We didn't just design this for show ponies. We wanted to be able to tackle grit and grime in every situation. And to be honest, that's hard to do with just a few formulas. So we can't rely on one strategy for everything, but technique and application makes our products cover more ground in various situations. You can see how in our PDF guide, or if you really want to know everything, then here's everything you need to know about DriveLab: https://drivelabcarcare.com/pages/product-knowledge

In the same time it would take 3 or 4 guys at your local car wash to swirl your paint and leave greasy dressings all over your tires and dash for $20 a pop, you can get the same shiny protection and clean a $200 detail service would provide, but for as little as $5 per wash.The cost difference comes down to the formulas. If you purchase the accessories, those will increase your upfront cost per wash, but they last for years (unless you're washing hundreds of cars a month, which is not normal use).A bottle of HotLap lasts about 8–15 washes depending on vehicle size. A bottle of OneWiper lasts around 6–10 washes depending on usage. A bottle of NewShoes can last up to a full year if applied properly.

Absolutely. But let's get down to the reality and the disclaimers, since there's so much nuance. Let's imagine you car was your house for a second. Imagine your home was a palace, would that change the process of cleaning it? Yes, a ton. So clearly size matter right? Now, imagine there was a family of raccoons living in your house while you were on vacation. Would it be messier and take longer to clean when you got back? Yep (and gross). So clearly there are different types and degrees to cleaning. So now that we got the silly imagining out of the way, let's be real. Size matters, degree of dirty matters, and how often you clean it matters. The larger the car and the longer between washes you go, the longer it takes. For a weekly or bi-monthly maintenance wash on a daily driven sedan, this could be 20-30 minutes, sometimes less if it's ceramic coated for example. But on a large SUV, it will take longer, like 30-40 minutes. then if you take either of these and don't wash them for a month or 2, or take them offroading, you might end up adding a couple extra steps and 10-15 minutes to the process. What we promise is that this kit gives you the option and the tools to enhance the experience, avoid wasting steps and time, and if you usualy take a long time, it will be relatively faster. We have an extensive guide on some of the variations to approach washing with that change the timeline (also, tools matter like if you blow dry or not etc). Study our processes to get the most out of it, and you'll be getting 20 min maintenance washes in no time (unless its a huge vehicle or just a more stubborn design shape).

No! But let's be clear. This is as close as it gets to a 'touchless' wash soap while still being safe on all surfaces. Unlike touchless cleaners out there that use caustic ingredients to acheive maximum cleaning, but never fully clean without contact and leave you with hard water stains, we rely on softening and dissolving film and then cleaning it up with Step 2. This won't leave your car 'possibly' clean, it will leave your car clean, decontaminated, and protected everywhere you wipe with Step 2.

Rather than relying on a rinseless wash to do all of the heavy lifting, we pair it with modern pre-washing (touchless technology) to remove as much grit as possible so cleaning up the rinseless way is safe and effective. We also modified our Step 2 formula to handle hard water and mineral build up, as well as leave behind significant ceramic resins for protection that lasts weeks, and never truly goes away if you keep up the wash routine with it.

Our approach is made for pressure washing. Applying HotLap with a foam cannon is recommended for Step 1, followed by pressure washing the emulsified dirt and product off the panel. Watch our video here: https://youtu.be/Y6jm-q6vWC8 This soap also works for bucket washing and diliuting in spray bottles though.

Watch our video here: https://youtu.be/Y6jm-q6vWC8

Blowers are recommended but not necessary. Watch our tutorial video for recommendations on 'wet wipe downs' without a blower. Pairing Step 2 with a good towel is essential for a shiny finish. Smaller drying towels are better to avoid dirt build-up.

None of the products harm your paint. In fact, our wash process is designed to protect your paint long term. Just don't let soap dry in the sun. Use a shaded location or work quickly to avoid soap stains.

Our system is perfect for ceramic coated and wrapped or PPF'd surfaces. For ceramic coatings, which were specifically invented for chemical resistance, the main culprit for diminishment is abrasion with contact. Our system not only reduces necessary contact during the heavy lifting (chemically speaking), and doesn't rely on lubrication while washing alone, but it also involves adding back to the coating every time you wipe with Step 2. This inherently maintains the coating better. PPF and wraps are a slightly different story because they are made out of softer materials. Our formula's ingredients are selected and made to be diluted so as to not being harmful to plastics and vinyl, PPF included. Then Step 2 creates further protection for these materials as a sacrificial barrier so they last as long as possible. Follow our protocol to stay safe and get the best results.