{"product_id":"shampoo","title":"Mad Chemist Vehicle Shampoo","description":"\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003ci\u003eMad Chemist atomic wash pH-neutral decontaminant\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eTo maintain the integrity of the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/mad-chemist-atomic-armor-75\" title=\"a true film ceramic protectant\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMad Chemist \u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cb\u003eAtomic Armor 75\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e shield, you need a decontamination agent that cleans without stripping the molecular bond. This formula is a high-performance \u003cb\u003esurfactant-driven concentrate\u003c\/b\u003e designed to lift grit while preserving the \"slick\" protective layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eTechnical data: Mad Chemist Car Shampoo\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMad Chemist Car Shampoo\u003c\/b\u003e is a high-sudsing, lubricating cleanser engineered specifically for maintained vehicles. While most \"retail\" soaps use harsh degreasers that can dull even a highly engineered ceramic finish, the Mad Chemist has formulated a \u003cb\u003eorganic salt-stabilized surfactant matrix\u003c\/b\u003e that suspends dirt in a \"hydro-web,\" allowing it to be rinsed away without scratching the underlying coating. \u003ci\u003eDon't wash your car with dish soap like a madman—use the science of the Mad Chemist. Mad Chemist Car Shampoo is the only cleanser designed to respect the atomic bond. It's tough on dirt, but gentle on the Armor.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003ch2 class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The molecular \"cleansing\" architecture\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003ctable class=\"MsoNormalTable\" border=\"0\" cellspacing=\"0\" cellpadding=\"0\" width=\"652\" style=\"width: 489.0pt; border-collapse: collapse; mso-yfti-tbllook: 1184;\"\u003e\n\u003ctbody\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 0; mso-yfti-firstrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 6.0pt 12.0pt 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eComponent class\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 6.0pt 12.0pt 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 6.0pt 0in 6.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe Mad Chemist's purpose\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 1;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe primary driver\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA powerful anionic surfactant that generates \"atomic foam\" to encapsulate dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 2;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe foam stabilizer\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eA high-performance covalently linked positive and negative ions that maintain \"shave-cream\" style suds even in hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003ctr style=\"mso-yfti-irow: 3; mso-yfti-lastrow: yes;\"\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eThe viscosity anchor\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 12.0pt 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd valign=\"top\" style=\"border: none; border-bottom: solid #DCDFE5 1.0pt; mso-border-bottom-alt: solid #DCDFE5 .5pt; padding: 9.0pt 0in 9.0pt 0in;\"\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003eUsed to \"thicken\" the solution, ensuring it clings to vertical panels for longer dwell time to trap dirt and grime before you break a sweat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n\u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. Performance \u0026amp; lab specs\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003epH-neutral equilibrium:\u003c\/b\u003e Safely removes road film and organic contaminants without attacking the your coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHyper-lubricity formula:\u003c\/b\u003e The chemistry creates a microscopic \"cushion\" between your wash mitt and the paint, preventing the swirl marks that haunt unscientific wash methods.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eFree-rinse technology:\u003c\/b\u003e Engineered to leave \u003cb\u003ezero film or gloss enhancers\u003c\/b\u003e behind.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l3 level1 lfo1; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eHard-water resistant:\u003c\/b\u003e Chelating properties ensure that mineral deposits are kept in suspension, preventing \"water spotting\" during the wash cycle.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The \"Mad Chemist\" wash protocol\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003col style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" start=\"1\" type=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe dilution:\u003c\/b\u003e Add 1-2 ounces of \u003cb\u003eMad Chemist Car Shampoo\u003c\/b\u003e to a 5-gallon bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe foam cannon (optional):\u003c\/b\u003e Dilute 1:10 in a foam lance for a \"snow-storm\" effect that pre-soaks the car, breaking the static bond of road grime.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe agitation:\u003c\/b\u003e Use a high-quality microfiber mitt. The highly engineered \u003cb\u003esurfactants\u003c\/b\u003e will lift dirt into the pile, away from the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l1 level1 lfo2; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe final rinse:\u003c\/b\u003e Rinse from the top down. Watch as the \u003cb\u003eMad Chemist Car Shampoo\u003c\/b\u003e disappears, leaving nothing but an atomic clean surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ol\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eHere are the optimized ratios for the Mad Chemist Shampoo:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e1. The \"snow storm\" ratio (foam cannon)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for: Touchless pre-soaking and maximum dwell time.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatio: 1:10 (3 oz product to 30 oz water).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l4 level1 lfo3; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe science: \u003c\/b\u003eAt this concentration, the Mad Chemist shampoo creates a \"shave-cream\" consistency. This allows the surfactants to cling to vertical panels for 5–8 minutes, chemically breaking the static bond of road film before you ever touch the paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e2. The \"atomic bucket\" ratio (contact wash)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for: Traditional two-bucket wash method.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatio: 1:400 (approx. 1.5 oz product per 5-gallon bucket).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l2 level1 lfo4; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe science: \u003c\/b\u003eThis is the \"sweet spot\" for lubricity. It provides enough chemistry to encapsulate grit in the wash mitt while maintaining a neutral pH that won't stress the Atomic Armor 75 coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e3. The \"heavy decon\" ratio (pump sprayer)\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003ci\u003eBest for: Cleaning wheel wells, engine bays, or heavily salted rocker panels.\u003c\/i\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul style=\"margin-top: 0in;\" type=\"disc\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eRatio: 1:5 (6 oz product to 30 oz water).\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"MsoNormal\" style=\"mso-list: l5 level1 lfo5; tab-stops: list .5in;\"\u003e\n\u003cb\u003eThe science: \u003c\/b\u003eA high-strength dose to maximize the \"wetting\" action on porous surfaces. Even at this strength, the lack of harsh hydroxides makes it safe for the underlying metal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003cbr\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"MsoNormal\" align=\"center\" style=\"text-align: center;\"\u003e\u003chr size=\"1\" width=\"100%\" align=\"center\"\u003e\u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eA quick technical note on stability:\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eAvoid storing the concentrate below 40°F (4°C). If the product gets too cold, the salt can cause the surfactants to \"cloud\" or drop out of the water matrix, requiring a warm-up and a shake to re-homogenize the \"atomic\" blend.\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003e \u003c\/b\u003e\u003cb\u003e\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMad Chemist note:\u003c\/b\u003e For the ultimate \"recharge,\" follow this wash with a mist of \u003ca href=\"\/products\/ceramic-spray\" title=\"Mad Chemist Ceramic Spray detailer and protectant\"\u003e\u003cb\u003eMad Chemist Ceramic Spray\u003c\/b\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e while the car is still wet to boost the slickness of the shield.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"MsoNormal\"\u003e \u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Mad Chemist Car Care","offers":[{"title":"16oz","offer_id":48832585466108,"sku":"D-10016","price":11.99,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0785\/8703\/5900\/files\/shampoo_hero_image.png?v=1771437629","url":"https:\/\/madchemistcarcare.com\/products\/shampoo","provider":"Mad Chemist Car Care","version":"1.0","type":"link"}