Clean Rinse-Less Wash

Clean

Rinse-Less Wash

Updated · 8 ingredients analyzed

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A silicone-based rinseless wash concentrate diluted at 1:256 for safe one-bucket cleaning of both interior and exterior surfaces, with additional waterless wash and drying aid dilution options.

Key Chemistry

pH Level

7.3

Active Mechanism

silicone lubrication encapsulation

Surfactants

0

Expert Analysis

The formula pairs encapsulating cleaning agents with a high dimethylpolysiloxane (silicone) content of 10-20%, which provides the lubrication needed to glide dirt off paint without scratching during contact wash. Buffered to a near-neutral pH of roughly 7.3, it is designed to clean without stripping existing waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings, while leaving a soft, slick finish rather than durable protection. Its versatility comes from a single concentrate that scales across rinseless, waterless, and drying-aid dilutions.

Key Differentiators

  • Silicone (dimethylpolysiloxane) is disclosed at a notably high 10-20%, prioritizing wash lubricity over the conventional surfactant-heavy approach typical of rinseless products.
  • Full ingredient disclosure (8 ingredients listed) gives above-average transparency for the category.
  • A single concentrate covers three use cases via different dilution ratios: rinseless (1:256), waterless (128:1), and drying aid (64:1).

Potential Concerns

  • The product carries a 'Danger' signal word and is classified as hazardous, so handling the undiluted concentrate requires appropriate PPE and care despite the gentle in-use dilution.
  • No surfactants were identified in the chemistry data, which raises questions about cleaning power on heavier soil; users with very dirty vehicles may need a pre-rinse or additional product.
  • The high silicone load that aids lubrication can transfer to surrounding surfaces (glass, trim) and complicate later coating or paint correction work if not managed.

Ingredients

8 disclosed
Non-Hazardous Ingredients51-73%
CAS: N/ANon-hazardous base components
Colorant0.0005-0.005%
CAS: N/AColorant
Fragrance0.005-2%
CAS: N/AFragrance
Preservative0.005-1%
CAS: N/APreservative
Trade Secret10-20%
CAS: ProprietaryUnknown (trade secret)
Dimethylpolysiloxane10-20%
CAS: 9016-00-6Polymer/silicone conditioning agent
DimethiconeN/D
CAS: 9006-65-9Silicone polymer/conditioning agent
Poly[oxy(dimethylsilylene)]N/D
CAS: 9016-00-6Silicone polymer/conditioning agent

Source: sds only

Safety Profile

Signal Word
Danger
Eye Hazard
H319 May cause serious eye irritation; Eye damage/irritation, Cat. 2A
Skin Hazard
H315 May cause skin irritation; Skin irritation, Cat. 2
Corrosive to Metals
No
Flammable
No

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