Car Care & Detailing

Car care for home and professional detailing

The right car care products help you do more than keep a vehicle clean. Regular maintenance can help preserve the appearance of paintwork, glass, plastics, rubber, leather and textile surfaces while making future cleaning easier.

This category brings together products for routine washing, professional detailing, interior care and paint protection, including car shampoos, wheel and glass cleaners, bug removers, engine cleaners, leather care, quick detailers, waxes and ceramic coatings.

Car shampoos and exterior cleaning

A safe wash process starts with the right automotive shampoo. Choose a product that provides sufficient cleaning power while remaining appropriate for automotive paint and any protection already applied to the surface.

pH-neutral shampoos can be ideal for regular maintenance washing, while more stubborn contamination may require a dedicated pre-cleaner, bug remover or degreasing product.

Bug removers and pre-cleaners

Insect residue is easier to remove when treated before it has been left on the paint for a long period. A dedicated bug remover helps soften contamination and reduces the amount of mechanical rubbing required.

Engine cleaners and degreasers

Engine bays, mechanical components and heavily oily surfaces may require a specialist degreaser or engine cleaner. Always check that the product is suitable for the materials and surfaces you intend to clean.

Wheel cleaning and care

Wheels accumulate brake dust, road grime, tar and other stubborn contamination. A dedicated wheel cleaner can make these deposits easier to remove without unnecessary mechanical scrubbing.

Always choose a cleaner that is compatible with the wheel finish. Painted, clear-coated, polished and specialist wheel surfaces can require different cleaning methods.

Automotive glass cleaning and water spot removal

A good automotive glass cleaner removes oily film, fingerprints, dust and general contamination from windscreens and side windows. Combined with a suitable microfibre cloth, it helps produce a clear, streak-free finish.

Mineral deposits and stubborn water spots may require a dedicated water spot remover or glass polishing product rather than a standard glass cleaner.

Leather cleaning and care

Regular leather cleaning helps remove body oils, dust and dirt caused by everyday use. Choose a leather cleaner or conditioner developed for automotive interiors and suitable for the specific type of leather being treated.

When using a new product, test it on a small, inconspicuous area first and follow the manufacturer's application instructions.

Quick detailers and spray waxes

Quick detailers and spray waxes are convenient between more complete detailing sessions. Depending on the product, they can improve gloss, refresh the appearance of the paint and add useful water-repellent properties.

They do not necessarily replace longer-lasting paint protection, but they can be useful for regular maintenance and refreshing an existing protective layer.

Wax and paint protection

Car waxes and paint protection products are applied to clean, properly prepared paintwork to enhance gloss and provide an additional barrier between the clear coat and everyday contamination.

Alongside traditional waxes, synthetic paint protection products can provide different levels of durability, water behaviour and surface feel depending on the formulation.

Ceramic coating for car paint

A ceramic coating can provide longer-lasting paint protection than many traditional wax products. When applied to properly prepared paintwork, it can improve water repellency, make routine cleaning easier and provide an additional protective layer against environmental contamination.

Surface preparation is particularly important before applying a ceramic coating. The paint should be thoroughly cleaned and, where necessary, decontaminated, polished and degreased before application.

Car care before and after polishing

Professional detailing and paint correction are closely connected. Before polishing, the paint should be thoroughly cleaned and decontaminated. After correction, suitable protection can be applied to help preserve the finish.

If the paint requires correction, explore our professional polishing compounds, pads and related paint correction products.

Professional detailing products

Effective detailing is a process rather than a single product: cleaning, decontamination, paint correction where required, followed by suitable surface protection. Choosing the right product for each stage can produce a cleaner, glossier and easier-to-maintain vehicle.

Our range includes products suitable for home car care as well as professional workshop and detailing use.

Frequently Asked Questions about car care and detailing