When people ask me why I chose chemical guys and why I love them so much, I'll just show them this video, because it's a company that genuinely cares about their business and customers.
I UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING!!! TAKE THAT MATH CLASS!!!. that being said. I have a few questions 1. Why do you dilute the product? Isnt it better to just use it without dilution? I mean, isnt it supposed to be better that way? 2. When do I need to dilute the product? 3. Which products should I dilute? 4. how much ratio would be good or is 10 to 1 always the best?
Hi, those are all good questions. Many of our products come concentrated in order to give you ultimate control over the product and offer you the best value. "Better" is all relative to the situation: sure, a stronger dilution would be better for a tougher job, but for a light cleaning, a less strong dilution would be more effective. You should dilute whichever products say to do so on the label. The specific dilution ratio will change depending on the product, which you can find on the product itself or on the product's web page on our website. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back tomorrow for a new video upload!
We might do that in the future. We are an eco-friendly company, thus we try to limit the amount of paper printed to conserve trees around the world. We host images like this online to reduce world-wide paper waste. -CG Team
Up until 3 weeks ago I only used Meguires, but I thought I’d give chemical guys a go. Let me tell you right now, between their products a tutorial videos. I won’t be using anything else other than chemical guys. Because there’s not a lot of valeting shops near me Where I live in Essex(U.K) I use a company called Original Gloss. Fully stocked and quick delivery. I’ve learned a lot through this channel and hope to be starting a mobile valeting biz soon.
You're welcome Justin, we try to be as thorough as possible. Dilution ratios is a topic that many people get easily confused by, that's why Chemical Guys assembled this nifty dilution chart to help you get the proper mixture of deionized water and cleaning product. You're in luck Justin, we're launching a new video today, and you won't want to miss it. '' C.G. Alex -
Hey your youtube about dilution is excellant. I am lucky I found it. Maybe you can help me. I am using Kleenrite soap injectors which combine soap product with water. The soap I am using has a label on it that says " pre-diluted 50/50.Draw mixture from bucket & further dilution will be done by the unit injector" So my question is when I use other products with lets say 32: 1 should I just make that products dilution and let the unit draw it at that strenght or cut it more? I have no control over the injectors. I hope you can help.
Greetings inquisitive viewer, you would need to use either distilled water, de-ionized water, or filtered water because you'll get water spots if you don't. Water spots are most frequently created when hard water is left on a surface - paint or glass - to dry (technically, evaporate). In a best case scenario, the minerals and dirt in the water are simply left on the surface after the water has evaporated off. Getting water spots is problematic since it's tough to remove them, and they get etched into the paint which could cause cratering. If left unchecked, water spots could embed themselves in the paint necessitating the need for polishing.
Some of you liquids like bug and tar suggest a 6:1 ratio, and others suggest a 10:1 ratio. the bottle should have those on thier since they are on your product bottles?
Hi, we recommend using RO (reverse osmosis), DI (di-ionized), or any clean, filtered water with EcoSmart. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back later today for a new video upload!
What about if the product says to dilute 1:500 or 1:800 what does that mean? Every 1oz water you put 500oz of product? I’m so confused by this dilution ratio plz help. (Side note working with a 32oz bottle)
Hey JC! Make dilutions quick and easy with a Secondary Container. www.chemicalguys.com/secondary-container-dilution-bottle/1-pack-bottles.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search
Hey Chemical guys, i just recently went into personal detailing, would you say that 90ml of ph neutral shampoo diluted to 1liter of water for snow foam is acceptable ratio?
I was so happy when their products started becoming available here on Amazon, even Prime shipping (like Same-Day if i wanted it badly) as they stock them in the Amazon warehouses. But I've seen some products become out of stock, or some stuff not even available, so it's not like they are keeping us Canadians fully stocked of their products.
Link to chart in description is dead. Error I think the new site is the reason. During the migration to the new site it was either missed or moved to a different location. Tried to search the new site too. Nothing
Hi! We will be implementing something similar soon on our new website. If you have any questions about specific products please ask us here and we will answer them for you. Happy detailing!
Im still not sure which products should be diluted or not. Do the Silk Shine or All Clean? I kust purchased them and they came with a sprayer...are these already diluted?
Hey James! You should dilute cleaners and degreasers, like Nonsense, Orange Degreaser, and every car soap. Dressings and quick detail sprays are ready to use!
Is it okay to use water from my hose to dilute the products I am using or do I have use specifically filtered water such as chemical guys water. Please help me Greg.
For best results, we recommend using de-ionized, filtered, or distilled water. The lower the mineral content (i.e. calcium and other alkalines) the better.
Hello, here at Chemical Guys, we produce detailing chemicals, tools, and equipment to care for your car and get it looking its best. We are glad to answer all of your detailing questions regarding our products, however, for inquiries relating to products that are not ours, please contact the manufacturer of the good. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
You guys have a bad habit that when you guys put a description to click on a state in India website sorry try again or it's you can there's no description of what you just said click on it for the ratio chart that you're talking about a it says it doesn't give us nothing
That’s all great but how the hell do I get the sprayer top off the god dam bottle so I can dilute it? Looks like a disposable spray pac that the top doesn’t come off.
Hey there, you use a set of Channel Lock Pliers to remove the top so you can pour the chemical into a secondary dilution bottle. The reason why the bottle is locked like that is so that the bottle doesn't leak during transportation.
All Clean is an all purpose cleaner, I would recommend using that for cleaning tires, engine bays, undercarriages, and wheel wells. As far as painted surfaces go, it's definitely recommended to dilute. Diablo Wheel Gel should be the perfect choice to clean wheels, it's pH-balanced to clean virtually any type of wheel. When dealing with any type of surface that's sensitive or delicate, it's best to dilute up to 20:1.
Hi Jesus check the link down below. Thanks for watching and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family! www.chemicalguys.com/How_To_Dilute_Car_Wash_Chemicals_s/373.htm
Hi Reggie, here's a link to our dilution chart from our website. www.chemicalguys.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ChemicalGuys_HowToDiluteCarWashChemicals_Web.jpg
Litre's, metric, its all irrelevant. Regardless of the system you're using, 100:1 is 100:1. 100 parts water to 1 part solution in litres is still 100 parts water to 1 part solution in US. The ratio is the same...x part water to x part solution.
Funny how I just called u guys about this exact topic about a week ago and now there's a video to help others out! Good work
You planted the seed.
@@kingisrael1532 i see what you did there 😂
When people ask me why I chose chemical guys and why I love them so much, I'll just show them this video, because it's a company that genuinely cares about their business and customers.
Thank you chemical guys for your efforts on making this chart.I finally understand what does the dilution ratio mean
another great educational video for the ladies and gents at CG, thanks for all that you show us, greatly appreciated.
I UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING!!! TAKE THAT MATH CLASS!!!. that being said. I have a few questions
1. Why do you dilute the product? Isnt it better to just use it without dilution? I mean, isnt it supposed to be better that way?
2. When do I need to dilute the product?
3. Which products should I dilute?
4. how much ratio would be good or is 10 to 1 always the best?
Hi, those are all good questions. Many of our products come concentrated in order to give you ultimate control over the product and offer you the best value. "Better" is all relative to the situation: sure, a stronger dilution would be better for a tougher job, but for a light cleaning, a less strong dilution would be more effective. You should dilute whichever products say to do so on the label. The specific dilution ratio will change depending on the product, which you can find on the product itself or on the product's web page on our website. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back tomorrow for a new video upload!
You should send people a small version of the chart with a purchase it would really help
We might do that in the future. We are an eco-friendly company, thus we try to limit the amount of paper printed to conserve trees around the world. We host images like this online to reduce world-wide paper waste.
-CG Team
Or you can add the chart to the back of the product that need dilution
Or maybe just click the link in the description and print it out. Jeeeezzzz
Lol I already printed it im just giving them some ideas for the people that don't follow them on UA-cam
I totally understand. You could print it on the label that's on the bottle though.
Thanks for breaking this down. Suggestion, you guys should put measurement lines on the sides of the bottles for easy reference on how much you pour.
Great suggestion!!
Thanks Chemical Guys. I've had 4 different people try to explain this and nobody made sense till I saw this video.
This is a CLASSIC vid that stands the test of time!
😃😃
WOW!!! Thanks, guys! You really did the Masses a SOLID!
Happy detailing!
Just what I needed. Thank you Chemical Guys
Happy detailing!!
Dilution Ratio made simple thank you Chemical Guys.
Happy detailing!
Up until 3 weeks ago I only used Meguires, but I thought I’d give chemical guys a go. Let me tell you right now, between their products a tutorial videos. I won’t be using anything else other than chemical guys. Because there’s not a lot of valeting shops near me Where I live in Essex(U.K) I use a company called Original Gloss. Fully stocked and quick delivery. I’ve learned a lot through this channel and hope to be starting a mobile valeting biz soon.
Glad to have you as part of the Chemical Guys family!!
Thanks this is simple and great now I can make bleach solution 10:1 ratio hospital grade😉 ready to Sanitizer 🤗😘
Id love that poster in my shop for my beginners
I felt like a dumbass for not knowing how to dilute thanks for making a video
Thanks for watching!
Thanks for also having this video. Now i can dilute properly when i'm using stuff like VRP. :P
Thanks for watching and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
Thank you. Super simple to understand. Haven’t done tons of math in 30+ years lol
😃 Glad you enjoyed the video!
Thanks for the chart. I'm new to diluting and this is super easy
This was super simple and great explanation.. Thank You.
Glad you liked it!
Thank you guys👍👍👍
Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you
You are so welcome!
Would have been pretty cool to have metric system measurements as well.
That was a math lesson from the genius Greg :)
Great CG guys! Thanks a lot!
Thank you, thank you, thank you!
Could you guys do a video on the best pressure washers out on the market or the pressure washers you use at chemical guys.
Well done and well thought out. Thanks.
Great video good information thanks for sharing this 👍. I do floor care strip and waxing ect
Thanks so much for watching!!
Nicely done Greg.
Awesome...much needed...thanks a lot!!'
GREAT STUFF
Good information i making a paper copy
Happy detailing!!
Thanks...great explanation.
You're welcome Justin, we try to be as thorough as possible. Dilution ratios is a topic that many people get easily confused by, that's why Chemical Guys assembled this nifty dilution chart to help you get the proper mixture of deionized water and cleaning product. You're in luck Justin, we're launching a new video today, and you won't want to miss it. ''
C.G. Alex -
Awesome 😎💯
Happy detailing!
Thx for sharing
Do you have a conversion chart in metric? If not please would you be kind enough to make one for your European fans?
Many thanks
Paul
Awesome.
Thanks for watching!
wow great job
So mixing a dilution for a certain stain or dirty surface is basically a trial and error to see what dilution works best for that particular job?
thank you
You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😃
Hey your youtube about dilution is excellant. I am lucky I found it. Maybe you can help me. I am using Kleenrite soap injectors which combine soap product with water. The soap I am using has a label on it that says " pre-diluted 50/50.Draw mixture from bucket & further dilution will be done by the unit injector" So my question is when I use other products with lets say 32: 1 should I just make that products dilution and let the unit draw it at that strenght or cut it more? I have no control over the injectors. I hope you can help.
Nice 👍
Thanks for watching!
Should have added the water first so you don't get foam at the top.
Are Hybrid V07 + Silk Shine Dressing Ready to use, or can they be diluted?
Ready to use. This information is located on the bottle and website pages.
Can you dilute innerclean? Gallon size doesn't say so but was wondering if it would work also? Sprayable leather also please..
So..... if something is 16:1 does that mean I take the volume of the spray bottle, divide it by 16 and that gives the 1 amount to put in?
troykm No, you take the volume of the bottle and divide it by 17, remember he first said add the ratio so if its 16:1 you add 16+1
It's (1/17) * total ounce of the bottle. That's how much you add of the concentrate. Then fill the rest up with water.
What if you do it correctly but it starts messing up the interior ?
What is the capacity of the cap of your 16oz bottles?
do u need to dilute ths with distilled water or does normal water work too?
Greetings inquisitive viewer, you would need to use either distilled water, de-ionized water, or filtered water because you'll get water spots if you don't. Water spots are most frequently created when hard water is left on a surface - paint or glass - to dry (technically, evaporate). In a best case scenario, the minerals and dirt in the water are simply left on the surface after the water has evaporated off. Getting water spots is problematic since it's tough to remove them, and they get etched into the paint which could cause cratering. If left unchecked, water spots could embed themselves in the paint necessitating the need for polishing.
Chemical Guys Darnit, I used regular water. lol Guess I'll have to work fast for now!!
Do you have one for brandX??
You explained this so complicated, you should do 1 oz 3 oz water or ratio 1 bottle 3 bottles water its that easy homeboy
cool story homeboy have fun oxidizing your concentrate over time
Yeah have fun trying to dilute something 128:1 into an odd sized container some time.
How do I know if my products are full strength or pre diluted??
Hey!
It will say on the bottle what the proper dilution ratio is, follow that.
Also when mixing its water to chemical not chemical to water.
How do you know which ratio to use? Does it say on the bottle?
Hi there! Yes, the bottle as well as our website will have recommended dilution ratios.
Some of you liquids like bug and tar suggest a 6:1 ratio, and others suggest a 10:1 ratio. the bottle should have those on thier since they are on your product bottles?
The lower the ratio is the stronger it is ?
I dont think this chart is available any more. I clicked the link and it takes me to their website but it cannot find what I am looking for.
Should I use distilled water with eco smart?
Hi, we recommend using RO (reverse osmosis), DI (di-ionized), or any clean, filtered water with EcoSmart. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back later today for a new video upload!
What about if the product says to dilute 1:500 or 1:800 what does that mean? Every 1oz water you put 500oz of product? I’m so confused by this dilution ratio plz help. (Side note working with a 32oz bottle)
Clocked link site doesn’t show chart anymore
Hey John! Check out this link for product dilution. - Happy detailing!
CG Nick
www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-dilution-chart
My thing is how do I know what 2 FL Oz of product is, how do I measure that, with the cap of the product? Please help
Hey JC! Make dilutions quick and easy with a Secondary Container.
www.chemicalguys.com/secondary-container-dilution-bottle/1-pack-bottles.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search
Hey Chemical guys, i just recently went into personal detailing, would you say that 90ml of ph neutral shampoo diluted to 1liter of water for snow foam is acceptable ratio?
Absolutely, that dilution should achieve great foaming action.
I just eye everything
Happy detailing!
I bought car shampoo that says that you should put 40 cl in a 10 L bucket and then it just says (1:200) what does this mean?
Can you guys please make canadian shipping cheaper :(
Its really tough paying $100 for shipping on products worth $100
I was so happy when their products started becoming available here on Amazon, even Prime shipping (like Same-Day if i wanted it badly) as they stock them in the Amazon warehouses. But I've seen some products become out of stock, or some stuff not even available, so it's not like they are keeping us Canadians fully stocked of their products.
How can i get a print out or can u email me the chart
Link to chart in description is dead. Error
I think the new site is the reason. During the migration to the new site it was either missed or moved to a different location.
Tried to search the new site too. Nothing
Hi! We will be implementing something similar soon on our new website. If you have any questions about specific products please ask us here and we will answer them for you. Happy detailing!
do you have to dilute it?
Im still not sure which products should be diluted or not. Do the Silk Shine or All Clean? I kust purchased them and they came with a sprayer...are these already diluted?
Hey James! You should dilute cleaners and degreasers, like Nonsense, Orange Degreaser, and every car soap. Dressings and quick detail sprays are ready to use!
Awesome, makes sense! Thank you!
Is it okay to use water from my hose to dilute the products I am using or do I have use specifically filtered water such as chemical guys water. Please help me Greg.
For best results, we recommend using de-ionized, filtered, or distilled water. The lower the mineral content (i.e. calcium and other alkalines) the better.
"Chemical guys water" LOL
Hello
I have question :
How I can dilute body filler ( putty ) ?
Hello, here at Chemical Guys, we produce detailing chemicals, tools, and equipment to care for your car and get it looking its best. We are glad to answer all of your detailing questions regarding our products, however, for inquiries relating to products that are not ours, please contact the manufacturer of the good. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!
Why isn’t The link isn’t available anymore?
Hi there! Here is the link to the dilution chart.
www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-dilution-chart
Can I dilute butter wet wax?
Hey! Butter Wet Wax is ready to use and shouldn't be diluted.
It’s not letting me see the chart?
You guys have a bad habit that when you guys put a description to click on a state in India website sorry try again or it's you can there's no description of what you just said click on it for the ratio chart that you're talking about a it says it doesn't give us nothing
That’s all great but how the hell do I get the sprayer top off the god dam bottle so I can dilute it? Looks like a disposable spray pac that the top doesn’t come off.
That all clean stuff is way to strong when used neat it took paint off my wheels.
Hey there, you use a set of Channel Lock Pliers to remove the top so you can pour the chemical into a secondary dilution bottle. The reason why the bottle is locked like that is so that the bottle doesn't leak during transportation.
All Clean is an all purpose cleaner, I would recommend using that for cleaning tires, engine bays, undercarriages, and wheel wells. As far as painted surfaces go, it's definitely recommended to dilute. Diablo Wheel Gel should be the perfect choice to clean wheels, it's pH-balanced to clean virtually any type of wheel. When dealing with any type of surface that's sensitive or delicate, it's best to dilute up to 20:1.
Thanks for the reply.
ml ???
Where is the chart?
Hi Jesus check the link down below. Thanks for watching and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!
www.chemicalguys.com/How_To_Dilute_Car_Wash_Chemicals_s/373.htm
can i buy that chart?
Luis Martinez you can print it from Google and print it out
How do you dilute 1 gallon of this
Hi Reggie, here's a link to our dilution chart from our website. www.chemicalguys.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ChemicalGuys_HowToDiluteCarWashChemicals_Web.jpg
I can't help feeling like there are some idiots out there who could even screw this up
Charles Jarod Swartz that's me and used hard water. Lol
I like you americans... :) Why you dont use litre ? This is much easier... :)
Tassilo Maier because fuck you that's why
Nice classy, sophisticated, good example of an American response.
@@Justin-kc4pe I just wanted to say this response is best response!!!
Litre's, metric, its all irrelevant. Regardless of the system you're using, 100:1 is 100:1.
100 parts water to 1 part solution in litres is still 100 parts water to 1 part solution in US.
The ratio is the same...x part water to x part solution.
omg... why the hell are you making it so complicated? 3:1 means 1 part chemical and 3 parts water, it can be 5oz chemical and 15oz water :/
Some people think the 3 would be the total parts and one of those parts is concentrate. Years ago I thought this