Shampoo Plus...quick question

[MandarinaRacing]

Just a quick question regarding Shampoo Plus...how many ounces per gallon is 10:1 dilution with this product.


Thanks,

Alex

[the other pc]

My catalog says Shampoo Plus gets a 128:1 dilution. Since there are 128 ounces in a gallon that would be one ounce per gallon of water.

A product that needs a 10:1 dilution (like Detailer-line Glass Cleaner) would have 12.8 ounces added to a gallon of water.


PC.

[MandarinaRacing]

Originally posted by the other pc
My catalog says Shampoo Plus gets a 128:1 dilution. Since there are 128 ounces in a gallon that would be one ounce per gallon of water.

A product that needs a 10:1 dilution (like Detailer-line Glass Cleaner) would have 12.8 ounces added to a gallon of water.


PC.

That's what I thought, I have that catalog!
If you CLICK on this post and scroll down you'll see it says 10:1...maybe it's a type o...

Thanks PC

Alex

[the other pc]

I'm sure that's a typo.

I use it at 128:1 all the time. 10:1 would be really soupy and really expensive. Probably wouldn't rinse off very easily either.


PC.

[Tom Claessens]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Sorry to bring up an old thread but I do have some "troubles" too with the dilution. 128:1 as the other PC said, means 128 parts water and 1 part product.

He said that 1 gallon of water needs 1 ounce of product. Since I usually work with a bucket which can hold 15 L water (+/- 4 gallons) that would make 4 ounces of product for one bucket of 4 gallon).

This results in (metric) 15 L water and 11,6 cl product. But 11,6 seems so much? I measured it in my measuring cup and was really surprised. 11,6 cl just seems to be too much. For example a glass coca cola bottle (small one) is 20 cl, so that means it's filled for 1/2 part with product for only one bucket...

I must be doing something wrong. Anyone can help me out? Thanks in advance.

[Tim Lingor]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Hey,

It is one of main carwash soaps. I have never needed it stronger than 3 oz per five gallons of water. At that ratio, it works awesome!!

Tim

[the other pc]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

You did the math right for a full 15L at 128:1.

If your bucket is 15L at the very top, filling it below that is probably around 12L or 13L. That would make a 128:1 dilution something closer to 100mL.

And, as 2hotford points out, the soaps do work great a lower concentrations (higher dilution ratios). His 3oz in 5 gallons of water is about 213:1. If you’re filling your bucket with around 13L that would be about 60 mL of soap.


PC.

[Prado07]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Can anyone tell me where I can find the full line of Meguiars products in Costa Rica? I have only found the nxt gen tek wax and leather cleaner here in Guanacaste. I'm looking for the DC system 1-3 and a clay kit, quick detailer spray etc...

thanks,
Prado07

That's what I thought, I have that catalog!
If you CLICK on this post and scroll down you'll see it says 10:1...maybe it's a type o...

Thanks PC

Alex

[buda]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Shampoo Plus sounds more like an extractor shampoo rather than a shampoo one would use to friction shampoo carpets? Our extractor shampoo has a 64 to 1 dilution.

In any case, want to share with you all a way to tell what quality your shampoo product is.

Dilute to manufacturer's recommended level. Then pour a small amount into a coffee can lid or saucer, and sit on a shelf undistrubed until it completely evaporates.

The residual in the lid or saucer tells the tale.

a. If it is a sticky, gooey residue it is a cheap shampoo. That same residue is what is left on the carpet fibers.

b. If it is a whitish, flakey residue it is a much higher quality shampoo.

Hope that helps.

[mh68]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Shampoo Plus sounds more like an extractor shampoo rather than a shampoo one would use to friction shampoo carpets?

Isn't shampoo plus a car wash soap?
Mike

[Tom Claessens]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

It is!

Isn't shampoo plus a car wash soap?
Mike

[buda]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Sorry, you all are right, it is a car wash shampoo, I did not read the label.

However, the information posted about carpet and upholstery shampoo is still valuable as an indicator of good vs poor quality shampoos in this catagory.

Regards
Bud Abraham

[Mike Phillips]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Sorry, you all are right, it is a car wash shampoo, I did not read the label.

Bud Abraham

We're glad this thread sorted itself out on it's own.

[MandarinaRacing]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Can anyone tell me where I can find the full line of Meguiars products in Costa Rica? I have only found the nxt gen tek wax and leather cleaner here in Guanacaste. I'm looking for the DC system 1-3 and a clay kit, quick detailer spray etc...

thanks,
Prado07

Guanacaste? ...Hmmm...I'll have to get back to you on that one.
I've seen them available in San Jose in places like Smart Lubes, Auto Mercado, La Guacamaya & Repuestos Gigante.

But I'll find out for you!

[buda]

Re: Shampoo Plus...quick question

Prado, send me an email to buda@detailplus.com. I have some contacts in the detail business in San Jose, Costa Rica.

Do you know the company Tres Ares?

Regards
Bud Abraham