Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss - Page 2

davepham671 · 04-22-07, 02:58

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Originally Posted by orngez

i still use my pb wheel cleaner..but as soon as i use it up i will be switching to just using wash n gloss for wheels to consolidate my detailing shelf

Thats what i did! It did a great job on my reeimz(factory painted alloys). I still gotta try it on my car.

AL-53 · 04-22-07, 03:05

I bought a gallon of this shampoo to try out..Talking to Paul he said follow dilution ratio ..if you add more you get a stronger cleaner...and will remove wax...1/2 oz tops to 2 gallons is for best results as a regular wash....I took 4 oz and mixed in a 32oz spray bottle and sprayed my rims with it at the spray wash bays...it melted brake dust ..even though they were not bad ..I seen the dust just start to flow down....pretty impressive wash..

I still like my DG901 but this stuff has its place as a pre polish soap...maybe a engine cleaner..rim cleaner ..and as a straight wash on the truck with the 1/2oz to 2-3 gallons of water...

Al

orngez · 04-22-07, 03:14

i definitely think all the other high lubricity washes have their place...i think this is the best all around wash...pretty much like onr it has multiple uses...

klumzypinoy · 04-22-07, 03:17

Quote:

Originally Posted by orngez

i definitely think all the other high lubricity washes have their place...i think this is the best all around wash...pretty much like onr it has multiple uses...

Sorta like a multi surface cleaner

orngez · 04-22-07, 03:31

yup..i kind of treat it like mr daltons "citrus degreaser" that we all know is just p21s total body wash..and p21s being 55 dollars a gallon...wash n gloss is a much better value

justin30513 · 04-22-07, 03:34

I know of several guys that use this wash and love it. I'm going to be actually purchasing 5 gallons of it for my business.......I'm about out of NXT. I'm going to mix it strong in a 2 gallon pesticide sprayer for treating bugs this summer as well as tires, rims, and wells. I'm hoping it will replace my degreasers. I know it will remove a lot of grime though.

gusbubba · 04-22-07, 03:49

Keep us updated on that Justin...curious to see how it works out.

gben · 04-22-07, 05:12

I have it and use less than an ounce per gallon and get all the cleaning power I need. The suds never end and lubricity is up there with the best of them.

AL-53 · 04-22-07, 05:24

After reading this ..I went out and washed the truck to actually see how it worked...

First I had to shake it up some as it settles....2 layers in the Jug...I shook it a minute to mix it up....

I used my cold medicine measuring cup to measure 1/2 oz of soap ...I used warm water in the bucket ...had a ton of sudz....I wet the truck down and did a panel at a time and rinsed....
then did the wheels last....

It does clean very good....not as slick as Griots or DG 901 but very close...but it does clean ..left a nice gloss to the paint and wheels....rinsed off very nice..left the glass spotless.

I will continue to use it...

Al

rkf76 · 04-22-07, 05:48

Quote:

Originally Posted by AL-53

I bought a gallon of this shampoo to try out..Talking to Paul he said follow dilution ratio ..if you add more you get a stronger cleaner...and will remove wax...1/2 oz tops to 2 gallons is for best results as a regular wash....I took 4 oz and mixed in a 32oz spray bottle and sprayed my rims with it at the spray wash bays...it melted brake dust ..even though they were not bad ..I seen the dust just start to flow down....pretty impressive wash..

I still like my DG901 but this stuff has its place as a pre polish soap...maybe a engine cleaner..rim cleaner ..and as a straight wash on the truck with the 1/2oz to 2-3 gallons of water...

Wow, thanks guys for all the input, nice to hear alot of good reviews on the stuff.

And thanks for giving the dilution ratio for use as a wheel cleaner.

Danforz · 04-22-07, 05:51

2 things come to mind after reading this thread...

1) Does this product replace kAIO as a paint cleanser?

2) A concern: From what I know, most agents that are strong enough to clean rims aren't the best for your skin. Even at lower dilutions, your skin will come into continual contact with this stuff through your mitt during the wash. Is this an item of concern?

gusbubba · 04-22-07, 06:04

^^^^
I wouldn't imagine that it's hazardous seeing that it's
citrus based , natural ingredients and so forth.
(Marge soaked in the Palmolive for years and she's OK).
Otherwise , you'd think it'd be a cause for concern on CG's
end....liability and such.

I also wouldn't use it as a straight-up replacement for AIO.
I wouldn't imagine that it cleans THAT well.
But , then again, what do I know ?