Attn: Autogeek Team!

**Just02896** · 12-24-2013, 08:27 PM

Sorry if this post is not in the correct area! Just figured I'd toss it in where the majority tend to be viewing so as to hear as much feedback as possible.

Not sure if this product already exists or not but, How about a shampoo that chemically but safetly neutralizes the corrosive nature of road salts and Ice treatments? I for one would probably use this type of auto wash year round! Something that works by hand as well as in a foam cannon would be great!

I usually mix a quarter cup of baking soda into my wash solution each time I wash during the winters but am wondering if there exists the possibility of a dedicated car wash soap being developed.

**Just02896** · 12-24-2013, 08:46 PM

C'Mon, where are all the folks in the NE?

**PA DETAILER** · 12-24-2013, 08:48 PM

PA could use it. but then again it would be too cold out to wash!!

**swanicyouth** · 12-24-2013, 08:51 PM

Originally Posted by Just02896

I usually mix a quarter cup of baking soda into my wash solution each time I wash during the winters but am wondering if there exists the possibility of a dedicated car wash soap being developed.

Im in the NE and hate the salt as well. What does baking soda do? Baking soda is basic and neutralizes acids.

**aim4squirrels** · 12-24-2013, 08:56 PM

Originally Posted by swanicyouth

Im in the NE and hate the salt as well. What does baking soda do? Baking soda is basic and neutralizes acids.

Curious too, it would seem adding more sodium to the mix would not be beneficial?

**Just02896** · 12-24-2013, 09:12 PM

Adding the baking soda was just a trick that I heard about a long time ago. Not sure if it really works or not but it never did any harm either. By nature baking soda can be abrasive so I don't ever scrub the paint with it. I've only ever done a rinse down with the solution or added it to a foam gun mixture and rinsed afterwards.

**ScottB** · 12-24-2013, 10:15 PM

I seem to remember that Finishkare offers a soap that neutralizes acids and part of a three step deep cleaning. Not sure of any that can neutralize the effects of winter ....

**Romans5.8** · 12-24-2013, 10:23 PM

So here's my question (dumb question)? Why do you need a soap that neutralizes the salt? Wouldn't removing the salt from the paint (when washing) accomplish the same goal of preventing damage to the paint? (In addition, of course, the sacrificial barrier of coating/wax/sealant)?