Diluting Detailing Products Correctly
Read dilution ratios precisely, measure a repeatable working solution and avoid confusing product-to-water ratios with final-volume instructions.
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Read how the ratio is defined
A label may specify one part product to a number of parts water, or a quantity of product in a final solution volume. These are not necessarily the same calculation. Use the definition given by the manufacturer rather than assuming every ratio follows the same convention.
For example, one part product to nine parts water creates ten total parts. A one-litre final mixture at that ratio contains 100 ml product and 900 ml water, if that is the ratio the label specifies.
Measure and label
Use suitable measuring equipment and a compatible container. Label the product, dilution and preparation date where relevant. Follow the specified mixing order, water requirements and protective equipment guidance. Never combine cleaners unless the manufacturer explicitly provides that process.
More concentrate is not automatically more effective and can increase residue or compatibility problems.
Check equipment dilution too
A foam cannon or dosing system may further dilute the solution in its bottle. Follow the equipment’s method for understanding the final delivered concentration. Keep a simple record so later jobs use the same working solution. If a result changes, verified dilution is one variable you can rule out before changing products or escalating cleaning strength.
