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How many ounces of soap per 1 gallon of water does it say not use? Not what you may use. :) I read the directions on the website, but sometimes they're different than what is stated on the back of the bottle.

Thanks!
 
I have used it twice. I found 1 ounce soap per 3 gallons water to be good start as the minimum dilution.
 
I use the product only when using 'nuba waxes for protection as wont strip them. I use about an ounce, now reading directions isnt always my strong point initially.
 
I use a little under two ounce for 4 gallons or so. I just fill up one of AG's sampler bottles then spill it out into the bucket. Pinnacle soap is a beauty, and smells great. Thank you AG for putting it up since I did request it yesterday :D. Gonna buy some on Monday, along with Max Wax maybe?
 
To answer your question Mark, I grabbed my bottle and to quote the directions verbatim:

1. Pour 1/2 oz. Shampoo inot (<- not my typo, actually from the bottle) a clean bucket. Spray in water under pressure to activate foam.

2. Wet surface and wash from the top down using a natural sea sponge, wash mitt or soft brush.

3. Rinse often and dry with a clean terry towel, Microfiber towel or chamois.


Directions from my Wolfgang Auto Bathe:

Pour 1-2 oz. into a bucket and spray in a heavy jet of water. Wash car with a sponge or wash mitt. Wash vehicle from the top down. Rinse often to prevent water spotting. Dry vehicle with soft, terry or microfiber towel or chamois.

As you see there are no indications of how little soap to use or how much water to use. With that being said, I use 2 - 2 1/2 oz. to 4 - 4 1/2 gallons of water for all of my soaps except CG GlossWorkz. They recommend 1oz. to 4-5 gallons of water, I use 1 - 1 1/2 oz. to 4-5 gallons of water.
 
I feel it's important to follow the instructions with car wash shampoo. Cutting corners can cut down on the lubricity, IMO.
 
And let me add, I love Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo and Wolfgang Auto Bathe! Call me crazy but I think using Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo with a car that's been coated in Souveran is an absolute dream wash!
 
For example, I just used duragloss 901 for the first time. I added 1 oz per 1 gallom of water as stated on the directions. I used 3 gallons of water. I LOVE this stuff! Lubricity is better than anything I've tried(Megs gold class, optimum car wash, poorboys slick and suds), cleans well, smells great, and leaves a nice shine! It's my new favorite car wash shampoo.

Now, do you all think 1 oz. per 1 gallon of water is overkill even though that's what it states on the directions?
 
Interesting it says to add the soap first. The only soap I think I ever read was my Ultima and it sayd to add 3 gallons of water. Then add 3/4 oz. of soap. Then finish filling the bucket with water.
 
I didn't want to mention DG since this is a Pinnacle thread, but since you have broken the ice... probably my favorite at this point! Again, they call for 1oz / gal. of water which is fine, I cut it down to 1oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and it was still slick. I use 2.5oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and the lubricity is amazing, the suds are amazing, and the stuff just flat out works!
 
rwright said:
To answer your question Mark, I grabbed my bottle and to quote the directions verbatim:

1. Pour 1/2 oz. Shampoo inot (<- not my typo, actually from the bottle) a clean bucket. Spray in water under pressure to activate foam.

2. Wet surface and wash from the top down using a natural sea sponge, wash mitt or soft brush.

3. Rinse often and dry with a clean terry towel, Microfiber towel or chamois.


Directions from my Wolfgang Auto Bathe:

Pour 1-2 oz. into a bucket and spray in a heavy jet of water. Wash car with a sponge or wash mitt. Wash vehicle from the top down. Rinse often to prevent water spotting. Dry vehicle with soft, terry or microfiber towel or chamois.

As you see there are no indications of how little soap to use or how much water to use. With that being said, I use 2 - 2 1/2 oz. to 4 - 4 1/2 gallons of water for all of my soaps except CG GlossWorkz. They recommend 1oz. to 4-5 gallons of water, I use 1 - 1 1/2 oz. to 4-5 gallons of water.
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Thanks Richard. Exactly what I wanted to know. :dblthumb2:
 
rwright said:
I didn't want to mention DG since this is a Pinnacle thread, but since you have broken the ice... probably my favorite at this point! Again, they call for 1oz / gal. of water which is fine, I cut it down to 1oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and it was still slick. I use 2.5oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and the lubricity is amazing, the suds are amazing, and the stuff just flat out works!
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I figured I could hi-jack my own thread...lol

Yeah, DG 901 is the best I've used so far. I'm going to buy a gallon.
 
rwright said:
I didn't want to mention DG since this is a Pinnacle thread, but since you have broken the ice... probably my favorite at this point! Again, they call for 1oz / gal. of water which is fine, I cut it down to 1oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and it was still slick. I use 2.5oz. to 4.5 gallons of water and the lubricity is amazing, the suds are amazing, and the stuff just flat out works!
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07 z-oh-6 said:
I ask because it seems some people use less than the amount stated on the directions.
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Maybe 1 oz per is a typo? It does seem like a lot.
 
Do you have Pinnacle Bodywork Shampoo? I can send you a sample if you want. I'm a little behind getting samples out the door but should be able to have it in the mail Monday. The BOGO on this soap is an excellent buy. Even though I love DG, Pinnacle and Wolfgang will always have a place on my shelf!
 
07 z-oh-6 said:
It's not, at least I don't think so. Optimum car wash and Megs Gold Class both call for 1 oz. per gallon as well.
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You know now that you mention it you're right. I use the Megs GC and now that you said it I think I remember reading that once. I just eye it but I suppose I get about 3 oz in there. But I probably use about 4 gallons of water with it.

Using Ultima lately (0.75 oz for the whole bucket) makes that 3 oz seem like a lot!
 
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