Khanyi T.
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Beading on my waxed Golf is just as tight after six washes as it was after I applied the wax. That tells you everything - this shampoo does not eat into your protection.
Soft99 Shampoo for Wax Coated Vehicle
R 280.00
- Cleans without stripping wax or sealant
- High-lubricity lather reduces wash marring
- Rinses residue-free, no water-spotting risk
- Gentle on paint, trim, rubber, and glass
- Wax-safe formula preserves your protection layer
- High-lubricity lather cuts dirt without marring
- Rinses clean - no residue, no water spots
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Wax-Safe Formula
Clean the car without undoing your work
Every wash is a risk to your protection layer - unless you use a shampoo built specifically not to strip it. Soft99's Shampoo for Wax Coated Vehicle cleans road grime and contamination from the surface while leaving your carnauba or sealant layer exactly where you put it.
Why It Works
A shampoo that respects the detail
Built for vehicles that already have protection worth keeping.
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Protection Preserved
Wax-safe chemistry cleans without degrading or lifting your applied carnauba or sealant layer.
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Lubricious Lather
High-lubricity suds cushion the mitt against paint, reducing wash marring on corrected surfaces.
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Residue-Free Rinse
Rinses completely clean with no shampoo residue left behind and no water-spotting risk.
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Surface Friendly
Gentle enough for rubber seals, plastic trim, and glass - not just paint.
How It Compares
Wax-safe shampoo vs. a general car shampoo
A general car shampoo cleans the surface, but many formulas gradually strip wax and sealant with repeated use. Here is how Soft99's dedicated formula stacks up on the things that matter for a protected vehicle.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Safe for wax and sealant layers | Yes | No |
| High-lubricity lather to reduce marring | Yes | No |
| Cleans road grime and light contamination | Yes | Yes |
| Safe on rubber seals and trim | Yes | Yes |
| Adds a dedicated layer of protection | No | No |
| Concentrated formula | Yes | No |
High-Lubricity Lather
Thick suds that protect the paint as you wash
The rich, high-lubricity lather acts as a buffer between the wash mitt and the surface, reducing the friction that causes wash-induced scratching and marring. For detailers and enthusiasts who spend time correcting swirl marks, keeping them off in the first place matters as much as removing them.
Reviews
What our customers say
4.7
Based on 3 reviews
Riedwaan F.
Verified
Lather is thick enough to work with a decent mitt and the rinse-off is clean. Would be a five but I wish the bottle was bigger - goes through it fairly quickly on a bakkie.
Reena S.
Verified
Switched to this after my previous shampoo kept dulling the sealant on a client's black sedan. Night and day difference - slickness is still there after washing, paint stays glossy.
Questions
Frequently asked
How do I use Soft99 Shampoo for Wax Coated Vehicle?
Dilute the shampoo into a bucket of water and work up a thick lather. Apply with a quality wash mitt or sponge using straight-line strokes rather than circular motions. Rinse each panel thoroughly before drying with a clean microfibre towel to minimise water-spot risk.
Will this shampoo remove or degrade my wax or sealant?
No - that is exactly what it is designed to avoid. The formula is engineered to clean the surface without stripping carnauba wax or synthetic sealant layers. Your beading and slickness should be preserved wash after wash.
Is it safe to use on surfaces other than paint?
Yes. The formula is gentle enough for rubber seals, plastic trim, and glass as well as painted panels. It will not strip or discolour these surfaces during a normal maintenance wash.
Can I use this on a ceramic-coated vehicle?
The shampoo is formulated with wax and sealant protection in mind. While the gentle, pH-balanced formula is unlikely to harm a ceramic coating, Soft99 does not specifically certify it for ceramic coatings, so check with your coating manufacturer's care guidelines if you want to be certain.
What dilution ratio should I use?
The source description notes this is a concentrated formula, but a specific dilution ratio is not stated on the product. Start with a small amount and adjust to achieve a rich, high-lubricity lather - more concentrated shampoos typically go a long way per wash.
Can I use this with a foam cannon or pressure washer?
The product description recommends application with a wash mitt or sponge. Compatibility with a foam cannon depends on the dilution ratio and your cannon's settings, so test it in your setup. For a two-bucket wash method it works perfectly as described.
How often can I use this shampoo?
Because the formula is designed not to strip protection, you can use it on every maintenance wash without worrying about degrading your wax or sealant between decon cycles. It is built for regular use, not occasional deep cleans.
Does this shampoo add any protection or gloss on its own?
This is a maintenance wash shampoo rather than a wash-and-wax product. Its purpose is to clean effectively while preserving the protection already on the vehicle, not to add a new layer. For lasting protection, apply a dedicated wax or sealant separately.