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Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 500ml

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Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 500ml £11.99
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  • Deep surface cleanser wash soap
  • Strips old wax and sealant
  • pH-balanced paint safe formula
  • Preps surface for clay and coatings
  • Suitable for paintwork and glass
  • Reduces wash swirls with lubricants
  • Rinses away without residue
  • Diluted at 1 oz per 5 gallons
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Full Description

Why Buy This Product?

  • 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
  • Slick lubricants reduce wash swirls and scratches
  • Washes away heavy dirt and grime
  • Rinses clean without any residue

More in Panel Wipe & IPA.

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Key features

  • Wax Stripping Wash
  • pH-Balanced Formula
  • 500ml Bottle
  • Multi-Surface Compatible

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Expert Notes

Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash is a dedicated stripping shampoo rather than an everyday car soap, built to remove old wax, sealant and glaze so the paint is genuinely clean before claying, polishing or applying a new coating. The maker states a dilution of 1 oz to 5 gallons of water and describes it as a pH-balanced formula suitable for paintwork, glass, plastic, rubber, stainless steel, metal and aluminium. This 500ml bottle matches the maker's 16 oz size and works well with a dedicated bucket and wash mitt, kept separate from wheel cleaning tools. It fits naturally at the start of a paint correction or ceramic coating job, ahead of a clay bar, polish or panel wipe, rather than as a routine maintenance wash.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted panels
  • Glass
  • Plastic trim
  • Rubber seals
  • Stainless steel and metal trim
  • Aluminium wheels and trim
  • Pre-wax and pre-coating preparation

Caution: Rinse thoroughly after use and keep wheel cleaning tools separate from the wash mitt used for this shampoo.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Surface Cleanser Wash
Brand
Chemical Guys
Size
500ml
Dilution
1 Oz To 5 Gallons Water
pH
pH-Balanced
Compatibility
Paintwork, Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminium
Primary Use
Wax And Sealant Stripping Before Detailing
Application Method
Wash Bucket, Wash Mitt

How To Use

Application

  1. Shake the bottle well before use.
  2. Pour 1 oz of Clean Slate into 5 gallons of clean water.
  3. Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a clean wash mitt.
  4. Work one panel at a time to keep the surface wet.
  5. Rinse each panel with clean water before it dries.

Aftercare

  1. Dry the vehicle with a clean microfibre towel.
  2. Inspect the paintwork for any remaining wax or residue.
  3. Move on to claying, polishing or coating once the surface is dry.
  4. Empty and rinse the wash bucket after use.

Top Tip: Wash one panel at a time and rinse before it dries, so the diluted shampoo keeps working evenly.

Performance Benefits

  • Strips old wax and sealant fast
  • Leaves a clean base for coatings
  • Safe for paint glass and trim
  • Lubricates to limit fine scratching
  • Rinses clean without residue
  • Works with a standard wash bucket

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash used for?

It is a surface-prep car wash soap used to strip old wax, sealant and glaze before a full detail.

What size is this bottle?

This is a 500ml bottle, matched to the maker's 16 oz size.

What is the dilution ratio?

Chemical Guys states 1 oz of Clean Slate to 5 gallons of clean water in a wash bucket.

Is it safe on all car surfaces?

The maker lists it as suitable for paintwork, glass, plastic, rubber, stainless steel, metal and aluminium.

Will it strip my existing wax or sealant?

Yes, it is formulated to strip old wax, sealants and glazes so fresh protection can bond directly to the paint.

Is the formula pH-balanced?

Yes, Chemical Guys describes Clean Slate as a pH-balanced formula intended to be safe for paint.

Do you deliver UK-wide?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Shake well before diluting.
  2. Use 1 oz per 5 gallons of water as directed.
  3. Wash one panel at a time and rinse promptly.
  4. Dry with a clean microfibre towel after rinsing.
  5. Use a dedicated bucket for this stripping wash.
  6. Keep wheel tools separate from this wash mitt.
  7. Follow with claying or polishing once dry.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Chemical Guys

Chemical Guys is a car care brand with its mailing address in Torrance, California, and it describes itself as more than a brand: "a lifestyle with a worldwide following". Its story says the company began by wiping the slate clean and starting fresh, and over the years grew into a huge library of detailing knowledge as well as a product range. That range runs from waxes to hybrid coatings, nano-polishes and ceramic sealants, alongside buffing pads, wash and interior care, air fresheners and odour eliminators.

The Drivers HQ stocks a Chemical Guys range led by machine polishing pads. There are Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads in medium cut, heavy cut and finishing grades, in 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch sizes, from the orange Hex-Logic Quantum Cutting Pad to the black Quantum Finishing Pad. Alongside the pads we carry the Honeydew Premium Air Freshener.

Chemical Guys suits anyone moving from hand polishing to machine polishing, as well as detailers who already use a machine and want pads matched to each stage. The brand designs its Quantum pads for dual action and high-speed rotary polishers, attached by hook and loop. A typical correction runs from a cutting pad with a compound, through a polishing pad with a finer polish, to a finishing pad for a glaze, wax or sealant.

Buy Chemical Guys from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery by tracked Royal Mail, or call in at our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are replacing a worn polishing pad or building a set of pads for a full correction, you can combine Chemical Guys products with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Driven by a Passion for Shine

Chemical Guys puts a passion for shine at the heart of its story. The brand says it is "Driven by adventure, a passion for shine, and a love for the road ahead", and it welcomes anyone who shares that passion to become part of its family. Its story describes the team as passion-filled car enthusiasts who work every day to make the things they love shine their brightest.

Teaching is a large part of that approach. Chemical Guys says it believes "everyone should be able to achieve a show car shine", and alongside professional level products it provides a vast library of detailing how to guides and courses. The brand calls itself a culture of thinkers and makers, and says detailing is a lifestyle it lives day in, day out, not just something it does.

In its own words, Chemical Guys never stops testing and improving, because it believes good is never good enough. It also says detailing should be fun, and that not a day goes by without its team smiling, laughing and enjoying the work. Whether you are washing your car or shopping for a new sealant, the brand wants you to have a smile on your face while you do it.

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Hex-Logic Pads and Odour Control

Chemical Guys says its Hex-Logic pads use "laser-cut hexagons to evenly spread product across flat or angled surfaces", with honeycomb-like grooves that hold product in the pad for smoother application and reduce friction during use. On the Quantum pads, a Precision Port vent hole in the centre disperses more heat, which the brand says means less wear and tear on both pad and machine. The Drivers HQ stocks both Hex-Logic and Hex-Logic Quantum pads across cutting, polishing and finishing grades.

Each colour is matched to a job. The brand describes the orange Quantum pad as a medium cutting pad that removes light to moderate defects such as swirls, scratches, oxidation and water spots, and the black Quantum Finishing Pad as a no-cut pad for spreading final sealants and wax coatings evenly on freshly polished paint. Our range includes 4 inch, 5.5 inch and 6.5 inch pads to suit different machines and backing plates.

For the interior, Chemical Guys says the formula in its odour eliminating sprays uses active enzymes that neutralise the germs and bacteria causing odours, then leaves behind only the fresh scent of the product. Our wider selection of odour and smoke eliminators and hanging air fresheners can help you tackle stubborn smells such as smoke and keep the cabin smelling fresh.

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