Chemical Guys Meticulous Matte Auto Wash

Chemical GuysMeticulous Matte Auto Wash

Updated · 23 ingredients analyzed

pH-Neutral
$1.62COST/WASH

A specialized pH-neutral car shampoo formulated without gloss enhancers specifically for cleaning matte paint finishes and wraps without altering their flat appearance.

Key Chemistry

pH

6.98

Active Mechanism

surfactant emulsification and solubilization

Surfactants

5 (anionic, nonionic)

Expert Analysis

This surfactant-based shampoo uses anionic and nonionic cleaning agents to lift dirt while maintaining a neutral pH to protect sensitive matte surfaces. The formula deliberately excludes gloss enhancers, waxes, and shine agents that would compromise the matte finish, focusing instead on high-lubricity cleaning with foam encapsulation technology.

Key Differentiators

  • •Complete absence of gloss enhancers and waxes to preserve matte appearance
  • •Full ingredient transparency with 23 disclosed components
  • •Specialized formulation targeting the unique cleaning requirements of matte finishes

Ingredients

23 disclosed
Benzenesulfonic acid, C10-16-alkyl derivs.
2.5–10%
CAS: 68584-22-5surfactant
Sodium dodecyl sulphate (powder)
2.5–10%
CAS: 151-21-3surfactant
sodium hydroxide
<1%
CAS: 1310-73-2pH adjuster
Proprietary Diluent
N/D
CAS: WithheldDiluent
Proprietary Inorganic Salt
N/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
Sodium Hydroxide
N/D
CAS: 1310-73-2pH Adjuster
Proprietary Alkylbenzene Derivative
N/D
CAS: WithheldSurfactant
Sodium Laureth Sulfate
N/D
CAS: 68585-34-2Surfactant
Sulfuric Acid
N/D
CAS: 7664-93-9pH Adjuster
Proprietary Alcohol
N/D
CAS: WithheldSolvent
DMDM Hydantoin
N/D
CAS: 6440-58-0Preservative
Ethanol
N/D
CAS: 64-17-5Solvent
Proprietary Processing Aid
N/D
CAS: WithheldProcessing Aid
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Methyl Salicylate
N/D
CAS: 119-36-8Fragrance Ingredient
Proprietary Fragrance Ingredient
N/D
CAS: WithheldFragrance Ingredient
Eugenol
N/D
CAS: 97-53-0Fragrance Ingredient
C10-16 Alketh
N/D
CAS: 68002-97-1Surfactant
Formaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 50-00-0Preservative
Proprietary Inorganic Salt
N/D
CAS: WithheldThickener
1,4-dioxane
N/D
CAS: 123-91-1Impurity
Sulphur Dioxide
N/D
CAS: 7446-09-5Impurity
Acetaldehyde
N/D
CAS: 75-07-0Impurity

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Warning
Eye Hazard
Causes serious eye irritation
Skin Hazard
Causes skin irritation
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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