3M™ Car Wash Soap, 38378, 5 gal (18.92 L), 1 per case
Safely remove dirt and grime without removing the wax protection with 3M™ Car Wash Soap.

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Safely remove dirt and grime without removing the wax protection with 3M™ Car Wash Soap.
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| 3M Stock | 7000045535 |
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| Previous 3M Stock | 60455064265 |
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Safely remove dirt and grime without removing the wax protection with 3M™ Car Wash Soap.
Our car wash soap is a concentrated formula that’s phosphate and silicone free. Dilution ratio 1 part to 100 parts water. Protect the paintwork and wax finish on vehicles, while removing the dirt and grime with 3M™ Car Wash Soap. Our highly formulated, phosphate and silicone free car wash soap creates long lasting suds which safely removes dirt and grime to leave the vehicle looking like new.
Our Car Wash Soap can also be used as a lubricant for 3M™ Perfect-It™ Cleaner Clay and wet sanding. Dilution ratio: 1 part concentrate to 100 parts water.
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Collision Repair
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- Previous 3M Stock
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3M Wetordry Abrasive Sheet 401Q, 02044, 2000, 5 1/2 in x 9 in
For automotive wet-sanding work, use a waterproof finishing abrasive with the lubricated sanding process.
3M lists this soap as a wet-sanding lubricant at 1 part concentrate to 100 parts water. Choose the abrasive grade for the coating and repair stage; 2000 is a fine paint-finishing grade.
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