Review: Prima Mystique Auto Wash Introduction This was a free sample Product Description Mystique Auto Wash is a concentrated wash solution that lubricates the surface as safely lifts dirt and sheets it away. Unique polymers brighten the paint while leaving it feeling slick and conditioned. With regular use, you will notice your wax lasting longer and looking better. As you rinse Mystique from the surface of your vehicle, keep an eye on the glass and you will see tight beads as the water flows across it. Product Details: Packaging: High quality PETE bottle with flip top dispenser, slick looking labeling (all Prima line) Directions from package: Mix 1-2 ounces with 5 gallons of water. Size: 16 oz. (also available in 1 gallon) Current Price: $9.99 (product used was sample provided free of charge) Manufacturer: Prima Car Care, Denver, Colorado Country of Origin: USA Interesting warning on label: First aid: Eye or SKIN (capitalization added). Flush with water for 15 minutes and call a physician if irritation persists. Additional products used: Wash buckets (x2), grit guards, Wash mitt: Race Glaze wool mitt Drying: Metro Master Blaster, 19A while running Vehicles Used: 1997 Dodge Dakota, 2009 Lincoln MKZ Product notes: Scent: light perfume (?) soap smell Consistency: medium (not watery or gelish) Color: Purple tint Method of Preparation, Application, and noted Observations: For both washes, I ended up using 1/2 oz per gallon which is on the high end of the recommendation. On the Dakota, I washed the wheel area first with a dedicated wash bucket and on the MKZ I washed the wheels last last with the residue soap. I used the two bucket method with the grit guard only in the rinse bucket. Mixing the soap When mixed, the between the finger slickness is on the low end compared to many soaps. It is not quite like 1z Perls whch is more like ONR. It is my understanding the choice of surfectants used that determines this slickness attribute. It may also explain the suds characteristics noted below. I added the soap to the wash bucket and then added the water so this would generate the maximum amount of suds. It generated very light suds that fill up the bucket Wash process In my process, I usually do the upper surfaces first, then each side, rear and front. I do the wheels depending on the mood. With the Dakota, I washed them first with a dedicated bucket and on the MKZ I washed them last. I rinse each section and then slow rinse prior to drying so soap and water sit on the paint for longer than some do so rinsing ease is a plus. I do have a whole house water softener system. As used on the paint with the mitt, it did not feel as slick as some soaps but I think sudsy soaps make thick wool mitts glide easier over the paint (my theory). From a practical sense, I did not really think there is any difference in terms of safety. It may be this soap should be used with a mf mitt which I also prefer with ONR rather than a lambs wool. Suds during wash 1 Suds during wash 2 End of wash wash bucket after doing wheels End of wash rinse bucket Drying I used a Master Blaster to dry both vehicles although I had to come back on the Dakota since the sun came out during the middle of the wash and it spotted so I had to wipe it down with PB's Spray and Wash so I discounted that drying experience. The other UDM (Ultimate Drying Machine) Water sheeted, ,moved inside the garage, and ready to dry There is a claim that "as you rinse Mystique from the surface of your vehicle, keep an eye on the glass and you will see tight beads as the water flows across it". If I judge it by the sheeted look, I never saw "tight" beads but it rinsed well. I was applying a new LSP after this wash since the LSP was not in great shape. Dried (after jambs wiped down) Observation Summary Suds: At 1/2 oz per gallon, generates very light suds that will fill the buclet. Did not use a 0.2 oz per gallon (minimum recommended dilution) Suds regeneration: OK. Suds at end of wash: light suds at end of wash after washing wheels Rinseability: Very Nice Rinseability when left on paint: Nice Cleaning ability: OK Between the finger lubricity: Lower end of range General lubricity: OK Sheeting: Very good Ease of drying with master blaster: Very Good Post Wash Gloss/slickness: No obvious gloss difference but given the ease of drying I consider it did leave the surface slicker Foam Gun: Not used Summary Mystique is a little bit different than other soaps given it's very light sudsing characteristics. It rinsed nicely with minimal soapy residue and also dried nicely with the master blaster. The open note is cleaning ability. I did not really get a chance to try it on something really dirty to see how it performed. Price wise it could be considered fairly economical if you used the 1 oz to 5 gallon dilution. BTW, I did not notice any irritation (did not use nitrile gloves). I will probably try again later with a mf mitt and use something closer to 1 ounce per 5 gallons.
Thanks for the review! I prefer using soaps that produce light suds while hand washing. Makes it way easier to rinse. I save my high sudsing soaps for the foam gun/cannon. Prima Mystique is one of my favs!!
I find it weird how the soap can irritate the skin. I imaigne all car wash soaps shouldn't be a bit more on the delicate side since you're dunking your hand in the soap bucket constantly.
Great review, I have a number of car soaps and I constantly find myself going to Prima Mystique for its cleaning ability, I find it actually cleans better in one pass than MS Ultra gloss, adam's (CG maxisuds), and CG extreme, but it does not wash too well in the sun. I recommend only for use out of the sun.
