{"product_id":"obsessed-garage-soap","title":"Obsessed Garage Soap | pH Neutral Car Wash Soap","description":"\u003ch2\u003eObsessed Garage Soap \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e \u003cspan\u003e| pH Neutral Car Wash Shampoo\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis soap started out of frustration. I kept running into supply issues with the soap I used to run, and I couldn't keep it in stock. Bradley, a formulator I've known for a bit, pitched me on building something custom instead. I'm skeptical by nature. I don't jump into new products just because someone pitches me. But the track record made this an easy yes, so I decided to give it a shot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eWe didn't land on this formula overnight. Sample after sample came through. The first few missed the mark, but by the third one I knew we were onto something. From there, we ran through iterations A through E, testing each one against what I actually wanted. I wasn't chasing a soap that just looked good in a video. I wanted foam that felt real. Not that dry, airy foam that piles up fast and falls apart just as fast. I wanted something dense and creamy, like shaving cream, that clings to the panel and slowly melts away instead of clumping off in patches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThis soap is built at a concentration far beyond what you'll find in a standard car soap. Most companies load their soap with cheap, petroleum based surfactants to fake that big foam look. We didn't go that route. This formula uses premium surfactants, the same grade you'd find in high end skincare and body wash, so it stays gentle on your skin and your paint even at full strength. That's also why you only need a small amount to get results other soaps can't touch.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eI also ran side by side comparisons on scent. No fragrance. A light 0.5% scent. A stronger 1% scent. I wanted something that smelled good without turning my garage into a candle shop, so we settled on the 0.75% blend. A small amount of salt gives the soap extra body, so it feels substantial in the bucket and on the mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThe result is a pH neutral formula, targeted at 7.0 to 7.2, that foams thick, rinses clean, and never strips your wax, sealant, or ceramic coating. You can even let it sit on a hot panel in direct sun for several minutes and rinse it clean without staining or streaking. It's built to work with you, not against you. It's the wash I always wanted and couldn't find, so we built it, using raw materials sourced entirely in the USA.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eI want this soap in your hands as fast as possible. It's a little janky right now on purpose. Every bottle is hand-signed by me, straight from the first batch. The polished packaging comes later, once we move to totes and lock in the final branding. The formula is already exactly where I want it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eBecause this soap is so concentrated, a little goes a long way. Start with 1 ounce in your foam cannon or bucket and adjust from there based on your setup. Use it as your contact wash after a Touch-Less pre-clean. Your coating stays protected. Your paint stays safe. Your wash day gets better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eHow to Use\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003col class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-decimal flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePre-Clean First\u003c\/strong\u003e. Run a touchless pre-wash before you touch the car with a mitt. This clears off loose dirt and grit so your contact wash stays safe on the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eStart with 1 Ounce\u003c\/strong\u003e. This formula is highly concentrated, so a little goes a long way. Add 1 ounce to a full foam cannon or a full wash bucket and adjust based on your setup and pressure washer flow rate.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFill Your Bucket or Cannon\u003c\/strong\u003e. Add the diluted soap and let it build into a thick, creamy foam before you start washing.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWash Top to Bottom\u003c\/strong\u003e. Work in straight lines with a clean wash mitt. Rinse your mitt often in a separate rinse bucket to keep dirt off the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTake Your Time\u003c\/strong\u003e. This soap clings to the panel and won't clump or fall off fast, so you can work around the entire car while the foam stays active.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRinse Clean\u003c\/strong\u003e. Rinse the car fully once you're done washing. The formula won't reactivate or leave streaks, even if it sits on a hot panel in direct sun for several minutes before you get to it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDry and Inspect\u003c\/strong\u003e. Dry with a clean microfiber towel and check your finish. You should feel a slick, glassy surface with zero residue.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003ch3 class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eA Few Tips\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eIf your setup uses a higher flow pressure washer, you may need to bump up your dilution slightly to get the same foam performance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eGive the container a quick shake before use, especially if it's been sitting for a while.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eStore away from direct sunlight and extreme heat to protect the color and formula over time.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eLimited Initial Run Release:\u003cbr\u003e\n\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e 135 Gallons\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e300 Quarts\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e","brand":"Obsessed Garage","offers":[{"title":"32oz","offer_id":47981061013655,"sku":"OG-SOAPSE-32OZ","price":32.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 Gallon","offer_id":47981061046423,"sku":"OG-SOAPSE-1GAL","price":99.95,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/1239\/9256\/files\/Product_-_OG_Soap_-_1_-_July2026.jpg?v=1784320118","url":"https:\/\/www.obsessedgarage.com\/products\/obsessed-garage-soap","provider":"Obsessed Garage","version":"1.0","type":"link"}