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Chemical Guys CWS80316 Clean Slate Deep Surface Cleaning Car Wash Soap (Removes Old Car Waxes, Glazes & Sealants for Superior Surface Prep), 16 fl oz, Citrus Scent

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Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)


Features

  • Deep surface cleanser car wash soap
  • Removes old wax and sealant
  • Allows new wax, Clear bras, and vehicle wraps to stick directly to surface for superior longer-lasting bond and protection
  • Maximum cleaning power
  • Silk lubricants reduce wash swirls and scratches

Description

Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash is a premium car soap that strips away old wax before a full detail. The advanced cleaning formula removes dirt, debris, and old layers of wax to prepare the surface for further detailing treatments or vehicle wrapping. Professional detailers routinely remove old layers of wax and sealant that block fresh wax, clear bras, and vinyl wraps from sticking directly to paintwork. Wash with Clean Slate before polishing to avoid wax residue buildup on polishing pads. Remove leftover coatings with Clean Slate to make clay bar decontamination services faster and easier. Use Clean Slate after polishing to remove oils and residues before applying vehicle coatings, clear bra wraps, vinyl wraps, decals, or protective wax.Works safely on all automotive paint colors. Please read directions on bottle before use.Directions for use:Clean Slate Deep Surface Cleaning Car Wash Soap in 2-bucket wash method Add 1 oz. of Clean Slate to 5-gallon soap bucket Wash car from top to bottom with premium chenille microfiber mitt Rinse mitt in clean water bucket before returning to soap bucket Use a third bucket for wheels and tires.Clean Slate Deep Surface Cleaning Car Wash Soap with foam cannon/gunFill foam solution bottle with warm water Add 2 oz. of Clean Slate to foam solution bottle Fine tune air/solution ratio to produce desired amount of foam For thicker foam, add more Clean Slate Snow Foam Car Wash Soap.Works safely on all automotive vehicle brands including: Acura, Audi, BMW, Buick, Cadillac, Chevrolet (Chevy), Chrysler, Dodge, Fisker, Ford, GMC, Honda, Hummer, Hyundai, Infiniti, Isuzu, Jaguar, Jeep, Kia, Land Rover, Lexus, Lincoln, Mazda, Mercedes, Mercury, Mini, Mitsubishi, Nissan, Pontiac, Porsche, RAM, Saab, Subaru, Tesla, Toyota, Volkswagen, and Volvo; and RV brands like Coachmen, Entegra, Forest River, Newmar, Thor Motor Coach, Winnebago, AirStream, K-Z, Keystone and Midwest Automotive Designs.

Brand: Chemical Guys


Item Form: Liquid


Scent: Citrus


Specific Uses For Product: Vehicle Exterior, Vehicle Trim


Material Feature: Non-Toxic


Manufacturer: ‎Chemical Guys


Brand: ‎Chemical Guys


Item Weight: ‎1.1 pounds


Product Dimensions: ‎2.5 x 2.5 x 8 inches


Item model number: ‎CWS80316SW


Is Discontinued By Manufacturer: ‎No


Manufacturer Part Number: ‎CWS80316SW


OEM Part Number: ‎CWS80316


Special Features: ‎Concentrated, Made in America, Works with foam cannon, foam gun, and simple bucket wash


Date First Available: November 16, 2016


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If you place your order now, the estimated arrival date for this product is: Tuesday, Jan 13

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Top Amazon Reviews


  • Great for getting car clean before starting fresh with protective products.
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Strips away all build up of previously applied products so you can start fresh. It also really helps to remove bug and road tar splatters. Don’t use this unless you are going to wax or use ceramic protectants after.
Reviewed in the United States on September 22, 2025 by Colleen Hamm

  • Strips old wax
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Easy to use and did a good job of stripping off the old wax. I used this product in preparation for F11. The soap has a good scent and foams well.
Reviewed in the United States on May 28, 2025 by Bolopwr

  • Good Product
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Good Product
Reviewed in the United States on August 3, 2025 by Thomas

  • Good option
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Perfect remover for old wax, needed to wash twice but workered great
Reviewed in the United States on July 19, 2025 by Rt M.

  • Works Great
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Works Great
Reviewed in the United States on October 12, 2025 by MH

  • Great wax remover!
This stuff is amazing! My vintage Mustang suffered from severe wax buildup. I applied twice either a foam cannon! Nasty old wax dissolves like magic. The original paint was exposed showing it’s original color and shone! All of their products absolutely ROCK! This is the brst!!!
Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2025 by Placeholder Placeholder

  • Awesome
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
Love it
Reviewed in the United States on November 3, 2025 by Spencer

  • sort of works
Size: 16 Fl Oz (Pack of 1)
I live in AZ and wanted to strip old wax off and reseal my BMW that had water spots in the paint. Bought this product because it was supposed to remove old wax and glaze. I washed as directed and it did a good job getting dirt off but as you can see the paint still beads water as does the windshield (I use Rainex) and does not look like it stripped any old wax off. It also did nothing to get out water spots. I had to buff out the water spots and rewash before reapplying paint sealant. ... show more
Reviewed in the United States on February 17, 2025 by Majog Majog

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