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Maxx Sudz
$28.00
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A high-performance car wash soap engineered to deliver thick, rich foam for a deep clean. Lifts dirt, road grime and contaminants while staying safe on waxed and coated surfaces.
- Ultra concentrated - only 1 to 2 oz per wash
- Works in a foam cannon or a two-bucket wash
- High lubricity to reduce the risk of wash scratching
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Description
A high-performance car wash soap engineered to deliver thick, rich foam for a deep clean. Lifts dirt, road grime and contaminants while staying safe on waxed and coated surfaces.
Why people
switch to it
Three things separate a good wash soap from a cheap one,
and all three come down to what happens between the mitt
and the paint.
Foam that clings
Dense foam stays on the panel long enough to soften road film instead of sliding into the driveway, which is what makes the mitt pass safer.
Lubrication, not just suds
Superior lubrication is what reduces the risk of scratching. Most wash marring comes from dragging trapped grit, and slip is the only thing that prevents it.
How to wash
with it
The label version is three lines. This is the same process with the detail that actually protects your paint.
Rinse the car first
A pre-rinse knocks off the loose grit that causes most wash scratches. If you have a pressure washer, work top to bottom and pay attention to the lower quarter of the car where road film collects.
Mix 1 to 2 oz
Add one to two ounces to a five gallon bucket of water, or to the reservoir of a foam cannon topped up with water. Past two ounces you get more suds but no more cleaning, so you are just emptying the bottle faster.
Wash top to bottom
Work in straight lines rather than circles, one panel at a time, rinsing the mitt in your rinse bucket between panels. Roof, glass, hood and trunk first. Rockers, bumpers and wheels last, because that is where the heaviest grit lives.
Rinse before it dries
Do not let the soap flash dry on the panel, especially in direct sun. Rinse thoroughly from the top down, then sheet the water off with an open hose for a faster dry.
Dry with microfiber
Dry with a clean microfiber drying towel, blotting rather than dragging. Finish with Pure Quick Detailer as a drying aid if you want extra lubrication and a final gloss.
Two-bucket method.
One bucket for soap, one for rinsing the mitt. Grit rinses off into the second bucket instead of going back onto your paint. It is the single biggest difference between a wash that protects the finish and one that slowly dulls it.
Where it fits
in the system
Chrome Care Labs makes a focused lineup, each product for one stage of the job. Maxx Sudz is the first one, and everything after it assumes the car is already clean.
Maxx Sudz
Wash and rinse
You are hereTire Shine
Dress the sidewalls
Interior Cleaner
Cabin wipe-down
Pure Quick Detailer
Final gloss and upkeep
Complete
the system
Each bottle does one job properly and hands off to the next, and none of them overlap into a job another one does better.
What it is
safe on
This is a maintenance wash. It cleans the exterior of the car and leaves protection alone, which also means there are jobs it is deliberately not built for.
Use it on
- Paint and clear coat, including single stage
- Waxed, sealed and ceramic-coated paint
- Matte and satin finishes, including wraps
- Glass, windshields and mirrors
- Wheels, wheel faces and barrels
- Chrome, polished metal and plastic trim
- Motorcycles, boats, RVs and bicycles
Reach for something else
- Tire sidewalls - use Tire Shine after drying
- Interior surfaces - use Interior Cleaner
- Stripping an old coating before recoating
- Bonded contamination like tar, sap or iron
- Engine bays and heavy degreasing
A maintenance wash is designed to leave protection intact, which is exactly why it will not strip one. Those last three jobs need a dedicated decon product.
How it
compares
Three things get sold as car wash soap and they are not the same product. Here is where each one actually belongs.
Straight
answers
Still unsure? Email hello@chromecarelabs.com and a person answers, usually the same day.
Will Maxx Sudz strip my wax or ceramic coating?
No. It is formulated to lift dirt and road film while remaining safe on waxed and coated surfaces, so your protection stays where you put it. It is a maintenance wash, not a decon soap - if you specifically want to strip a coating before recoating, you need a dedicated stripping product.
How many washes do I get from one bottle?
At 1-2 oz per wash, an 18 oz bottle covers roughly a dozen full washes.
Is the Tire Shine going to sling all over my paint?
No. It is a solvent-based dressing built to bond to rubber, not fling off at speed like some water-based dressings can.
Can I really use the Interior Cleaner on my touchscreen?
Yes. It is safe on plastic, vinyl, leather, fabric and screens - one foam for the whole cabin.
What if I already own products I like?
Buy the pieces you actually need individually - the kit is a convenience, not a requirement.