5 Chemical Guys Products You Don’t Need (And What to Buy Instead)
No hit pieces—just clear, side-by-side logic. If you want thicker foam, longer protection, and fewer steps, these swaps are the easy wins.
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Skip: Honeydew / Mr. Pink (Foam Soap)
Both can make decent foam, but lubrication and cling are where safer washing happens.
Buy instead: Jimbo’s Super Soaper — dense, clingy foam with high lubrication for swirl-safe contact. Start at 2–4 oz in a 32 oz cannon bottle. Also on Amazon.
Further reading: Honeydew vs. Super Soaper
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Skip: Blazin’ Banana (Spray Wax)
Nice initial pop, short life. Frequent reapplication adds work and cost.
Buy instead: Jimbo’s Gloss Boss — wipe-on ceramic for a deep, glassy finish and long-term durability. Amazon option: Storefront.
Further reading: Blazin’ Banana vs. Gloss Boss
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Skip: HydroSuds (Ceramic Soap)
“Ceramic” soaps add minor beading that fades quickly and doesn’t replace a real coating step.
Buy instead: Jimbo’s Tough As Shell — sprayable ceramic that locks in months of slickness and protection. Also on Amazon.
Further reading: HydroSuds vs. Tough As Shell
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Skip: Diablo Wheel Gel
Gel clings well, but heavy brake dust and browning tires usually need stronger chemistry.
Buy instead: Jimbo’s Pure Magic Cleaner — acid-based wheel & tire cleaner that cuts baked-on dust fast and pulls brown oxidation from rubber. Amazon: Storefront.
Further reading: Diablo vs. Pure Magic Cleaner
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Skip: VRP (Greasy Tire/Trim Finish)
Wet-look shine can sling and attract dust. Water-based dressings bond cleaner and look OEM.
Buy instead: Jimbo’s All Dressed Up — water-based, dry-to-the-touch dressing with adjustable gloss (neat for darker, 1:1 for satin). Also on Amazon.
Further reading: How to Avoid Tire Sling
Pro Setup (Fast, Safe, High-Gloss)
- Pre-foam with Super Soaper; contact wash with the Orange Wash Microfiber Towel.
- Dry with the Massive Drying Towel.
- Protect with Tough As Shell or step up to Gloss Boss.
- Wheels/tires: Pure Magic Cleaner then dress with All Dressed Up using All Blacked Out Applicators.
Make the 5 Easy Swaps
Cut steps, boost results. Build a kit that foams thicker, protects longer, and looks OEM clean.