[hurricane56]

Hi all, I'm planning to get started with a detail project soon and had a few questions about dilution ratios for car wash shampoos. I purchased a bottle of CG Citrus Wash and CG Maxi Suds II. I'm planning to use this in a foam lance connected to my pressure washer. The foam lance has a 32oz soap bottle.

I'm going to start off with about 1oz of car wash shampoo. For CG Citrus Wash is this a high enough concentration to strip old wax off the car? For maintenance washes, I'm thinking about 1-2oz of Maxi Suds II would work.

Do you think this is too much or too little?

[mvillezcas]

Play around with it. That's the only way you'll find out a ratio that works for you.

[hurricane56]

Sounds good, can't wait to put all my new detailing toys to work this weekend.

[MuttGrunt]

You'll want to make the Citrus Wash a bit strong as you're using it to strip, but even still you don't need a ton of soap. One or two ounces should be fine.

When you do a maintenance wash, you'll want to use a bit weaker dilution of the Maxi Suds as to not strip off whatever wax or sealant you have on the vehicle. The foam cannon does a nice job of applying plenty of shampoo, but make sure your solution is thoroughly mixed up prior to start. I agree with MVillez in that you'll have a little playing around to do to find the right ratio, but once you get it all set-up, you'll enjoy it

[TOGWT]

1:128 or (+ / - 1 oz per gallon water dependent upon dilution required )