Blackline Soap vs The Super Soaper – Which One’s Safer?

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Does Blackline soap actually protect your coating—or strip it? Here’s what pros need to know before using it on coated paint, and why we use The Super Soaper instead.

Blackline Soap vs The Super Soaper – Which One’s Safer?

The Truth About Blackline Soap – Is It Safe for Coatings?

Foam doesn't always mean safety. And just because a soap smells great doesn’t mean it’s good for your ceramic coating. We put Blackline's wash soap to the test and compared it to The Super Soaper—a pH-balanced foam soap used by real detailers.

What Blackline Soap Promises

Blackline’s soap advertises “powerful cleaning” with “thick, rich foam” and is marketed as safe for all finishes—including waxed and ceramic-coated vehicles.

But does it deliver on that?

Foam Performance – Looks Can Be Deceiving

When run through a foam cannon at 4 oz per 32 oz dilution:

  • ✅ Foamed moderately well
  • ❌ Foam collapsed fast—dwell time lasted less than 90 seconds
  • ❌ Thin consistency allowed soap to slide off too quickly

This may not seem like a big deal—until you realize that dwell time is crucial for safe touchless pre-washing.

pH and Coating Compatibility

This is where it really matters: A proper soap should be pH neutral to avoid stripping or weakening protection layers.

Our testing showed Blackline's soap was slightly alkaline (pH ~9), meaning it could degrade waxes, sealants, and weaker ceramic sprays over time.

Compare that to: The Super Soaper – true pH balance, high lubricity, clingy foam, and completely safe for ceramic, PPF, or wax.

Cleaning Power vs Paint Safety

Sure, Blackline removed light dirt. But it lacked the lubrication needed for swirl-free contact washing. The Super Soaper, on the other hand:

  • ✔ Clings like shaving cream = better dwell time
  • ✔ High-lubricity surfactants = glides under your wash towel
  • ✔ Rinses clean with zero residue or film

Foam Cannon, Pump Sprayer, or Bucket – Which Works Better?

We tested both soaps in all 3 scenarios:

Method Blackline Soap The Super Soaper
Foam Cannon Moderate foam, fast collapse Thick foam, long dwell time
Pump Sprayer Watery, low suds Dense coverage, great for engine bays
Bucket Wash Slick but prone to streaking High lubricity, rinses clean

Verdict – The Safer, Smarter Soap

Blackline soap looks great on a shelf—but when you’re protecting real paint, performance matters.

  • ❌ Less dwell time = less safe for touchless rinses
  • ❌ Higher pH = not ideal for coatings
  • ❌ Inconsistent foam quality across methods

✅ The Super Soaper wins for:

  • ✔ pH safety
  • ✔ Foam cling
  • ✔ Paint protection compatibility

Want a Soap That’s Safe for Ceramic and Fun to Use?

Try The Super Soaper for pH-balanced cleaning, thick foam, and coating-safe results every time.

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