Different formulas have different ingredients. However, they all are relatively versatile and very well able to work with different surfaces, including but not limited to painted steel, fiberglass, metal, regular glass, clear plastic, etc. I often watch those demos. on the shopping channels and the 'dirt' they show never looks more than a sort of wet-applied talc or fine clay that is then allowed to dry - of course I don't really know what that material is but am just hazarding a guess. Showroom Shine waterless car wash and wax delivers unrivalled, premium results with minimum effort.

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Every 1 litre of Showroom Shine cleans approximately 8-10 family cars to a high shine, getting rid of dust, dirt and tar spots, leaving a layer of protection with no streaks or smearing.Washing over the grit with a wet sponge, chamois or mit wil move the grit across the paintwork anyway. Think of all the grit in your sponge. The difference is the waterless products emulsifies the dirt thus protecting the paintwork as you wipe away. Normal soap/shampoo doesn't do this. It may break up the dirt, but you are still scuffing it along the paintwork. Hence the swirling. The foundation of any successful car detailing process is a thorough wash. Start by rinsing the vehicle to remove loose dirt and grime. Then, using a premium quality car wash soap, gently wash the entire vehicle, working from the top down. A microfiber wash mitt is ideal for preventing swirl marks and scratches. Pay special attention to the wheels, tires, and lower portions of the car where dirt tends to accumulate.

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If you gently rub your hand over the lower parts of the side panels, you can feel the grit adhering to the paintwork and there is no way I'd use a waterless cleaner without first washing away this material. After washing, it's essential to remove any embedded contaminants that regular washing can't eliminate. This includes tar, tree sap, and iron particles. Use a clay bar or a detailing clay to gently glide over the surface, ensuring a smooth and clean finish. You'll be amazed at the difference this step can make in preparing the paint for polishing and waxing. Our tried and tested unique formula uses carnauba wax for protection to keep your car looking great for longer and gives impressive results time and time again. Typically, lighter-coloured vehicles look better with synthetic waxes and darker vehicles look better with natural waxes. What is carnauba wax? A good car wax can reduce the need or frequency of car polishing altogether. What kind of car wax is best?Brazilian-native carnauba wax comes from the leaves of the palm Copernicia prunifera and is incredibly popular among car owners. It is almost completely insoluble in rain and extremely heat-resistant, so perfectly durable for British weather. How to wax a car This depends on how many microfibre towels you use in the washing process. While it’s true you’ll use way less water than a traditional car wash, you’ll go through a load of towels as you wipe away residue. These towels will need washing, and you’ll more than likely use a washing machine for this task. So, no matter what, you’ll be using some water to clean your car. How well does it work?

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Instead, pay attention convenience seekers because Greased Lightning aims its products squarely at you. Its flagship product, Showroom Shine, is a waterless car wash that is meant to be fast and effective, compared to the traditional method involving car shampoo, a sponge, and your full car cleaning Spotify playlist. Allegedly, with Showroom Shine, you'll be able to wash your car in less time than one of Phil Collins' drum solos. Consequently, you will not find Greased Lightning products in stores such as Halfords, but rather your local nursery or garden centre (or online). Such is this insistence by the manufacturer that Greased Lightning products are a lifestyle choice, you expect them to carry a slogan along the lines of 'Greased Lightning: It's a way of life'. As regards microfibre cloths: I have bought many of these and of varioius qualities and have found them pretty useless. They seem to drag on glass if the surface becomes very dry and this results in many fine fibres being pulled off the cloth onto the glass and this can only be removed with a damp leather.Car wax and car polish are two very different things. While car polish is used to remove defects from a car’s ‘coat’, car wax protects that coat. Car wax is essentially a protective layer which keeps a car looking shiny and new, regardless of age. Before using the Showroom Shine, we applied the Bug Buster to some areas of the bodywork to get rid of the stubborn spots and much that had been glued to the Honda for some time. Recommended advice from Greased Lightning was that for the tougher debris, let the Bug Buster sit for a short while before wiping off. We tried it on the Honda's light gathering of bugs and sap. It worked very nicely. Using high-quality products is vital for achieving a showroom shine. ezcarcare.co.uk offers a range of professional-grade detailing products, from paint sealants to ceramic coatings. These products provide a durable and long-lasting protective layer that enhances the shine and makes future cleaning easier.