It’s exactly as advertised. It simplifies the process and gets the cars really clean. I didn’t buy the kit, as I already have a bunch of products from before but got the hotlap and one wiper separately. I’m really impressed with one wiper. Smells great and works exactly as advertised. Hotlap cleans well. Just wish it foamed a little better/more concentrated.. It would be awesome if I can use it at 10:1 in a foam cannon like some of the other products out there. I always feel like I’m using too much product. 5:1 foams fine (not that great even at this dilution) Overall, I’m happy with the system/products. I will continue to do a traditional bucket wash from time to time as I really enjoy the process but it’s good to have this as an option. Hotlap is sold out by the gallon so I’ve been using my preferred prewash from before and using Onewiper afterwards. One wiper is what I’m truly impressed with
Store owner replied:
Hey Scott. Thanks for the review and the feedback! We are working on making HotLap more foam heavy and contact friendly at lower dilutions. But for now, we recommend a wet foam for pre-washing, not a thick airy foam, as that doesn't saturate and clean quite as well, plus it uses way more product. With a 5:1 and the dilution dialed a quarter turn back from full concentration, you will notice a wetter foam, and the product will last twice as long. Foam varies a lot by pressure washer and foam cannon though. On a high flow washer and our foam cannon, it doesn't get much thicker than other foams out there at that concentration, so it's always interesting to hear that it didnt foam well. But you are not wrong about the concentrations of those foam factors!
DriveLab products were exactly what I was looking for! I wanted a simple, straightforward 1,2,3 maybe 4-step process to keep my car clean without making detailing complicated. For apartment dwellers like me, DriveLab is the perfect solution. The products make car care feel manageable and convenient, even without a garage or dedicated space for detailing. If you live in an apartment and want an easy way to keep your car looking great, DriveLab is definitely worth checking out!
Honestly it’s a great kit. The towels are great and the chemicals/soaps are easy to mix and use. The foam sprayer is great and very handy. The YouTube instructions are very helpful, and all the tools were awesome. Definitely a worthwhile purchase. On a good day, I can see how this wash would only take 30-45 mins, and that’s nice to know. Great kit!
The kit okay. I wish the towels were of better quality. They’re pretty rough to the touch. Tire shine isn’t the greatest. Hot lap isn’t enough to remove dog drool or etched bird poop. Overall kit is solid and has made cleaning someone easier but with wheels that have a lot of brake dust, it’s not enough. Had to use bug and tar remover in certain sections and wheel cleaner for brake dust. One wiper is great. I wish the towels were labeled 1, 2,3 etc so I can keep track of which side is which to avoid using a side I already used. I did 5:1 ratio on a dirty truck and 1:10 on a ceramic coated coupe. I doubt I would get more than 3 washes out of the kit. Would’ve liked to go get at least 5. I’ll probably buy the gallon hot lap and one wiper and see how that goes. But not using a bucket has been huge for me and heading into the winter i would like avoid sticking my hands in a cold bucket. It also rains so much in the north east i eventually just want to contactless wash the car with a 20 minute foam on and dry off.
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the review Tushar. Not sure what happened with the towels you received but they should not be rough to the touch. The piles are made out of a 70/30 blend which is the softer side of microfiber. Let us know if something seemed off and maybe we can get some replacements sent out. For HotLap, etched bird poop is tough with just the foam, we recommend pre-spraying with a dilution of it in a bottle before foaming to help soften it up but the etch mark would not go away unless corrected. Also, 3 washes out of the kit would mean you are overspraying foam. We almost always get 8-10 cars out of HotLap minimum. I personally get 16-20 washes per bottle. Then 6-10 for OneWiper. As simple as we want to make it, theres a lot that goes into the process and detailing in general, so things can go wrong. Let us know how we can help.
I use hotLap on all of my cars along with the foam cannon and it works great! I use the OneWiper and NewShoes to finish them off. I do wish you would bring back your gallon sizes though.
Store owner replied:
Hey Tariq. What you’re showing in the photos is actually expected after Step 1. HotLap is designed to remove as much contamination as possible before contact, not leave the vehicle completely clean without touching it, as that would require harsher chemicals and a miseducating people. Step 2 is the contact-cleaning portion of the process and is specifically designed to safely remove that remaining film. If you stopped after the foam and pressure rinse, you only completed the first half of the wash. We’d recommend giving the full process a try before judging the results.
Loving DriveLab so far. I’m a busy Dad and got tired of expensive prices and mediocre results of car washes. I needed something good but also fast and DriveLab is helpful make my cars look much better than before!
I used both the Hot Lap and One Wiper. I absolutely love the results, I have yet not loved the results. I use it regardless of how dirty my vehicle is and it never disappoints.
Used DriveLab for the FIRST time today on my PPF’d Raptor R - absolutely love it - started with HotLap 10:1 followed by OneWiper (half in the sun) and it not only came out great, but I was done in under 30 mins!!!! Couldn’t believe it!
I was so happy with my cleaning results that I rushed out to drive and accidentally ran over my OneWiper bottle while pulling out of the driveway & so I had to replace my sprayer. Ugh
Luckily it was an easy fix! ;-)
Store owner replied:
Thanks for the enormous amount of support Angie! You have a beautiful fleet! We sent you a special email, let us know if you received it.
Incredible product. No more mitts, no more buckets.
I really like the 3 products. So far it has been a very easy process. Here in FL it does take a little scrubbing on some car wash days because of the bugs we have on a constant basis. Overall, I'm pretty impressed with these products. Do you guys give a military discount when I need to reorder?
I was looking for something to maintain the new paint job on my S2000 without getting lost in all the products other big companies offer.
I finally washed my car with drivelab for the first time today and i am beyond impressed. It took me 35 minutes on my first ever go (using the wheel kit as well), and my paint is silky smooth. It also corrected some swirling from the buffer the painter used. It was so easy to use and the results are undeniable. Couldn’t be happier.
Completed my first wash and very happy with the result. All the products and tools are high quality and make the washing process quicker and easier. Found the new glass towels work very well also.
I’ve been in the automotive industry for my entire professional career and have always taken great personal pride in the proper care of all my cars, trucks, motorcycles and RV.
Finally a batch of thoughtful car detailing products that have mostly exceeded expectation (IE marketing jargon and questionable results via the internet).
Keep it clean!
Jim S
Great product. We live in AZ and most people use automatic car washes, but I hate the swirl marks they leave. I also don’t have a ton of time to wash both of my rides and my wife’s car, so finding a solution that performs great in the AZ heat, cuts down on time, and is super easy to use is crucial. Drivelab delivers on their promises and I don’t even have swirl marks. The other huge benefit, it’s pretty good at degreasing. I had my Jeep in the shop for a hydro steering upgrade and it’s naturally a dirty job, power steering fluid on the frame and undercarriage sucks. Most just let it off gas and deal with it. I used the foam cannon attachment, let it sit for about 5min and it’l surprisingly did a great job at reducing the power steering fluid. Overall really impressed and will continue to use and purchase Drivelab products.
I mean it’s fine still need to bucket and mitt to get dirt off after only a week without a wash, looks like I’m still on the hunt for something that can remove hard water spots from my ceramic coating
Store owner replied:
Thanks for giving it a try, Brian. Just to clarify, you definitely don't need to bucket and mitt after the pre-wash. The towel process is the contact-wash step and should handle what remains, especially after a week on a coated car. That said, if you prefer a mitt, there's nothing wrong with using one.
On the water spots, OneWiper can dissolve and remove the mineral deposits that cause water spots, but if the minerals have already etched or imprinted the surface underneath, no chemical cleaner can simply remove that damage. It has to be corrected or polished.
The wash kit, especially the foam cannon, has worked very well. The foam is thick when I want it to be and is easily adjusted. Hotlap is great at loosening the dirt and one wiper leaves a very good shine.
I think the product works very well and I am looking to purchase the soap as well. I like the cleaning properties of the OneWiper I don’t know of any other product like it, except CarPro Elixir.
The product smells good too!
The DriveLab wash kit is genuinely excellent. I’ve purchased car care kits from other companies in the past, and I always felt like I had to mix and match or combine multiple products just to get a good finish. DriveLab completely simplifies the process into three easy steps—no guesswork required. The products themselves are super high quality, and the final results were top-tier. Highly recommend if you want an effortless, professional-looking shine!
