Washing a car with dish soap or weak household cleaners often leaves streaks, no lubrication, and a dry finish that increases the risk of scratches. Many beginners also struggle with poor foam or shampoos that strip wax and sealants. This basic car shampoo solves these problems with a gentle, neutral-pH formula designed for safe hand washing. It creates thick, stable foam that helps loosen dirt after pre-wash and gives the wash mitt enough slip to glide over the paint. That means fewer swirl marks and easier cleaning. The concentrated formula lets you prepare a rich wash solution with only a small amount of product. For hobby users, it keeps the car clean without damaging waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings.

Why Choose This Car Shampoo for Everyday Washing?

The Swag BASIC line is made for users who want simplicity, safety, and good results without advanced detailing knowledge. The shampoo offers strong lubricity, neutral pH, and a pleasant fruity scent that makes washing more enjoyable. Because it is highly concentrated, you use only 35–50 ml per full wash bucket. This basic car shampoo works on all exterior surfaces: paint, glass, plastic, rubber, chrome, and aluminum. It leaves no streaks, no residue, and won’t dull existing protection. The thick foam helps separate dirt from the surface, reducing the chance of scratching. It is ideal for weekend washes, daily drivers, family cars, and anyone who wants a clean and shiny finish on a budget.

What Features, Dilution, and Safe-Use Tips Should You Know?

This basic car shampoo works best at a dilution of 1:300 (35–50 ml per 10 L of water). Always wash in the shade on a cool surface. Shake the bottle before use, mix the shampoo until foam forms, and wash using the two-bucket method. Rinse well after washing. For easier drying and added protection, pair it with SWAG BASIC HYDRO COAT. Store the product in a cool, dry place and avoid freezing.

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Swag TFR Alkaline Prewash

Washing a dirty car by hand without pre-wash often drags sand and road film across the paint, causing scratches and swirl marks. Bugs, oil, salt, and traffic film also stick too strongly for regular shampoo to remove. This tfr alkaline prewash solves these problems by breaking down heavy contamination before the hand wash stage. Its alkaline formula softens road film, grease, and winter salt quickly. The rich foam stays on the surface longer, giving the active ingredients more time to work. Hobby users can clean the paint safely and reduce the risk of scratching. It works on paint, wheels, arches, door shuts, and lower trims. Thanks to its high concentration, only a small amount is needed.

Why Choose This TFR Alkaline Prewash for Deep Cleaning?

Swag BASIC TFR includes strong cleaning agents designed to loosen tough dirt without damaging the surface. The foam clings well, helping the product work longer and giving better results. This tfr alkaline prewash removes bird droppings, bug residue, oil stains, and daily road grime. Because it’s highly concentrated, you can adjust the strength from mild to strong depending on how dirty the car is. The fruity scent makes the job more pleasant, and the cleaner helps prevent scratches during the hand wash that follows. It’s ideal for regular drivers, winter maintenance, and anyone who wants a simple but effective pre-wash step. It prepares the surface perfectly for neutral shampoo and hydrophobic protection.

What Dilutions and Use Instructions Should You Know?

This tfr alkaline prewash can be diluted up to 1:15 (max 100 ml per 1 L of water). Use it in the shade on a cool, dry surface. Spray evenly, let it dwell for up to 5 minutes, and rinse thoroughly with a pressure washer. Avoid letting the product dry. After pre-wash, clean the car with Swag BASIC Neutral Shampoo, then apply Swag Hydro Coat for hydrophobic protection.

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This degreaser can be used at a variety of dilutions depending on the job. It can be used at full strength to tackle tasks such as engine degreasing, or it can be diluted for cleaning areas such as wheels and tyres.

P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser is made with high-efficiency, biodegradable detergents and solvents to ensure exceptional results.

Engine bays are particularly difficult to clean due to grease, congealed oil and thick grime gathering. P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser is extraordinarily high-powered and capable of handling the toughest of cleaning job on contact.

P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser is extremely potent and will often be able to eliminate 99% of build-up on contact alone. For heavily soiled areas some light brushing may be required.

Directions:

It is recommended that you do a small test spot on an inconspicuous area to ensure you get your desired results. Use P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser undiluted for engine bay cleaning or diluted 15:1 for use on wheel and wheel wells. Spray P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser onto the surface, scrub if necessary, give P&S Hot Shot High Powered Degreaser time to work, rinse off thoroughly.

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B300 Powerful Enzyme Emulsifying Cleaner effectively removes oil residues and the toughest dirt. Its concentrated formula works deep down and protects ferrous metal surfaces. Its hydro-emulsifying action instantly dissolves and breaks down oil-based deposits, ensuring a perfect clean.

B300 the powerful emulsifying enzymatic cleaner ensures impeccable results. B300 leaves no traces on smooth, polished or glazed surfaces. Thanks to its bio-cleaning enzyme technology , it actively breaks down hydrocarbons while remaining easily biodegradable according to OECD 301 F standard .

Completely miscible with water , it adapts to all dosages and applications. It penetrates, dissolves and emulsifies immediately:

• Bitumen, tars, waxes
• Gums, grease, grease
• Tire marks, adhesive prints and stickers
• Mineral oils, pencil marks

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Why Use W2 Universal Cleaner Concentrate?

W2 Multi Purpose Cleaner easily removes stains such as biro marks, food stains and heavy soiling.

The super-cleaner can remove stains from materials including fabric, engine bays, tyres and carpets. This versatile product can be used neat to combat more stubborn stains, or diluted.

This product is not recommended for maintenance cleaning and is not suitable for use on leather.

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All Purpose Cleaner has been designed to assist with exterior cleaning and is ideal as a pre-spray prior to a snow foam or shampoo, to loosen bugs, stubborn dirt and traffic film from paintwork and wheels.

It has excellent degreasing qualities so is a perfect solution for grimy engine bays, door and boot shuts and fuel filler cavities.

All Purpose Cleaner is also safe to use on your car’s interior surfaces and is perfect for a heavily soiled or stained interior or a thorough annual clean for plastics, fabrics and even leathers. For regular on-going interior cleaning, we recommend Autoglym Interior Shampoo.

How to use Autoglym All Purpose Cleaner

Exterior use: Do not apply in direct sunlight or if paintwork is warm to touch.

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ADBL APC Typhon is a concentrated, ultra-strong, all-purpose cleaner for removing the most stubborn dirt from plastic and vinyl surfaces and fabric upholstery. It is ideal for pre-washing and exterior car detailing. It thoroughly degreases and foams well, quickly penetrating and removing dirt. The product will not irritate your breathing, as it contains natural citrus solvents with a pleasant scent.

How to use all-purpose cleaner?

Prepare a working solution at a dilution of 1:25 to 1:5.
Apply the solution to the surface to be cleaned and work it in with a brush, sponge, or scrub.
Remove dissolved dirt by wiping the surface with a damp cloth, , or using an extraction rinse.
If necessary, repeat steps 1 to 3 with a working solution of 1:25 to 1:5, depending on the level of soiling.
A solution of 1:10 – 1:20 is recommended for use with a tornado gun.

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