Super Soaper vs Chemical Guys vs MaxL – Which Foam Wash Wins?

There’s no shortage of foam cannon soaps—but most are all hype and bubbles, with little actual cleaning. So we put the big names to the test: Jimbo’s Super Soaper vs Chemical Guys Honeydew Snow Foam vs MaxL Foam Soap.

Same foam cannon, same dilution, same water. Here’s what happened.

1. Foam Thickness & Cling

We diluted each soap 2 oz into 16 oz water in a standard foam cannon.

• Super Soaper: Thickest foam by far—shaving cream style. Stuck to vertical panels for 3–4 minutes.
• Chemical Guys: Good foam at first, but started dripping fast. Lower cling time.
• MaxL Foam: Thinner foam overall, lots of visible run-off. Less dwell time.

Winner: Super Soaper created the thickest, longest-lasting foam with zero adjustments to the cannon.

2. Cleaning Power (Pre-Rinse Only)

We tested on three dirty panels with traffic film, pollen, and light grime. No agitation—just dwell and rinse.

• Super Soaper: Lifted more visible dirt without touching. Panels looked 70% cleaner post-rinse.
• Chemical Guys: Mediocre lift. Needed hand agitation to really clean.
• MaxL: Slight cleaning, but left behind visible grime and oily film.

Winner: Super Soaper again. Not just foam—it actually works as a contactless pre-cleaner.

3. pH and Coating Safety

All three claim to be pH balanced—but Super Soaper is specifically tested for use on:

• Ceramic coatings (spray or pro)
• Waxed cars
• Vinyl and PPF

Chemical Guys and MaxL make vague claims, but don’t show actual compatibility or testing.

4. Rinse-Off and Residue

• Super Soaper: Rinsed clean with zero film or drag. No spots, no stickiness.
• Chemical Guys: Slightly sticky until fully blasted off. Some water behavior degraded.
• MaxL: Left behind streaks and slight film on glass and trim.

What Detailers Are Saying

"Super Soaper is the only foam wash I’ve used that doesn’t need a follow-up wipe to remove residue." – Chris, pro detailer

"Foam from Chemical Guys always looked good for Instagram—but Super Soaper actually cleans." – Dan, weekend warrior

Final Verdict

If you want a foam soap that goes beyond bubbles, Super Soaper is the clear winner. It’s safer on coatings, better for touchless cleaning, and way easier to rinse clean.

And unlike the others—it was tested in real-world conditions, not just a marketing department.