Car care made easy all while saving your back.

Sit On This! The New heavy duty Chemical Guys bucket lid! Now Available in Red and Black .

Detailing is hard work! It’s easy to spend hours on the perfect car wash, polishing job, wheel detail, or coat of wax. Have a seat and take a load off with the Chemical Guys Bucket Lid. The Bucket Lid snaps on to any standard 12’’ diameter round bucket, including the Heavy Duty Detailing Bucket, or any 5 gallon hardware store pail. The Bucket Lid is made from durable injection molded plastic for a solid feel on top of any bucket. Every lid is stamped with a special non-slip texture to reduce the chances of slipping or sliding off the Bucket Lid. Choose between red and black lids to fit any detail garage color palette, and rep the Chemical Guys lifestyle with the large CG logo on the center. Turn any bucket into a comfortable seat, short step stool, or kneeling post to make any low-down detailing job anything but a back-breaker! Sit on a bucket to deep clean wheels and undercarriage parts without sitting on the dirty ground. Kneel on the bucket lid to reach over fenders and into engine bays. Step up on the bucket lid to reach higher up on large vehicle roofs or trailers. Snap the Bucket Lid onto a bucket and turn the open-air pail into a handy storage container! Keep bottles of detailing products organized, or microfiber towels clean and dry until their next use. The possibilities, and comfort, are endless. Sit down, and turn any long detailing job into a relaxing time with the Bucket Lid.

Get your lid on!

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Introducing Chemical Guys Black Light Car Wash Soap

Introducing Chemical Guys Black Light Car Wash Soap

If you love the look of your black car, wash away any dirt and filth with Black Light Car Wash Soap to restore a brilliant shine and glossy finish.

Black Light soap removes dirt, grime, and road filth with slick lubricants that help prevent swirl marks and scratches that cheaper soaps leave behind. Use an ounce of Black Light in the wash bucket for mountains of soapy suds, or an ounce in your foam gun or foam cannon to create thick clinging suds that pull dirt off the car.

Car wash foam isn't just fun to play with; it keeps the soap right on the dirt and filth to give it more time to work for you. Adding car wash foam with a foam cannon helps lift dirt from the surface, then lubricate it to prevent swirls and scratches with every wipe of a microfiber wash mitt.

 

Chemical Guys created a sensation with the hybrid radiant finish of Black Light. The hybrid glaze enhanced incredible depth and vibrant glossy shine on every paint finish. Now detailers and enthusiasts have a car wash soap that restores the same brilliant shine from a fresh coat of Black Light with every car wash.

The possibilities are endless! Washing exterior car parts from the paintwork to the wheels, undercarriage, exhaust tips, glass, and engine components with Black Light Car Wash Soap removes dirt, enhances shine, and protects against swirls and scratches.

Introducing Chemical Guys Stripper Suds

Introducing Chemical Guys Stripper Suds

A fun auto bubble bath with your hose and bucket!

Chemical Guys Stripper Suds is the foaming car wash soap that smells like every man’s favorite thing in the world:

...success!

Check it out on ChemicalGuys.com

Chemical Guys is known for their fun fragrant products. Guys and gals from around the world fell in love with Stripper Scent Air Freshener & Odor Eliminator and that oh-so-familiar fragrance that you won’t smell anywhere else. Now you can enjoy the smell of success at every car wash with Stripper Suds Car Wash Shampoo.

This soap is like a bubble bath for your car! Squirt just 1 ounce in your 5 gallon car wash bucket, or add up to 3 ounces in your foam cannon for thick foamy suds that help clean your car with a scratch-free touch.

Use a plush microfiber wash mitt to gently pull off all the dirt, grime, and debris without installing any ugly swirls, spider webs, or scratches in the paintwork.

Finish off with a rinse, then towel-dry the paintwork with premium microfiber for a scratch-free shine!

What’s your favorite car wash scent? If you’ve tried all the different soaps that smell fruity and fresh, if you’re feeling adventurous, try out Chemical Guys Stripper Suds Car Wash Shampoo and turn every car wash into a fun foaming bubblebath!

New Product: Chemical Guys Activate Instant Wet Finish, Shine and Seal Spray Sealant and Paint Protectant

You're getting ready for a day out with your car, maybe it is before a car show, a date, or simply another day - either way you want your car to have the deepest, wettest shine fast. Activate is the product to deliver these results. It will not only deliver a deep wet look to your paintwork but it will also deliver great durability and protection.

Realize the deepest, wettest gloss and reflection with Activate. Developed with the shine-seeker in mind, Activate brings together wet shine, depth, clarity, brilliance and protection. Just shake to activate and apply. It’s easy-on and easy-off, delivering the fastest unbelievable shine coupled with the long lasting durability of a sealant. When looking for shine Activate is all about speed and results.

Check out Activate at ChemicalGuys.com

Remove Water Spots on Boats and Jet Skis

The Summer months are approaching and this means more it will be time to take out the Boat and Jet Skis. Unfortunately, this also means maintenance on these fun toys. Once removed from the water one needs to immediately wipe them down in order to avoid the dreaded water spots. We all have been there though - the sun is going down, it has been a long day out on the lake or river and we tell ourselves 'It's okay I will wipe down later when I get some light.' Well, this may be too late - there are now water spots on the surface. What do you do now? Check out the below video where we demonstrate how to remove water spots from your boat or jet ski.

How to Strip Old Wax and Sealant

Do you find yourself asking how do I strip old waxes and sealants to prepare for polishing? Or maybe you are wondering how to prep the surface for clear bra application? or for vinyl wrap application? Well we have the answer. Introducing the new Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash.

Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash is formulated to strip away old waxes and sealants from exterior paint. Wash with Clean Slate before polishing to avoid wax residue buildup on polishing pads. Remove leftover coatings with Clean Slate to make clay bar decontamination services faster and easier. Use Clean Slate after polishing to remove oils and residues before applying vehicle coatings, clear bra wraps, vinyl wraps, decals, or protective wax. Clean Slate provides maximum lubrication to avoid installing any swirls or scratches while washing any vehicle. Clean Slate is pH-balanced, non-caustic, and will not dry out any plastic, rubber, or vinyl surfaces found on bumpers and mirrors. Clean and prepare the surface of your vehicle for a fresh layer of wax and sealant, or wraps and decals. Wash away old detailing jobs and start fresh with Chemical Guys Clean Slate Surface Cleanser Wash.

Check out the NEW Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher

Now available at Chemical Guys is the new Random Orbital Polisher by Flex North America. The polisher that made its debut at the SEMA 2015 show, is now availble for purchase on ChemicalGuys.com.

The new FLEX polisher is a great addition to the FLEX lineup of polishers. A lightweight, balanced and easy to handle machine for a detailing expert and enthusiast alike. The new FlEX XFE 7-15 uses a free-spinning dual action mechanism to gently rub and scrub away scratched and swirled dead layers of paint with an abrasive pad and compound. 



Find out More about the Flex XFE 7-15 150 Random Orbital Polisher on www.ChemicalGuys.com

Wheel Wednesday: How to Protect Wheels from Brake Dust

It always happens, you finish detailing your car and just a few days later you find yourself seeing the heavy brake dust collecting on your wheels. There are some vehicles that are known to have heavier brake dust problems, but the reality is that mostly all cars have the same issue. It becomes a daunting task to have to rigorously scrub away at your wheels during your weekly or bi-weekly washes. But little did you know there is a way to make wheel cleaning an easier task. Follow the steps below to clean and protect your wheels from brake dust and dirt buildup – and ultimately make wheel cleaning an easier task.

Step 1: Soak the Entire Surface of your Wheel/Rim with a Wheel Cleaner

In this step you can use either Chemical Guys Diablo Wheel Gel or Signature Series Wheel Cleaner. Now, keep in mind that with Diablo Wheel Gel you have to dilute the product in a separate bottle first. To clean the wheels you can use a wheel brush to scrub in between spokes and to get tough dirt, debris and brake dust away from the wheel.

Step 2: Use a sharp stream of water to rinse wheels/rims

Make sure to use a flow of water to remove left behind debris and dirt for a clean finish.

Step 3: Use a microfiber towel to dry the surface of the wheel/rim

Prior to applying a wax coating onto your wheels and rims you want to make sure they are dry and free from any leftover debris or dust. So we recommend to give a wipe down to ensure a clean finish.

Step 4: Using an applicator, apply Chemical Guys Max Coat Wheel Guardto your wheels and allow to haze

Using your choice of applicator sponge or microfiber cloth apply Chemical Guys Wheel Guard Max coat liberally to the surface. Max Coat Wheel Guard is combines a wax formula with sealant technology to protect your wheels for a longer period of time. Using Max Coat Wheel Guard you will reduce brake dust by up to 75%. Don’t worry, Max Coat is safe for all gloss wheel types, including chrome, painted, aluminum, powder coated, stainless steel, and even gold finishes. (If you want to learn about this product visit the Chemical Guys site.) You want to ensure that you allow Max Coat Wheel Guard to sit on the wheel until you see the product haze.

Step 5: Buff off Max Coat Wheel Guard with clean microfiber cloth

After you see the product hazing on the surface use a clean microfiber cloth to wipe away excess product and buff to a nice shine.

Step 6: For superior results, or if desired, you can apply two coats of Max Coat Wheel Guard

How To Detail A Silver Car - Ferrari 575M Maranello Detail - Chemical Guys

Want to know how to detail a silver car? Watch as the team performs a full exterior detail on this Ferrari 575. Starting with a complete foam wash, then moving on to paint correction using the TORQ10FX. All the way to applying a sealant to protect the exterior as well as protect all of the hard work you put in.


Have you ever wondered how to test if your paint is soft or hard? If you haven't asked yourself before, you should. Soft and hard paint react differently to polishes and paint correction. So in this detailed video the Chemical Guys team shows you how to create a test spot for polishing to ensure that you achieve the best results for your paint type.


Along with polishing and paint correction tips, this Ferrari detail video also answers your common question of 'how can I hide minor swirls and scratches' in metallic paint finishes. Utilizing Chemical Guys Glossworkz Glaze the team shows you how to properly apply and create a great sparkly finish on your metallic paint finish.


With so many tips, tricks and fun this is a video that is a must watch!

Chemical Guys is celebrating 'Back to the Future' Day!

It's October 21, 2015 and we all know that this is the day that all 'Back to the Future' fans and just anyone that even saw the movie have been waiting for. The Time Machine traveled all this way and made a stop at Chemical Guys for a full detail. The team at Chemical Guys chose only the best products to give the Time Machine a 2015 shine. Take some time to join in on 'Back to the Future' day by watching the team give the DeLorean Time Machine a full detail.

Without a doubt, Back to the Future is a movie that defines an era. People of all ages get goose bumps hearing even music from the movie, and can only dream of seeing the DeLorean in person. At Chemical Guys it is all about passion, education and fun. As a company who brings together automotive enthusiasts of all ages, Chemical Guys wanted to release a video that celebrated a day that everyone could relate to and something that everyone could enjoy. Whether you love cars or just enjoyed watching the cult classic, the video is sure to bring a smile to your face. 

We here at Chemical Guys are celebrating by giving our customers a discount from 10/21/15 - 10/25/15 on all the products we used to give the Time Machine the Chemical Guys passion and shine (Discount will be shown at checkout).  Check out the deals on our site:  www.chemicalguys.com

Carbon Flex C9 Protective Coating Provides up to 36 months of protection

Find yourself asking "How to protect your brand new car?"

Or maybe you spent hours detailing your car by removing all of the scratches, swirls and imperfections on your paint and want to protect it for months on end?

We have the answer for you, introducing the new Chemical Guys Carbon Flex C9 Protective Coating. The new Chemical Guys coating is the next evolution in car care coatings. The durable coating protects paintwork and other automotive surfaces for up to 36 months. One application of Carbon Flex C9 Coating repels water and pollution, blocks harmful UV rays, and enhances shine and depth with brilliant reflection and pristine optical clarity. Carbon Flex C9 is designed to protect any vehicle under the most extreme conditions. Protect your vehicle from fading and discoloration in extreme desert heat and UV sunlight. Prevent staining and spotting during intense cold and wet weather conditions. 

Sounds like what you were looking for? Well check out the videos below to see it in action!

Read more or buy now: Carbon Flex C9 Protective Coating

How To Wash Microfiber Towels 

Properly caring for microfiber towels is an important step to maintaining a scratch-free shine on any vehicle. Washing and drying microfiber towels properly ensures towels last longer, stay softer, and produce better results when detailing. Washing your towels incorrectly can ruin your towel collection and lead to poor results when detailing. The following is a complete guide on how to properly wash and dry your microfiber towels. If you follow these steps, your microfiber towels will stay soft and last longer.

Step 1: Separate Your Towels

In the world of microfiber, there are many different types of towels for everything from interior detailing and drying, to wheels and engine bays. All these different towels encounter unique types of dirt and contamination when working around the vehicle. Microfiber towels that are used for cleaning wheels are going to be dirtier than towels used to clean windows. Before washing your microfiber, it is good practice to separate your towels into specific groups such as interior, windows, wheels, exterior, engine bays, etc. Washing your towels in separate groups reduces the change of cross-contamination during the washing process. If you wash your waxing towels and your window cleaning towels in the same load, wax residue can become embedded in the window towels and can cause streaks when cleaning glass. To ensure microfiber is washed properly, separate towels before washing.

 

Step 2: Use Proper Microfiber Wash

Choosing the correct microfiber wash solution is important to maintaining the condition of your microfiber. Using generic laundry detergent can reduce the life and performance of microfiber towels. We recommend only using a microfiber specific washing solution, such as Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash, to achieve the best results when washing your towels and microfiber goods. Microfiber Wash is designed to safely remove dirt and contamination from your microfiber without harming the material. Using generic laundry detergent can make microfiber feel stiff and rough. Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash is designed to make microfibers feel soft and plush for improved performance. DO NOT USE FABRIC SOFTENER! Fabric softener clogs the fiber material and reduces microfiber performance. Fabric softener blocks liquids from being absorbed by the microfiber material. Always use a microfiber specific wash solution for best results.

 

Step 3: Choose The Correct Wash Settings

Now it’s time to wash the microfiber. Place all your microfiber goods in the washing machine. Select “Hot” for the water temperature. Washing microfiber with hot water opens the fibers to release dirt and contamination. For the speed speeding, select “regular” to properly clean the dirt out of the microfiber goods. Add 1 oz. to 4 oz. (depending on load size) of Microfiber Wash to the machine. Press start and allow the machine to do the work.

 

 

 

 

Step 4: Drying The Microfiber

Now that the towels are washed, it is time to dry the microfiber. Machine drying is recommended to ensure the towels are clean, fluffy, and ready to detail. Place all your microfiber goods in the dryer, and set the temperature to “low”. Do not dry microfiber goods on high heat. Using high heat on microfiber can fry the polyester in the microfiber, causing the towel to feel stiff and hard. Towels that are dried on high heat can lead to scratches and swirls when used on paintwork. Dry microfiber goods on low heat for the best results.

Step 5: Fold & Storing Microfiber Goods

Once the towels are dry, properly fold and store the microfiber goods for the next detailing job. Microfiber goods can easily hold dirt and dust. To ensure microfiber towels stay clean, store the towels in a clean cabinet or container. Storing the towels properly can ensure that no dirt, dust, or debris lands on your towels and you can achieve better results when detailing any vehicle.

Now you know the proper steps to care for your microfiber goods. Proper washing and maintenance of your microfiber goods will keep your towels and applicators lasting for years. Knowing how to care for your microfiber goods will produce better results on any detailing job!

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Chemical Guys Microfiber Wash

Chemical Guys Top 5 Detailing Products for Summer

With this weekend being the "unofficial" start of Summer we thought we would kick it off with some great detailing tips! Check out our lineup of the Top 5 Products that are essential to keep your ride in tip-top shape this summer.

The Car wash chosen by professional detailers worldwide

For clients who only want the best , treat them to Chemical Guys Citrus Wash and Gloss. Just got my package today from @chemicalguys and first to get this glossy wash with foam suds was this Bentley Mulsanne and she's loving .  I can't wait to order more products to add to my arsenal #twotoneslv #lasvegasautodetailing #detailersofinstagram #chemicalguys #washandgloss #gotthewholeblock #foamcannon #Detailersofinstagram #detailing Thanks @twotoneslv for sharing your shine and welcome to the #chdmicalguysfamily

Dry you car in seconds with the Air Force Master Blaster

Had a great time drying the Audi  with the Air Force Master Blaster....this dryer is so fast and so powerful. The Metro MasterBlaster Industrial Dryer & Blower System has an 8.0 peak horsepower motor that blasts air at an impressive 58,500 feet per minute. The MasterBlaster cuts down on drying time as much as 75%. It is safe, easy to use and has no heating element. It is equipped with two turbine engines for two levels of velocity for super fast drying or for blowing off debris from small areas. The filter is easy to clean and can be washed and reused. #chemicalguys #airforce #metro #metrovac #dryer #cardryer

Bringing back to life a classic Toyota FJ

Complete Chemical Guys detail by @premiere_autodetailing Premiere Smg finished with Classic Vintage Paste Wax by Chemical Guys
#toyota #landcruiser #hardtop #autodetailing #detailing #chemicalguys #chemicalguysindo #chemicalguys_daily #semarang #classic #vintagecar #detailingsemarang

The ultimate solution for plastidip matte paint and matte vinyl wraps

By far the Best Soap ever made to wash plastidip or vinyl! Hands Down. Smoothness and Protects Plastidip. We recommend this Matte Auto Wash only From Chemical Guys/ Smart Wax. Check out our Video on YouTube (chemical guys plastidip)
We also offer Complete or Basic Detailing for Dipped or Vinylwrapped Vehicles.
#plastidip #socal #chemicalguys #smartwax #vinylwrap #matteautowash #chevy #detailing #autodetailing #lowrates #dyc #pearlsandpigments Thanks for the amazing feedback and congrats on all of your success! @elasticdip

DIY Polishing Auto Detailing Hands-On Training

Todays Hands-On DIY Polishing class started off to an amazing start with yet another sold out class. It's going to be awesome.  Be sure to check out the leading hands-on Detailing Training University.

We also have 1 opeing for this months Masters Training Course so be sure to contact us asap if you would like to take part in this amazing class.

With students from all over the world attending, SDU classes have something for everyone. Be sure to check out the entire lineup of amazing SDU classes available as well as our Chemical Guys Master Training Class

Info@SmartDetailingUniversity.com
877-738-1010
310-695-7237
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Ford Mustang DIY Care Car Training & DIY

This mornings Ford Mustang Day has an amazing turn out so far. Car enthusiasts and fun seekers alike all came out for todays Chemical Guys DIY DO IT YOURSELF DETAILING DAY.... It's going to be a lot of fun.... Looking forward to a day filled with great friends and great times.