Acceptable way to measure if I've used enough soap?
Auto Detailing 101Discuss Acceptable way to measure if I've used enough soap? in the Auto Detailing Forums forums; I have been pretty pleased with DP Auto Bath. Its super concentrated and suds up really nicely. I believe AG ...
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I have been pretty pleased with DP Auto Bath. Its super concentrated and suds up really nicely. I believe AG sells it in bulk.
I just squirt some into a bucket by eyeball method. If I get decent suds, then I know I have enough. If I get super thick lather, then I know I have used to much.
Megs probably sells something equivalent to GC in the professional line, I did not look, but glance through it, I am sure they have a car wash among their professional products that can be purchased in bulk.
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I use those plastic disposable 1 ounce cups to measure.
However, this may be overly precise when some soap direction says 1 to 2 capfuls in a bucket of water. However, some soaps like Do Do Juice are very concentrated.
For those relying on between the finger slickness, ONR never feels slippery like soap does. Adding extra soap should translate to better cleaning capability more "safety".
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You can also get (and use) pump dispensers that just screw on your soap jug. They come on various amounts (ie, one ounce, two ounce, etc.). Check out your local janitorial supply store.
I would recommend that you use measuring cups, AGO sells some for around a dollar for a three pack. Then I would use the manufactures recommendation as to how much product to use. I.E. chemical guys citrus wash and clear calls for .5 of an ounce per 2 gallons for a maintenance wash, but if you are wanting to strip old wax you will use 2 oz per gallon of water. The point being is that some, but not all,car shampoos will effect the longevity of your car wax if you use to much.
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Sounds like a good way to waste soap. You may be putting in more than you need...... I use the plastic 1 oz cup that comes from a bottle of NYQUIL for colds/flu. For a good soap priced well try Mothers California Gold with Carnuba at Walmart. Great suds, great smell, great lubricity and you can get it for 5 bucs when its on sale.
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Thanks guys! I etched in some lines on my bucket and a plastic cup so I can get an accuring 5oz/5 gallons
In terms of how it feels: slick, just as if I did it by hand. But I am using around 3/4 the soap I was using to get the same feel.
I never knew that using too much will strip the wax... That's interesting.
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