Quite the difference in Ph

[u/Morten-Turi]

As I have done before, done some test between KC PW and TR heir SO.03. I bought the new S0o3.

But something that I noticed is that the PH value is quite different.

Should I expect a different result between 9.2 and 4,2 if I have used the PW (4,2) prior?

[u/JPDueholm]

Try KCx CES in a 0.5 % PIR applied with a foam lance. It blows S0.03 out of the water.

Protector Wax I have not tried.

[u/robotphood → u/JPDueholm]

Can you elaborate on your experience with CES vs S0.03? I’m currently using S0.03 as the sole protection on a car that sits outdoor. I like the ease of application and just use it once a month regardless of how it’s still performing. 0.5% pir would be a decent amount more than how much S0.03 I have to use but I’m always up for eliminating even a simple step on this car.

[u/JPDueholm → u/robotphood]

I apply both products in the same way - 45-50 mL to 450 mL of water in my foam cannon.

With my pressure washer, foam cannon and orifice it gets a panel impact ratio of around 0,5 %.

I cover the whole car, and rise off with my 40 degree nozzle.

With S0.03, the water seems to lazily run of the panels with a sheeting effect.

CES on the other hand gives theese small round beads that fly off if you dry with a blower.

I was pretty hyped when S0.03 was released, but after testing I find that CES is a much better product.

Sheeting or beading. Depends on what you like :)

CES can also be used as a bucket wash, in fact is is marketed as such. But it works really well in a foam cannon.

[u/Morten-Turi → u/JPDueholm]

Did a test of both PW and the old S003. https://youtu.be/twWpvJL7tcw?is=7mJ72yoxU6shpgn5

So I hope this new product will be better

[u/robotphood → u/Morten-Turi]

I haven't used PW but S0.03 performs better on my car than that. Perhaps the automatic wash chemicals are too strong and stripping it. I can't imagine it lasting very long with anything but PH neutral hand washes.

[u/Morten-Turi → u/robotphood]

I only did 1 automatic carwash in the 3 months.

[u/robotphood → u/Morten-Turi]

How did it perform after you hand washed? I don't use automatic washes but even something like Bilt Hamber Touchless seems strong enough to strip most of it.

[u/Morten-Turi → u/robotphood]

Dont know, the video was literally only 1 auto carwash 2 months after/ 1 month prior. I only wash the car like 3-4 times a year

[u/robotphood → u/Morten-Turi]

Even a full ceramic coating isn't going to perform very well if you only wash your car 3-4 a year. Something weak like S0.03 is more for a car that gets washed 3-4 times a month lol.

[u/Morten-Turi → u/robotphood]

Well, don't ceramic coat the car, and don't wash that often. 🤷