A multi-use rinseless, waterless, and drying-aid wash concentrate with a disclosed silicone gloss/lubricity component, designed for water-restricted washing and maintenance of ceramic-coated vehicles.
Key Chemistry
pH
Active Mechanism
surfactant encapsulation with silicone lubrication
Surfactants
2 (anionic)
Expert Analysis
Among the disclosed components, decamethylcyclopentasiloxane (D5) at 35–40% functions as a silicone carrier and gloss agent, contributing to the slick feel and water-repellent finish, while anionic surfactants provide cleaning and encapsulation of dirt for safe wipe-away. The mildly alkaline pH of 8 keeps the product safe for coatings and existing protection layers, and the concentrate is intended to be diluted at different ratios for each of its three use cases. Because only the SDS-regulated ingredients are disclosed, the full cleaning and SiO2-related chemistry behind the marketed self-cleaning properties is not visible in the available data.
Key Differentiators
- •Single concentrate adjustable across three application methods — waterless wash (1:10–1:15), rinseless wash (1:150–1:256), and drying aid (1:20) — via dilution
- •High level of disclosed silicone (D5) gloss/lubricity agent supports the reported slickness and water-repellent finish, useful for maintaining ceramic-coated surfaces
