Review: Rupes M101 High Conc Detailing Shampoo

[swanicyouth]

I was one of the Winners of the recent Rupes contest on AGO. I received their QD, spray sealant, and a "prep" type soap. Plus; they threw in a pair of Rupes knee pads and a mug.

This is a review of the soap.





So, what is a "prep" soap? I dunno. It says this soap is the soap to use prior to polishing with the Bigfoot system. We know soap doesn't strip LSPs - and Rupes doesn't make this claim. So, to me it's just a good soap with no wax or gloss type stuff to leave behind.

Let's get something strait right off. First, I wanted this soap to suck, or just be lackluster. I like Rupes, sort of a fan boy... Because, they revolutionized DA polishing and continue to bring unique stuff to market - like the iBrid. Look at everyone's new foam pads now - all Rupes copies. I like that this company leads the pack.

On the other hand - what could they know about making soap? I've tried around 30 soaps, there are some real good ones out there... I was wondering if this soap was just going to be a relabeled something or other, which would be fine - but it wouldn't command the price ($17.99 ~ 16oz).

So, once I got the soap, I quickly became 99% sure this wasn't just another relabeled product. First, the packaging (comes in a box) and bottle are unique. Second, the soap is clear and a thick gel like consistency - much more gel-like and thicker than most soaps (think hair gel):



Third, the dilution is uniquely expressed: 2-4 capfuls per 12 liters (~ 3 gallons).



Anyway, I decided to go 4 capfuls for a full 5 gallon bucket. Cap is small, prolly less than 15 mls - so say I used about 2oz of soap...



Wookies Fist mitt:



First wheels were cleaned and car foamed using Maxi Suds II:





Rupes soap mixed:





Thick suds drip:



As I mentioned before, I wanted to say this soap was overpriced and just meh...

But, on the contrary - I loved this soap... Why?

1. It's a prep type soap - and cleans very well. The mitt glides like its on air. But, it doesn't inhibit beading. If anything, it cleaned so well it improved the beading.

Beading after wash - wax is Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro and a couple months old or so:





2. Dilution is extremely good and soap is extremely sudsy and foamy.

3. This is one of those soaps that is so good, after a few dunks of the mitt in the rinse bucket - you can't tell the difference between the wash bucket solution and the rinse bucket solution. Both are filled with suds (rinse has no mitt):



4. Suds do not die. After the wash I couldn't tell any difference I the solution from when I started.



5. Shampoo is clear and smells like nothing, but somehow it seems "special" for all the reasons I mentioned above.

So, in the end - I have to say this is an awesome soap. I rink it would be great for coated cars, waxed cars, or cars prior to polishing. Although it's a little costly, the dilution is great and I feel it's worth the money if you want a top notch soap.

The only critique I have is I wish it had some light scent. Something that just smells fresh and clean. But I do like that it is clear, which is fairly unique for soaps.

Boxes were so nice I stuck them in my computer room next to Ivan:

[Marc08EX]

Great review swanic! And that was fast!

[The Guz]

Great review. You are going to like the other two products. I've had P808 on my daily for a couple weeks now and I personally like it.

[Mike@DedicatedPerfection]

Very nice review Steve.

Thanks for sharing.

[Dylan@RUPES]

Fantastic and thorough review. Thank you!

[Joe@NextLevelDetail]

Nice review

[Eldorado2k]

What's Maxi Suds ll? Is that a different soap? Or the name of your foam gun?

[swanicyouth]

What's Maxi Suds ll? Is that a different soap? Or the name of your foam gun?

MS II is an old soap by Chemical Guys. Dunno if they even make it anymore??? I just used the last of it in the cannon.

Been trying to use some older stuff up.

[Eldorado2k]

MS II is an old soap by Chemical Guys. Dunno if they even make it anymore??? I just used the last of it in the cannon.

Been trying to use some older stuff up.

So you used 2 different kinds of soaps? Why? You cross contaminated the review! Lol.

[180sxqc]

Great review!

How do you like your Karcher PW, X model?

(Sorry I am a little off topic)