Bob was great on Martin's podcast. Can't wait till the 25th. The dude not only has great chemicals, but he's come up with some ingenious hardware for his line of work. Great dude.
Puttin some respek on chem-x! Been using it for a few years now, better than any other "touchless" foam I have used. You a real one for helping get the brand name out there. Brown love.
It's great especially for super dirty vehicles I do a final rinse on my dump trucks with reverse osmosis water an my trucks are the cleanest working dump trucks in my area
Dude, it’s been a minute since I sat down and watched one of your videos, but my guy’s lighting is on point! That intro felt like a Hollywood production. Maybe it was the color grading, but either way the videos are looking good brother! 👏
Eddie I’ve been using this on customers cars that don’t get too dirty and it works!!!….The only thing I can say negative is the snake oil if applied in direct sunlight will stain the paint if you let it set to long. His ph neutral soap is also a great soap.
@@Ecdetails the degreaser is a great prefoam and tire cleaner with no agitation. Snake oil last for about 2 months in my conditions here in NC and the vehicles sit outside all the time it’s wild for a foam on protection
I saw a video they put out a week or two ago where they cleaned a ford truck and I’ve been curious since! This came in the perfect time! Question you think Stars and Stripes will work as good on a non coated car?
I mean the truck he did it on wasn’t coated it had snake oil on for 3 months so it works I don’t think it cares if it’s coated or not half the semi he does doesn’t have a coating
@@Ecdetails have you used or heard of a new (to me) company called hyper clean? they have some spray ceramic coating and si02 infused soap, thought you may want to do a review on them🤷🏻♂
I'm leaving this stuff for the heavy truck/equipment guys...I just think it's an unnecessary risk for automotive plastics and seals. pH neutral soap/rinseless with an occasional stronger prewash (Frostbite/Active Foam/Frostbite/Touch-Less/etc) and/or mineral remover to unclog a coating or do a decon wash is all that is really necessary.
I got a Tesla. I say that because Tesla trim sucks and I have yet to stain it with Palido with chem x or with a new Decon foam from ADS I just think you have to do it half the car spray off
I love Stars and Stripes content and I tried the kit, but it left the road film on my whip when I use it. Probably because I don't have a powerful pressure washer. Thank you for reviewing it though EC...
I'm very surprised not many know about this. especially professional detailers. I've been using stars n stripes and Heavy aduty for years on larger trucks ... it just simply works with little effort and saves so much time
@@Ecdetails yeah i really like that one.... i have been going back and forth between that one and the big boi.... you running it on standard 15 amp service at your house?
Its better in my opinion what Bilt has going for it is 1 soap thischemx ive used 20+ cars deep brought the 1 gallon 5 gallon pale and then just been testing it
@Ecdetails aren't they coming out with a powder? I'm running out of shelf space, and a bottle is powder form that's equal to several gallons would be nice.
So is the first one acidic then round 2 is alakaline for the PH slam? I recenty foamed Labosocemtica Neve and rinse then foamed Car Pro reset and added Descale to it and dried with no issues but I wash weekly.
It seems to me that you should try a 2- or 3-ph system without spraying off the first alkaline foam before applying the acid foam. Maybe there is something about the stars and stripes, or maybe this is a time-saving hack that would work with other soap systems. Maybe with Labo?
Oh, stars is the acid, so they do acid first and then the alkaline? Still, I'm wondering if doing the same process without rinsing in between but with another product line would work.
I doubt this'll be out in the UK. But how would the 3ph (2ph in this case) method stack up like this with chemicals already available, such as Bilt Hamber touch-less and Labocosmetica purifica?
I mean, to get some of those knarly trucks clean, it would have to be all out punching. Looks very good afterwards. It looks like an interesting way of cleaning - 'The shock stack'??? I've got both mentioned above, my cars are ceramic coated. I'm going to try stacking both of those on top of each other and see what and how much dirt they both pull off the panels. This could be a new quick midweek, or you're running late to cars and coffee meet or something.
@@Ecdetails they wash giant trucks . They sell heavy duty stuff. Like pressure washers and valves, they are like industrial. I like their normal soap also.
It does have a scent. I use the gallons with the suttner st164 dual foam injector now, but even before when I used it the way you are it had a pleasant scent.
@@Ecdetails lmao....Its a pretty strong smell to me. Vehicle even smells like it afterwards. I'm thinking its not a scent that's added to it, just the chemicals used. Maybe when you have Bob on ask him and see what he says.
a lot of their car or truck washing shampoos have some of the most caustic ingredients in them. I think that's something I want to be continuously using it for and it's not good for you either I'd wear some serious heavy-duty gloves😅
Hey, Eddie. I know what I am glong to ask has nothing to do with this video, but I couldn't find any videos you did on engine Bay detailing. Anyways, can you please make a couole.if recommendations for engine bay protectants. Something that is durable and looks nice. Also, I am looking for a few recommendations on great durable tire protectant / coatings. Thank you
Given the extreme pH values of those chemicals (see the MSDS on their website) you should do some more testing to see if the pH value really does neutral out once they are mixed (as they claim) and you could also do some material safety tests.
@@Ecdetails I have. Most of the times it works (equalling out), sometimes it doesn‘t as there could be buffer solutions in those chemicals and/or other side effects preventing it.
@@Ecdetails another questions is whether you can actually make sure that the two chemicals properly mix on the whole car. Ehat about cracks and crevices? And what happens if one of the chemicals stays on itself? Is it still safe then?
I don’t really understand why it needs to be “shocked” when you can easily rinse it off. I understand with carpets since there’s still something left in the carpet even after extraction.
It's essentially breaking the static bond between the dirt and the paint. If you apply them at the same time, then you end up with a ph neutral soap. Doesn't work as well.
I think the shock theory is use low PH first, it is PH of 2 undiluted. The second soap is a PH of 13. The second soap likely ends up making it all neutral. I don’t know if there is some sort of chemical reaction that helps with cleaning. Many other companies with multiple PH systems want you to rinse off the first soap before applying the second soap, and some have a 3rd soap. I kinda assume that if you don’t rinse off the low Ph soap, you lose the benefit of the high PH soap. I think a chemist would have to answer that. Also, most companies suggest use the high PH soap first. This company says to use the low PH first. Maybe you could alternate your washes from low to high, and high to low the next time.
Stars and Stripes is GOATED I've been testing some other touchless wash products lately and honestly Chem-X is still my favorite. Is Stars and Stripes the strongest touchless? Not even close. Is it the easiest and safest? 100% yes.
Similar to other trucker touchless two-step washes. There's a few brands out there. The stronger your pressure washer, the more effective they are. Even then, they're truly aimed at getting 80%-90% clean. Good for maintenance between contact washes. Pretty harsh chemicals though, so PPE up.
@@Ecdetails it seems like you’re not watching the whole video brother, I show in here my pressure washer ,there is the facts brother not very well on unprotective paint I can prove it here. Listen, I don’t want to make Bob look bad in here, but here is the results. Please make sure you watch the entire video and please subscribe and share it with Bob and with all the people around as I do with your videos thank you same as you I’m looking for subscribers
Always been interested in this brand. I would think it’s a truck wash so it’s probably caustic af buy you right Bob be doing some NICEEE trucks and if they can take it so can regular everyday cars
@Ecdetails You have any plans to do a prime day detailing live or video? I saw Ethos has some stuff part of prime day, the Boss foam cannons are 15% off, and there are some Adams and Griots products.
Eddie you could sell actual poop in a spray bottle. Your sales skills are fantastic! Almost as good as your detail work. 🫶🏻 something about your videos brings me to my safe place. 😅 love you Eddie!
I’ve heard about this brand but this is the first review I have seen. Chem-X has several interesting products and I hope you review Liquid-X and Awesome Sauce.
Bob from Chem X is on to something special. Chem X has some outstanding products. Doug( detail it) has been ahead of the game for years!
Ya bob and Doug and it’s like you with this polish can’t wait to see how it all works other
@@Ecdetails Doug is the one who turned me onto the CSI CERAM XX. He deserves ALL the credit!
Great video! Thanks for reviewing Chem X! Bob is a great guy and has some great stuff! Can’t wait for you to test Snake Oil!
Bob was great on Martin's podcast. Can't wait till the 25th. The dude not only has great chemicals, but he's come up with some ingenious hardware for his line of work. Great dude.
Bobs a real one , thanks for commenting
Mannnn hyped you ended up checking it out . A lot of guys been talking about it, happy to see you make a video about it .
Thanks bro 😎
Puttin some respek on chem-x! Been using it for a few years now, better than any other "touchless" foam I have used. You a real one for helping get the brand name out there. Brown love.
My guy appreciate you
I've been waiting for this day. I knew it was coming.
Haha 😆 tell me more
OooOoOoo liking the new edits and filter! Givin RAD vibes! Love it! Been wanting to check out chemx stuff
You need to try it
Thanks 🙏 I’ve been trying to up my editing ✊🏿
gr8 review! Bob and his team @ Chem-X are top notch. Been using his products for over 2 years on my big truck, his snake oil is unreal!
Hey dude I appreciate you so much!
Been wanting to try this…
Great Job brother!!
Thanks bro!
Awesome video! A touchless 3pH-ish? Intriguing! Would it be too strong to use every week?
Imma try it every week for the next month and see haha 😆 would be a good video for sure
Nice!!!! I haven't used chem x yet but Clifford Sheffield in NC has and likes it for large vehicles like trucks, RVs
It works on cars just as well man
Great video Eddie! Bob is a great guy and makes some great products! Can’t wait for the EC Details test of Snake Oil!
Thanks for watching Rob
It's great especially for super dirty vehicles I do a final rinse on my dump trucks with reverse osmosis water an my trucks are the cleanest working dump trucks in my area
I am about to drop a video of the new stuff never used it was gonna do unboxing how to etc but ya man chem x is wild
This looks like a great way to do a touchless wash and simple to use! Bussin!
Ya it’s pretty great
Nice work Eddie! I was feeling like I didn’t want to touch the car at all this weekend myself. Looks promising 👍
For real some times you just wanna foam and go not do the whole ceremony
Dude, it’s been a minute since I sat down and watched one of your videos, but my guy’s lighting is on point! That intro felt like a Hollywood production. Maybe it was the color grading, but either way the videos are looking good brother! 👏
Appreciate you being been trying to up my game
do you pre rinse the vehicle first?
or just start applying product to the dry car?
I just apply on a dirty car step one and step two over it
Thanks for the video. You did a few new things with the editing I like em. So I have been using this on and off for a few months I like it so far.
Appreciate you bro trying to really up my game
This stuff has always intrigued me, just haven’t gotten around to trying it. But I might have to finally give it a go!
Me too then I tired it haha man is it good
I like Bob and his videos. Awesome sauce spray detailer is amazing. I’ve used Stars and Stripes once.
Bob is a chill dude
Dude, Bob is the freakin’ man. I love that guy. Can’t wait for that podcast!
Dude is awesome man
Eddie I’ve been using this on customers cars that don’t get too dirty and it works!!!….The only thing I can say negative is the snake oil if applied in direct sunlight will stain the paint if you let it set to long. His ph neutral soap is also a great soap.
Bro imma have to try snake oil , it looks like a great sheeter how did you like the degreaser?
@@Ecdetails the degreaser is a great prefoam and tire cleaner with no agitation. Snake oil last for about 2 months in my conditions here in NC and the vehicles sit outside all the time it’s wild for a foam on protection
I saw a video they put out a week or two ago where they cleaned a ford truck and I’ve been curious since! This came in the perfect time!
Question you think Stars and Stripes will work as good on a non coated car?
The results won't be AS good as they would be on a coated vehicle BUT the results are still VERY impressive.
I mean the truck he did it on wasn’t coated it had snake oil on for 3 months so it works I don’t think it cares if it’s coated or not half the semi he does doesn’t have a coating
@@Ecdetails agreed I just wanted to know your perspective. It looks like a banger I think ima order me some and test it out!
@@Ecdetails have you used or heard of a new (to me) company called hyper clean? they have some spray ceramic coating and si02 infused soap, thought you may want to do a review on them🤷🏻♂
@@tonykemper8896 send me the link
So are the 2 foams high and low ph then?
Yep and you foam one over the other r
I'm leaving this stuff for the heavy truck/equipment guys...I just think it's an unnecessary risk for automotive plastics and seals. pH neutral soap/rinseless with an occasional stronger prewash (Frostbite/Active Foam/Frostbite/Touch-Less/etc) and/or mineral remover to unclog a coating or do a decon wash is all that is really necessary.
I got a Tesla. I say that because Tesla trim sucks and I have yet to stain it with Palido with chem x or with a new Decon foam from ADS I just think you have to do it half the car spray off
Ive been using it over 2 years now on a daily driver F150. It gets stars and stripes atleast once a month with no issues whatsoever.
What do you think a semi is made of? Same stuff as a car....
Yours truly, an Owner Operator
I love Stars and Stripes content and I tried the kit, but it left the road film on my whip when I use it. Probably because I don't have a powerful pressure washer. Thank you for reviewing it though EC...
Oh for real imma try it on the truck I got coming i did spend time spraying it off. Thanks for watching bro
Great video the product looks amazing great for hot an humid days 👍🏼👍🏼💪🏼💪🏼
Thanks for watching bro!
I'm very surprised not many know about this. especially professional detailers. I've been using stars n stripes and Heavy aduty for years on larger trucks ... it just simply works with little effort and saves so much time
he has some stuff coming out that im super excited to try
I didn’t think Snake Oil was really a thing?? lol I’m interested to see your review!! I bought Jimbos soap too-I wonder how this would compare?
It’s a legit thing haha it’s more a sheeter then a header but makes sense since he uses it on bigger rigs
I got his soap coming to compar e
Will you be reviewing Jimbos soap? Apparently, it cleans as good as a 2ph or 3ph system
Ya h brought some only 16 oz we’ll see how it does
I can’t wait, I have been wanting to check these chemicals out for a while.
So good man
Eddie, is Stars and Stripes safe to use on PPF?
@@40utub3 Tesla has ppf whole front and no issue
Follow with Snake Oil, for superior protection too.
Use it all the time
also, what pressure washer are you using? that looks like some nice gpm!
I’m using an active 2.3 the 2.0 gpm
@@Ecdetails yeah i really like that one.... i have been going back and forth between that one and the big boi....
you running it on standard 15 amp service at your house?
@@sethlover6498 I have a dedicated 20 amp that I run the pressure washer on, I use to have an AR630 so I needed it for that
@@Ecdetails aweseome! I am going to do the same.
How does the active compare to the AR630?
@@sethlover6498 I miss the active bro
How does it do on wheels?
cleans amazing
Im going to assume it destroys Bilt Hamber Touch-less 2.0?
Its better in my opinion what Bilt has going for it is 1 soap thischemx ive used 20+ cars deep brought the 1 gallon 5 gallon pale and then just been testing it
@Ecdetails aren't they coming out with a powder? I'm running out of shelf space, and a bottle is powder form that's equal to several gallons would be nice.
So is the first one acidic then round 2 is alakaline for the PH slam? I recenty foamed Labosocemtica Neve and rinse then foamed Car Pro reset and added Descale to it and dried with no issues but I wash weekly.
Now it’s just 2 soaps 🧼 save some coin
It seems to me that you should try a 2- or 3-ph system without spraying off the first alkaline foam before applying the acid foam. Maybe there is something about the stars and stripes, or maybe this is a time-saving hack that would work with other soap systems. Maybe with Labo?
Oh, stars is the acid, so they do acid first and then the alkaline? Still, I'm wondering if doing the same process without rinsing in between but with another product line would work.
It’s all being tested haha we’ll see
Also stars is the acid where in chemistry acid would be the first step then alkaline
@@Ecdetails notifications are on!
This versus the labocosmetica 3ph soaps, more specifically the high and low ph stuff used as a touchless like this ?
ill have to test liek stars and stripes thus far been really enjoying this process
@@Ecdetails would be a cool test. I also get lazy and wanna do a touchless wash sometimes lol
I doubt this'll be out in the UK. But how would the 3ph (2ph in this case) method stack up like this with chemicals already available, such as Bilt Hamber touch-less and Labocosmetica purifica?
I’ll have to check but this got 95% off the cars like I could of went clay and coat is how clean this was
I mean, to get some of those knarly trucks clean, it would have to be all out punching. Looks very good afterwards.
It looks like an interesting way of cleaning - 'The shock stack'???
I've got both mentioned above, my cars are ceramic coated. I'm going to try stacking both of those on top of each other and see what and how much dirt they both pull off the panels. This could be a new quick midweek, or you're running late to cars and coffee meet or something.
@@79blustone ya felt like I cheated haha and also the cleaning is wild
@@Ecdetails Looking forward to the podcast on the 25th!
I've been on them for a long time! They are hard core.
What stuff have you used?
@@Ecdetails they wash giant trucks . They sell heavy duty stuff. Like pressure washers and valves, they are like industrial. I like their normal soap also.
It's a good product. Very nice video Eddie
Thanks for watching bro I appreciate you
It does have a scent. I use the gallons with the suttner st164 dual foam injector now, but even before when I used it the way you are it had a pleasant scent.
What scent do do they have I didn’t smell anything
@@Ecdetails A sweet scent. You can smell it when you open the bottles up.
@@02reaper mine didn’t smell like anything and look at my body you know and I know that you know that I can smell and eat
@@Ecdetails lmao....Its a pretty strong smell to me. Vehicle even smells like it afterwards. I'm thinking its not a scent that's added to it, just the chemicals used. Maybe when you have Bob on ask him and see what he says.
Seems like a good product for a touch less wash
Soo good
a lot of their car or truck washing shampoos have some of the most caustic ingredients in them. I think that's something I want to be continuously using it for and it's not good for you either I'd wear some serious heavy-duty gloves😅
Ya true I think there are alot of brands that have caustic stuff in there products - I’ll need to check the SDs sheet and compare it to bilt
@@Ecdetails
To my knowledge Bikt Hamber doesn't use any Caustic sodas, Phosphates or other know harmful chemicals.
Hey, Eddie. I know what I am glong to ask has nothing to do with this video, but I couldn't find any videos you did on engine Bay detailing.
Anyways, can you please make a couole.if recommendations for engine bay protectants. Something that is durable and looks nice. Also, I am looking for a few recommendations on great durable tire protectant / coatings.
Thank you
Need to try this.
It’s good bro
Given the extreme pH values of those chemicals (see the MSDS on their website) you should do some more testing to see if the pH value really does neutral out once they are mixed (as they claim) and you could also do some material safety tests.
It would be close. 2 and 12. Neutral is 7-7.5
Ya I’ll have to do more test have you tried stuff on your end different side of the ph scale and what was your outcome
@@Ecdetails I have. Most of the times it works (equalling out), sometimes it doesn‘t as there could be buffer solutions in those chemicals and/or other side effects preventing it.
@@TannerBobbitt the MSDS states 13-14 and 1-2, respectively
@@Ecdetails another questions is whether you can actually make sure that the two chemicals properly mix on the whole car. Ehat about cracks and crevices? And what happens if one of the chemicals stays on itself? Is it still safe then?
I don’t really understand why it needs to be “shocked” when you can easily rinse it off. I understand with carpets since there’s still something left in the carpet even after extraction.
It's essentially breaking the static bond between the dirt and the paint. If you apply them at the same time, then you end up with a ph neutral soap. Doesn't work as well.
I think the shock theory is use low PH first, it is PH of 2 undiluted. The second soap is a PH of 13. The second soap likely ends up making it all neutral. I don’t know if there is some sort of chemical reaction that helps with cleaning. Many other companies with multiple PH systems want you to rinse off the first soap before applying the second soap, and some have a 3rd soap. I kinda assume that if you don’t rinse off the low Ph soap, you lose the benefit of the high PH soap. I think a chemist would have to answer that. Also, most companies suggest use the high PH soap first. This company says to use the low PH first. Maybe you could alternate your washes from low to high, and high to low the next time.
Stars and Stripes is GOATED
I've been testing some other touchless wash products lately and honestly Chem-X is still my favorite.
Is Stars and Stripes the strongest touchless? Not even close.
Is it the easiest and safest? 100% yes.
What other ones are there? I think this better then bilt did for me but j could be wrong and also hope you’re doing well
@Ecdetails ill message you!
Do you know if it’s safe to use every week or bi-weekly? And have you noticed any downsides. I’ve used it once but not long term
4:49 JIMBO, are you 👀?😆
lol 😂
Similar to other trucker touchless two-step washes. There's a few brands out there. The stronger your pressure washer, the more effective they are. Even then, they're truly aimed at getting 80%-90% clean. Good for maintenance between contact washes. Pretty harsh chemicals though, so PPE up.
Thanks man for looking out. I would say all touchless harsh right and there some soaps that are just wild.
Cool products 👍
Stars and Stripes followed by Drive Beady Beadz 😍😍😍
Drive video coming good good is wild
@Ecdetails can't wait! I have some too. It's awesome
I couldn’t resist.. I did it.. YOLO!!!
lol
Awesomevid man!!... Bob knows his stuff... cant wait for the Heavy Duty degreaser review 😯👌
Thanks for watching , il be using that degreas r over my go to for a month or so then do the review w
It didn’t work on all vehicles EC details check the latest video where I mentioned you is part 2 on non diluted test and see the results
Ya man not sure could be your flow of water but then I’ve seen bob do it with a ryobi
@@Ecdetails it seems like you’re not watching the whole video brother, I show in here my pressure washer ,there is the facts brother not very well on unprotective paint I can prove it here. Listen, I don’t want to make Bob look bad in here, but here is the results. Please make sure you watch the entire video and please subscribe and share it with Bob and with all the people around as I do with your videos thank you same as you I’m looking for subscribers
Always been interested in this brand. I would think it’s a truck wash so it’s probably caustic af buy you right Bob be doing some NICEEE trucks and if they can take it so can regular everyday cars
So good
Bro i told you this last year. You been sleeping 😂 Chem X is BUSSIN
Haha welp thanks I do remember you saying it and I was like nah hard pass my fault
You should try snake oil next!
It’s on its way!
Touchless wash!! Thanks for review
@@BXGreen_DrivewayDetails thanks Becca!!
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Merica
@Ecdetails You have any plans to do a prime day detailing live or video? I saw Ethos has some stuff part of prime day, the Boss foam cannons are 15% off, and there are some Adams and Griots products.
Eddie you could sell actual poop in a spray bottle. Your sales skills are fantastic! Almost as good as your detail work. 🫶🏻 something about your videos brings me to my safe place. 😅 love you Eddie!
Bro I appreciate you so much
I’ve heard about this brand but this is the first review I have seen. Chem-X has several interesting products and I hope you review Liquid-X and Awesome Sauce.