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Car Shampoo (Ultra Concentrate)

APEX Car Shampoo is a pH-neutral ultra-concentrate car wash soap for hand washing and foam cannon use. One 16 oz bottle delivers up to 16 washes. The coconut-scented, biodegradable formula safely removes dirt, grime, road film, bugs, and carbon deposits without stripping wax, sealant, or ceramic and graphene coatings, leaving a streak-free high-gloss finish.

Up to 16 washes from one bottle. A pH-neutral ultra-concentrate that cleans deep without stripping your wax, sealant, or ceramic coating.

Ultra-concentrate — up to 16 washes per bottle
Safe over wax, sealant & ceramic coatings
Rinses clean & resists hard-water spots
Foam cannon or two-bucket hand wash
$12.99
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16 oz $12.99
Gallon (Ultra Concentrate) - Pink $49.99
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What is APEX Car Shampoo?

APEX Car Shampoo is a pH-neutral, ultra-concentrate car wash soap that delivers up to 16 washes from a single 16 oz bottle. You mix about 1 ounce per 5 gallons of water to create thick, lubricating suds that lift dirt and road grime away safely — without scratching the paint or stripping any wax, sealant, or ceramic coating underneath.

It is safe for the entire vehicle — paint, glass, wheels, and trim — and is engineered to clean thoroughly while staying gentle on whatever protection you already have on the paint.

  • Type: pH-neutral ultra-concentrate car shampoo
  • Value: Up to 16 washes per 16 oz bottle
  • Dilution: About 1 oz per 5 gallons of water
  • Use with: Foam cannon or hand wash
  • Coating safe: Won't strip wax, sealant, or ceramic
  • Made in: USA, biodegradable, detailer approved

Why it works

One of APEX's best-selling products — a true ultra-concentrate. Most car soaps are watered down. This one is so concentrated that a single 16 oz bottle stretches to up to 16 full washes at roughly 1 oz per 5 gallons.

It is built around a simple idea: clean hard, touch gently. A small dose makes a big batch of slick foam that does the lifting for you, so you spend less time scrubbing and your paint stays swirl-free.

16Washes Per Bottle
pHNeutral Formula
1ozPer 5 Gallons

Works on every surface

Paint
Glass
Wheels
Plastic Trim

Safe for the entire vehicle — body panels, glass, wheels, and exterior trim all in one wash.

How to use

1. Mix about 1 oz of Car Shampoo per 5 gallons of water.

2. Load a foam cannon, or add to your wash bucket for a two-bucket hand wash.

3. Wash top to bottom with a clean mitt, letting the suds lift the dirt.

4. Rinse and dry with a microfiber towel for a streak-free, glossy finish.

Foam cannon or hand wash

Works however you like to wash. The same bottle is built for both methods.

Foam cannon: Add a few ounces to your cannon for thick, clinging foam that softens and lifts dirt before you touch the paint.

Two-bucket hand wash: Mix into your wash bucket for a rich, lubricating solution that protects against swirls and scratches.

Either way, a little goes a long way — dial the dilution up or down to get the suds level you like.

Why detailers reach for it

More wash.
Less bottle.

Up to 16 washes per bottle
A true ultra-concentrate at roughly 1 oz per 5 gallons. One 16 oz bottle does the work of a much bigger jug of watered-down soap.
Won't strip your protection
The pH-neutral formula cleans deep without removing the wax, sealant, or ceramic/graphene coating you have worked to build up.
Scratch-free, sudsy lubrication
Thick suds encapsulate dirt and road grit so it rinses away safely — no swirls or scratches dragged across your paint.
Lifts bugs, film & road grime
Cuts through the stuff plain water leaves behind — bug splatter, road film, and carbon deposits — so a single pass gets the car truly clean.
Works great in direct sunlight
No need to chase shade or wait for a cool morning — it rinses clean without baking on, so you can wash whenever and wherever you have the time.
Pennies per wash
Because one bottle stretches so far, your cost per wash drops to a fraction of ready-to-use soaps — without watering down the cleaning power.
How it works

A safer way to wash

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Concentrated suds do the lifting. A small amount makes a big batch of thick, lubricating foam that surrounds dirt and road grit and floats it away from the paint.
2
Lubrication prevents scratches. Because the grit is encapsulated and slick, your mitt glides instead of dragging — the difference between a clean wash and a swirl-filled one.
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Then it rinses away clean. No heavy residue left to dry into streaks, and it sheets off in a way that helps fend off hard-water spotting on the way to a glossy finish.

Smells like fresh coconut

Washing your car should be enjoyable. The coconut scent turns a chore into something you actually look forward to, and leaves your driveway smelling like a day at the beach instead of harsh chemicals.

How it stacks up

APEX vs. cheap car soap

APEX Shampoo
Cheap Soap
Washes per bottle
Up to 16
A few
pH balance
pH-neutral
Often harsh
Coating safe
 Yes
Strips wax
Suds & lubrication
Thick, slick
Thin, drags grit
Trusted by

From driveways to dealerships

Thousands of car owners, weekend detailers, and professional shops across the country wash with APEX. A few of the names that put it to work:

Ferrari of San Antonio
Elite Auto Spa
NG Supercars
High School Auto Class

From luxury dealerships and high-end coating shops to first-time buyers in their own driveway — and we've even run hands-on training for a local high school auto class.

Made in America · Small batch · Hand bottled

A biodegradable formula bottled in small batches in Boerne, Texas, and trusted by professional detailers who wash high-end vehicles every day. Detailer-approved, ships fast.

From real customers

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Customer Reviews

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Bernard Trentmann
Car Shampoo (Ultra Concentrate)

Great product! I use this with a foam cannon, air dry with a blower, and finally towel dry. It works well with ceramic coating and doesn’t diminish the water resistant properties in any way. Great stuff 👍🏻

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Frances Hall
Great gifts!

We appreciate all of the Apex products we have purchased but the shampoo is a favorite! This product impressed us so much that we just bought more as gifts for two friends that take great care of their trucks! That will love it!!

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Preston

Great suds in foam cannon and does a great job breaking up dirt

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Aedan D Petty
I Love This Soap

Apex's car shampoo is great! I use it in my foam cannon and it foams up nicely, and I find that it cleans my vehicles very well. I have also used it in my buckets to wash my car quickly with no foam cannon setup. It dilutes well in the bucket and still easily breaks up dirt and grime on the paint. I would recommend this for both foam cannon and bucket washes based on my experience.

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Austin
Works great!

Works very well at removing dirt on the exterior. It’s also pretty concentrated so you don’t need much of it to get the job done. Highly recommend it!

Good to know

Common questions

How many washes do I get from one bottle?
Up to 16 washes from a single 16 oz bottle. It's an ultra-concentrate — you mix about 1 ounce per 5 gallons of water, so a little goes a long way.
Will it strip my wax, sealant, or ceramic coating?
No. The pH-neutral formula is specifically designed to clean dirt and grime without stripping wax, sealant, or ceramic and graphene coatings, so the protection you've built up stays intact.
Can I use it in a foam cannon?
Yes — it's developed for both foam cannon and hand washing. It produces thick, clinging foam in a cannon and rich, lubricating suds in a wash bucket.
How do I mix it?
Mix about 1 ounce of shampoo per 5 gallons of water for a standard wash. Adjust slightly to taste for more or less foam.
Does it leave streaks or water spots?
No. It rinses clean, helps prevent spotting from hard water, and leaves a streak-free, high-gloss finish.
Can I wash my car in direct sunlight?
Yes. Unlike many car soaps, APEX Car Shampoo works great in direct sunlight — it rinses clean without baking on, so you don't have to wait for shade or a cool morning.
Is it safe for the whole car?
Yes. It's safe for the entire vehicle and lifts dirt, grime, road film, bugs, and carbon deposits. It's also biodegradable, made in America, and detailer approved.
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Car Shampoo (Ultra Concentrate)
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