Best Foam Shampoo for stripping LSP?

**VP Mark** · 04-14-2013, 10:57 AM

I'm getting into the foam gun game in order to better strip LSP's before Opti-Coat jobs and jobs where I am putting on something longer lasting than Opti-Seal.

What do you guys recommend for the best LSP stripping action out of a Shampoo?

I've considered Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss, but saw the regular Citrus has a little stronger wording towards stripping LSP's.

What do you guys recommend? I want the paint BARE, but want a lot of suds for the foam as well.

**Pureshine** · 04-14-2013, 11:07 AM

All I do is add some Dawn soap its cheep and works great or just add some APC ether works great. I bought a big bottle from Costco still have after a year.

**truckbutt** · 04-14-2013, 12:15 PM

Dawn +1

**Evan.J** · 04-14-2013, 12:17 PM

+2 on the dawn

**TimmyG** · 04-14-2013, 12:17 PM

I also use Dawn sometimes.

Lately have been using Citrus Wash n Gloss.

**TroyScherer** · 04-14-2013, 02:04 PM

Although Dawn works I tend to like to use a dedicated car wash soap.

Although CG CW&G can strip LSP, I am not sure that is what you would want to use while washing in prep for a coating. I would lean more towards CG Citrus Wash Red or Citrus Wash Clear. Red being stronger.

**VP Mark** · 04-14-2013, 02:17 PM

Originally Posted by TroyScherer

Although Dawn works I tend to like to use a dedicated car wash soap.

Although CG CW&G can strip LSP, I am not sure that is what you would want to use while washing in prep for a coating. I would lean more towards CG Citrus Wash Red or Citrus Wash Clear. Red being stronger.

This sounds like a good choice. I guess I need to get the CG Citrus Red. Anyone know how this particular product performs in a foam gun? Also, would dawn even work in a foam gun? I'm sure it would to some extent.

**truckbutt** · 04-14-2013, 02:55 PM

Most shampoos/car washes are designed to be gentle and not remove your LSP. That is why most people will either polish the old LSP off, use a dawn wash, or use a paint cleaner to remove LSP.

**pickles** · 04-14-2013, 03:36 PM

What about CG bug and tar shampoo? Any good? No one ever seems to mention it.

**Ryry11** · 04-14-2013, 04:18 PM

Originally Posted by TroyScherer

Although Dawn works I tend to like to use a dedicated car wash soap.

Although CG CW&G can strip LSP, I am not sure that is what you would want to use while washing in prep for a coating. I would lean more towards CG Citrus Wash Red or Citrus Wash Clear. Red being stronger.

Is red still around? I know ag still has it, but the CG website doesn't? Unless I missed it. Is it discontinued?