swanicyouth
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I was one of the Winners of the recent Rupes contest on AGO. I received their QD, spray sealant, and a "prep" type soap. Plus; they threw in a pair of Rupes knee pads and a mug.
This is a review of the soap.
So, what is a "prep" soap? I dunno. It says this soap is the soap to use prior to polishing with the Bigfoot system. We know soap doesn't strip LSPs - and Rupes doesn't make this claim. So, to me it's just a good soap with no wax or gloss type stuff to leave behind.
Let's get something strait right off. First, I wanted this soap to suck, or just be lackluster. I like Rupes, sort of a fan boy... Because, they revolutionized DA polishing and continue to bring unique stuff to market - like the iBrid. Look at everyone's new foam pads now - all Rupes copies. I like that this company leads the pack.
On the other hand - what could they know about making soap? I've tried around 30 soaps, there are some real good ones out there... I was wondering if this soap was just going to be a relabeled something or other, which would be fine - but it wouldn't command the price ($17.99 ~ 16oz).
So, once I got the soap, I quickly became 99% sure this wasn't just another relabeled product. First, the packaging (comes in a box) and bottle are unique. Second, the soap is clear and a thick gel like consistency - much more gel-like and thicker than most soaps (think hair gel):
Third, the dilution is uniquely expressed: 2-4 capfuls per 12 liters (~ 3 gallons).
Anyway, I decided to go 4 capfuls for a full 5 gallon bucket. Cap is small, prolly less than 15 mls - so say I used about 2oz of soap...
Wookies Fist mitt:
First wheels were cleaned and car foamed using Maxi Suds II:
Rupes soap mixed:
Thick suds drip:
As I mentioned before, I wanted to say this soap was overpriced and just meh...
But, on the contrary - I loved this soap... Why?
1. It's a prep type soap - and cleans very well. The mitt glides like its on air. But, it doesn't inhibit beading. If anything, it cleaned so well it improved the beading.
Beading after wash - wax is Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro and a couple months old or so:
2. Dilution is extremely good and soap is extremely sudsy and foamy.
3. This is one of those soaps that is so good, after a few dunks of the mitt in the rinse bucket - you can't tell the difference between the wash bucket solution and the rinse bucket solution. Both are filled with suds (rinse has no mitt):
4. Suds do not die. After the wash I couldn't tell any difference I the solution from when I started.
5. Shampoo is clear and smells like nothing, but somehow it seems "special" for all the reasons I mentioned above.
So, in the end - I have to say this is an awesome soap. I rink it would be great for coated cars, waxed cars, or cars prior to polishing. Although it's a little costly, the dilution is great and I feel it's worth the money if you want a top notch soap.
The only critique I have is I wish it had some light scent. Something that just smells fresh and clean. But I do like that it is clear, which is fairly unique for soaps.
Boxes were so nice I stuck them in my computer room next to Ivan:
This is a review of the soap.
So, what is a "prep" soap? I dunno. It says this soap is the soap to use prior to polishing with the Bigfoot system. We know soap doesn't strip LSPs - and Rupes doesn't make this claim. So, to me it's just a good soap with no wax or gloss type stuff to leave behind.
Let's get something strait right off. First, I wanted this soap to suck, or just be lackluster. I like Rupes, sort of a fan boy... Because, they revolutionized DA polishing and continue to bring unique stuff to market - like the iBrid. Look at everyone's new foam pads now - all Rupes copies. I like that this company leads the pack.
On the other hand - what could they know about making soap? I've tried around 30 soaps, there are some real good ones out there... I was wondering if this soap was just going to be a relabeled something or other, which would be fine - but it wouldn't command the price ($17.99 ~ 16oz).
So, once I got the soap, I quickly became 99% sure this wasn't just another relabeled product. First, the packaging (comes in a box) and bottle are unique. Second, the soap is clear and a thick gel like consistency - much more gel-like and thicker than most soaps (think hair gel):
Third, the dilution is uniquely expressed: 2-4 capfuls per 12 liters (~ 3 gallons).
Anyway, I decided to go 4 capfuls for a full 5 gallon bucket. Cap is small, prolly less than 15 mls - so say I used about 2oz of soap...
Wookies Fist mitt:
First wheels were cleaned and car foamed using Maxi Suds II:
Rupes soap mixed:
Thick suds drip:
As I mentioned before, I wanted to say this soap was overpriced and just meh...
But, on the contrary - I loved this soap... Why?
1. It's a prep type soap - and cleans very well. The mitt glides like its on air. But, it doesn't inhibit beading. If anything, it cleaned so well it improved the beading.
Beading after wash - wax is Dodo Juice Blue Velvet Pro and a couple months old or so:
2. Dilution is extremely good and soap is extremely sudsy and foamy.
3. This is one of those soaps that is so good, after a few dunks of the mitt in the rinse bucket - you can't tell the difference between the wash bucket solution and the rinse bucket solution. Both are filled with suds (rinse has no mitt):
4. Suds do not die. After the wash I couldn't tell any difference I the solution from when I started.
5. Shampoo is clear and smells like nothing, but somehow it seems "special" for all the reasons I mentioned above.
So, in the end - I have to say this is an awesome soap. I rink it would be great for coated cars, waxed cars, or cars prior to polishing. Although it's a little costly, the dilution is great and I feel it's worth the money if you want a top notch soap.
The only critique I have is I wish it had some light scent. Something that just smells fresh and clean. But I do like that it is clear, which is fairly unique for soaps.
Boxes were so nice I stuck them in my computer room next to Ivan:
