5 Chemical Guys Products You Don’t Need (And What to Buy Instead)

Tired of overcomplicated products and short-lived results? These five swaps clean faster, protect longer, and simplify your routine.

5 Chemical Guys Products You Don’t Need (And What to Buy Instead)
5 Chemical Guys Products You Don’t Need (And What to Buy Instead)

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.


  1. 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

  2. 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

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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)

  1. Pre-foam with Super Soaper; contact wash with the Orange Wash Microfiber Towel.
  2. Dry with the Massive Drying Towel.
  3. Protect with Tough As Shell or step up to Gloss Boss.
  4. 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.

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