Duragloss 901 PH and Wax stripping?

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WRXINXS

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Hello,

Autogeek says that 901 will not strip wax and that it is PH neutral. But on the back of my Duragloss bottle it does not say anything about being PH neutral and it says only that it will not strip "Durable Polishes". Should I trust the autogeek website over the bottle?

Thanks,
Drew
 
Hi Drew,

I've used Duragloss 901 for several years not and in fact it's my favorite car wash. I've never had it damage the sealant or wax and found it to be very economical.

Mixing the correct dilution amounts is also important to adhere to as the stronger the solution the more aggressive it becomes and could "possibly" degrade the protective coatings.

Give one of the Autogeek customer service folks a call and voice your concern. These folks are great, friendly, and will help in any way they can...:props:
 
Bobby G what Dilution ratio do you use. I emailed the company and they said 1:1
 
WRXINXS said:
Bobby G what Dilution ratio do you use. I emailed the company and they said 1:1
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If Duragloss indicated 1:1 this generally means 1 part product to 1 part water which is wrong on their part.

1 ounce of car wash per one gallon of water is what I use. This ratio is somewhat standard with most car wash products but always look at the instructions on the bottle to be sure...:props:
 
sorry one ounce to one gallon is what they said and what I meant not 1:1
 
Just talked to someone at Duragloss and they said:
1. You can use even more than one ounce per gallon for added lubricity.
2. Just about PH neutral (you could even wash your hair in it).
3. Designed not to strip wax or "polish".

~Drew
 
WRXINXS said:
Just talked to someone at Duragloss and they said:
1. You can use even more than one ounce per gallon for added lubricity.
2. Just about PH neutral (you could even wash your hair in it).
3. Designed not to strip wax or "polish".

~Drew
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exactly right!
 
i use 2 ounces to about 4 gallons of water with no problem...
 
WRXINXS said:
Just talked to someone at Duragloss and they said:
1. You can use even more than one ounce per gallon for added lubricity.
2. Just about PH neutral (you could even wash your hair in it).
3. Designed not to strip wax or "polish".

~Drew
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Duragloss 901 is an excellent car washing shampoo. I use it, among some others. It depends...if you know what I mean (So many choices).

Being just about PH neutral sounds, and probably is, very nice. Same goes for the: Designed not to strip aspect.

But, I've often wondered: If a car washing shampoo is so "mild"...even to the: "Could even wash your hair in it" mildness-level...How much 'cleaning ability' does it actually have? That meaning: What road/airborne contaminates will it effectively remove from vehicles' surfaces....especially during a single, once around, car washing session.

Doesn't mean I won't use them...Just makes me a little curious, that's all.

As someone at Duragloss stated to you:
"You can use even more than one ounce per gallon for added lubricity."

Does this claim of additional lubricity (with additional 901 product added per gallon of water) also equate to more, (perhaps stronger?), or, thorough, 'cleaning ability'? What will changing the "recommended dosage" do to the PH level? Would it then have "stripping wax/polishes" attributes?


:)

Bob
 
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WRXINXS said:
Just talked to someone at Duragloss and they said:
1. You can use even more than one ounce per gallon for added lubricity.
2. Just about PH neutral (you could even wash your hair in it).
3. Designed not to strip wax or "polish".

~Drew
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DG said that?

I love this stuff for washing cars.....and if I can wash my hair with it( what little I've got left) I'm going to have to try it!

I will be able to save money on shampoo!
 
dad07 said:
DG said that?

I love this stuff for washing cars.....and if I can wash my hair with it( what little I've got left) I'm going to have to try it!

I will be able to save money on shampoo!
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Yeah somehow I still would not try it lol!!:)
 
Chances are you spoke to Jerry, and if he said it then go with it. He is one of the founders and the man that makes the stuff we use. A great alternative is Richy, yes the one who posted above.
 
tw33k2514 said:
Il wash my hair with it tomorrow and get back to you lol
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Ben, I kid you not, mix 8 oz of 901 to about an ounce of lemon juice (ups the acidity) and it is a great shampoo. I've been using it for about 2 years. Jerry told me the mix for it BTW, I didn't just pull that out of my butt.
 
richy said:
Ben, I kid you not, mix 8 oz of 901 to about an ounce of lemon juice (ups the acidity) and it is a great shampoo. I've been using it for about 2 years. Jerry told me the mix for it BTW, I didn't just pull that out of my butt.
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I am seriously going to do this tomorrow. It will give me even more reason to buy it by the gallon if this works well.
 
That's why I buy it 5 gals at a time!


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:laughing: Richy, if I am bald can I use Duragloss Sealant so I can wash my head easier in the future? Seriously though, sounds like a fun shampoo :dancebanana: I am somehow tempted
 
duck_commander said:
Richy - do you use the 8oz and 1oz of lemmon in 4 gallons of water?
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No, the lemon is just for using it as a shampoo for your hair. The only thing I mix with my 901 for washing a car is the fragrance of a burning cigar.....
 
:doh: i should have known that... Thanks Richy... you said shampoo, and i was thinking "vehicle shampoo"... i dunno why... thanks for clearing it up!
 
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