Everything You Need To Know About P&S Crystal Wash! (Organic Acid Contamination Remover)

[@stephaniemarkey9396]

Wow, this is perfect timing. I have been looking for more content on this since seeing you use it on wheels and stuff. Thanks Jamie!

[@JamieTheCleaner]

🧼💪

[@Ecdetails]

Thanks Jamie was trying to see where this fit ❤

[@ribaljamal564]

Safe on ceramic coated cars?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yep perfect way to start a coating maintenance 💪🧼

[@ribaljamal564]

@@JamieTheCleanerthank you!! Good to know! Gotta try it asap

[@benkneisley3001]

Coating safe?

[@ethanblan435]

Yes

[@TheBreakfastLover]

The pH of crystal wash is quite acidic at 2.4, while most coatings start to degrade at pH 2 to 3. So yes, it can damage coatings and best to dilute 1:10 to be safe. Also minimize the dwell time.

[@ethanblan435]

@@TheBreakfastLover with Crystal wash you want to use it straight, undiluted and let it dry on the surface. It’s a pretty mild solution and it is coating safe. pH often does not tell the whole story about a product. You can have a pH 8 product be very damaging, and likewise a pH 13 be safe. P&S themselves state to use straight and let crystallize on the surface, and they also say specifically that it can be used to unclog coatings.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Correct 👍

[@robpeluso2852]

Thanks, Jamie! I picked some up to help with the road salts in the Northeast Winters! Can’t wait to see how it performs and helps unclogging the coatings.

[@ThisOldDetailingDude]

Great tutorial. I need to start using my Cristal wash again.

[@BigBear--]

How mucb do you need to pay attention to things like light overspray in slightly windy condition? As far as on glass, or trim? Any other surfaces that it might damage or etch? It didn't seem like in this video you cared too much about any light overspray misting on glass or platics...so is it safe then?

[@btbd2785]

So is this an acid wheel wash, then? Or is there a better stonger acid base wheel cleaner that you would use when needing to clean real caked on dirth wheels

[@joedavison5210]

It is currently winter in illinois and about 40 degrees and it doesn't seem to dry in 10 minutes. Can I do it indoors and remove it with a rinseless wash?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes 👍

[@bbrescia8697]

Jamie how does Crystal Wash impact paint sealants or ceramic coatings? Will it strip popular spray on paint sealants?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

It should actually revive them a bit by removing the contaminants

[@SamYacub]

Thanks for the demo. Can you use this on a pressurewasher?

[@bigboyd5]

How much would you say you use on a regular size vehicle?

[@Admin-ie9hp]

Good video but I've been wanting to find out if you can use this all over the car plastic and all? Glass etc?

[@darcym1429]

I have this question as well! I have seen it asked multiple times, but never answered 🤔

[@360construction9]

Whoa, haven’t seen this type of product in decades! Used to use ‘Body Acid’ at a dealership and all the techs would complain about the smell and make them cough!

[@PandSDetailProducts]

Fantastic Video!

[@JamieTheCleaner]

💪🧼

[@JohnArnoldPhotography]

Pan the Organizer mentioned your a good channel to watch so just subscribed.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Thanks 💪🧼

[@reynosoautodetailing]

Should I be concerned with stains by letting it dry in Southern California heat? 95°-110° average

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@reynosoautodetailing you may have to cool the panel down first in direct sunlight for sure

[@reynosoautodetailing]

@@JamieTheCleaner I’ll have to test it out I just ordered a gallon of that and frostbite! Thanks brother

[@tonykemper8896]

I’ve seen in another of your videos where you did a 3ph p&s wash and you foamed over the crystal wash, which did you find better? Crystal wash rinse then foam or crystal wash foam and contact wash? Or was it the same outcome? Thanks for the video.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Once crystal wash has crystallized it has done its job 👍 just foam over it

[@Cedric-zw4tf]

Great video once again. So it wouldn’t hurt chrome wheels?

[@joerossi4231]

The video I’ve been waiting for , glad I ordered some nice job Jamie

[@G_G_Gaming.]

What have you diluted this to?

[@918sonicsupra]

What about if I have to wash outside on a hot car? Do I rinse the car off first to cool it down before applying crystal wash, although it says to apply it onto a dry panel?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yep just cool panel 👍

[@TheBCMSB]

I’ve been playing with this in my head to apply crystal wash, let it dry, foam over top with bilt hamber auto foam, and then rinse. Crazy? 😮.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Nope sounds like a great game plan 💪🧼

[@cebasmb8250]

Nope you're not crazy lol I've been using this for few years so sometimes I wonder the hype now I had like 6 4lt laying around some where I introduced this to Details and they try it but guess they didn't understand it but I love it still using it

[@rojoeclipse94]

No hate. Honest question, but if you spray foam over a hardened layer of product, in my mind, the foam itself never touches the paint, thus sits on top of the layer of dry crystal wash, that also now has contaminants in it, only to be rinsed off. What would the foam do?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@rojoeclipse94 the crystals would dissolve as soon as the foam touches it 👍 so the now free contaminants would then be even more broken down by the pre soak and safely rinsed away

[@annalongfield]

​@@JamieTheCleanerDoes p&s have something similar to the bh auto foam?

[@AmirAbdullah]

I have another lightweight acid that’s similar I got from Xtreme Solutions some years ago, works similar but you can also use it in a bucket as well to help with the contact wash, works great as a first step pre rinse better than just APC imo. Also breaks up iron contamination. But it’s not so great in direct sunlight.

[@ianerickson7068]

Just got Crystal washed today do you diluted or use it 100% there is no instructions on the bottle

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@ianerickson7068 straight

[@ianerickson7068]

So this would be a good water spot remover kind of like carpro descale

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@ianerickson7068 correct not as strong as descale but yes 👍

[@wescat2]

Jamie I've gone back and forth on getting this. This looks like this would be great in my area too. I'm in a smaller town so, like you, we don't see a lot of iron fallout.

[@jeffc6832]

I'm really curious if this is a good pretreat option for those of us up north that deal with tons of road salts.

[@andrewg170]

I was wondering the same thing

[@FredShramovich]

Great review as I was unsure how I would use this.

[@mikek8720]

I can't seem to find any information on whether this is ceramic coating safe. I'd hate to ruin my expensive ceramic coating

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yeah it’s good 👍 should declog the coating

[@T-BoneTodd]

Great video Jamie!! Hopefully you can do a video on the new Inspiration Radiance Maintenance Wash! There are no reviews at ALL in this! Thanks 💯💪🏼

[@JamieTheCleaner]

That’s next just waiting on a coated car to come through…guess I could just wash my own🫠

[@annalongfield]

​@@JamieTheCleanerJust do it. Your car deserves it.

[@laxbeach2381]

So, this should in theory be a better alternative to an APC rinse? Or would you say it’s a different use? I stuck between this, Mud Buster and DIY Details All Clean for my own car. Which would you recommend?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

I combine this along with mud buster 💪🧼

[@ts6640]

Is it ‘Ceramic Coating’ safe? Sorry if I missed it in your review

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes very safe 👍

[@ethanblan435]

Using it rinseless like Sydni said on the TRC live definitely sounds interesting, going to have to give it a try

[@jayz313]

Thanks Jamie, it's interesting that this is making a resurgence. I'm going to try this. How long do you think it will take to dry in sub 40° temp's?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Not sure probably 5 mins plus

[@benkneisley3001]

@@JamieTheCleaner Those of us in the south are saying “what is this washing cars in sub 40 degree temps you speak of?” Bwhaaaa

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@benkneisley3001 right 😂

[@anthonyrusso4100]

I might have to try this as a presoak instead of using APC. I have been using ONR or APC as a pre treatment. I have seen the Bilt Hamber and think this might be more economical alternative.

[@cp-ul4bz]

Wouldn't a apc be cheaper as you would have to dilute it? How exactly would this be better option than a apc? I'm new to all this, I'm generally trying for to understanding all this.

[@ShelbinIdaho]

Does TRC plan on carrying this in the future?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

I am not sure 🤔 it usually has to be in the double black line for them to carry it so we will see

[@Buckyvw]

Let’s goooooo baby!!!!!!

[@Tigerbergslim]

Is this safe for PPF ?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes

[@jojocrawdaddy7487]

Nice, thanks Jamie.

[@jacoblamb5680]

Wait so this can be used in direct sunlight? Even on a hot 90 degree day?

[@mygt8a4re]

Interesting, I'll have to give it a try. Is it safe for trims, plastics, windows, headlights, etc? Id be curious to use this on a white vehicle, then spray an iron remover afterwards to see if there are any iron particles left after this product. My curiosity always gets the best of me!

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Avoid plastics everything else is good 👍

[@mygt8a4re]

@JamieTheCleaner nice, thanks Jamie!

[@patricktuggles4815]

Definitely be using a keg or pump sprayer when I buy this tomorrow😂😂

[@Stainlessautos]

I like that this is getting more traction, I think it’s an excellent product, especially for super hammered cars and spring cleaning applications after a long winter. How do you feel about using this rinseless? I tried it a few days ago on my car (rear wheels back) and it seemed to work really well to rid the paint of the salt residue. I sprayed it on and proceeded to do my wash on the rest of the car, then I did a heavy presoak over top, contact washed with a legacy sponge, and then did another wet down with rinseless afterwards before drying.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Nice ima have to try it Rinseless style 💪🧼

[@larsenttif]

It is something that confuses me here: So, a pre treat with rinseless wash would emulsify and incapsulate dirt, then it's safe to rinse away. Crystal wash "crystalises" the dirt, then it's safe to rinse away. In general what's the difference except for the fact that one stays wet and the other one dries? Does Crystal wash attack different kind of dirt or something?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes Crystal wash is attacking embedded contamination stuck in the paint 👍 Rinseless is encapsulating the surface dirt 👍

[@benca6151]

What kinds of stuff is this removing?

[@Brodizzle83]

@JamieTheCleaner will this product help break down salt deposits in the northern part of the country? I've got a coat of Meguiar's Hybrid Paint Coating that has been on the car for about 5 months, so i'm thinking this might be a good product to spray on to break down the salt and help un-clogging the coating at the same time.

[@JamieTheCleaner]

I believe so but I don’t deal with Salt so not sure 👍🧼

[@extinct1207]

So this will remove fallout as well?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Like I said you may still have to go over it with a fallout remover if your in more contaminated areas

[@extinct1207]

Thanks.

[@btbd2785]

I wonder how this differs than using a low pH wash like a Car Pro Descale? Are these completely different products, or does it do the same things

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yeah completely different kind of acids 👍

[@Lg1969]

Jamie do you think it works better than Iron Buster on wheels?? It seems like it does a little more could this replace Iron Buster ??? Please Help,, Thank You

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yeah works great on wheels 🛞 not sure if it could totally replace it for for most wheels you could definitely substitute it

[@rodautodetailing]

Hi Jamie, do you know if it’s safe on decals?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes 👍

[@btbd2785]

So Crystal Wash does more than removing iton oarticles but other envirtonmental contaminets and metals? However you should also use a dedicated iron remover correct Jamie?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes 👍

[@oreman011]

So does this replace the need for iron remover and clay?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Not quite if the iron is heavier, overspray, ect but it handles light contamination really well

[@oreman011]

So does this replace the need for iron remover and clay?

[@frankbh83]

I used it today on a 2023 Cadillac ct4 with a rough feel to the touch and after I rinsed it off it was slick and smooth. In my opinion I felt like I didn’t need an iron remover or clay afterwards. And I went straight to the paint enhancement and the vehicle came out fantastic.

[@Asautodetailinglodi]

Does it stain on hot summer days?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

I’m not sure 🤔 just avoid trim

[@matthewdiaz6478]

Is it safe on coating?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yes 👍

[@matthewdiaz6478]

@@JamieTheCleaner Guess I found my next purchase. Hope often? Every 6 months?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

@@matthewdiaz6478 yep 👍

[@matthewdiaz6478]

@@JamieTheCleaner Thanks for the prompt response.

[@Tigerbergslim]

Hey Jamie, I live in NYC, and during these cold winters, I lean more towards Rinseless Washing, being that I live in an apartment and dnt have access to a hose or pressure washer. Can I apply this product to my car and wash it off with a Rinseless Wash?

[@JamieTheCleaner]

Yep should work just fine 👍