Adam's PolishesStrip Wash
Updated · 16 ingredients analyzed
$0.95COST/WASH
An acidic car shampoo formulated specifically for stripping protective coatings and removing stubborn winter contaminants like road salt from vehicle surfaces. Adam's Strip Wash ranks #5 of 15 car shampoos for stripping power.
Key Chemistry
pH
3.5–4.5
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification and solubilization
Surfactants
7 (amphoteric, nonionic, anionic)
Expert Analysis
This acidic wash uses a pH of 4.0 combined with amphoteric, nonionic, and anionic surfactants to effectively dissolve salt films and strip existing waxes, sealants, and ceramic coatings. The formula includes corrosion inhibitors to protect metal surfaces during the acidic cleaning process, making it safe for use on winter-damaged vehicles where salt exposure is a concern.
Key Differentiators
- •Acidic pH formulation specifically designed for salt film removal rather than traditional alkaline car wash approach
- •Full ingredient transparency with all 16 components disclosed, including corrosion inhibitors for winter use
Ingredients
cocamidopropylhydroxysultaine
1–5%
CAS: 68139-30-0surfactant
sulfamic acid
1–5%
CAS: 5329-14-6cleaning agent
Dimethyldodecylamine-N-oxide
1–5%
CAS: 1643-20-5surfactant
dipropylene glycol monomethyl ether
1–5%
CAS: 34590-94-8surfactant
water
N/D
CAS: 7732-18-5solvent
proprietary nonionic surfactant blend
N/D
CAS: proprietarysurfactant
tetrasodium N,N-bis(carboxylatomethyl)-L-glutamate
N/D
CAS: 51981-21-6chelate / sequestrant
N,N-dimethyltetradecylamine N-oxide
N/D
CAS: 3332-27-2surfactant
Glycerine
N/D
CAS: 56-81-5humectant
sodium 1-octanesulfonate - substance
N/D
CAS: 5324-84-5surfactant
sodium chloride
N/D
CAS: 7647-14-5viscosity modifier
sodium [dodecanoyl(methyl)amino]acetate
N/D
CAS: 137-16-6surfactant
sodium sulfate
N/D
CAS: 7757-82-6cleaning agent
propan-2-ol
N/D
CAS: 67-63-0alcohols
citral
N/D
CAS: 5392-40-5fragrance
C.I. Acid Yellow 17
N/D
CAS: 6359-98-4colorant
Safety Profile
Signal Word
WarningEye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritationSkin Hazard
Shall not be classified as corrosive/irritant to skinCorrosive to Metals
NoFlammable
No
