Soap dilution

[2quikta]

Is there a recommended car wash dilution? The instructions say to fill the bucket 2/3, but is there an actual recommended ratio?

[Bill-V8V]

I believe it is 2/3 a bucket with one ounce of soap. It really doesn't take much.

[Ls1transam]

I've noticed some times there isn't as many soap suds. Even trying to use the same amount of soap.

[Bill-V8V]

Never had that problem with Adams Car Wash, just put it on the mit and blast it with the hose. More bubbles than I know what to do with.

[mc2hill]

I use 1 oz. per 2 gallons of water, and get plenty of suds.

[chops1sc]

I like to fill the bucket with water up to the grit guard then add 1-2 oz of soap. Then I use my pressure washer nozzle to get it nice and foamy. Halfway through the wash I hit it again with the pressure washer if needed. Suds for days!

[rrmccabe]

I honestly do whatever I can to slow the foam down or its hard to get bucket fill without it running over.

 

Is there any reall advantage to foam when applying with a mitt? Just well mixed so you have good lubricity??

[chops1sc]

I honestly do whatever I can to slow the foam down or its hard to get bucket fill without it running over.

 

Is there any reall advantage to foam when applying with a mitt? Just well mixed so you have good lubricity??

That's why I pre-fill the bucket with at least one gallon before adding soap. By the time I'm done I usually have about 1-2" of water above the grit guard.

[flyboy9994]

I always use too much soap if there is such a thing. I just fill the bucket half way (3 gallon bucket), squirt in probably about 2 ounces, then rip up the suds with a full blast from a hose sprayer. When the foam reaches the top of the bucket, I'm done. Too much soap? Probably but it works great for me.

[chops1sc]

I think it's only too much soap when you get to the bottom of your bottle and need to reorder, lol!