Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash
- Strips Old Wax, Sealants & Glazes Fast
- pH-Balanced Formula Safe for Paint
- Preps Surface for Clay, Polish & Coatings
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 |
Chemical & Ingredient Information
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
