Water dilution ratio for Meguiars Gold Class shampoo?

[allenk4]

It's on the label. See the second sentence under Directions.

Thanks Guz

still can't believe you have not ever showed up at Meguiars TNOG when I am there

 

[4u2nvinmtl]

Im looking for a better way top measure than using the cap

what are you guys using?

I'm using a 1oz Hand Pump Dispenser for gallon and half gallon containers (picked up 5)

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[Accumulator]

I'll spare everybody my usual comments on GC, but I do want to point out that IMO the recommended dilution is merely a starting point. Lots of variables can affect what'll work best for *you*.

 

[Lonnie]

I'll spare everybody my usual comments on GC, but I do want to point out that IMO the recommended dilution is merely a starting point. Lots of variables can affect what'll work best for *you*.

The variables can be:
1) Hard water (IE, mineral content) of your water source. Harder water needs more soap to "suds" properly.
2) Dirtiness of the vehicle you are cleaning. A little more soap for lubricity may be required.
3) A larger vehicle (like a van or extended cab truck) will require more water and, hence, more soap. (OK Capitan Obvious!)
4) Some Autopians "mix" soaps or All-Purpose Cleaners together for vehicle washing, depending on the contaminants to be removed, like bugs or tar , which may require less Gold Class soap. (Please DO NOT tell anyone I have used Dawn Dish Soap with Gold Class in an emergency when I ran out of sufficient Gold Class, and yes, they work well, despite what some may think)

 

[MiVor]

The variables can be:
1) Hard water (IE, mineral content) of your water source. Harder water needs more soap to "suds" properly.
2) Dirtiness of the vehicle you are cleaning. A little more soap for lubricity may be required.
3) A larger vehicle (like a van or extended cab truck) will require more water and, hence, more soap. (OK Capitan Obvious!)
4) Some Autopians "mix" soaps or All-Purpose Cleaners together for vehicle washing, depending on the contaminants to be removed, like bugs or tar , which may require less Gold Class soap. (Please DO NOT tell anyone I have used Dawn Dish Soap with Gold Class in an emergency when I ran out of sufficient Gold Class, and yes, they work well, despite what some may think)

Some excellent points. I would just add that a little extra car wash soap won't hurt anything but the pocketbook in the long haul.

It's interesting that you mention Dawn. I like dawn when I'm planning to wash, clay/polish, and put on a new LSP....even though it's not strong enough to remove a durable sealant. I like it because unlike many/most car wash soaps, it doesn't contain waxes/surfactants/lubricants/agents that can remain on the surface, potentially negatively impacting the subsequent LSP bonding.
For a long time it was held that Dawn would strip a wax/LSP. Although an excellent degreaser, I believe this is a myth. Admittedly some soaps are harder on LSP's...like many automatic car wash soaps.
On the other hand, Dawn is pretty gentle. (Again perhaps overstating the obvious.)