A ceramic-enhanced car shampoo that combines traditional surfactant cleaning with hydrophobic coating technology for enhanced water beading and extended cleanliness between washes. Armor All Extreme Shield + Ceramic Car Wash ranks #1 among 116 car shampoos for wash-and-protect performance, leaving behind a layer of protection during the wash process.
Key Chemistry
pH Level
Active Mechanism
surfactant emulsification
Surfactants
8 (nonionic, cationic, amphoteric)
Expert Analysis
This ready-to-use formula uses C9-C11 alcohol ethoxylate as the primary cleaning surfactant, supplemented by nonionic, cationic, and amphoteric surfactants for comprehensive dirt removal. The ceramic coating technology is integrated into the wash solution to deposit hydrophobic protection during the cleaning process, creating water beading properties without requiring a separate coating step.
Key Differentiators
- •Combines washing and ceramic coating application in a single step using integrated hydrophobic technology
- •Excellent ingredient transparency with full disclosure of all 14 components in the formulation
Potential Concerns
- ⚠Ceramic coating durability from a wash-integrated system will be significantly less than dedicated ceramic coatings
- ⚠Multi-surfactant system may require thorough rinsing to prevent residue on sensitive surfaces
Ingredients
Source: sds only
