VICE Wash & Coat: The Monthly Top-Up Your Coating Needs

Keep protection performing, gloss high, and wash time low—without resorting to harsh cleaners.

Add VICE Wash & Coat to your routine once a month to boost gloss and slickness while keeping coatings, sealants, and waxes performing. For bonded road grime/traffic film, use a dedicated pre-wash/TFR (e.g., ROGUE) before shampooing.

The “12×4” Maintenance Rhythm

Weekly: Your regular wash (e.g., ORIGIN) or a rinseless wash when water is limited (e.g., SYNERGY).
Monthly: One reset wash with VICE to deep-clean the surface and keep protection performing.
Quarterly (8–12 weeks): Decon add-ons as needed—PURGE (iron fallout remover),
XCON (Water Spot & Fallout Remover for paint/glass), plus wheels/tires with a suitable cleaner (e.g., ORION), etc.

Always follow label directions for dwell times, materials compatibility, and dilution where applicable.

How VICE Fits Into the D-Tail Lab Lineup

Product	Primary Job	Use Frequency	Protectant-Safe*	Notes
VICE (Wash & Coat Shampoo)	Monthly deep-clean/top-up; cleans while leaving SiO₂ gloss & slickness.	Monthly or as needed	Yes, when used as directed	Use in a two-bucket wash or foam cannon; for stubborn grime, pre-wash with ROGUE.
ORIGIN (Shampoo)	Gentle weekly shampoo with high lubrication and gloss.	Weekly	Yes	Your “every-wash” soap for coated or waxed cars.
SYNERGY (Rinseless)	Rinseless/low-water washing and quick maintenance.	Weekly / between full washes	Yes	Ideal for condos, winter, or water-restricted areas.
ROGUE (Pre-Wash/TFR)	Contactless pre-wash to remove heavy grime before shampoo.	As needed	Yes, when used as directed	Foam or pump sprayer; reduces wash-marring risk.
PURGE (Iron Remover)	Dissolves ferrous contamination (rail dust, brake fallout).	Every 8–12 weeks	Yes	Use before shampoo on cool panels; avoid direct sun.
XCON (Water Spot & Fallout Remover)	Targets mineral water spots and light fallout on paint/glass.	As needed	See label	Spot-treat cool panels; test first, avoid direct sun.

*“Protectant-safe” means compatible with waxes/sealants/ceramic coatings when used as directed. Over-concentration or misuse can reduce longevity of any protection.

VICE vs. Popular Shampoos From Other Brands

All of the options below aim to be coating-safe, slick, and high-foaming. Where VICE stands out is its role as a monthly reset—a little more bite than a super-gentle weekly soap, without jumping to harsh chemistry.

Shampoo	Positioning	Protectant-Safe*	Typical Use
D-Tail Lab VICE	Monthly deep-clean/top-up (Wash & Coat) for coated/waxed finishes	Yes (as directed)	Two-bucket or foam cannon; pair with ROGUE pre-wash for heavy grime
CarPro Reset	Coating-maintenance shampoo	Yes	Weekly/bi-weekly on coated vehicles
Gyeon Bathe	pH-neutral, slick maintenance shampoo	Yes	Gentle weekly maintenance
Koch-Chemie GSF	Gentle snow foam / shampoo	Yes	Pre-wash foam or bucket wash
Meguiar’s Gold Class	Gloss-enhanced consumer shampoo	Generally	Weekly shine-focused washes

How to Use VICE for Best Results

Pre-rinse. On a cool surface, rinse thoroughly to knock down loose dirt.
Pre-wash (optional): If the vehicle is very dirty, apply ROGUE as a contactless pre-wash and rinse.
Shampoo with VICE. Two-bucket method with a quality wash mitt. For foam cannons, start with a light mix and adjust for your water hardness and desired foam. Avoid direct sun.
Final rinse & dry. Rinse well, then dry with a clean microfiber drying towel. A drying aid can add slickness and gloss.
Inspect. If bonded contamination remains (rail dust, orange specs), spot-treat with PURGE. For mineral spotting, use XCON as directed.

FAQ

Is VICE safe on ceramic coatings, sealants, and wax?

Yes—when used as directed. It’s designed for maintenance, not stripping.

Can I use VICE every week?

You can, but most enthusiasts prefer a gentler weekly shampoo (e.g., ORIGIN) and the cost is not the same. Save VICE for the monthly reset.

Does VICE add protection?

VICE Wash & Coat cleans and also deposits a light SiO₂ layer that boosts gloss, slickness, and water beading. It’s protection-safe and designed for maintenance—not a heavy-duty stripper or long-term coating. If you want extra durability beyond the light top-up VICE provides, you can still apply your preferred Cerami-X coating.

What about hard-water spots?

Use XCON as directed for mineral deposits on paint or glass, then resume your normal wash routine.

Got questions about your exact setup? Our team can recommend the perfect routine for your paint, climate, and water type.

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VICE Wash & Coat — Monthly Maintenance for Coated Cars