I have always been finicky with adding the right amount of shampoo mixture but 2 days ago I washed my car and got very lazy. I just eye balled some Zaino Z7 and dumped it into my bucket, 5 gal bucket with probably 4 gal worth of water. I went to wash my car with a DD lambswool mitt and initially though the mitt was just garbage. Little suds, not very slick at all. I then decided to add about 1 more gallon of water to my bucket and it changed everything. I had way to much soap solution and not enough water to balance it. I ended up really liking the lambswool mitt and remembering how good Zaino Z7 is as a gentle wash. Proper dilutions when washing are key, too much soap will allow to much lubricity and not enough suds to carry away dirt.
I've been eye balling for a while. Then I got soap in gallons, and simply got myself gallon dispensing pumps, which give you 1 oz per pump. Takes all the guess work away from it.
i use pinnacle(bodywork)shampoo in a gallon with the dispenser pump . works great 2 squrts for my bucket . gives me plenty of soap..... by the way one of the best soaps out there not cheap but lasts a while for me do to i only use it on my truck ....
Thanks Dave. Good info. The lid on the Z7 is so small that after pouring 1 capful I just eyeballed the rest. I'll make sure to measure correctly next time. Plus I'm sure it will last alot longer. I tend to follow if a little is good then alot must be better for shampoo. LOL.