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Ravenol Auto-Shampoo
Product description (adapted from manufacturer website):
Claim (found on product website):
- Thoroughly Cleans
- Will Not Remove Wax
- Will Not Dull Paint
- Removes Bugs
- Environmentally Friendly
- Contains No AOX Harsh Chemicals
- Made in Germany
Details:
1. Packaging: 1, 5, 10 or 30 liter white plastic bottle / jug
2. Directions:
4. Scent: I cannot detect any scent
5. Price: €2.63, €14.25, €17.95
6. Cost: At recommended usage of 50ml per wash, this bottle could get you up to 20 washes, which gives €0.0526 per wash.
7: Manufacturer: Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertried GmbH
8: Made in: Germany
9: Warranty: No warranty or satisfaction guarantee seen.
Additional Products used:
1. 2 generic water buckets
2. 2 Grit Guards
3. Microfiber wash mitts
4. Microfiber drying towels
5. Brushes
Environmental Conditions:
16*C / 60.8F
~80% RH
Before & After comparison.
I used about 20L of water in my Lowes bucket, so I measured about 100ml of shampoo. Note that my car is rather dirty in the background.
Plenty of suds can be produced. But we have seen soaps that give thicker or more luxurious suds.
I live in an apartment so I could only do some the pre-soak with a foaming sprayer.
Lubricity and cleaning power is mediocre. My hands did not dry out so I suppose it is mild on your paint as well.
This photo was taken when I was drying. I think Auto-Shampoo adds gloss or maybe helps water sheeting but I do not notice protection.
It is easy to dry after wash with no noticeable streaks on glass or paint.
Pros:
+1 Inexpensive
+2 Do not dry hands out.
+3 Good suds
Cons:
-1 I wish it has more lubricity and cleaning power
???:
1. Is this product discontinued? It is out of stock everywhere.
Conclusion:
If P21s Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo and Sonax Gloss Shampoo could give birth to a new shampoo, it may very well be the Ravenol Auto-Shampoo. Ravenol has a similar bottle to P21s, and same yellow look as Sonax.
I have been curious about the results when an engine oil manufacturer tries to make a shampoo. A fraction of price, but also at a fraction of performance. The P21s has a fresh fruity scent that is more attractive to me, whereas Sonax has beats Ravenol in lubricity, cleaning power and suds. Ravenol seems to be a watered-down variant.
During testing I actually asked myself if I double the dose would Ravenol Auto-Shampoo catch up? So I tried. 2 more caps into the bucket. Apart from more suds I did not notice a difference. Ravenol is a shampoo of acceptable quality but there is no need for a change if you are using shampoo sold here.
Score:
Build quality: ★★★☆☆
Performance: ★★★☆☆
Value: ★★★★☆
User friendliness: ★★★★☆
Overall: 3.5/5
Acceptable
I have no affiliation with retailer or manufacturer. Becasue if I do, I will say it is full score and best on Earth.
Hope you have enjoyed the review. Questions and comments welcomed.
Product description (adapted from manufacturer website):
Claim (found on product website):
- Thoroughly Cleans
- Will Not Remove Wax
- Will Not Dull Paint
- Removes Bugs
- Environmentally Friendly
- Contains No AOX Harsh Chemicals
- Made in Germany
Details:
1. Packaging: 1, 5, 10 or 30 liter white plastic bottle / jug
2. Directions:
3. Color: Clear, yellow
4. Scent: I cannot detect any scent
5. Price: €2.63, €14.25, €17.95
6. Cost: At recommended usage of 50ml per wash, this bottle could get you up to 20 washes, which gives €0.0526 per wash.
7: Manufacturer: Ravensberger Schmierstoffvertried GmbH
8: Made in: Germany
9: Warranty: No warranty or satisfaction guarantee seen.
Additional Products used:
1. 2 generic water buckets
2. 2 Grit Guards
3. Microfiber wash mitts
4. Microfiber drying towels
5. Brushes
Environmental Conditions:
16*C / 60.8F
~80% RH
Before & After comparison.
I used about 20L of water in my Lowes bucket, so I measured about 100ml of shampoo. Note that my car is rather dirty in the background.
Plenty of suds can be produced. But we have seen soaps that give thicker or more luxurious suds.
I live in an apartment so I could only do some the pre-soak with a foaming sprayer.
Lubricity and cleaning power is mediocre. My hands did not dry out so I suppose it is mild on your paint as well.
This photo was taken when I was drying. I think Auto-Shampoo adds gloss or maybe helps water sheeting but I do not notice protection.
It is easy to dry after wash with no noticeable streaks on glass or paint.
Pros:
+1 Inexpensive
+2 Do not dry hands out.
+3 Good suds
Cons:
-1 I wish it has more lubricity and cleaning power
???:
1. Is this product discontinued? It is out of stock everywhere.
Conclusion:
If P21s Bodywork Conditioning Shampoo and Sonax Gloss Shampoo could give birth to a new shampoo, it may very well be the Ravenol Auto-Shampoo. Ravenol has a similar bottle to P21s, and same yellow look as Sonax.
I have been curious about the results when an engine oil manufacturer tries to make a shampoo. A fraction of price, but also at a fraction of performance. The P21s has a fresh fruity scent that is more attractive to me, whereas Sonax has beats Ravenol in lubricity, cleaning power and suds. Ravenol seems to be a watered-down variant.
During testing I actually asked myself if I double the dose would Ravenol Auto-Shampoo catch up? So I tried. 2 more caps into the bucket. Apart from more suds I did not notice a difference. Ravenol is a shampoo of acceptable quality but there is no need for a change if you are using shampoo sold here.
Score:
Build quality: ★★★☆☆
Performance: ★★★☆☆
Value: ★★★★☆
User friendliness: ★★★★☆
Overall: 3.5/5
Acceptable
I have no affiliation with retailer or manufacturer. Becasue if I do, I will say it is full score and best on Earth.
Hope you have enjoyed the review. Questions and comments welcomed.