KILLER CAR WASH - Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash

[JustJesus]

* I’m amazed how much gloss and shine this can add especially to paint that hasn’t been recently protected.

* really makes drying easier

That's what I thought when I used BF's Wash & Wax.

It’s my new favorite wash......... so much so as I already ordered a gallon.

That speaks volumes. When I'm done with the BF wash, I'll order this one. (Mike's posts had me at the "almost there" point; yours just pushed me over)

 

[pittpens24]

Just tried this for the 1st time on my black Chevy Silverado. Little to no suds, great scent and the lubricity of this product far exceeds anything I have used thus far. The beading action is phenomenal - so much in fact that I had an issue. Couldn't keep my truck wet enough during the whole wash process and ended up with micro water spotting over the entire vehicle - worse on the vertical top part of the front fender, door and bed.

Anyone else have this happen?

Maybe it was a chemical reaction?

Truck was originally polished, 1 coat WGDGPS and topped with 2 coats of Fuzion. After a couple months, I hit it with Beadmaker(which I was not impressed with at all). That was the last thing on before washing with WGSI02.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Just tried this for the 1st time on my black Chevy Silverado.

Little to no suds

Correct. I'm pretty sure I mentioned this in my multiple write-ups, I don't want anyone to think it's going to create mountains of suds when it's not. My theory is, the component that creates the hydrophobic characteristics also reduces suds. Just a theory.

great scent and the lubricity of this product far exceeds anything I have used thus far.

My observation too, (about the slickness).

The beading action is phenomenal - so much in fact that I had an issue. Couldn't keep my truck wet enough during the whole wash process and ended up with micro water spotting over the entire vehicle - worse on the vertical top part of the front fender, door and bed.

Anyone else have this happen?

Never seen this before but then each time I use it or show it I a class, (I show it in all my classes), I/we dry the car immediately using simple Guzzler Waffle Weave Drying towels.

From your description it does sound like the self-cleaning effect only after washing and rinsing this would be a self-rinsing and self-drying effect.

Maybe it was a chemical reaction?

Hard to say, I'm not a chemist.

Truck was originally polished, 1 coat WGDGPS and topped with 2 coats of Fusion.

After a couple months, I hit it with Beadmaker(which I was not impressed with at all).

That was the last thing on before washing with WGSI02.

Watch and check the next time.


Thank you for sharing your experience.

 

[4regt4]

Newbie here.

I've been watching this thread with interest. Question: It seems most (all?) of you are either using this wash on a non-coated finish, or one that has been ceramic coated. What about using it on a car that has either carnauba or a synthetic wax like FK1000?

Thanks,
Hans.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Newbie here.

I've been watching this thread with interest. Question: It seems most (all?) of you are either using this wash on a non-coated finish, or one that has been ceramic coated. What about using it on a car that has either carnauba or a synthetic wax like FK1000?

Thanks,
Hans.

And that's a bit of confusion.

What I was doing was showing what the product does by showing it on NEGLECTED paint.

Of course it's for maintained paint.

Think about it like this,

If it works good on neglected paint think how well it will work on good paint.

 

[acuRAS82]

I think this will work fine on a wax or sealant. It will no doubt bead the same amazing way you see in pics. Longevity might be the only thing compromised versus applying on a clean, bare surface or on top of a coating. The wax or sealant could certainly impact the bonding of the soap protection, but probably not by a huge margin.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

When I wash our ceramic coated HR-V the water beading looks like the first rain after a fresh coating.

I'd say the best use for this car wash IS as a maintenance wash for coated cars.


I have not tested it on cars with wax or sealant.

 

[Jayfro]

Question....wouldn't the SiO2 act as the lsp on a waxed or coated car which would then reflect the glossiness of the SiO2 and not the wax or coating? Or does the SiO2 soap adds, enhances, or has a neutral effect to the wax or coating?

I ask because I've been looking for a new soap since I'm running low on my BF Car Wash and I want to keep the "integrity" of the Pinnacle Souveran wax.


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[acuRAS82]

Question....wouldn't the SiO2 act as the lsp on a waxed or coated car which would then reflect the glossiness of the SiO2 and not the wax or coating? Or does the SiO2 soap adds, enhances, or has a neutral effect to the wax or coating?

I ask because I've been looking for a new soap since I'm running low on my BF Car Wash and I want to keep the "integrity" of the Pinnacle Souveran wax.

Nothing I’m saying here is scientific or can be proven for sure, but based on my experience of trying many products, your paint will look a little glassy like a coating after using this wash. That’s not to say that the combo of Souveran Paste + WG Coating Wash won’t look great (in fact the Pinnacle SiO2 Spray Sealant looks awesome on Souveran, but not exactly like Souveran alone), but I think it would impact the “integrity” of the beauty wax, which sounds like your concern.

 

[Jayfro]

At first I was concerned or better said more curious as to what it would look like compared to Souveran (i used the liquid Souveran, not the paste) but now that you mention that SiO2's, generally speaking doesn't play well with some waxes, now that would be a concern.

There are so many wash products out there and I want to make sure I try to get one that "plays well" with what I have...but on the flip side, re-waxing the car isn't a big deal at all since i apply it with a DA and I can wax the car in under an hour. Now if I had to repolish...thats a game changer!

I guess it's part of the trial and error process being a newb but it's pretty fun trying new stuff....oh the rabbit hole is getting deeeeeper everyday!!

 

[acuRAS82]

At first I was concerned or better said more curious as to what it would look like compared to Souveran (i used the liquid Souveran, not the paste) but now that you mention that SiO2's, generally speaking doesn't play well with some waxes, now that would be a concern.

There are so many wash products out there and I want to make sure I try to get one that "plays well" with what I have...but on the flip side, re-waxing the car isn't a big deal at all since i apply it with a DA and I can wax the car in under an hour. Now if I had to repolish...thats a game changer!

I guess it's part of the trial and error process being a newb but it's pretty fun trying new stuff....oh the rabbit hole is getting deeeeeper everyday!!

The Liquid Souveran looks really nice with Pinnacle SiO2 Spray. I’m sure they share the same polymers which helps. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the SiO2 Wash really looks awesome on it... but as mentioned, there’s not really a direct synergy going on.

I might recommend just washing with a glossless car wash but getting Crystal Mist to use as a drying aid. Crystal Mist Or Souveran Spray Eax are the two products that should hold onto the characteristics of Liquid Souveran the best.

 

[Jayfro]

The Liquid Souveran looks really nice with Pinnacle SiO2 Spray. I’m sure they share the same polymers which helps. I wouldn’t be at all surprised if the SiO2 Wash really looks awesome on it... but as mentioned, there’s not really a direct synergy going on.

I might recommend just washing with a glossless car wash but getting Crystal Mist to use as a drying aid. Crystal Mist Or Souveran Spray Eax are the two products that should hold onto the characteristics of Liquid Souveran the best.

Thanks for information. I do use the spray wax and or crystal mist periodically, actually used the spray wax last night after the ONR RW. My thought right now, is to go with the pinnacle RW with carnuaba (sp) since I'm just getting into RW's but I'm still looking for a normal wash soap/shampoo.


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[986DTM]

Just wanted to update this thread with my experience with this product. Mike was kind enough to send me a bottle to test out, which I used for the first time tonight. Overall, I am very impressed. I used it on a car with absolutely ZERO beading to see what it could do. I will say, going into this I was quite skeptical, as I am with most products that make bold claims. It did, however, perform exactly as advertised, After rinsing off the product, the surface immediately beaded up just like you see in the pictures in this thread. I've never used any sort of water activated product like this before, so for me this was a pretty cool to see! It also has a really pleasant scent. Is it worth the money? For me, that's going to depend on how long the protection ends up lasting!

Guess its been almost 8 weeks since I made this post. Here is a shot of the beading I took when I saw the car again this evening. What you see is just from spraying the dirty car with a hose prior to the wash. Car was never garaged and was not washed or topped with any sort of product over this period. Have to say I'm pleasantly surprised it has held up this well.

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[acuRAS82]

Guess its been almost 8 weeks since I made this post. Here is a shot of the beading I took when I saw the car again this evening. What you see is just from spraying the dirty car with a hose prior to the wash. Car was never garaged and was not washed or topped with any sort of product over this period. Have to say I'm pleasantly surprised it has held up this well.

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Wow, 8 weeks from a wash soap by itself, dirty and weathered is pretty impressive!

 

[4regt4]

Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash - On Black Trim??

Reviving recent thread....

We have a GMC Acadia that has matte black plastic trim along the bottom and over the wheel wells. Is it OK to use the Wolfgang SiO2 wash on these parts? Regular waxes and coatings have left a chalky white-ish residue on these parts.

Thanks,
Hans.

 

[Dr Oldz]

Re: Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash - On Black Trim??

Reviving recent thread....

We have a GMC Acadia that has matte black plastic trim along the bottom and over the wheel wells. Is it OK to use the Wolfgang SiO2 wash on these parts? Regular waxes and coatings have left a chalky white-ish residue on these parts.

Thanks,
Hans.

Yes you will be fine.

 

[Richard12]

Re: Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash - On Black Trim??

Yes you will be fine.

Hello I recently ordered this wash and was pleased with the results on my truck. Was planning on using this to wash my boat exterior and interior. will this be safe on interior marine vinyl and seadek? Thanks

 

[DetailZeus]

Does this stuff coagulate if it sits in a bucket? I could see this working well with the towels in a bucket method (Article: How to safely wash a ceramic coated car by Mike Phillips - Traditional Hose & Bucket Approach). Don't contaminate the bucket and throw a gamma seal lid on when you're done and you could save a bit of coin.

 

[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Does this stuff coagulate if it sits in a bucket?

No. Not that I've seen and I've had a solution of this mixed up in a bucket for a couple of weeks.

I could see this working well with the towels in a bucket method (Article: How to safely wash a ceramic coated car by Mike Phillips - Traditional Hose & Bucket Approach).

Don't contaminate the bucket and throw a gamma seal lid on when you're done and you could save a bit of coin.

I never thought about this idea. As long as you keep the solution clean I agree, you could save the mixed-up solution for future washings.


This car wash product came out AFTER I wrote this article,


How to safely wash a ceramic coated car by Mike Phillips - Traditional Hose & Bucket Approach



And until you made this post, I never even thought about using this as the product to use in the washing process outlined in the article above. BUT - now that you've brought it up, I like it.


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[Mike PhillipsMike Phillips is verified member.]

Re: Wolfgang Uber SiO2 Coating Wash - On Black Trim??

Because this is your first post...


Welcome to AutogeekOnline! :welcome:

Hello I recently ordered this wash and was pleased with the results on my truck.

Good to hear, thanks for sharing.

Was planning on using this to wash my boat exterior and interior. will this be safe on interior marine vinyl and Seadeck?

Thanks

My thoughts are "yes", completely safe. Marine vinyl and Seadeck material are very robust and while you may not see water beading on the vinyl and Seadeck material it certainly can't hurt to use on these surfaces.


I did use it on matte graphics just this last Tuesday and it did work on this material. I have a video and pictures I'll share.