Car Wash Soaps & Foam · Rank #2 of 5

Chemical Guys Mr. Pink — pH-neutral super suds shampoo

$27.994.6 (22,504 ratings)Fits: Universal
Best for

pH-neutral, safe on wax, sealant and ceramic coatings — won't strip existing protection

Not for

Pure cleaner — adds no gloss, wax or hydrophobic protection

Key compromise

At ~$28 for 64 oz it is pricier per bottle than big-box shampoos

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Chemical Guys Mr. Pink — pH-neutral super suds shampoo
Grade A- · ranked #2 in category.
Scored on 6 public criteria, weighted 55% category-specific, 25% owner satisfaction, 20% value.
Cleaning Power
74
Foam Quality
89
Paint Safety
77
Value per Wash
89
Value
77
Owner Satisfaction
84

Chemical Guys Mr. Pink — pH-neutral super suds shampoo

OUR VERDICT
Researched as the default-recommendation pH-neutral shampoo for coated and waxed paint, with the largest review base in the category at 22,500-plus ratings. It suds heavily in a foam cannon or bucket without stripping sealant, though it is a pure cleaner with no gloss or protection additives.
WHAT IT GETS RIGHT
pH-neutral, safe on wax, sealant and ceramic coatings — won't strip existing protection
64 oz concentrate dilutes roughly 1 oz per gallon, yielding dozens of washes
Highest review volume in the category (22,501 ratings at 4.6 stars)
KNOW BEFORE YOU BUY
Pure cleaner — adds no gloss, wax or hydrophobic protection
At ~$28 for 64 oz it is pricier per bottle than big-box shampoos
Type
Wash shampoo (foam cannon or bucket)
pH
Neutral
Dilution
~1 oz per gallon bucket; 1–3 oz per foam cannon

What buyers say

2,259 buyer mentions

Buyers praise effectiveness, quality, scent and foaming. Mixed feedback on residue and value for money.

EffectivenessQualityScentFoamingResidueValue for money

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