How To Dilute Chemicals - Chemical Guys

How To Dilute Chemicals - Chemical Guys - Car Detailing

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Link To Dilution Chart: www.chemicalguys.com/blogarti...
Here at Chemical Guys, we make two types of products: Ready to Use, and Full Strength. When products come full strength, you can dilute them to suit your cleaning needs to get more bang for buck and make the products last longer.
For example, a 10:1 ratio means you mix 10 parts water to 1 part chemical. The amount of each liquid changes depending on the ratio used, and the size of the container.
Use the Chemical Guys Dilution Ratio Chart to dilute your favorite Chemical Guys products. Simply mix the proper amounts of product and filtered water to achieve the perfect dilution ratio to take on any job.
Hey everyone!
Today I'm gonna show you exactly how to dilute your detailing products so you can get the best result on any job. There's two types of products: ready to use and concentrated. A lot of our products at Chemical Guys are concentrated, and that means that they can be diluted.
Now, what is dilution? Dilution is taking a product and mixing it with water to water-down the product to get the right ratio so that it works properly. It's a lot better for you as detailer and consumer because we don't ship you water. We can ship you more product in a smaller bottle, and you can dilute it on the job.
Dilution ratio is really complicated for some people, and a lot of people don't understand it. So we spent the time to make this awesome dilution ratio chart. This gives you all the dilution ratio measurements in ounces for any size container that we sell here at Chemical Guys. We made one for 16 oz, 32 oz, 1 gallon, and 5 gallon, and we gave you all the ounce dilution ratios from 1:1 to 128:1. This is a great tool to help you dilute products and make sure you have the right ratio to clean any type of job.
Dilution ratio can be a little complicated, so I'll break it down and show you how it works. Dilution ratios are usually set up with two numbers with a colon (:) in the middle. Those two numbers can be anything from 4:1 or 64:1. This means that you're mixing, let's say at 10:1, that's mixing 10 parts water to 1 part product. That bigger number is actually the water, and the smaller number is the amount of product that we're mixing in the bottle.
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@jonnathanmarcellus 9 жыл бұрын

Funny how I just called u guys about this exact topic about a week ago and now there's a video to help others out! Good work

@kingisrael1532 3 жыл бұрын

You planted the seed.

@HouseOfElKhoury 2 жыл бұрын

@@kingisrael1532 i see what you did there 😂

@bigpuff714 9 жыл бұрын

When people ask me why I chose chemical guys and why I love them so much, I'll just show them this video, because it's a company that genuinely cares about their business and customers.

@dawondjones 9 жыл бұрын

another great educational video for the ladies and gents at CG, thanks for all that you show us, greatly appreciated.

@luvishfokeerah3716 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you chemical guys for your efforts on making this chart.I finally understand what does the dilution ratio mean

@Puga-xc1mz 9 жыл бұрын

You should send people a small version of the chart with a purchase it would really help

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

We might do that in the future. We are an eco-friendly company, thus we try to limit the amount of paper printed to conserve trees around the world. We host images like this online to reduce world-wide paper waste. -CG Team

@Puga-xc1mz 9 жыл бұрын

Or you can add the chart to the back of the product that need dilution

@osbelreyes5252 9 жыл бұрын

Or maybe just click the link in the description and print it out. Jeeeezzzz

@Puga-xc1mz 9 жыл бұрын

Lol I already printed it im just giving them some ideas for the people that don't follow them on KZfaq

@averyalexander2303 6 жыл бұрын

I totally understand. You could print it on the label that's on the bottle though.

@acadian33 9 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the chart. I'm new to diluting and this is super easy

@rigomartinez8252 5 жыл бұрын

Just what I needed. Thank you Chemical Guys

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!!

@bravo9890 7 жыл бұрын

Thanks Chemical Guys. I've had 4 different people try to explain this and nobody made sense till I saw this video.

@hd51547885 5 жыл бұрын

Hey your youtube about dilution is excellant. I am lucky I found it. Maybe you can help me. I am using Kleenrite soap injectors which combine soap product with water. The soap I am using has a label on it that says " pre-diluted 50/50.Draw mixture from bucket & further dilution will be done by the unit injector" So my question is when I use other products with lets say 32: 1 should I just make that products dilution and let the unit draw it at that strenght or cut it more? I have no control over the injectors. I hope you can help.

@nightdaychannel828 Жыл бұрын

This is a CLASSIC vid that stands the test of time!

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

😃😃

@oaklandtobangkok 9 жыл бұрын

Well done and well thought out. Thanks.

@lefousuisse 9 жыл бұрын

Great CG guys! Thanks a lot!

@Tat2Dragons 9 жыл бұрын

Nicely done Greg.

@oosteveoooldsoulscorpio1249 4 жыл бұрын

Can you dilute innerclean? Gallon size doesn't say so but was wondering if it would work also? Sprayable leather also please..

@JR007x 9 жыл бұрын

Awesome...much needed...thanks a lot!!'

@Hernandez694 9 жыл бұрын

Could you guys do a video on the best pressure washers out on the market or the pressure washers you use at chemical guys.

@jw546 9 ай бұрын

WOW!!! Thanks, guys! You really did the Masses a SOLID!

@ChemicalGuys 9 ай бұрын

Happy detailing!

@TheMexicanU.S.Marine 5 жыл бұрын

I dont think this chart is available any more. I clicked the link and it takes me to their website but it cannot find what I am looking for.

@g.shultz2512 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for breaking this down. Suggestion, you guys should put measurement lines on the sides of the bottles for easy reference on how much you pour.

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Great suggestion!!

@smeacraptor6641 4 жыл бұрын

So mixing a dilution for a certain stain or dirty surface is basically a trial and error to see what dilution works best for that particular job?

@solemvow6281 5 жыл бұрын

I UNDERSTOOD EVERYTHING!!! TAKE THAT MATH CLASS!!!. that being said. I have a few questions 1. Why do you dilute the product? Isnt it better to just use it without dilution? I mean, isnt it supposed to be better that way? 2. When do I need to dilute the product? 3. Which products should I dilute? 4. how much ratio would be good or is 10 to 1 always the best?

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hi, those are all good questions. Many of our products come concentrated in order to give you ultimate control over the product and offer you the best value. "Better" is all relative to the situation: sure, a stronger dilution would be better for a tougher job, but for a light cleaning, a less strong dilution would be more effective. You should dilute whichever products say to do so on the label. The specific dilution ratio will change depending on the product, which you can find on the product itself or on the product's web page on our website. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back tomorrow for a new video upload!

@mromagachi5194 6 жыл бұрын

Id love that poster in my shop for my beginners

@dssrbremer 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you guys👍👍👍

@MsBeyonce06 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks this is simple and great now I can make bleach solution 10:1 ratio hospital grade😉 ready to Sanitizer 🤗😘

@josiahwestfranchise 5 жыл бұрын

What about if the product says to dilute 1:500 or 1:800 what does that mean? Every 1oz water you put 500oz of product? I’m so confused by this dilution ratio plz help. (Side note working with a 32oz bottle)

@brandenlucero 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for also having this video. Now i can dilute properly when i'm using stuff like VRP. :P

@ChemicalGuys 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family!

@davidbutler5255 6 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you!

@quickaudi07 Жыл бұрын

This was super simple and great explanation.. Thank You.

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Glad you liked it!

@thegamer550 4 жыл бұрын

I bought car shampoo that says that you should put 40 cl in a 10 L bucket and then it just says (1:200) what does this mean?

@corrywilliams8137 8 жыл бұрын

GREAT STUFF

@tucobenedicto109 6 жыл бұрын

Some of you liquids like bug and tar suggest a 6:1 ratio, and others suggest a 10:1 ratio. the bottle should have those on thier since they are on your product bottles?

@venturout 9 жыл бұрын

Do you have a conversion chart in metric? If not please would you be kind enough to make one for your European fans? Many thanks Paul

@ecocleanz6789 11 ай бұрын

Do you have one for brandX??

@garibaysautodetailing3891 4 жыл бұрын

The lower the ratio is the stronger it is ?

@dalechurch4954 2 жыл бұрын

Great video good information thanks for sharing this 👍. I do floor care strip and waxing ect

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for watching!!

@dawnpowell208 2 жыл бұрын

Dilution Ratio made simple thank you Chemical Guys.

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!

@ethanb2287 8 жыл бұрын

do you have to dilute it?

@rfn41 6 жыл бұрын

Thx for sharing

@matthewbroadbent609 8 жыл бұрын

Would have been pretty cool to have metric system measurements as well.

@TheVolman28 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks...great explanation.

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

You're welcome Justin, we try to be as thorough as possible. Dilution ratios is a topic that many people get easily confused by, that's why Chemical Guys assembled this nifty dilution chart to help you get the proper mixture of deionized water and cleaning product. You're in luck Justin, we're launching a new video today, and you won't want to miss it. '' C.G. Alex -

@brywong93 2 ай бұрын

What is the capacity of the cap of your 16oz bottles?

@MagicMikesDetailing Жыл бұрын

Thank you. Super simple to understand. Haven’t done tons of math in 30+ years lol

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

😃 Glad you enjoyed the video!

@ilkingoyushov1032 9 жыл бұрын

That was a math lesson from the genius Greg :)

@dylanson 8 жыл бұрын

wow great job

@Venicebeach1974 2 жыл бұрын

Up until 3 weeks ago I only used Meguires, but I thought I’d give chemical guys a go. Let me tell you right now, between their products a tutorial videos. I won’t be using anything else other than chemical guys. Because there’s not a lot of valeting shops near me Where I live in Essex(U.K) I use a company called Original Gloss. Fully stocked and quick delivery. I’ve learned a lot through this channel and hope to be starting a mobile valeting biz soon.

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Glad to have you as part of the Chemical Guys family!!

@adamtouma1753 Жыл бұрын

How can i get a print out or can u email me the chart

@FireyCurls22 4 жыл бұрын

I felt like a dumbass for not knowing how to dilute thanks for making a video

@ChemicalGuys 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@keanukalima5336 5 жыл бұрын

It’s not letting me see the chart?

@grdflacko9815 22 күн бұрын

What if you do it correctly but it starts messing up the interior ?

@cirotorres9666 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you, thank you, thank you and thank you

@ChemicalGuys 4 жыл бұрын

You are so welcome!

@zombieturtle 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome 😎💯

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!

@user-ly6jr9gh5x 6 жыл бұрын

Hello I have question : How I can dilute body filler ( putty ) ?

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hello, here at Chemical Guys, we produce detailing chemicals, tools, and equipment to care for your car and get it looking its best. We are glad to answer all of your detailing questions regarding our products, however, for inquiries relating to products that are not ours, please contact the manufacturer of the good. Thanks for stopping by and good luck!

@AJ-rc5lr Жыл бұрын

Hey Chemical guys, i just recently went into personal detailing, would you say that 90ml of ph neutral shampoo diluted to 1liter of water for snow foam is acceptable ratio?

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Absolutely, that dilution should achieve great foaming action.

@2010stoof 5 жыл бұрын

Link to chart in description is dead. Error I think the new site is the reason. During the migration to the new site it was either missed or moved to a different location. Tried to search the new site too. Nothing

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hi! We will be implementing something similar soon on our new website. If you have any questions about specific products please ask us here and we will answer them for you. Happy detailing!

@likeitsensimilla 9 жыл бұрын

Are Hybrid V07 + Silk Shine Dressing Ready to use, or can they be diluted?

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

Ready to use. This information is located on the bottle and website pages.

@Hernandez694 9 жыл бұрын

Is it okay to use water from my hose to dilute the products I am using or do I have use specifically filtered water such as chemical guys water. Please help me Greg.

@ChemicalGuys 9 жыл бұрын

For best results, we recommend using de-ionized, filtered, or distilled water. The lower the mineral content (i.e. calcium and other alkalines) the better.

@therodenthitman 7 жыл бұрын

"Chemical guys water" LOL

@darianhinojos2807 5 жыл бұрын

How do I know if my products are full strength or pre diluted??

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hey! It will say on the bottle what the proper dilution ratio is, follow that.

@JuancoPRoFlow Жыл бұрын

My thing is how do I know what 2 FL Oz of product is, how do I measure that, with the cap of the product? Please help

@ChemicalGuys Жыл бұрын

Hey JC! Make dilutions quick and easy with a Secondary Container. www.chemicalguys.com/secondary-container-dilution-bottle/1-pack-bottles.html?gtmListValue=Internal%20Search

@FCB1708 7 жыл бұрын

do u need to dilute ths with distilled water or does normal water work too?

@ChemicalGuys 7 жыл бұрын

Greetings inquisitive viewer, you would need to use either distilled water, de-ionized water, or filtered water because you'll get water spots if you don't. Water spots are most frequently created when hard water is left on a surface - paint or glass - to dry (technically, evaporate). In a best case scenario, the minerals and dirt in the water are simply left on the surface after the water has evaporated off. Getting water spots is problematic since it's tough to remove them, and they get etched into the paint which could cause cratering. If left unchecked, water spots could embed themselves in the paint necessitating the need for polishing.

@mustangpilot6786 6 жыл бұрын

Chemical Guys Darnit, I used regular water. lol Guess I'll have to work fast for now!!

@FizuhcuL 4 жыл бұрын

Awesome.

@ChemicalGuys 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@kalaitzidis0731 8 жыл бұрын

Im still not sure which products should be diluted or not. Do the Silk Shine or All Clean? I kust purchased them and they came with a sprayer...are these already diluted?

@ChemicalGuys 8 жыл бұрын

Hey James! You should dilute cleaners and degreasers, like Nonsense, Orange Degreaser, and every car soap. Dressings and quick detail sprays are ready to use!

@kalaitzidis0731 8 жыл бұрын

Awesome, makes sense! Thank you!

@John-xk7uo 5 жыл бұрын

Clocked link site doesn’t show chart anymore

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hey John! Check out this link for product dilution. - Happy detailing! CG Nick www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-dilution-chart

@MSRez95 6 жыл бұрын

Should I use distilled water with eco smart?

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hi, we recommend using RO (reverse osmosis), DI (di-ionized), or any clean, filtered water with EcoSmart. Thanks for watching and make sure to check back later today for a new video upload!

@troykm 4 жыл бұрын

So..... if something is 16:1 does that mean I take the volume of the spray bottle, divide it by 16 and that gives the 1 amount to put in?

@TeeBee1535 4 жыл бұрын

troykm No, you take the volume of the bottle and divide it by 17, remember he first said add the ratio so if its 16:1 you add 16+1

@waterfall6677 2 жыл бұрын

It's (1/17) * total ounce of the bottle. That's how much you add of the concentrate. Then fill the rest up with water.

@fretteless 6 жыл бұрын

ml ???

@KearnsDetail 3 жыл бұрын

How do you know which ratio to use? Does it say on the bottle?

@ChemicalGuys 3 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Yes, the bottle as well as our website will have recommended dilution ratios.

@JuanGarcia-zy8yw 2 жыл бұрын

Nice 👍

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching!

@wikkidme755 6 жыл бұрын

That’s all great but how the hell do I get the sprayer top off the god dam bottle so I can dilute it? Looks like a disposable spray pac that the top doesn’t come off.

@wikkidme755 6 жыл бұрын

That all clean stuff is way to strong when used neat it took paint off my wheels.

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

Hey there, you use a set of Channel Lock Pliers to remove the top so you can pour the chemical into a secondary dilution bottle. The reason why the bottle is locked like that is so that the bottle doesn't leak during transportation.

@ChemicalGuys 6 жыл бұрын

All Clean is an all purpose cleaner, I would recommend using that for cleaning tires, engine bays, undercarriages, and wheel wells. As far as painted surfaces go, it's definitely recommended to dilute. Diablo Wheel Gel should be the perfect choice to clean wheels, it's pH-balanced to clean virtually any type of wheel. When dealing with any type of surface that's sensitive or delicate, it's best to dilute up to 20:1.

@wikkidme755 6 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the reply.

@jurnee-y 5 жыл бұрын

Why isn’t The link isn’t available anymore?

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hi there! Here is the link to the dilution chart. www.chemicalguys.com/blogarticle?cid=blog-dilution-chart

@Autodetailers 3 жыл бұрын

thank you

@ChemicalGuys 3 жыл бұрын

You're welcome! Glad you enjoyed the video! 😃

@one2ed92 2 жыл бұрын

Can I dilute butter wet wax?

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Hey! Butter Wet Wax is ready to use and shouldn't be diluted.

@DoomsdayDave3D 9 жыл бұрын

Should have added the water first so you don't get foam at the top.

@phonedrn8 2 жыл бұрын

Good information i making a paper copy

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!!

@percellscott5549 6 жыл бұрын

Also when mixing its water to chemical not chemical to water.

@LuiWrenches 8 жыл бұрын

can i buy that chart?

@a.j.easterling5587 7 жыл бұрын

Luis Martinez you can print it from Google and print it out

@jesusleon790 5 жыл бұрын

Where is the chart?

@ChemicalGuys 5 жыл бұрын

Hi Jesus check the link down below. Thanks for watching and thanks for being part of the Chemical Guys family! www.chemicalguys.com/How_To_Dilute_Car_Wash_Chemicals_s/373.htm

@gobindhehar 9 жыл бұрын

Can you guys please make canadian shipping cheaper :( Its really tough paying $100 for shipping on products worth $100

@solosymphony 6 жыл бұрын

I was so happy when their products started becoming available here on Amazon, even Prime shipping (like Same-Day if i wanted it badly) as they stock them in the Amazon warehouses. But I've seen some products become out of stock, or some stuff not even available, so it's not like they are keeping us Canadians fully stocked of their products.

@reggieyork6349 7 жыл бұрын

How do you dilute 1 gallon of this

@ChemicalGuys 7 жыл бұрын

Hi Reggie, here's a link to our dilution chart from our website. www.chemicalguys.com/v/vspfiles/assets/images/ChemicalGuys_HowToDiluteCarWashChemicals_Web.jpg

@johndeleon9910 5 жыл бұрын

You guys have a bad habit that when you guys put a description to click on a state in India website sorry try again or it's you can there's no description of what you just said click on it for the ratio chart that you're talking about a it says it doesn't give us nothing

@JANNERY19 9 жыл бұрын

You explained this so complicated, you should do 1 oz 3 oz water or ratio 1 bottle 3 bottles water its that easy homeboy

@heartbeatla 9 жыл бұрын

cool story homeboy have fun oxidizing your concentrate over time

@solosymphony 6 жыл бұрын

Yeah have fun trying to dilute something 128:1 into an odd sized container some time.

@andrewcilento3859 2 жыл бұрын

I just eye everything

@ChemicalGuys 2 жыл бұрын

Happy detailing!

@cjswartz1 9 жыл бұрын

I can't help feeling like there are some idiots out there who could even screw this up

@rogermendez7266 6 жыл бұрын

Charles Jarod Swartz that's me and used hard water. Lol

@PingPong_4ever 9 жыл бұрын

I like you americans... :) Why you dont use litre ? This is much easier... :)

@Justin-kc4pe 7 жыл бұрын

Tassilo Maier because fuck you that's why

@danachalamet460 7 жыл бұрын

Nice classy, sophisticated, good example of an American response.

@mustangpilot6786 5 жыл бұрын

@@Justin-kc4pe I just wanted to say this response is best response!!!

@applejacks971 4 жыл бұрын

Litre's, metric, its all irrelevant. Regardless of the system you're using, 100:1 is 100:1. 100 parts water to 1 part solution in litres is still 100 parts water to 1 part solution in US. The ratio is the same...x part water to x part solution.