13 best car shampoos

How to choose a car shampoo

When choosing a shampoo, many car owners first of all pay attention to the cost attribute, bypassing all the other most important indicators. Choosing the wrong, in terms of composition, means, may entail irreversible consequences, such as damage to the paintwork or, as a light annoyance, the “zero” effect of the application. Therefore, when purchasing a car shampoo at an auto chemical shop, online magazine expert.bigbadmole.com/en/en/ recommends you to pay attention to the following parameters:

Composition. The standard composition of each car shampoo includes water, the acid-base balance of which ideally should be 6-8 pH units. If this threshold is exceeded or underestimated, the liquid will have an aggressive effect on plastic, rubber and, to a greater degree, paint and varnish coatings, which will lead to their local destruction. The active elements are surface elements, the content of which should not exceed 30% of the nominal mass of the whole product. The content of complexing agents, which serve as an amplifier surfactant without increasing the number of pH and water softener for better foaming and dissolving means. In addition, shampoos may contain other impurities, for example, a foaming agent, wax, or a whole complex of additives that form a resistant anticorrosion and regenerating film.

View. By this feature, car shampoos are divided into three categories:

1. summer - "reveal" the mechanism of work under certain conditions (at a certain temperature threshold in the summer season). As a result, they wash the vast majority of organic pollutants (which include insects, bitumen and eaten dirt);
2. classic - universal shampoo for contactless car wash, the effectiveness of which is slightly inferior to the summer. However, an important advantage of this type of funds is the temperature regime - they are excellent at both positive and negative temperatures.
3. concentrates - the technical difference is that such shampoos cannot be used out of the box. Before use, they require dilution, in which proportions the mix (this depends entirely on the purpose of the washing) is decided only by the user.

Marking As mandatory attributes on the labeling means must be mandatory signs of conformity with the standards, the logo of the manufacturer, date of production and expiration date, as well as the actual address of the company's location.

Rating best car shampoo

Nomination	a place	Name of product	price
The best car shampoos for hand washing	1	Karcher Plug & Clean	-
	2	Pingo	366 ₽
	3	Golden Wax Superpena	93 ₽
The best car shampoos for contactless washing	1	HI-GEAR Hg8002n	198 ₽
	2	Karcher Ultra Foam Cleaner	702 ₽
	3	Grass Active Foam Pink	345 ₽
	4	ATAS DIMER	83 ₽
The best car shampoos with wax	1	LIQUI MOLY AUTO-WASCH & WACHS	749 ₽
	2	Simoniz	150 ₽
	3	TURTLE WAX HOT WAX	309 ₽
	4	SONAX WASH & WAX	366 ₽
The best car shampoos with polish	1	Bizol autoglanz	448 ₽
Best car shampoo with air conditioning	1	Meguiars G-17748	1 580 ₽

The best car shampoos for hand washing

Karcher Plug & Clean

Rating: 4.9

Car shampoo for a car body from a well-known manufacturer of equipment (including high-pressure washers), combining the functions of a cleaner and a tread paintwork. The cleansing effect of Karcher Plug & Clean is tied to a secret component that actively affects not only oil and fat stains, but also atmospheric and even mineral contamination. The original composition has complete chemical neutrality (pH is 6-7 units), and therefore does not have a damaging effect on paintwork.

An important advantage of Karcher Plug & Clean is also the fact that the product contains biodegradable surfactants, maintaining the brand of environmental friendliness in such an important period for this. Shampoo is inexpensive, packaged in a bottle of 1 liter and ready to use straight from the bottle.

Pingo

Rating: 4.8

Concentrated car shampoo German manufacturer Pingo - an effective tool to combat the particularly persistent dirt lacquer coating body. Differs abundant foaming, thereby minimizing the risk of scratching the surface of the car with particles of sand and hard dirt. Combined with the action of alcohol, the composition perfectly scrubs marks that remain after insects, or resinous spots (with the exception, perhaps, of liquid tar).

As for user reviews, the advantage of Pingo in them is very often the high degree of efficiency of the tool. According to the manufacturer's recommendations, the concentrate should be diluted in a proportion of 25 milliliters of funds per liter of water, however, it is possible to achieve excellent washing results even with much smaller “infusions” of shampoo. As a result, the only nuance of Pingo translates into the ability to leave stains that will be particularly noticeable on the black surface, but with a more thorough rubbing it can be prevented.

Golden Wax Superpena

Rating: 4.7

Another nominee of the rating with a pronounced foaming function, providing a comprehensive washing and protective effect on the car body. In addition, active filler materials with zinc ions create a durable polymer-zinc film, which has a protective effect, simultaneously restoring minor defects in paint and varnish coating (effect of “filling” microcracks and scratches with zinc). But that's not all: Golden Wax "Superpena" perfectly manifests itself as a polish, providing the surface with a water-repellent wax coating, lying on top of the protective film.

The undeniable advantages of this car shampoo users include the possibility of a solution in cold and hot water - the effect of foaming will manifest itself, regardless of its temperature. True, there were no nuances in this situation either: the only drawback of Golden Wax “Superpen” is the bad effect on oily stains, and therefore it is necessary to show remarkable zeal for their removal.

The best car shampoos for contactless washing

HI-GEAR Hg8002n

Rating: 4.9

According to independent expert research, the HI-GEAR Hg8002n detergency has an indicator of 98.4%, which is the best result in the entire large segment of car shampoos.Due to this, this composition climbs up to the honorable first line, albeit slightly losing to its counterparts in an important component for consumers.

Of the obvious advantages of a contactless shampoo, it is possible to note a very abundant foaming, produced in both hot and cold water; the absence of any hint of smudges and stains, since alcohol is not included in the range of active substances; lightly rinsing with water without the need for dry rubbing. It is worth noting also the extreme delicacy of HI-GEAR Hg8002n in relation to the paintwork, rubber and plastic, and therefore the shampoo can be used without any restrictions on the concentration and duration of treatment.

Karcher Ultra Foam Cleaner

Rating: 4.8

Car shampoo, made as a means to fill in high pressure washers from Karcher models K2-K7. It has an accelerated mechanism of influence on all known road pollution, as well as such troubles as oil, fuel oil and especially "nasty" bituminous spots. For all its effectiveness, Ultra Foam Cleaner does not contain phosphates and aggressive acids, and therefore it is a very delicate tool for the preservation of the paintwork and for the environmental safety of the environment as a whole.

A thick concentrate of blue color turned out to be extremely economical, and therefore even a bottle of 1000 milliliters is enough for a long time of use. In economic terms, whatever one may say, Karcher Ultra Foam Cleaner is superior to the vast majority of competitors, and this property should be considered.

Grass Active Foam Pink

Rating: 4.7

One of the brightest representatives of the Grass brand, the main advantage of which is expressed in the function of restoring the brilliance of the paint layer without a negative impact, causing its gradual destruction. For rapid foaming, which surpasses, perhaps, any of the competing competitors, a special activator was introduced into the car shampoo, which allows, regardless of temperature, to start the foam extraction process. By the way, for this concentrate consumption does not exceed 10-20 grams per liter of water.

With a full wash of a car with Grass Active Foam Pink, the required minimum consumption will be 100 grams of concentrate, which makes it very economical. The active additives introduced into the composition make it possible to achieve the formation of a protective layer, and also actively influence the decomposition of stubborn dirt. And let the bitumen from the paint it removes not the best (read, fast) way, the positive effect of the application remains very noticeable.

ATAS DIMER

Rating: 4.6

Car shampoo for contactless washing in the "aggressive" canister fully justifies the first impression of yourself. Positioning on the market as the most powerful, it provides virtually trouble-free removal of bituminous spots and stubborn dirt, and at absolutely any temperature of diluted water. Being dissolved, ATAS DIMER promotes plentiful foaming, at the same time without causing problems with the subsequent washing away.

Despite the powerful action, bordering on extremely aggressive methods of removing particularly complex contaminants, this shampoo is absolutely neutral to the paintwork of the body, which is its main “charm”. A small nuance of using ATAS DIMER can be considered only the need to change the proportions for dilution depending on the purpose of use, whether it is the desire to simply knock off the settled dust or carry out a full body treatment to remove stubborn stains.

The best car shampoos with wax

LIQUI MOLY AUTO-WASCH & WACHS

Rating: 4.9

The most fastidious car shampoo from the selection, surprisingly combining in itself the extraordinary efficiency of application. In addition to the washing function, LIQUI MOLY AUTO-WASCH & WACHS provides for the formation of a resistant protective layer, the mechanism of action of which is partly aimed at restoring the paintwork from microdamages.

The second side of the manifestation of the protective layer is the alignment of color, giving it brightness and brilliance, bordering on immaculate factory paint. With such an intense effect on the state of the body, it is time to expect a rather sharp chemical aroma emanating from the shampoo. However, this is not at all the case: the concentrate has a pleasant peach aroma, quite persistent and perceptible even after washing. The final advantages of the LIQUI MOLY AUTO-WASCH & WACHS asset are cost and ease of dissolving a liquid in water.

Simoniz

Rating: 4.8

A rather rare phenomenon in the domestic market of auto-chemistry, the main advantage of which lies in its economy, and, consequently, in its high efficiency of action even at low concentrations. Supplied in bottles of 500, 1000 and 2000 milliliters, while requiring no more than 25 milliliters of consumption for each bucket of water. From this calculation it becomes clear that even the minimum packing capacity is enough for 20 buckets.

As the manufacturer himself notes, Simoniz shampoo has a pronounced polishing effect, which does not require additional treatment after washing and drying the car. Surfactants that make up the funds are biodegradable, which indicates a high degree of environmental friendliness and compliance with international quality standards. The only nuance of such a jar is the high cost, since the product comes straight from the UK.

TURTLE WAX HOT WAX

Rating: 4.8

According to the testimonies of competent specialists, of all the shampoos represented in this segment of the rating, the longest action of the wax coating was recorded in Turtle Wax Hot Wax. Even with intense exposure to adverse factors, the residual effect of the agent is also observed after 4 weeks of vehicle operation.

The peculiarity of the composition is that, referring to the category of cleansers, it does not give any foam, remaining in a state of emulsion. Nevertheless, the effect of the treatment with such an "inconspicuous" shampoo is very noticeable: in addition to removing complex contaminants, the wax ensures the restoration of the "healthy" color of the coating, at the same time giving it a shine.In other words, Turtle Wax Hot Wax performs the role of high-quality polish, which can be used in preparing the car for subsequent sale.

SONAX WASH & WAX

Rating: 4.7

Car shampoo, created on the basis of carnauba wax, designed for contact (manual) car wash. According to consumers, SONAX WASH & WAX is characterized by a mild cleansing effect followed by a massed wax treatment, which gives the coating a rich shine and gloss, very presentable in its condition.

In addition, a high concentration of wax contributes to a number of protective functions, such as repelling water and preventing dust from sticking. Bodyworking professionals recommend using SONAX WASH & WAX not only as a shampoo for routine car handling, but also in the case of canning a vehicle in case of long-term seasonal storage. The penetrating ability of the composition received a lot of approval among competent users, but its features led to the identification of one impartial moment. The fact is that the treatment of the body in the winter season does not give any profit in terms of protecting the body - all the beneficial properties of the shampoo are completely lost due to low temperatures.

The best car shampoos with polish

Bizol autoglanz

Rating: 4.8

Bizol Autoglanz is a shampoo with a soft polishing effect, achieved through the use of a complex of special filler substances that positively affect the color of the body covering. The smallest soft particles that do not fit the description of abrasives (but in fact perform similar functions) provide for “scraping” old microscopic layers of varnish, at the same time eliminating defects such as cracks and scratches, as well as washing out all stale dirt.

Removing a defective layer, upon drying, Bizol Autoglanz replaces it with a newly formed film, which has a repulsive effect and increased protection of the coating against various negative factors. An important advantage of the composition is the fact that all the surfactants contained in it are biodegradable - only 10% of the whole substance cannot be rapidly decomposed. Together, the voiced advantages form the picture of an ideal means for application - and, in fact, this conclusion is not far from the truth.

Best car shampoo with air conditioning

Meguiars G-17748

Rating: 4.8

Meguiar's G-17748 is an elite product of the GOLD GLASS series, aimed at providing high-quality paintwork protection from adverse environmental conditions. By cleaning the body of dirt, salt and dust, the car shampoo restores the color of the paintwork as it dries, and also creates a dense plastic film to protect the particles from abrasive action.

The official consumption of shampoo, recommended by manufacturers, is reduced to a proportion of 30 milliliters per 4 liters of water. In this form, the solution will ensure the flow of all its inherent processes, however, consumers argue that to save the amount of concentrate for dilution can and shorten. If you look at the market more extensively, you may find that Meguiar's full hegemony G-17748 reigns in the conditioner shampoo segment. In the absence of competitors, this composition is the best, but who knows where manufacturers' priorities will shift in a year.

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Attention! This rating is subjective, is not advertising and does not serve as a guide to the purchase. Before buying, you should consult with a specialist.