Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss

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
 
AL-53 said:
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...
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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.
 
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?
 
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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 ? :nixweiss
 
gusbubba said:
^^^^

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 ? :nixweiss
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I'm not saying your hands going to melt off after using the stuff. However, cleaning a car will expose your skin to the chemicals for at least 20 minutes. Multiply that by how many cars you do a day, plus any other uses you have for the stuff (and it contacts your skin). Over the long haul, could this be a concern?



Furthermore, it being citrus based doesn't necessarily mean its safe for your skin.



Then again, what do I know heh :nixweiss
 
Didn't mean for the last line of my prior post to be insulting

or inflammatory...merely self-effacing. It wasn't aimed at you.



I understand that it being citrus-based doesn't eliminate the

need for concern, but is it actually any worse than any other soap

we'd have our hands in for extended periods of time throughout the day ?

Dunno. :nixweiss



But I do understand your concern of the possible danger of extended

exposure and direct contact with such a strong cleaner.



I don't have a definitive answer and probably should have just shut up and let

someone with more knowledge field your question.

My bad.....
 
The CG citrus wash and Gloss is really cost effective, especially compared to the DG car wash soap which I just bought plenty of in the gallon size. With the recommended doses, DG car was soap ends up being ~500% more expensive than this Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. I'll definitely be keeping the CG Citrus Wash and Gloss in mind for next year's business once I'm through my stash of DG car wash soap.



DG Car Wash Soap = $25.15 / gallon

Recommended dose (1oz soap / gallon water) = $0.196 cents per oz

5 gallon wash bucket with 4 gallons of water + soap = $0.79 cents per wash



CG Citrus Wash = $18.95 / gallon

Recommended dose (1/4oz soap / gallon water) = $0.037 cents per oz

5 gallon wash bucket with 4 gallons of water + soap = $0.15 cents per wash





Has anyone tested the PH of the CG Citrus Wash & Gloss?
 
My hands did not dry out..1/2 oz to 2-3 gallons of water is pretty diluted....My brake dust is not all that bad...I have ceramic brakes but they still dust a little....I would have no fear of eating your skin off...you can spray straight lemon juice on rims and clean them ..it is just citric acid....



its just a good cleaner soap...CG has a good product there....and leaves a nice clean shine....worth getting....



Al
 
gusbubba said:
Didn't mean for the last line of my prior post to be insulting

or inflammatory...merely self-effacing. It wasn't aimed at you.



I understand that it being citrus-based doesn't eliminate the

need for concern, but is it actually any worse than any other soap

we'd have our hands in for extended periods of time throughout the day ?

Dunno. :nixweiss



But I do understand your concern of the possible danger of extended

exposure and direct contact with such a strong cleaner.



I don't have a definitive answer and probably should have just shut up and let

someone with more knowledge field your question.

My bad.....
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I wasn't offended :) In fact I put the "what do I know" in hopes that I wouldn't offend you with my response :lol
 
Trying to be non-offensive can be so unintentionally offensive.

It's tough for me to keep my foot out of my mouth sometimes , so I

just assume the worst and set about trying to make amends.

I'm so confused....



It's all good , though.
 
BlackElantraGT said:
Thanks for the reviews fellas. I might hit the Chemical Guys store soon and this was a product I was thinking about purchasing.
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Careful, the CG store is like a playground for car loving adults! lol... Paul and Mark are great guys and will will make the visit worth your while!
 
Danforz, do you have any idea what their store hours are? I'm definitely looking forward to it. I kind of have a budget but you never know...it could be like Vegas LOL. I'm bad with sticking to my original plans. But my gambling habits are a bit different than my car care spending habits.
 
BlackElantraGT said:
Danforz, do you have any idea what their store hours are? I'm definitely looking forward to it. I kind of have a budget but you never know...it could be like Vegas LOL. I'm bad with sticking to my original plans. But my gambling habits are a bit different than my car care spending habits.
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No idea, since Paul and Mark have stayed late just for me to browse their stores :woot2: . I think they close at 6
 
as far as shaking wash and gloss up...even mark and paul will tell you even though it separates/settles...there is no real loss in cleaning or gloss ability...i have tested it out myself and have seen no measureable difference....
 
Danforz said:
What does that mean?
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It means the solution of water + CG Citrus Wash & Gloss is slightly acidic, but nothing to worry about. pH is a measurement scale ranging from 0 to 14 and it's used to compare the level of acidity and alkalinity of various acids and bases and their diluted solutions. It's level is important for a number of reason (health, environment, etc). pH 7 is considered neutral (same as pure water at 25C). Solutions with less than pH 7 are considered acidic. Solutions greater than pH 7 are considered alkaline. For reference, your skin is about ph 5.5 and your saliva is about pH 6.5 to 7.5. At pH 5.5, some fish such as salmon, trout and whitefish start to die and salamander eggs fail to hatch. Acidity of pH 4 has a lethal effect on crickets and frogs. At the far ends of the pH scale, products can attack metals, glass, etc, and can have an adverse affect on your health. The bottom line is this CG product is fairly neutral and pH safe at these levels.
 
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