When a detail shop makes a wetting agent a consistent part of the wash process — not an occasional add-on but a standard additive in every foam cannon fill — the 1-gallon format is the right procurement unit. It matches the refill frequency that active shops experience without the logistics overhead of the 5-gallon pail format or the constant small-bottle restocking of 32oz sizes. It pours cleanly, stores on a shelf, and supplies the wash process without interruption for weeks at typical shop use rates.
Get Wet 1 Gallon from Polishing Systems Inc is the standard working-size format for the professional wetting agent concentrate — the practical middle point in the Get Wet family between mobile-use 32oz and bulk 5-gallon supply. The same formula, at the volume that fits an active shop’s wash process without waste or frequent reorder burden.
What This Product Is
Get Wet 1 Gallon is a gallon-jug format concentrated wetting agent for use as a foam cannon additive, rinse water supplement, and pre-wash spray component in professional automotive and marine washing operations. The surfactant chemistry reduces hydrophobic surface tension on coated paint during the wash and rinse phases, enabling uniform water and foam coverage. Same formula as all Get Wet sizes, in the gallon jug working-supply format.
Key Features and Why They Matter
- 1-gallon working format — weeks of regular shop use from a single container. Reduces reorder frequency vs. 32oz format for operations using Get Wet consistently.
- Lower per-ounce cost — gallon pricing is more economical than 16oz or 32oz for the same total volume. Means measurable supply cost reduction for regular users.
- Same concentrated formula — identical to all Get Wet sizes. Means the same dilution ratios and performance as smaller bottles used for trialing.
- Standard jug format — pours cleanly into measuring cups and foam cannon reservoirs. Compatible with flip-top dispensing caps for one-hand operation.
What This Is NOT For
Not a standalone cleaner — always used as an additive to wash water, foam cannon systems, or rinse water. Not a paint protection product. Not for direct application at concentrate strength without dilution. For bulk commercial supply, see the 5 Gallon. For smaller working supply, see the 32oz or 16oz.
Who Uses This Product
Detail shops that add Get Wet to every foam cannon fill as a standard wash process step. Mobile detailers who carry a gallon as their regular working supply. Fleet washing operations supplementing their standard rinse chemistry with a wetting agent for improved coverage. Boat detailers running seasonal marine washing with Get Wet as a consistent pre-wash additive.
How to Use
- Add 1–2oz per gallon of rinse water as a final rinse additive.
- Add 0.5–1oz per 32oz foam cannon reservoir alongside car wash shampoo for improved foam adhesion.
- Dilute 1oz per quart for pre-spray application on highly hydrophobic surfaces.
- For smaller Get Wet sizes, see the 32oz. For the 5-gallon bulk supply, see the 5 Gallon. All sizes at the exterior wash products category.
Why Buy 1 Gallon vs. Smaller Sizes
The 1-gallon format offers the best per-ounce value in the Get Wet family outside of the 5-gallon pail, with the convenience of a jug that pours and stores easily without pail pump infrastructure. For mobile detailers and shops using Get Wet regularly, the gallon hits the right balance between supply volume, cost efficiency, and handling convenience. The exterior wash products category covers the full Get Wet range alongside complementary car wash soaps and detailing accessories.
Frequently Asked Questions
How long does 1 gallon of Get Wet last in a working detail shop?
At 0.75oz per foam cannon fill and 10 vehicle washes per day, 1 gallon (128oz) provides approximately 170 cannon fills — roughly 17 days of daily use for a shop washing 10 vehicles per day with a single foam cannon fill per vehicle. Actual duration depends on the number of vehicles per day and whether Get Wet is also added to the rinse bucket.
Can this be stored in the foam cannon reservoir between wash sessions?
Diluted Get Wet solution in the foam cannon reservoir is stable for a day or two between wash sessions if kept sealed. For longer storage between sessions, rinse the cannon reservoir with clean water before refilling at the next session — this prevents concentrated solution residue from building up in the cannon mechanism over time.
Is the 1 gallon compatible with all foam cannon brands?
Yes — Get Wet at recommended dilution concentrations is compatible with all standard foam cannon and foam gun reservoir systems. The dilution rate is low enough that the surfactant concentration in the cannon reservoir does not interfere with foam cannon operation or clog the venturi mechanism.
Is the formula identical to the 32oz size?
Yes — all Get Wet sizes use the same formula at the same concentrate strength. Dilution ratios are identical and performance is the same across all container sizes.
Does Get Wet work with any car wash shampoo brand?
Yes — Get Wet is a process additive compatible with any water-based car wash shampoo. Add it to the cannon reservoir or rinse bucket alongside your current shampoo. It does not react with standard car wash shampoo chemistry and does not require a specific shampoo formulation to function correctly.
