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Description
Professional-Grade Deep Cleaning Before Every Wash
When your vehicle is covered in heavy road grime, grease, oils, bugs, bird droppings, and stubborn organic contaminants, a standard car wash soap often is not enough. UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap is a professional-grade automotive pre-wash solution designed to safely loosen and break down tough buildup before contact washing, helping reduce the risk of scratches, swirl marks, and unnecessary scrubbing.
Engineered for use with a foam cannon or traditional bucket wash method, this high-performance pre-wash soap delivers powerful cleaning action while remaining safe for modern automotive finishes. Its high-pH formula helps dissolve difficult contaminants such as road film, oily residue, insect remains, grease, and environmental buildup, making it easier to achieve a cleaner surface with less effort.
Powerful Cleaning Without Compromising Your Paint Protection
Unlike aggressive cleaners that can leave surfaces feeling stripped or dry, UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap is designed to provide strong cleaning performance while maintaining compatibility with common automotive protection products, including waxes, sealants, and ceramic coatings when used as directed.
The thick, clinging foam created through a foam cannon application allows the formula to remain on the surface longer, increasing dwell time and giving the soap more opportunity to safely loosen contaminants before rinsing.
Whether you are preparing a vehicle for a full detail, maintaining a daily driver, or cleaning a heavily contaminated exterior, this pre-wash soap provides the extra cleaning power needed for professional-level results.
Why Use a High pH Pre-Wash Soap?
A proper pre-wash stage is one of the most important steps in safe automotive detailing. By removing loose and bonded contaminants before touching the paint, you help minimize friction during the contact wash process.
Professional-Grade Deep Cleaning Before Every Wash
When your vehicle is covered in heavy road grime, grease, oils, bugs, bird droppings, and stubborn organic contaminants, a standard car wash soap often is not enough. UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap is a professional-grade automotive pre-wash solution designed to safely loosen and break down tough buildup before contact washing, helping reduce the risk of scratches, swirl marks, and unnecessary scrubbing.
Engineered for use with a foam cannon or traditional bucket wash method, this high-performance pre-wash soap delivers powerful cleaning action while remaining safe for modern automotive finishes. Its high-pH formula helps dissolve difficult contaminants such as road film, oily residue, insect remains, grease, and environmental buildup, making it easier to achieve a cleaner surface with less effort.
Powerful Cleaning Without Compromising Your Paint Protection
Unlike aggressive cleaners that can leave surfaces feeling stripped or dry, UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap is designed to provide strong cleaning performance while maintaining compatibility with common automotive protection products, including waxes, sealants, and ceramic coatings when used as directed.
The thick, clinging foam created through a foam cannon application allows the formula to remain on the surface longer, increasing dwell time and giving the soap more opportunity to safely loosen contaminants before rinsing.
Whether you are preparing a vehicle for a full detail, maintaining a daily driver, or cleaning a heavily contaminated exterior, this pre-wash soap provides the extra cleaning power needed for professional-level results.
Why Use a High pH Pre-Wash Soap?
A proper pre-wash stage is one of the most important steps in safe automotive detailing. By removing loose and bonded contaminants before touching the paint, you help minimize friction during the contact wash process.
Shipping & Processing
We process & ship out all orders within the first 24 - 48 hours of the order being placed.
Heavy-Duty Contaminant Removal
Breaks down stubborn grease, oils, road film, bug residue, and organic buildup for a deeper clean before washing.
Professional Pre-Wash Performance
Provides the extra cleaning power needed for heavily soiled vehicles before the contact wash stage.
Foam Cannon Optimized Formula
Creates thick, clinging foam that increases dwell time and improves surface coverage.
Less Scrubbing, Safer Washing
Helps loosen contaminants before touching the paint, reducing friction during the wash process.
Safe for Automotive Finishes
Designed for use on a wide range of exterior surfaces, including clear coats, waxes, sealants, and coatings when used properly.
Ideal for Heavy-Duty Cleaning Situations
Perfect for removing buildup caused by road grime, weather exposure, bugs, grease, and everyday driving conditions.
Professional Results at Home
Gives enthusiasts access to detailing-grade cleaning performance without needing professional equipment or experience.
Works With Multiple Wash Methods
Compatible with both foam cannon applications and traditional bucket washing techniques.
Heavy-Duty Contaminant Removal
Breaks down stubborn grease, oils, road film, bug residue, and organic buildup for a deeper clean before washing.
Professional Pre-Wash Performance
Provides the extra cleaning power needed for heavily soiled vehicles before the contact wash stage.
Foam Cannon Optimized Formula
Creates thick, clinging foam that increases dwell time and improves surface coverage.
Less Scrubbing, Safer Washing
Helps loosen contaminants before touching the paint, reducing friction during the wash process.
Safe for Automotive Finishes
Designed for use on a wide range of exterior surfaces, including clear coats, waxes, sealants, and coatings when used properly.
Ideal for Heavy-Duty Cleaning Situations
Perfect for removing buildup caused by road grime, weather exposure, bugs, grease, and everyday driving conditions.
Professional Results at Home
Gives enthusiasts access to detailing-grade cleaning performance without needing professional equipment or experience.
Works With Multiple Wash Methods
Compatible with both foam cannon applications and traditional bucket washing techniques.
How To Use
Foam Cannon Method
Step 1: Prepare the Vehicle
Park the vehicle in a shaded area and ensure the surface is cool to the touch. Avoid applying the product to hot panels or allowing the soap to dry on the surface.
Step 2: Pre-Rinse the Vehicle
Thoroughly rinse the vehicle with water to remove loose dirt and surface debris before applying the pre-wash soap.
Step 3: Mix the Solution
Fill your foam cannon bottle with warm water and add approximately 100ml (3.5 oz) of UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap.
Adjust the foam cannon settings to achieve your preferred foam thickness and coverage.
Step 4: Apply Thick Foam Coverage
Apply an even layer of foam across the entire vehicle, starting from the bottom and working upward when possible to maximize coverage.
Step 5: Allow Proper Dwell Time
Allow the foam to dwell for approximately 3–10 minutes depending on contamination level.
Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
Step 6: Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse the vehicle completely using high-pressure water to remove loosened contaminants and remaining soap residue.
Step 7: Continue With Contact Wash
For the safest and deepest clean, follow with a quality pH-neutral contact wash using a microfiber wash mitt.
Hand Wash Method
Step 1:
Pre-rinse the vehicle thoroughly to remove loose dirt and debris.
Step 2:
Add 100ml (3.5 oz) of UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap into a 5-gallon (20L) bucket of water.
Step 3:
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom using a premium microfiber wash mitt and straight-line motions.
Step 4:
Rinse your wash mitt frequently using a separate rinse bucket to reduce contamination.
Step 5:
Use a separate bucket for wheels and tires to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 6:
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly and proceed with drying or additional detailing steps.
Foam Cannon Method
Step 1: Prepare the Vehicle
Park the vehicle in a shaded area and ensure the surface is cool to the touch. Avoid applying the product to hot panels or allowing the soap to dry on the surface.
Step 2: Pre-Rinse the Vehicle
Thoroughly rinse the vehicle with water to remove loose dirt and surface debris before applying the pre-wash soap.
Step 3: Mix the Solution
Fill your foam cannon bottle with warm water and add approximately 100ml (3.5 oz) of UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap.
Adjust the foam cannon settings to achieve your preferred foam thickness and coverage.
Step 4: Apply Thick Foam Coverage
Apply an even layer of foam across the entire vehicle, starting from the bottom and working upward when possible to maximize coverage.
Step 5: Allow Proper Dwell Time
Allow the foam to dwell for approximately 3–10 minutes depending on contamination level.
Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
Step 6: Rinse Thoroughly
Rinse the vehicle completely using high-pressure water to remove loosened contaminants and remaining soap residue.
Step 7: Continue With Contact Wash
For the safest and deepest clean, follow with a quality pH-neutral contact wash using a microfiber wash mitt.
Hand Wash Method
Step 1:
Pre-rinse the vehicle thoroughly to remove loose dirt and debris.
Step 2:
Add 100ml (3.5 oz) of UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap into a 5-gallon (20L) bucket of water.
Step 3:
Wash the vehicle from top to bottom using a premium microfiber wash mitt and straight-line motions.
Step 4:
Rinse your wash mitt frequently using a separate rinse bucket to reduce contamination.
Step 5:
Use a separate bucket for wheels and tires to prevent cross-contamination.
Step 6:
Rinse the vehicle thoroughly and proceed with drying or additional detailing steps.
Pro Detailing Tip
For maximum results, pair UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap with a dedicated pH-neutral car wash soap afterward. The pre-wash removes heavy contamination, while the contact wash safely finishes the cleaning process and enhances the final result.
For maximum results, pair UNLOCKD High pH Pre-Wash Soap with a dedicated pH-neutral car wash soap afterward. The pre-wash removes heavy contamination, while the contact wash safely finishes the cleaning process and enhances the final result.
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