Acidic Active Foam Shampoo Concentrate 5L, CarLab

Quick Facts – CarLab Sour Power

• Brand: CarLab
• Model: CAR000763
• Type: Acidic shampoo / active foam (2-in-1 concentrate)
• Volume: 5 L
• Application: Car washing, Coating maintenance, water spot removal
• Dilution (active foam): 1:4 (pressure washer foam cannon) / 1:40 (hand foam cannon)
• Dilution (shampoo): 40–100 ml per 10 L water
• Packaging: 5 L container

CarLab Sour Power is a highly concentrated 2-in-1 product that functions both as an acidic shampoo and an active foam (active solvent in foam form). The product has been developed for regular and periodic car washing, with a particular focus on vehicles protected with Coating or Sealant.

Sour Power effectively dissolves mineral deposits, restores the hydrophobic properties of the Coating, and returns the paintwork to its original gloss. The product can also be used on unprotected vehicles to remove light water spots from paint and glass.

Unlike many similar products, Sour Power contains no hydrophobic additives, making it suitable for Coating maintenance without interfering with the function of the surface protection. See more CarLab products for car care in our range.

What is Sour Power and why choose it?

Sour Power from CarLab is an acidic detergent with a low pH, making it effective against mineral residues, limescale deposits, and water spots that alkaline shampoos cannot dissolve. The acidic pH also helps to reactivate the hydrophobic surface of the Coating after washing, without adding new layers of wax or synthetic polymers.

The product foams generously, provides excellent lubrication during the washing process, and rinses off easily without leaving residue. As it contains no hydrophobic additives, it is a reliable choice for detailers and reconditioning workshops working with ceramic coatings who wish to avoid contaminating Coating surfaces.

Where is this product suitable?

• Vehicles with Ceramic Coating or Sealant requiring pH-safe maintenance
• Reconditioning workshops and detailing studios with high wash throughput
• Vehicles with water spots on paint or glass
• Regular car washing with a foam cannon (pressure washer foam cannon or hand foam cannon)
• Wash bay use with the two-bucket method

Technical Specifications

Suitable for: Professional detailers, reconditioning workshops, and car care businesses working with Coating-protected vehicles. Also suited to detailing enthusiasts seeking a pH-safe shampoo for regular washing with a foam cannon or the two-bucket method.

Industries: Detailing, car care, vehicle reconditioning, car washing, Coating application and maintenance.

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Does CarLab Sour Power work for washing vehicles with Ceramic Coating?

Yes. CarLab Sour Power has been developed specifically for vehicles protected with Ceramic Coating and Sealant. The acidic pH dissolves mineral deposits and helps restore the hydrophobic properties of the Coating without damaging the surface protection. The product contains no hydrophobic additives, which is important to avoid contaminating or interfering with existing Coating layers. See also other shampoos for Coating maintenance in our range.

What volume and dilution ratios apply to CarLab Sour Power?

CarLab Sour Power is supplied in a 5 L container and is a concentrate that must always be diluted before use. As an active foam, a dilution of 1:4 is used for a pressure washer foam cannon and 1:40 for a hand foam cannon. As a shampoo in the two-bucket method, 40–50 ml per 10 L water is recommended for regular washing, and 50–100 ml per 10 L water for Coating service. Lukewarm water is recommended for best results. The product should not be used on hot surfaces and should be stored at 5–25 °C.

What sets CarLab Sour Power apart from other shampoos in the same category?

CarLab Sour Power differs from many competing products in that it is an acidic 2-in-1 formulation without hydrophobic additives. This means that Sour Power can be used for Coating maintenance without the risk of depositing a new polymer layer on top of the surface protection – something that can otherwise reduce the performance of the Coating. The product is also effective against light water spots on paint and glass, making it a versatile choice for detailers seeking a pH-safe shampoo with a high concentration and strong foaming capability.