The must have Detailing Products of 2023!
- Jack Norris
- Dec 28, 2023
- 6 min read
Here is our ultimate guide on the best products to buy for keeping your vehicle up to show standard.
We understand more than anyone that the detailing market is absolutely jammed with products, this can make it difficult to choose which is the best one to buy in real world conditions. These recommendations are based off 3 years of running a succesful detailing business working on farm used Land Rovers all the way to £3.8 million Koenigseggs.
In this article you will see a lot of the best products being 'Autobead' This is simply because Autobead started their chemical range for the profesional market, not as a social media brand for enthusiasts. More of their budget and research actually went into the quality of the products rather than trending videos and instagram competitions.
The Best Pre Wash!
Autobead - Heavy Dirt - £16.99
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Heavy Dirt is a fuel for detailers, with its highly concentrated formula and great versatility. This product is exceptional for tackling dirt and traffic film in the winter but also baked in bugs in the summer! It can also be used for intricate detailing tasks such as door shuts, engine bay cleaning, hard plastics, and rubber. It can even be used through a dedicated snow foam lance, providing a great alternative if you are out of Autobead Snow Foam.
Ceramic Coated Car?
Heavy Dirt is wax and coating safe. We recommend using at 20:1 ratio, if your finding its not quite getting enough dirt off the paint, then up it 10-15:1 ratio
The Best Snowfoam!
Bilt Hamber Autofoam - £24.70 - 5L
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Valet pro Snowfoam - £20.50 - 5L
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We have recommended 2 products here and you can choose depending on which methods you use!
Firstly some of you will use a designated pre wash to eliminate grime on the vehicle before even applying a snowfoam, or some of you may expect your foam to have high cleaning ability so you can skip the citrus pre wash stage.
High cleaning power Snowfoam - Bilt Hamber Autofoam
PH Neutral thicker Snowfoam - ValetPro Snowfoam
If your vehicle has been ceramic coated or is regularly waxed the we recomend using the Valet Pro option, this is because if your vehicle is just a little dusty then you can apply the PH Neutral Snowfoam to remove the pollen/light dust without using stronger chemicals. And if your vehicle is filthy then you can simply cover the vehicle in diluted pre wash and apply snowfoam over the top and then thoroughly jet wash off! Or add a cap full of pre wash into your snowfoam lance when required!
The Best Shampoo!
Valet Pro Concentrated Car Wash - £23.00
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Concentrated Car Wash is a simple car shampoo of great quality. It is designed to target dirt and grime on the surface and encapsulate it with lubricating suds so that when you rinse it off the grime falls away easily. Instructions: Add 30ml per 5L of water, mix using a pressure washer for extra bubbles. Wash your vehicle starting from the top, working your way down. Make sure you cover the whole car in product. Rinse off and dry using a microfibre drying towel.
We Recommend this product for cars with or without a ceramic coating! Using a shampoo which is NOT full of wax additives is crucial for a ceramic coated car .
The Best Wheel Cleaner!
Autobead Alloy Wheel Concentrate - £55.95 5L (Makes 50litres) £1.12per Litre
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Aggressively destroy brake dust and contaminants whilst remaining safe for all wheel types. Dilute at 10:1 for maintenance washes which will give you 50Litres of product ready to use!
Autobead Alloy Cleaner also works great on tyres, ensuring fresh, clean rubber and providing a well-prepared surface for a Tyre Dressing to be applied to. You MAY want to mix up a stronger mix for tyres.
There are not really any safe to use wheel cleaners that you can simply spray on, rinse off and be left with a perfect clean wheel. So you will need to agitate this cleaner with a wheel brush or similar for perfect results.
The Best Iron Remover
Gtechniq W6 - £9.96 - 500ml
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Iron Remover is an essential product for use during the chemical decontamination process. Watch the product bleed purple as it bonds to the sintered iron contamination on the surface, changing its state to water soluble, thus making for easy rinse removal.
People will often use this a a wheel cleaner due to how well it dissolves brake dust. However its a very expensive product to use! We recommend only using it for the paintwork every 4-6 months, and apply to your wheels at the same time!
If you have brake dust left behind after your maintenance cleans then use some of this which will help clean hard to reach areas!
The Best Quick Detailer
Autofinesse Finale - £13.95 - 500ml
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Autofinesse is viewed in the detailing industry as one of the first
'Scene' brands relying on modified car enthusuats rather than profesionals to buy their products. Although this may be true it doesnt mean all of the products are rubbish!
For example Finale is a fantastic, easy to use quick detailer promising a smear free finish with great gloss additives and a few weeks of protection!
This product is completely safe on ceramic coated vehicles, and can be used for a whole range of purposes, a must have tool for car show enthusiasts!
The Best Glass Cleaner
Crystal - £14.95 - 500ml
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The Auto Finesse Crystal Glass Cleaner is highly concentrated, with a finely balanced blend of mild distilled solvents, meaning fingerprints and greasy films are effortlessly removed to reveal a streak and smear free finish.
Its fast-flashing alcohol based formula is safe on all glass surfaces, including mirrors, and sensitive tinted window. Crystal can also be used to effectively clean the lightweight polycarbonate or acrylic windows used in high-performance, or track cars.
The Best Interior cleaners
Koch Chemie - Pol Star - £14.95 - 1L
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Autobead Interior Detailer - £12.95 - 500ml
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Koch Pol Star - The perfect cleaner suitable for Leather, textiles and alcantara! Dilute down to the recommended ratio and use with an upholstery brush then simply wipe clean with a microfibre cloth. A truly affordable concentrated product we use every day!
Autobead Interior Detailer - Also a product in which we use everyday, more and more cars now have gloss black or carbon centre consoles, this means when you use a traditional interior cleaner you will be left with streaks or even a sticky surface. The interior detailer is packed full of Anti-Static agents meaning even dust takes far longer to settle on the surface. With a lovely scent and a super easy wipe on-wipe off method this product is perfect for maintaining your interior, especially on cars that dont get that dirty but still need dusting.
The Best tyre dressing
Stjarnagloss Gummi - £15.00 - 500ml
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Now tyre shine is something which really comes down to personal preference, some people like dripping wet gloss black shine, or others (like us) prefer a satin deep black factory fresh look! The Stjarnagloss Gummi is the perfect choice for the satin deep black finish.
Ensure to scrub your tyre walls with some Autobead Alloy Wheel cleaner and a stiff bristled brush and let them fully dry. This will ensure the dressing will last longer, have a nicer overall finish and wont sling all up the side of the car.
Apply via a designated brush, small old sponger or any foam/microfibre applicator.
The Best top up protection
Autobead Ceramic Detailer - £19.00 - 500ml
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One of our favourite overall detailing products is the absolute powerhouse 'Autobead Ceramic Quick Detailer' This product adds a serious amount of gloss and protection to your paintwork by simply applying 1-2 sprays per panel, spreading with one cloth and buffing off with another dry cloth.
It may seem quite expensive for a detailer spray, but thats because its actually packed with Si02 technology taken directly from their ceramic coatings range. If you have carried out a full decon, polish and surface prep you can expect up to 8 months protection as a stand along product.
If your car is ceramic coated, carry out your wash process and apply to the cleaned and dry vehicle. (Water drips can be a little difficult when mixed with this product, so ensure the car is fully dry!) 1-2 sprays per panel every few months will make your ceramic coating perform incredibly for years and years to come!
Conclusion
We hope you learnt some valuable information reading this blog and we cant wait for you add some of these products to your detailing arsenal! All links head directly to Amazon which is convenient so you can order all from one place with free delivery (Prime Members)
Please check out our other blogs and keep an eye out for more!
Thanks
Jack Norris
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