the best?
0:44 - WHY DO PRE WASH SOAPS WORK
1:12 - HOW TO USE A PRE WASH SOAP
2:14 - PROPER DILUTION RATIOS
2:21 - WHAT IS PANEL IMPACT RATIO or PIR
3:49 - KOCH CHEMIE ACTIVE FOAM
5:34 - KOCH CHEMIE SUPER FOAM
6:56 - GYEON FOAM
7:48 - WASH CHEMS PRO 100
9:50 - IS IT SAFE ON COATED VEHICLES
10:20 - WHAT TO DO AFTER A PRE WASH
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Another episode with good product suggestions, but I really appreciate the use advice. Technique goes a long way in improving the efficacy of products.
I'm so glad you did this one! I'm going to need a good quality soap after this Winter!
Try gyeon soap. Lubrication is amazing. Won't be disappointed for sure.
Thanks for this! I had asked in a previous video about Wash Chems since it seems to be used a lot for cleaning semis without touching the cab. One of these products might be very useful for a quick wash when I have a moment of dry weather in between rain in the PacNW.
As always great content,need to know & apply,Thank Josh!
Really appreciate the info you share and your efforts. Cheers!
Another great video and you are so right, that Station Wagon Jag is 🔥🔥.
AmaIng stuff Josh. Thank u again. I use the gyeon soap over n over. Feel in love with the lubrication it has . Amazing stuff. This is my go to soap. Might have to try that gentle foam from Koch-Chemie ..🔥🔥
@Josh When I first used Wash Chem 50, I would use it as you demonstrated in the video with out pre-rinsing first, but then I quickly realized that it would often leave a film of dirt behind, making it difficult to dry the vehicle with a blower. I would often have to towel dry the vehicle instead in order to remove the residue, hence why I now perform a pre-soak first then use the pre-wash soap, followed by Mirrior Finish Polishes " Touchless " spray on ceramic paint sealant to perform a completely touchless wash and protection.
Your the best teacher ever bro thank you for all your videos
I have been wanting to try 3d presoak. Bilthamber auto foam is my got to. Great video.
Always learning, thanks Josh 👍😁
I love the cleaning soap auto Fanatic 007 foam. The stuff is awesome.
Awesome video. It was very informative. Keep it up👍
I love the Koch chemie active foam!
Good data!! One thing, here in Florida, the car is hot. We rinse with water first to cool the surface prior to foam pre-wash. Otherwise, it bakes and dries too much. 😮
another great review got Koch Chemie ACTIVE FOAM (3rd item bought after seeing your review)
Thanks Josh soaps I will look into I do wish you would do one for the best soap for hard water
I just love your videos makes me sleep easier at night😅
This video just sold KC a 5-litre of active foam, and an MJJC foam cannon! Being able to loosen up bird droppings and bug brains is going to make my life a lot easier, and reduce the risk of scratching up the car!
Your videos are AWESOME 👍👍
sweet video bro thanks! i mainly use rinseless but i have been looking to go back to pre foaming i just gave up on it because a balanced soap doesn't do much as a pre, and i never dug too deep to find a good dedicated pre soap, sounds like super foam is a winner at just pennies a car how could you ever go wrong!
in a pinch i just throw some apc in a cannon and while better than a balanced soap i would guess super foam would be much better and obviously cheaper! thanks man!
I used Super foam for the first time the other day. It was the first wash after winter with my truck covered in salt, I was very impressed by it.
I just did some pH testing this week too & posted my findings on my channel. Some surprises for sure!
That wagon is cool, it looks serious. i have a wagon, i need something for my surfboards, i have had pick up trucks but i love my Outback.
Can confirm: Active foam smells incredible. Almost made me want to use some as body wash… starting to fall in love with KC products!
I know this is kind of old, but yes, active foam smells great. My car actually smelled great for about 3 days. How do their APC’s smell, if you have tried them?
@@mikez6683Their apc which is Green Star smells almost like nothing or a very light “green” odor if that makes sense.
@@DownloaderVideo thanks. I went ahead and picked up a liter of the Pol and green. Nice stuff.
It is helpful and can save me from making a wise purchasing decision in the future!
Thnx, I learned alot today.
Awesome video ! Looking for something a little bit more harsh for big trucks and trailers , to put in my foam Canon ??
Good video Josh. Do you have a favorite APC cleaner for pre washing?
Thanks for the post
Josh what product would you recommend for areas that receive snow as well as ice and snow melting chemicals on roadways that build up on vehicles?
Best of Adam's polishes and 3D
Great video!
Thanks josh looking forward to the soap wars
You should get your hands on do infinity Wax products 👌🏽the citrus pre wash wow.... bilt hamber it's what I like
Would love to see you try and review Labocosmetica Primus 2.0 Pre-Wash. I hear that is really good stuff!
Nice to see bilt hamber on your channel mate 👍🏻
You should try P&S mud buster. Very good pre-treatment cleaner.
Wash Chem is some strong stuff, the foam on my tires turn brown as if I sprayed a straight tire cleaner/degreaser on them.
hey josh love all your videos btw. Just a quick question about the koch chemie nano magic. When you used the nano magic did it leave any chemical spots or water spots especially on the window. I always have bad experience with products like those that have water sheeting or beading effect.
I discovered Koch chemie last fall and immediately fell in love with there products!
Damn right! It's quality at it's best! I use the brand since + ten years.
@@laurapalmerTDGE Nice, what is your favorite product out of all they have to offer? Any experience with the brand sonax?
Bilt Hamber Touchless or Autofoam is amazing. In fact all BH products are very high quality. It’s expensive in the US because of shipping costs but in the UK it’s fantastic value as well as being a phenomenal product. Good to see our North American friends getting to grips with PIR too - far more accurate way of measuring chemicals through your sprayer.
It's a high alkaline APC...
@@KiranPatel-fk1pg Surfex HD is. Not Touchless or Autofoam (although they are high alkaline)
@@gs_mick Correct, my point is that if a snow foam is as highly alkaline as an APC there's no need to have both products. Surfex and Autofoam probably perform very similarly at the same dilution
Also PIR is a trick companies use to distract you from just how much product you’ll be using without a 5HP pressure washer.
Are the high ph auto foams safe for frequent weekly use ?
i definitely need a test with bilt hamber vs gyeon foam. i know bilt is top notch, but before i drop 60-75$ id like to pick the best
Amazing video as always Josh 👏🏻. Please review the Koch Chemie NanoMagic Shampoo. Would love to see that😁
I second that
Great product for already coated vehicles in my opinion. Definitely not a great cleaner alone.
Checking in brother
Great video but I like to use 3oz meguiars hyper wash and 3oz super clean in my Mjjc for very dirty car as a prewash....works great and foams amazingly.
Smart man!
My thing is I’m starting out. I’ve seen tons of these videos love the content very informative. I’ve notice most you guys have 100’s of different types of everything it is overwhelming to see that and is confusing which soaps to buy and stick with without spending money on products that all work the same.
Same here man it’s tough deciding what to choose my personal choices that work for me is just meguiers gold car wash, works great and cheap and for wheel cleaner adams wheel and tire cleaner does great and I actually use Josh’s recommendation for technicians choice ceramic detailer diluted for after cleaning inside nd not diluted for exterior. Nd for tar nd bugs goo gone is amazing I will continue to test different products as I go along I hope this helps and the luck to ya 💯
My God! I use Dish detergent It works great, It all depends how good you scrub😂
All you need is a soap, apc, and a dressing that works for exterior and interior like chemical guys VRP. Apc I recommend is green star by Koch chemie, very dilutable and strong
@@adanpachecorodriguez1069 dish soap will remove wax over time fyi
Thanks man this was the only source I could find online with experienced suggestions on KC AF dilution ratio
How about using gsf and green star? What method would you prefer from that or active foam vs super foam?
One point is that high alkaline is normally considered corrosive and caustic which I assume is why Koch Chemie put rust inhibitors in GS
Hey Josh sorry if I missed it but have you tried/reviewed Chem-X stars and stripes or other similar touchless soaps?
Thanks for the video. But why no after pictures of the Jag?
Hey, Josh! Great video. Are these products something you’d recommend for people who live in cold climates and regularly deal with road salt in the winter? I find using Adam’s mega foam on a weekly wash is perfect, but in this Chicago area the salt can really do a number on my paint. Do you think a pre wash with active foam followed by a contact wash with my Adam’s would be a good idea specifically for winter time salt heavy washes? Loved your videos. Long time subscriber!
I live in Nebraska and get a lot of salt on my car honestly you should check out Oberk APS it is made from organic plant compounds that naturally attacks salt 😁👍🏻
Great Video
Add in 3D Super Pre soak, it packs a punch
Hi Josh, would Nano magic shampoo on matte/satin paint be ok? Or what temporary protection would you suggest instead? Looking for safe quick application.
Can you do a video of soaps you can get at your local auto parts store?
Great video , what about carpro lift and carpro reset? Also the 3d brand has a pre wash too
Lift is a very effective pre-wash. Reset is a super-slick regular use shampoo that also cleans fantastically. Easily my favorites.
Josh if you get the chance get hold of Yumcars shampoo or Snowfoam amazing stuff not cheap but quality stuff might be a bit pricey in 🇺🇸
I am really curious about chem-x products I want to know what you think about stars and stripes.
Hey josh do you have a video about the carglo product on the dtlr website?
What is your recommended ratio for Bilt Hamber touchles in ounces. I use 30 oz of destilled water and 2 oz product. I wait 4-5 min and then I rinse it. Haven’t had any problems with this ratio. 🤷🏽♂️
@imjoshv how do you know how much product to use on washes? I have several of the products you use in your videos. Does it state on the lables?
How are about the MJJC foam? Does it deserve including in the foam comparision?
Have you ever tried chem-x products? I’m curious what your thought are on there two-step foam Stars and Stripes
Can u use those soaps for prep washing to get old coatings or waxes off ur car?
Dawn and simple green mix
Curious... What's the difference in using active foam and diluting, let's say 1:100, to get it somewhat pH neutral vs using super foam and diluting 1:150 (or whatever the math is to be similar to the active foam in regards to the 12 and 9 pH levels)?
Is the purpose of diluting to become pH neutral? If so, why not use super foam and dilute more, and still get more washes out of your jug. Am I thinking about this wrong?
Now that I'm thinking about it, this can be a topic for a new video. Just saying... Lol.
Are these safe to use on 3M Pro series PPF? I have been washing our vehicles using 2 bucket method for years/decades but am about to purchase my first pressure washer, other equipment and upgrades as seen on YT by you and two others. Thank you!
Great video. Can I simply add some Green Star to an existing foam I have? Or even just green Star & water?
Yea I don’t see any issue with that
Hello I have question with all that foam when you do the rising off does the foam wash away easy I live in a townhouse complex so you know people anything to complain about they will :) I am thinking maybe one of the type that is less foaming would work well any thoughts . Thank you.
Can you review the 3d nano pails super soap and super pre wash?
Hey josh wat do u think of stars and strips from chem x
So when you foamed the JAG with active foam you only use like 1/2 oz in the foam canon and got that much foam?
Are there any soaps or drying aids help repell dust/pollen?
which one would you say is your go to pre wash from these?
May be a dumb question, but whats the difference between these and the foam for your foam cannon like a Mr. Pink?
I just wanted to know if I dilute the stuff out of the gallon jug or not.
How about just some basic info for my first wash with my new Greenworks Pro 2300 and the Greenworks supplied foam cannon?
I'm 79 and I don't want to get into the car detailing business!
Can you leave pre-wash soap in your foam cannon until the next day like to not waste it if you’re not using it all at once??
Do you use the stripping/decontamination shampoo only in the foam cannon, or do you use it for the contact wash as well? I'm looking to buy a stripping/decon shampoo to remove the minerals from bad water spot etchings. Is Gyeon Restart Wash a good option? Unfortunately where I live I cannot find other reputable brands such as CarPro and Adam's, and those Koch chemie's are incredibly expensive.
Josh what soap would you recommend with a Vynl wrap car
I add 2 to 3 oz of SuperClean to any soap in foam cannon to boost cleaning especially on dirtier lower half of vehicle really softwns up the tar and bugs so eliminates another step 👍. i also refoam with pure soap right after contact wash. then rinse extra
That is what I used to do. But that makes it very potent solution if you are mixing soap with super clean because dilution ratio changes that way. After research and reading up, it is much better to just use about 2 oz of SCD or Meguiar's APC (preferable) in foam cannon to use it as a prewash (given that you are not using snow foams like mentioned above). You rinse after 30 sec to 2-3 minutes (depending on your situation). Use pH neutral soap to foam it again and in your bucket to perform the contact wash. Having said that, leave scd for engine bay, tires, rubber mats, interior cleaning (i use 1:10 or 1:15 dilution).
ya. I don't use a ton in my cannon and don't use it as a contac washt but just prefoam wash to loosen grime on filthy neglected cars. anything nice that has wax sealant or coating I won't use it. but those cars that c haven't been cleaned in years, it saves a ton of time and sweat. bought some ph test strips and my mix is ph 9 so it's not terribly strong but still effective.
Hi, have you ever or would you ever try Sun Joe SPX-FCS1G Premium Snow Foam Cannon Pineapple Pressure Washer Rated Car Wash Soap and Cleaner, 1-Gallon
Can you explain why PH is an issue? I've only recently started hearing its a point of interest during pre-wash
Well if you want it ph neutral by the time it hits the panel none of these are necessary they all clean well because they’re high alkaline
How about the Turtle Wax Max Power?
what pressure washer do you use??
Which would you say is the best budget friendly one?
Add a metering tip inside your foam cannon pick up tube. You can run straight soap, choose the tip fitting your final dilution choice, and never have to worry about dilution ratios internally again. It would certainly modernize this discussion, is more efficient when operating mobile, and leaves that PIR testing comparison of swinging before/after PH behind because there is far less loss of PH cleaning power in the dilution outcome.
Griots boss foam cannon has a metering insert. You can also add the ball and insert on other cannons afaik.
I agree and disagree with you in the same breath. With a high GPM pressure washer I reccomed this highly, especially if you want the maximum amount of foam, but it is slightly different in the case of pre-wash/stripping soaps. Because of it's high PH Levels, if pre-wash soap are not diluted as directed and the concentration is too strong, you run the risk of staining the paint/clear coat or burning/fading the trim or rubber on the vehicle. This happened to me in the past when I just started using Wash Chem 50.
Pro Tip: When mixed at a high concentration, I find that Wash Chem 50 removes browning better that an acidic Wheel Cleaner, and lifts oxidation completely from a oxidized headlight without wet sanding and polishing.
Any tips for cleaning/refreshing black textured powder coat - like on 4x4 bumpers?
Meguiars ULTIMATE BLACK is awesome
Would you recommend using the turtle wax max power ”xtreme” (9oz) for a really dirty car since it’s inexpensive and very easy to find at Walmart?
Sometimes inexpensive isn't always best ... u get what u pay for sometimes. Remember that. .. I recommend using rinseless from mckees for ur pre rinse. Then gyeon soap to foam it up. ...both are great ... I like doing a prerinse with mckees rinseless first before any hosing down or using soap. Helps break down the dirty before ur contact wash.
Where does Carpro Lift fall in the pre-rinse soaps?
How are these on wax or other protectants?
Josh try PURE:EST | A2 Alkaline Degreaser. it's way better than wash chems pro 100.
So with Active Foam, do you go back and foam it again for your contact wash or are you using a different soap for the contact wash?
I came in to this video just to know what kind of soap I need to used to wash my car…11mins later, I became a Chemist !! 😂
We use fewer products with Shine Pro 2 in 1
should i wash my car with af prewash and af for contact every wash? is it safe?
I'd would love to see how these test when using hot water to apply the pre-wash. If I'm remember correctly 120 or 130 degree water change the acidic or is it alkaline PH level by what I believe to be 10 times, that should eat paint coatings & maybe the paint too.
Or it may not change their levels, but how they react. Remember sseing it a video on YT called something like "Why we wash with hot water". Might have be done by Dan from America Test Kitchen.
Is super foam safe on costings for pre soak only
Hey Josh, have you used clean slate or strip wash and if so how do they compared to koch and gyeon?
@Alex's Detail & CarWash thanks for the info