Best Car Wash Soap for Black Cars – Chemical Guys vs. Jimbo’s
Black paint is unforgiving. The wrong soap or media turns dust into micro-marring. We compared popular Chemical Guys soaps to Jimbo’s Super Soaper to find what keeps swirls off and gloss high.
What Actually Matters for Black Paint
- Lubrication: A slick film during contact washing is your first line of defense against swirls.
- Foam density & cling: Thick foam lifts and suspends grime so your media doesn’t grind it in.
- pH-balanced: Plays nice with coatings, sealants, and waxes; rinses clean without film.
- Clean rinse: No leftover surfactant haze that can streak or grab your drying towel.
Chemical Guys vs. Jimbo’s — Head-to-Head
| Soap | Foam Density | Lubrication | Rinse-Clean | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Chemical Guys Honeydew | Good | Moderate | Good | Popular “foam show,” best on lightly soiled cars |
| Chemical Guys Mr. Pink | Moderate | Moderate | Good | Works, but can feel “grabby” on soft black paint |
| Chemical Guys Citrus Wash & Gloss | Good | Moderate | Fair | Gloss pop, but not designed for maximum lubrication |
| Jimbo’s Super Soaper | Dense, clingy | High | Excellent | Built for swirl-safe contact on soft paint |
Real-World Setup for Black Cars
- Pre-foam: Load your cannon with 2–4 oz Super Soaper in a 32 oz bottle, top with water, and set mix dial toward MAX SOAP. Blanket the car and let dwell.
- Contact wash: Use a clean, plush media like the Orange Wash Microfiber Towel. Work top-down, flipping to a clean face each panel.
- Rinse thoroughly: Keep panels wet; don’t let foam dry on black paint.
- Dry safely: Lay the Massive Drying Towel flat and drag gently; avoid pressure.
Hard-Water & Sunlight Tips
- Shade only: Hot black panels flash water and leave spots.
- Bottle hack: If tap water is hard, top your cannon bottle with distilled water for a cleaner rinse.
- Final pass: A quick sheet-rinse reduces beads and makes towel drying safer.
Protection That Keeps Black Paint Easier to Wash
Soaps can only do so much. Add a durable protection layer to boost slickness and cut future wash marring:
- Tough As Shell — sprayable ceramic for months of tight beading and slickness.
- Gloss Boss — wipe-on ceramic for a deeper, glassy finish.
Bottom Line
If you’re washing black paint, lubrication and cling win. Chemical Guys options can foam, but for the safest contact and cleanest rinse, Jimbo’s Super Soaper is the easy upgrade.
Best Soap for Black Cars: Super Soaper
Dense foam, high lubrication, and a clean rinse so your black paint stays swirl-free.
