Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash

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  • Strips Old Wax, Sealants & Glazes Fast
  • pH-Balanced Formula Safe for Paint
  • Preps Surface for Clay, Polish & Coatings
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Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash
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$11.99
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Start every detail with a perfectly clean foundation using Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash from Chemical Guys. This powerful surface-prep car wash shampoo is specially formulated to strip away old wax, sealants, and glazes, leaving paint completely clean and ready for the next step in your detailing process. By removing leftover coatings and contamination, Clean Slate ensures clay bars, polishes, and new protective coatings bond directly to the paint for maximum effectiveness and durability. Unlike harsh household detergents that can stain or damage finishes, the pH-balanced formula safely removes buildup without spotting, staining, or leaving residue. The result is a truly bare, contaminant-free surface that reveals imperfections and creates the ideal foundation for claying, polishing, ceramic coatings, vinyl wraps, or a full-service detail.

SKU(s) CWS80316, CWS80364, CWS803, CWS80304
Applicable Finishes Paintwork, Glass, Plastic, Rubber, Stainless Steel, Metal, Aluminum

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WARNING: This product can expose you to chemicals including Acetaldehyde, which is known to the State of California to cause cancer, and Sulphur Dioxide, which is known to the State of California to cause birth defects or other reproductive harm. For more information go to www.P65Warnings.ca.gov.

Shake well and pour 1 oz. into 5 gallons of clean water in a wash bucket. Wash the vehicle from top to bottom with a premium microfiber car wash mitt, then rinse with clean water and dry using a premium microfiber towel.

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What makes Clean Slate awesome

Prepare Paintwork for Superior Detailing Results

Leaving old layers of wax, sealant, and contamination on paintwork ruins fresh car details and clogs buffing and polishing pads. Fresh wax, clear bras, vinyl wraps, and decals stick better directly to paint, not old wax. Clean Slate releases old layers of wax, sealant, and glaze, leaving behind a truly clean surface for the most effective claying and polishing.

Wash Away Old Layers Without a Trace

Caustic dish soaps, laundry detergents, or heavy degreasers may strip waxes and sealants, but these aggressive chemicals dry out plastic parts, etch paint, and leave stains and spots. Clean Slate washes away old product layers without spotting, staining, or leaving residues.

Features

  • Among our soaps, Clean Slate is the best choice for removing old coatings when you want to re-clay or put on new coatings
  • Removes old waxes, glazes, & sealants to prep your car for a full detail
  • Can also be used as a soap additive
  • Easily wash away heavy dirt and grime
  • Help new coatings create the strongest bond
  • Reveal every scratch and defect in paintwork
  • Speed up clay bar process for fastest detailing

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Rated 4.7 out of 5 stars
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  • MB
    mike b.
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    Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 16 oz
    I recommend this product
    Age 65 or over
    Detailing Level Experienced
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 weeks ago
    All products are 5 star

    2017 Tahoe Cleanslate, clay, hydro blitz, VRC ALL 5 stars

  • MG
    Michael G.
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    Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 16 oz
    I recommend this product
    Age 45 to 54
    Detailing Level Professional Detailer
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    11 months ago
    Terrific Carwash soap

    If you need to strip all your previous Carwash that have ceramic protection or even wax, this soap REMOVES IT ALL! So simple

    to use and does the job the first time out!

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    PAUL N.
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    Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 16 oz
    I recommend this product
    Age 45 to 54
    Detailing Level Experienced
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    Excellent Product

    Works really well great on removing old stuff of the car for a nice fresh start

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    Toddski
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    Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 16 oz
    I recommend this product
    Detailing Level Experienced
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    1 year ago
    The perfect product for the job

    Slate did exactly what it was designed to do and was easy to use with great results.

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    T-Bone
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    Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash 16 oz
    I recommend this product
    Age 45 to 54
    Detailing Level Experienced
    Rated 5 out of 5 stars
    2 years ago
    Product worked great!

    Gave me the "Clean Slate" I was needing to start the paint correction process. Followed the directions and had great results.