--- title: "chem x — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" canonical_url: "https://flapen.com/amazon/research/us/automotive/chem-x" last_updated: "2026-07-09T23:48:56.786Z" locale: en meta: description: "a small market ($99K/yr) — chem x doesn't clear our bar today." "og:description": "a small market ($99K/yr) — chem x doesn't clear our bar today." "og:title": "chem x — Niche Verdict: Skip it (39/100) | Amazon United States - Flapen" --- Back to Flapen home # **chem x** **Skip it****39/100 ** a small market ($99K/yr) — chem x doesn't clear our bar today. **Market/yr** **$99K** **Growth (1y)** **+110.6%** **Products** **11** **Brands** **2** was 1 a year ago **Sellers** **2** **Price range** **$25.24–$152.67** **Returns** **0.1%** **Rating** **4.4★** **Skip it** Scored 39/100 across market size, growth, competition, quality gap, and returns. Market sizeGrowthCompetitionQuality gapReturns Market size **5** ×0.30 Growth **66** ×0.30 Competition **14** ×0.20 Quality gap **48** ×0.10 Returns **99** ×0.10 ## **Demand** Weekly Amazon search volume, last 88 weeks — +110.6% year over year. 5K2KHoliday '24Spike '25Black Friday '25Spike '26Nov '24Feb '25May '25Aug '25Nov '25Mar '26 ## **Seasonality** Monthly demand index across the year — 1.00 is average. JFMAMJJASOND Peak months: Mar, Apr, May · busiest ÷ quietest = 2.8× ## **Competition** - Chem-X99% - W1% The top 5 products capture 81% of clicks — a locked-up shelf that new listings rarely crack. 2 brands and 2 sellers compete here. **Brands** **2 **▲rising was 1 a year ago **Sellers** **2** **Top 5 brand share** **100%** #ProductBrandPriceRatingReviewsClick shareTrend 1 ![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 1g](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412qFZkmnJL.jpg) [**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 1g**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2FKQJKY) Chem-X$106.384.2★12226%▲rising 2 ![Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit (1 Gallon Stars + 1 Gallon Stripes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PXdScxvYL.jpg) [**Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit (1 Gallon Stars + 1 Gallon Stripes)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2RW7MP4) Chem-X$152.674.1★8819%▼falling 3 ![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tUe8JHVRL.jpg) [**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 32 oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGW7PT8C) Chem-X$47.754.2★12215%▼falling 4 ![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 16oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tgpPs87DL.jpg) [**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 16oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1JM9NFS) Chem-X$28.694.2★12211%▲rising 5 ![Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 1g) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HQdPsAvRL.jpg) [**Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 1g) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLK19XWV) Chem-X$146.485.0★510%▲rising 6 ![Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit - 32 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41z5VspSxpL.jpg) [**Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit - 32 Ounce**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNTNHJVG) Chem-X$92.664.1★888%▼falling 7 ![Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 32oz) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HFh+FFduL.jpg) [**Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 32oz) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPF45MZW) Chem-X$112.005.0★14%▲rising 8 ![Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foam Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment -32oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413+SAlMEmL.jpg) [**Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foam Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment -32oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTV69KHD) Chem-X$33.384.4★212%▼falling 9 ![Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foaming Soap Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment - 1g](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41+3ZLy6y0L.jpg) [**Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foaming Soap Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment - 1g**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTV5X62Y) Chem-X$67.484.4★212%▼falling 10 ![Chem-X Snake Oil Venom: Touch Free Graphene Foam Sealant - Spray On Rinse Off Hydrophobic Gloss Finish Long-lasting Protection Safe on Paint Glass Trim Wheels and MORE - 16oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/318b3OmIJFL.jpg) [**Chem-X Snake Oil Venom: Touch Free Graphene Foam Sealant - Spray On Rinse Off Hydrophobic Gloss Finish Long-lasting Protection Safe on Paint Glass Trim Wheels and MORE - 16oz**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GWN8RVPC) Chem-X$38.714.7★1132%▲rising 11 ![Wash Chems Pro 100 Touchless One Step Car Wash Detergent Soap Concentrate No Brushing 32 Oz (Heavy-Duty) Commercial Grade Professional Auto Active Foam Cleaner](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/31e+kIWSfrL.jpg) [**Wash Chems Pro 100 Touchless One Step Car Wash Detergent Soap Concentrate No Brushing 32 Oz (Heavy-Duty) Commercial Grade Professional Auto Active Foam Cleaner**](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B09P4B7BN1) W$25.244.3★6781%▲rising ## **Product shelf** All 11 tracked products in this niche. Top sellersNewestTrending [![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 1g](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/412qFZkmnJL.jpg)**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 1g** Chem-X**$106.38**4.2★122 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2FKQJKY) [![Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit (1 Gallon Stars + 1 Gallon Stripes)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41PXdScxvYL.jpg)**Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit (1 Gallon Stars + 1 Gallon Stripes)** Chem-X**$152.67**4.1★88 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0D2RW7MP4) [![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 32 oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51tUe8JHVRL.jpg)**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 32 oz** Chem-X**$47.75**4.2★122 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DGW7PT8C) [![Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 16oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41tgpPs87DL.jpg)**Chem-X Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Removes Road Film Grime and Oxidation No Contact Wash for Trucks Fleets Equipment and Cars - 16oz** Chem-X**$28.69**4.2★122 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0H1JM9NFS) [![Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 1g) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41HQdPsAvRL.jpg)**Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 1g) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)** Chem-X**$146.48**5.0★5 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GLK19XWV) [![Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit - 32 Ounce](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/41z5VspSxpL.jpg)**Chem-X: Stars and Stripes Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash Chrome Foam Cannon Kit - 32 Ounce** Chem-X**$92.66**4.1★88 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DNTNHJVG) [![Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 32oz) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/51HFh+FFduL.jpg)**Chem-X Touch Free Clean + Seal Bundle: Stars and Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash (2 32oz) + Snake Oil Venom: Graphene Foam Sealant (32oz)** Chem-X**$112.00**5.0★1 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0GPF45MZW) [![Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foam Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment -32oz](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/413+SAlMEmL.jpg)**Chem-X Old Glory: Touch-Free Active Foam Vehicle Wash High-Clinging Foam Removes Road Film Grease Salt and Bugs High pH Soap for Trucks Cars and Equipment -32oz** Chem-X**$33.38**4.4★21 reviews](https://www.amazon.com/dp/B0DTV69KHD) ## **Reviews** What buyers praise and complain about, mined from review topics. ### **What buyers love ** **Ease Of Cleaning**23% *“Cleans great when used regularly”* **Quality-Overall**18% *“Great Product great results”* **Efficiency**12% *“Works well”* **Washability**10% *“makes car wash so much easier”* **Lubrication**10% *“Great stuff that foams up wonderfully out of a cannon”* **Value For Money**6% *“Worth the money”* **Ease Of Use**4% *“Its easy to use”* **Wet Cleaning**3% *“Works great for a quick wash or a great solution for a pre wash”* **Adhesion/Stickiness**3% *“sticks really well”* **Pureness**2% *“Excellent Concentrated Car Wash Soap”* ### **What buyers complain about ** **Value For Money**21% *“Is to expensive”* **Functionality-Overall**20% *“Not effective”* **Ease Of Cleaning**17% *“It failed to remove dirt”* **Advertised Vs Actual Product**15% *“Did not work as described”* **Quality-Overall**7% *“This stuff has crazy marketing because its absolute junk”* **Foam**3% *“if you dont have a good foam cannon that will foam up”* **Brightness/Shine/Glow**3% *“Black spots didnt lighten”* **Water Resistance**2% *“the water sheered off”* **Durability**1% *“the hoses inside broke”* **Instructions/User Manual/Troubleshooting**1% *“Another terrible point is that they literally provide zero instructions”* #### **Top return reasons**- Advertised Vs Actual Product19% - Wet Cleaning19% - Leak-Proof19% - Functionality-Overall9% - Compatibility-Overall7% - Ease Of Cleaning5% - Value For Money5% - Defective Material/Parts5% - Size-Overall5% - Durability2%