Decon Shampoo is a powerful alkaline pre-wash and bucket wash formula designed to strip away road grime, oils, bugs, and embedded contaminants. Whether you’re prepping a vehicle for paint correction or performing a deep maintenance wash, this shampoo delivers maximum cleaning power while remaining safe for all exterior surfaces.

Key Features & Benefits

🔹 Deep Cleaning Power – Breaks down stubborn dirt, oils, bug remains, and road film with ease, prepping the surface for polishing or further decontamination.
🔹 Alkaline pH Formula – Ideal for decontamination stages, improving the effectiveness of iron removers, clay bars, and paint correction steps.
🔹 Safe on All Exterior Surfaces – Works safely on paint, glass, trim, rubber, wheels, and more without causing damage when used as directed.
🔹 Versatile Application – Can be used as a foaming pre-wash, a bucket wash shampoo, or part of a full decontamination process.

How to Use

Step 1: Ensure the vehicle is cool to the touch and parked out of direct sunlight.
Step 2: Choose either foam cannon or bucket wash application and dilute accordingly (see ratios below).
Step 3:

• Foam Cannon: Apply foam evenly across the vehicle and allow it to dwell for 1–2 minutes (do not let dry).

• Bucket Wash: Wash using a microfiber wash mitt with straight, gentle motions.
  Step 4: Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
  Step 5: Follow with a demineralizing shampoo or iron remover if performing a full decontamination.

Pro Tip: For vehicles with water spots, calcium buildup, or limescale, follow up with CLEAN by Pan The Organizer – Demineralizing Shampoo for a complete decon wash system.

Dilution Ratios

Foam Cannon (Pre-Wash):

• Recommended: 1:10 dilution inside the foam cannon bottle
  Example: 3 oz (90 ml) of shampoo in a 30 oz (900 ml) foam cannon

Bucket Wash:

• 1:256 dilution
  Example: 2 oz (60 ml) in 4 gallons (15 L) of water

Why We Love It

“At Car Supplies Warehouse, we love Decon Shampoo because it delivers aggressive cleaning power without compromising safety. It removes oils and grime that normal shampoos leave behind, making it the perfect prep step before polishing, coating, or deep maintenance washes. Whether you're a pro detailer or a DIY weekend warrior, this shampoo gives you a noticeably cleaner, more decontaminated surface to work with.”

Compatible With / Works Best With

✅ IK Foam Pro 2 Foamer – Perfect for applying thick, even foam using Decon Shampoo.

✅ The Rag Company Ultra Wash Mitt – Ensures a safe, lubricated hand wash during the bucket stage.
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✅ CLEAN by Pan The Organizer Demineralizing Shampoo – Ideal follow-up step for removing water spots, minerals, and limescale.

Frequently Asked Questions

❓ Is Decon Shampoo safe for ceramic coatings?
💡 Yes, when used occasionally. It will remove surface grime and oils but will not strip the coating.

❓ Can I use it for maintenance washes?
💡 Yes, but use proper dilution (1:256). For frequent washes, a pH-neutral shampoo may be gentler.

❓ Will it remove waxes or sealants?
💡 It may reduce or remove weaker waxes and sealants — which is ideal when prepping for polishing or reapplying protection.

Technical Specifications

📏 Sizes Available: 16 oz, 1 gallon (varies by listing)
🧴 Formula Type: Alkaline, concentrated shampoo
💨 Scent: Clean citrus/neutral scent (varies slightly)
🛠 Material Compatibility: Paint, clear coat, wheels, trim, glass
🚗 Application Type: Foam cannon or bucket wash