Everything You Need To Know About Car Wash Soaps! Specialty Job, Snow Foaming, and Surface Cleansing

[@tier1detailing]

The funniest part about this video is it's not even all of their soaps

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@jorgevillalba4571]

Hello my friend , I hope you are doing well. I have been watching some many videos on which one is the best soap however, nobody talks about eco-friendly products. Do you have any suggestions?

[@jessepeters7675]

Hello, so I want to remove all the surface swirling marks etc. would I use the clean slate wash and then the ceramic wash? Or would use the clean slate mixed with the bug and tar remover. Then go with the clay bar and then compound polish and wax?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Jesse! Use Clean Slate to remove old layers of glaze, sealant and wax before using the appropriate grade of clay bar. Next, inspect the paintwork to determine the level of compound or polish needed. It is always best to start with the least aggressive approach such as V36 Cutting Polish. Finish with your favorite coatings to lock in shine and repel harsh elements. - CG Nick

[@cosmoantonio5682]

No chapters??

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Refresh your video.

[@Dee--Jay]

Now keep goin and break down all of yall products like waxes, machines, chemicals, towels...ect

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

Great idea!

[@nightdaychannel828]

We LOVE these product comparison videos. All the category line-up in 1 video! MORE PLEASE!

[@ChemicalGuys]

🤩🤩

[@Delm21]

A video on how to choose which polish/compound I need would be great. There’s so many!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@simcptmike]

What a good episode! I liked the breakdown of everything. Getting me excited for detailing weather!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@MATTHH123]

My top 5 favorites is hydro suds,extreme body wash+wax,citrus wash & gloss,sticky snowball,and my personal favorite Honeydew snow foam

[@ChemicalGuys]

Enjoy your detailing products!!

[@JQUICK21]

LOL those are your favorites because you have tried every brand on the market? Since you mentioned fiver favorites how many more than that have you wasted money on? 🤣

[@Eagleye11700]

These full coverage videos of product lineups are the best!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback!

[@tavarisjones551]

This was a VERY helpful video. I would love to see this type of breakdown on all classes of your products. I'm a home/diy guy with several vehicles to maintain. Since I'm not a pro, I've found your product selection very difficult to navigate. This video solved that problem for me!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@garcj108]

if I use the black light, can i use the speed wipe after? or do i not need it?

[@helmkaj]

Just the information I needed to make my selection!! Thank you.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@chaset7680]

When would you prefer the snow foam(first soap shown) vs black light if u have a all black car?

[@JQUICK21]

they are not here to answer questions they are here to sell you a product....period!

[@gingerwithahammer]

This was SOOOOO helpful. I've been looking for a breakdown like this for months now! Have you all ever thought about a certification program for your products? A blend of online learning modules like this that someone can go through to prove a certain level of product knowledge and understanding of different coatings, and proper techniques?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out Smart Detailing University for certification information. www.chemicalguys.com/blog/hands-on-training/

[@aroldofranco48]

Finally been waiting for this video

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for tuning in!

[@dm7622]

Thank you for the info really helpful on deciding wich soap is best for a new vehicle

[@ChemicalGuys]

😃😃

[@Williambwalya-zq2vd]

Hello am asking for the last list of names of all this soap

[@deadlykitten1486]

What products are safe for PPF wraps?

[@firestream93]

I have a question: So, the Tough Mudder soap for cleaning off road vehicles. Do you use it in a foam sprayer as a kind of prewash, and then go back and use just the soap to wah the vehicle? I'm not sure I understand the application of the foam. Wouldn't the soap dry before you were able to make it around the entire vehicle to wash it?

[@joshkelsey82]

U need to do this for every line. I own around 30 different cg products and was about to stop buying them because I did not know what the differences are.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback, stay tuned!

[@JQUICK21]

LOL 30 different products.....just to clean your car and make it shine? Boy have you been a sucker and scammed! Did you know that you don't need any soap at all to clean your car? I have never used soap....only water and my cars have always been the most beautiful and shiny cars in town!

[@MNM2884nick]

Wow truly in depth, will definitely be looking for the black light then :)

[@ChemicalGuys]

You're going to love Black Light!

[@whitewalker9622]

Great video

[@seandean2317]

Any suggestions for removing a hard sticky substance splattered on the paint? Idk for the life of me..what it could be but it will not budge with soap and water. Best description I can give would be like hard candy almost sealed into the clear coat. Im trying to keep from ruining the paint. Was thinking about the tar and bug removed but wanted to ask first. What would you suggest?

[@rha600]

where are the chapters?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check the video now.

[@rha600]

@@ChemicalGuys awesome. I love the mudder wash

[@antoniofrias729]

Did yall forget about maxi suds?😕

[@ChemicalGuys]

Maxi Suds is also a great choice!!

[@dcarpsvlog2122]

Very informative video! I love your products!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for the awesome feedback!

[@GT35O]

I have a vehicle with vinyl stripes. Will the black light soap be OK to use with the blue vinyl stripes?

[@steher]

Can I use Hydro Suds all the time or should I start with that and maintenance with something else?

[@andrewrice6544]

I took some many notes, definitely need more of these

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@brianaltmann613]

If I have a matte finish, I should be using MM soap but should or would I ever need the ceramic or honeydew soap? Im building a kit now on the site so trying to think ahead.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Yes, Meticulous Matte Auto Wash and Meticulous Matte Spray Sealant to maintain your ride.

[@titaniumman_22]

Great video, helps me out a bunch before I order. I have a 2017 Audi that is black. It has existing water spots, what do you recommend I use to remove those?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover to gently scrub away stubborn stains.

[@SteveHerrick-yi4md]

Well that was a huge help! Thanks!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@luisgomez6290]

MR pink?😢

[@christopherlueck]

I have a 2017 kia soul. It says that it's layered with multiple clear coats. What cleaner is best for this particular vehicle. It's black paint by the way. I watch you guys videos all the time. And want to get involved with you guys. I really would love to hear back from you guys. Need to drop by one of your locations. Again I long to learn about all the products and run my own detail gig. You are the best in my book.

[@JQUICK21]

Just use plain water! Soap is absolutely not needed in any way! This is one of the greatest scams of all time!

[@rjsal246]

I just want something to go with hydro speed after the wash. What’s your recommendation?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! After washing the vehicle, apply HydroSlick to lock in shine and shield the surface from harsh elements. Then maintain gloss with HydroSpeed.

[@samanthacruz9889]

Will you do an updated video for tires/wheels. I would like to know what is best for not just Glossy rims but all others as well. Great Videos, very Informative!!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@jazmainesamoa1458]

Defs !!! Do interior soaps/sprays pllleaseeee 🤌🏽🤌🏽🤌🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@ScubaOz]

More like these for sure, great video. I like the breakdown a lot

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed the video!!

[@sergio_lelevier]

I have a 2015 black BMW, it has water spots that can not be removed, I had it detailed and spots remain. Car wash guy says it needs a paint job.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Water spots that have been left untreated for long enough will etch the clear coat, using a compound such as V34 may help to restore shine.

[@808SSCamaro]

"Sticks Like a Booger" 😂 Thanks Guys for the comparison video! Greatly needed!

[@ChemicalGuys]

😆😆

[@ReloadingRADIO]

What about a car with full ppf that has ceramic inside of film. Is there a spray detailer to use after to keep up the ceramic coating in film.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Check out HydroSpeed to maintain your ceramic.

[@keloin]

Great! Very good guide, thanks a lot! You promised chapters in the video though!!! Where are the chapters? :-)

[@ChemicalGuys]

Check again!

[@MrButters205]

Obviously after Hydrosuds, what works best on a ceramic coat?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Gently clean and enhance your ceramic with Sudpreme!

[@bd1982]

I had a motorcycle that is matte paintwork, which cleaning soap best suit for it? The paint pretty dirty for a very long period of time.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Check out Meticulous Matte Auto Wash to gently clean and maintain a crisp matte finish. www.chemicalguys.com/meticulous-matte-auto-wash/meticulous-matte-auto-wash.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search

[@GuapDab]

If one just got a ceramic coating on a work truck with minimal dirt would you recommend a citrus wash & gloss or something else ? Or would that take away from the ceramic coat ?

[@JQUICK21]

LOL you have ceramic coating on your truck and you think you need soap to clean it! Car wash soap is one of the greatest scams of all time! Water is the only thing you need to clean your truck! How I been cleaning my cars for decades.....

[@ohioken1]

Should you rinse your car 1st before using a foam cannon? Or do you foam directly on a dry dirty car, that has bugs and bird droppings?

[@LoneWolfOG213]

Pre rinse car to remove loose dirt an debris

[@jayr.1523]

Can (SPI21516) Decon Pro Iron Remover and Wheel Cleaner be used on polished wheels? Does it contain acid?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! DeCon Iron Remover is safe for polished wheels.

[@jayr.1523]

@@ChemicalGuys thx

[@Benjammin43]

what soap would you recommend for someone that has a ceramic-pro ceramic coat on their car? something that doesn’t have any wax or gloss additives that can take away from the ceramic coats natural shine and protection abilities

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Check out HydroSuds to gently maintain ceramic coatings. www.chemicalguys.com/hydrosuds-ceramic-carwash/CWS21216.html

[@calebhyatt5090]

Is the extreme wash and wax a good maintenance soap if my car doesn’t have any type of wax applied to it? Or is that more of a once a month thing and the honeydew the weeks between the extreme wash and wax?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely! Extreme Body Wash and Wax is an excellent choice for maintenance washes on coated and non-coated vehicles.

[@haynknight2002]

Will the Blueberry Snowfoam ever come in gallon form?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great idea!

[@Joseph-dv4jo]

NEED A GOOD VIDEO ON HOW TO USE WHITE PASTE AND WHITE LIGHT WITH GLOSS WORKS SOAP AND CERAMIC HYDRO SUDS SOAP ALL TOGETHER TO ACHEIVE A BEAUTIFUL WHITE GLOSS PAINT FINISH ON MY WHITE CAR….. how you have black light soap but no white light soap

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for your feedback!

[@dodgeram3841]

Could I mix the bug and tar wash with the sticky snowball snow foam in a foam cannon

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@rhonda1720]

I live in an apartment. Could I use the clean slate and then follow it up with rinse free before a detail?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Absolutely!

[@bluejayrover]

Joey rock’n the beard!

[@ChemicalGuys]

😃

[@JQUICK21]

LOL as if beards are cool or something to be proud of? Wearing a bush on your face and thinking it looks good is proof the human race will take another 1,000 years to get out of kindergarten!

[@pbAdpcustoms]

I'd love to see a video like this, but for y'all waxes and Polishes.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@aronp713]

Thanks for the video. I’m placing an order now.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Aron! Enjoy your detailing products!

[@slimdaddyy]

What is the best soap for XPEL PPF no ceramic coating

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Check out Extreme Body Wash and Wax to safely clean and enhance your vehicle.

[@caxcan9438]

Is waterless solution safe as all the other soaps?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! We used correctly, waterless wash solutions are a great alternative to traditional washes.

[@frankesposito1399]

Can you use the Hydrofoam over a graphene coating?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi there! Yes, HydroSuds is safe for coatings.

[@sl-te2xh]

Just bought one for my car, thanks for the vid

[@ChemicalGuys]

Enjoy your detailing products!

[@lorenzodisanto1211]

How often should you use hydro studs??

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Use HydroSuds as often as desired or as little as once every couple of months to boost ceramic properties.

[@JorgeSanchez-qv7bd]

You guys have great products. I'm using them and beginning my new side hustle.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks so much for being part of the Chemical Guys family!

[@JorgeSanchez-qv7bd]

@@ChemicalGuys no thank you. Smells fresh and stays on clean.

[@clutchkh]

What's the best soap for a white car

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hello! Enhance shine with Citrus Wash and Gloss!!

[@pr_sti_20]

Those clean slate takes off the ceramic coating?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Clean Slate will not remove ceramic, machine polishing or natural degradation will remove ceramic.

[@mloper21]

Great information, keep up the great work.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Thanks for watching!

[@vladkonstantinov2995]

1st

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@barneyswiss8054]

Best ever mr. Pink

[@ChemicalGuys]

Gotta love Mr. Pink!!

[@ryanamos351]

What do I use for removal of water spots

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Ryan! Check out Heavy Duty Water Spot Remover. www.chemicalguys.com/heavy-duty-water-spot-remover/water-spot-remover.html

[@gandreskira21]

How is Mr. Pink supposed to be use

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Mr. Pink can be used in a foam cannon, foam gun or traditional wash bucket.

[@jettavw2845]

Can I use any of those soap under the sun?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! It is best to work in a shaded area when the surface of the vehicle is cool to the touch.

[@rickybobby4944]

What if I am prepping for vinyl wrap installation?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! Thoroughly cleanse the surface with Clean Slate to ensure a durable bond with the wrap.

[@rickybobby4944]

@@ChemicalGuys would I mix it with any other soap too or detail it first normally and then use the clean slate separately? Thank you for the quick response.

[@joshcarlson9352]

Got a few cars to sample on, smart.

[@ChemicalGuys]

Happy detailing!

[@pb-bx1ll]

Great video thank you

[@ChemicalGuys]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@bryanlloyd1099]

What about Mr. Pink ?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Can't go wrong with Mr. Pink!!

[@aronp713]

do interior cleaners plz

[@ChemicalGuys]

Great suggestion!

[@robertyates3333]

What about maxi sudds 2?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Maxi Suds is also a great choice!!

[@paulanderson8967]

Do you deliver to the UK?

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey! You can order via Chemical Guys UK. Thanks for watching!

[@robertmoore9319]

Mr. pink..

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hey Robert, Mr. Pink is a great choice!!

[@pfonolla]

Question: which one is the best product to clean on a daily basis Tesla seats? (the vegan/fake leather). Thank you !!

[@ChemicalGuys]

Hi Paul! Use Total Interior to clean and maintain your interior.

[@pfonolla]

@@ChemicalGuys Thank you! Since I posted the question, I have already got Sprayable Leather, did not use it yet. Do you think can work on the Tesla? If not, I keep it for my other car and get the Total Interior.