OPTiX Wash & Gloss Shampoo (SiO2-Free Car Wash)OPTiX Wash & Gloss Shampoo (SiO2 Free Car Wash) OPTiX Shampoo is a premium shampoo designed for the regular people. This shampoo creates a good thick foam and provides the necessary cleaning power for your car. The OPTiX Shampoo is a great, affordable car wash for the everyday person or the professional car detailer. What It Is Used For: This product is a paint safe shampoo. Lubricates the wash mitt and paint. Creates foam. Gives a good shine and

OPTiX Wash & Gloss Shampoo (SiO2-Free Car Wash)

OPTiX Shampoo is a premium shampoo designed for the regular people. This shampoo creates a good thick foam and provides the necessary cleaning power for your car. The OPTiX Shampoo is a great, affordable car wash for the everyday person or the professional car detailer.

What It Is Used For:

• This product is a paint-safe shampoo.
• Lubricates the wash mitt and paint.
• Creates foam.
• Gives a good shine and gloss.
• Remove dirt and grime.

Scratch Prevention

OPTiX Shampoo is designed to prevent the scratching on your paint. However it is difficult to give a perfect result no matter the product. Take precaution to your wash mitts and drying towels for aging as they will have a greater chance to scratch the car when washing and drying.

Finish

This awesome shampoo will give you a great finish without leaving annoying soapy residue. The suds will wash straight off your car and will leave a clean finish.

Non-Invasive Formula

Like the OPTiX Matte Shampoo, this formula is non-invasive and harmless to work done on your car. It will give you great cleaning results without stripping any waxes, sealants or any SiO2-based coatings.

How To Use It:

1. Wash the vehicle down (preferably with a pressure washer to remove excess dirt and grime).
   
2. Fill a wash bucket with 15-20L of water.
3. Pour 30-100mL of shampoo into the wash bucket.
4. Use a wash mitt with solution to wipe and clean car.
5. Every 3 or so panels rinse and clean the wash mitt, then dip into wash bucket and repeat until car is clean.
6. Rinse down the car with a pressure washer or hose sprayer.
7. Dry with a microfiber towel or blower.

Other usage tips, Foam cannon 200ml of Matte Shampoo with 700ml of water. The average bucket is 15L, please consider that the more suds you make the mix the less water you will use because a portion of the bucket is being filled with bubbles of air, therefore a 15L bucket will probably use 10L of water and 50-75ml is enough. For larger buckets or when car are very dirty then best to use 75-100ml. Please note that if the car is pretty dirty then you should be foaming the car first. If you need a cheap way of getting soap onto the car then use the OPTIX hose dispenser.

Specs

• Applicable Locations: Exterior
• Car Finishes: Paint
• Product Form: Liquid
• Product Type: Shampoo
• Sizes: 250mL, 1L& 5L
• Panel Shop Safe
• Made and Packed in Australia
• Does not come with or need sprayers.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions:

Why should I use a shampoo? Shampoos are a vital product in regards to cleaning vehicles. Shampoos help with lifting dirt, debris and more without having to put in so much elbow grease. It is also a lubricant for wash mitts for the hand washing process. An added benefit to some shampoos like this is they contain a gloss enhancer and will add just that little bit more shine to your car.

Is this pH neutral? Yes it is pH neutral to ensure it doesn't harm your paint or clear coat.

Can I use this in my foam cannon? Absolutely.

Does this foam well? Yes it does.

Can I use this if my car is ceramic coated? Yes, it is pH balanced and will not harm any coatings, paint or clear coat what-so-ever. We encourage you to use this shampoo if your car has been coated in any OPTiX ceramic coatings.

Will this strip the wax on my car? No, it is pH balanced and will not harm any coatings, paint or clear coat what-so-ever.

Is there an alternative for my matte/satin vehicle? Yes there is, click here.

When to Use a SiO2-Free Car Wash

Not every car needs a ceramic-infused shampoo.

A SiO2-free wash like OPTiX Wash & Gloss is designed for:

• Regular maintenance washing
• Vehicles with existing coatings where you don’t want product build-up
• Cars that are washed frequently
• Situations where you want a clean surface without adding protection layers

This makes it a reliable choice for both coated and non-coated vehicles.

Why Simpler Shampoos Often Work Better

There’s a growing trend toward “ceramic shampoos” that leave protection behind after every wash.

In real-world use, these can:

• Create inconsistent layering
• Affect how coatings behave over time
• Reduce control over your maintenance process

A traditional, well-balanced shampoo gives you:

• consistent cleaning
• predictable results
• no interference with existing coatings or protection systems

Designed for Real Wash Conditions

This shampoo is used in our workshop at AutoFX WA on a daily basis.

That means:

• it has to rinse clean
• it has to lubricate properly
• it has to work across different paint conditions

Not just look good after one wash.

What to Expect Over Time

No shampoo will prevent all wash marks.

What matters is:

• lubrication
• technique
• wash tools

This shampoo is designed to reduce friction and allow safer washing — but the outcome always comes down to the process used.

SDS

Safety Data Sheet