Obsessed Garage Soap | Signature Edition
This soap started out of frustration. I kept running into supply issues with the soap I used to run and couldn't keep it in stock. Bradley, a formulator I've known for a bit, pitched me on building something custom. I'm skeptical by nature, but his track record made it an easy yes.
- Matt Moreman
We ran iterations A through E until the foam came out dense and creamy, like shaving cream, clinging to the panel and melting away slowly instead of clumping off in patches. Most companies fake that look with cheap petroleum based surfactants. We used the premium grade you'd find in high end skincare, so it stays gentle on your skin and your paint at full strength.
I tested scent side by side at zero, 0.5%, and 1%, then settled on 0.75%. It smells good without turning your garage into a candle shop. The result foams thick, rinses clean, and never strips your wax, sealant, or coating. It's the wash I always wanted and couldn't find, so we built it.
I want this soap in your hands fast, so it's a little janky right now on purpose. Every bottle from this first run is hand-signed by me. Polished packaging comes later. The formula is already exactly where I want it.
Initial run: 135-gallon containers and 300-quart bottles.
Clings to the panel and melts away slowly instead of clumping off.
Targeted at 7.0 to 7.2 so it never strips wax, sealant, or coating.
Start with 1 ounce per full foam cannon or wash bucket.
The same premium grade used in high end body wash.
Sits on a hot panel in direct sun and still rinses clean.
Raw materials sourced entirely in the USA.
Run a touchless pre-wash to clear loose grit before the mitt touches paint.
Add 1 ounce to a foam cannon or 6-gallon bucket, then adjust for your flow rate.
Let it work up thick and creamy before you start washing.
Straight lines, clean mitt, rinse often in a separate rinse bucket.
The foam stays active, so you can work the whole car without rushing.
It won't reactivate or streak, even after sitting in direct sun.
Dry with a clean microfiber. You should feel a slick surface with zero residue.
- Running a higher flow pressure washer? Bump your dilution up slightly for the same foam.
- Give the container a quick shake before use, especially after it sits a while.
- Store away from direct sunlight and extreme heat to protect the color and formula.

