SON1C Synopsis 2 - Chemical Guys - Citrus Wash + Gloss

[SON1C]

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Wow! is what I said as I filled one of my two buckets with two Professional Grit Guard, grit guard insert, car wash grid (http://www.autogeek.net/professional-grit-guard.html) one in each, as the suds began to overwhelm
This became my favorite soap after that wash, it's extremely concentrated, one cap full (which is a small cap) produced immense suds for 6+ gallons, it produced a high lubricity solution which is ideal for maintaining a swirl free finish, the gloss it leaves afterwards is similar to a "just waxed" finish and this gloss lasted a week or so for me, which is quite long for just a car wash soap to leave and this is on my daily driven vehicle garaged outdoors 24/7.

Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss 16 oz. (http://www.autogeek.net/chemical-guys-citra-wash-gloss.html)

and just for fun.. (click below picture to play video)
http://i857.photobucket.com/albums/ab134/Elias101a/Drews%20Detailing/th_d0d5dcd0.jpg (http://s857.photobucket.com/albums/ab134/Elias101a/Drews%20Detailing/?action=view&current=d0d5dcd0.mp4)
Detailer's Pro Series Quart Foamaster Foam Gun, foam wash gun, DP foam master (http://www.autogeek.net/dp-quart-foam-gun.html)

[SON1C]

This soap can also be used to strip LSPs, although I suggest citrus wash and clear for that purpose due to that fact that it is supposed to leave "nothing" behind leaving the ultimate bare paint surface ready for a new lsp :xyxthumbs:
Note this was just a quick review, nick 1up'd me with a more in depth and better review lol

[SON1C]

Just to update this, this is still my favorite soap and first recommended, it's an awesome soap, incredible bang for buck, great cleansing power, versatile with abilities to safely strip wax and sealants (if desired and used at the higher ratio)
its brother citrus wash and clear is my personal favorite, as it provides a bare finish that if any of you know me, know I'm waxing! lol however just breaking into the chemical guys soap line I would recommend the gloss over clear
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[Lim3]

So how much do you recommend to use without stripping the wax ?

And what's the difference between citrus wash clear vs citrus wash red ?

[willtothewong]

Can't wait to try it with a foam gun!

[SON1C]

So how much do you recommend to use without stripping the wax ?

And what's the difference between citrus wash clear vs citrus wash red ?
for wash and gloss its 1 oz soap per gallon to strip, for regular wash.. just a cap of the soap, hardly anything, super concentrated, wash and clear iirc is 2 oz per gallon for strip, and just a cap for regular wash
wash red i've only ever seen at AG, and iirc the dilutions are a bit different on it, I've never used it so I couldn't tell you

Can't wait to try it with a foam gun!
you'll love it :D

[Lim3]

^ awesome. I will give it a shot one of these days

[SON1C]

sounds great! let me know how you like it

[SON1C]

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strip washed early this month with wash and gloss, still my favorite soap to date by far :xyxthumbs:

[BrutalNoodle]

Don't laugh, but I've been using CW&G with the ducky foamer to maintain my wheels. It does a really terrific job!

[SON1C]

no using car wash in a spray bottle for wheel cleaning is a great idea, I've done it before and with no ill effects, what ratio are you using?

[BrutalNoodle]

I've been playing around (started @ 1oz and work my way down). As of now it looks like 1/4oz into the ducky is quite capable of tackling a lite/medium 5-day build up. Anything heavier then I'd bust out APC+.

[SON1C]

I've been playing around (started @ 1oz and work my way down). As of now it looks like 1/4oz into the ducky is quite capable of tackling a lite/medium 5-day build up. Anything heavier then I'd bust out APC+.

you should make a writeup on it when you get a chance :xyxthumbs:
am I the only one that thinks apcs dont provide enough lubricity for wheel cleaning? brake dust is the most abrasive thing we typically deal with
not bashing you, just inquiring as using apc for wheel cleaning seems pretty common now

[BrutalNoodle]

Hey, thanks. I'm going to the local art supply later today to pick up a few items for my ghetto studio set up. Time to contribute! :xyxthumbs:

And why you gotta bash me yo. Lol. I'm joking, of course. No, that's an excellent point! I'm not too worried about marring as both my calipers and wheels are powdercoated. To be honest, even with OEM finishing, I've never give it that much thought. My concerns have always been the dreaded curve & pitting from debris. You've raised an interesting question and I have to say I hated it. My OCD is bad enough as it is...

*shakes fist* :laughing:

[ziggo99]

I still find the 1 cap full isn't enough soap. It doesn't feel like there is enough lubricity and I can barely cover two windows before I get the spots that come with not enough soap in the mitt. About four or five cap fulls (the standard cap that comes on the 16oz bottle) is where I like it, with no noticeable dent in wax durability.