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Find a method by surface or problem.

Choose the actual material, then the job you want to do. Every reviewed material and problem route is available here without loading the car. Unknown finishes keep their own cautious route.

Choose a surface

Choose a problem

Tar spots
Iron specks
Stubborn brake dust
Smears / haze
Spill / stain
Deep clean
Restore water repellency
Green roof growth
Cloudy lens

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Paintwork Exterior

Gloss paint — intact clear coatRoutine clean

Wash the paintwork

Start with a careful maintenance wash.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • Do not wash a hot panel or let shampoo dry.
  • A maintenance wash will not repair scratches or remove every bonded contaminant.

Method

  1. Work in shade on cool panels; rinse loose grit first.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of the selected shampoo to 10 litres of water. Keep fresh rinse water ready.
  3. Wash gently from the roof down and rinse the mitt frequently.
  4. Rinse before shampoo dries and finish with a clean drying towel.

Before you start

  • Do not wash a hot panel or let shampoo dry.
  • A maintenance wash will not repair scratches or remove every bonded contaminant.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Fresh rinse water
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

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Gloss paint — intact clear coatTar spots

Remove tar spots

Treat remaining spots locally after the wash.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • For intact gloss paint only; withheld for matte, film, wrap and unknown finishes.
  • Follow the label and hidden-area test. Do not extend this solvent method to interior plastic.

Method

  1. Wash first; locate remaining tar on clean, cool paint.
  2. Apply Intensive Tar Remover to the spots with a clean cotton cloth.
  3. Allow the directed 1–2 minutes, then lift the dissolved residue without hard rubbing.
  4. Wash or rinse the area and inspect before repeating.

Before you start

  • For intact gloss paint only; withheld for matte, film, wrap and unknown finishes.
  • Follow the label and hidden-area test. Do not extend this solvent method to interior plastic.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Intensive Tar Remover · 500 ml

    Local tar spots on supported gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Plain cotton cleaning cloths

    Use a clean cotton cloth for local exterior tar treatment

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to removing tar

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Gloss paint — intact clear coatIron specks

Remove iron contamination

For iron specks on confirmed intact clear-coated paint.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Method

  1. Work on cool shaded bodywork. Shampoo first and remove excess water.
  2. Apply Magma 500 ml as supplied to the affected supported surface.
  3. Allow the maker’s 3–5 minute reaction; agitate gently with a damp mitt or sponge.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and inspect once dry. Colour reaction does not diagnose every type of roughness.

Before you start

  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Magma · 500 ml

    Iron treatment on intact clear-coated paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Use as supplied; add no water. The chosen quantity is not a measured amount used per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Matte / satin — intact clear coatRoutine clean

Wash the paintwork

A maintenance shampoo without added gloss film.

Surface: matte

Suitability: conditional
  • Foaming Car Wash supports matte / satin; Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner does not.
  • Avoid gloss-enhancing waxes, abrasive polishing and unsupported stain treatment.

Method

  1. Work in shade on cool panels; rinse loose grit first.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of the selected shampoo to 10 litres of water. Keep fresh rinse water ready.
  3. Wash gently from the roof down and rinse the mitt frequently.
  4. Rinse before shampoo dries and finish with a clean drying towel.

Before you start

  • Foaming Car Wash supports matte / satin; Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner does not.
  • Avoid gloss-enhancing waxes, abrasive polishing and unsupported stain treatment.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Foaming Car Wash · 1 litre

    Shampoo supported for matte / satin paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Fresh rinse water
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing matte paint

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Matte / satin — intact clear coatIron specks

Remove iron contamination

For iron specks on confirmed intact clear-coated paint.

Surface: matte

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Method

  1. Work on cool shaded bodywork. Shampoo first and remove excess water.
  2. Apply Magma 500 ml as supplied to the affected supported surface.
  3. Allow the maker’s 3–5 minute reaction; agitate gently with a damp mitt or sponge.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and inspect once dry. Colour reaction does not diagnose every type of roughness.

Before you start

  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Magma · 500 ml

    Iron treatment on intact clear-coated paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Foaming Car Wash · 1 litre

    Shampoo supported for matte / satin paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Use as supplied; add no water. The chosen quantity is not a measured amount used per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Paint without clear coatRoutine clean

Paint without clear coat

Use a maker-supported route for this paint system.

Surface: non-clear-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

Open this surface and problem in 3D ↗
Paint without clear coatIron specks

Paint without clear coat

Use a maker-supported route for this paint system.

Surface: non-clear-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Paint — clear coat not confirmedRoutine clean

Identify the paint finish

Check finish and clear coat before selecting a chemical.

Surface: unconfirmed-coat

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

Open this surface and problem in 3D ↗
Paint — clear coat not confirmedIron specks

Identify the paint finish

Check finish and clear coat before selecting a chemical.

Surface: unconfirmed-coat

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

Open this surface and problem in 3D ↗
Paint protection film / wrapRoutine clean

Film / wrap care

The exact installed system decides the cleaning route.

Surface: ppf

Suitability: unknown
  • Different systems have different solvent and installation rules. Do not copy another film’s special stain treatment.
  • Normal paint tar remover, polish and Magma recommendations are withheld for unidentified film / wrap.

Method

  1. Identify the film or wrap brand, finish and installation date.
  2. Follow that system’s waiting period, approved products and stain directions.
  3. Wash gently and rinse thoroughly; keep pressure away from edges.
  4. Dry with a clean soft towel and inspect lifting or damage.

Before you start

  • Different systems have different solvent and installation rules. Do not copy another film’s special stain treatment.
  • Normal paint tar remover, polish and Magma recommendations are withheld for unidentified film / wrap.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water
Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

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Not sureRoutine clean

Identify the paint finish

Check finish and clear coat before selecting a chemical.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

Open this surface and problem in 3D ↗

Wheels Exterior

Intact lacquered alloyRoutine clean

Clean the wheels

One cool, intact lacquered wheel at a time.

Surface: lacquered

Suitability: conditional
  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Method

  1. Let the wheel cool and work on one wheel at a time.
  2. Apply Custom Wheel Cleaner as supplied from the bottom upwards.
  3. Gently agitate with a soft brush or sponge that fits freely.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect the recesses.

Before you start

  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Custom Wheel Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supplied spray for intact supported wheels

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Soft wheel brushes

    A brush that reaches freely without force

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Custom Wheel Cleaner · 500 ml

Recommended route

Choose this method in 3D

A supplied cleaner for cool intact lacquered wheels, using brush agitation.
  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Evidence:

  1. Let the wheel cool and work on one wheel at a time.
  2. Apply Custom Wheel Cleaner as supplied from the bottom upwards.
  3. Gently agitate with a soft brush or sponge that fits freely.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect the recesses.

Custom Wheel Cleaner recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Bilt-Hamber · Auto-Wheel · 1 litre

Choose this method in 3D

A reactive supplied spray for supported intact lacquered wheels, including iron-based brake dust.
  • Do not use this route for chrome-look / plated plastic, conductive films, unknown plating or split rims.
  • The maker’s page and sheet give different dwell ranges; use the current pack directions. Colour reaction does not establish that every deposit is iron.

Evidence:

  1. Cool the wheel and check a hidden rear area before a first application.
  2. Apply Auto-Wheel as supplied; keep it away from centre caps and plated plastic.
  3. Follow the current label dwell time (the product page states 3–5 minutes); do not let the product dry. Gently agitate remaining deposits where needed.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect. Treat another wheel only after removing all cleaner.

Auto-Wheel recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Compare the same supplied quantity using your entered pack prices; this does not establish equal performance.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cleaning alloy wheels

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Intact lacquered alloyStubborn brake dust

Clean stubborn brake dust

Identify remaining contamination before increasing the treatment.

Surface: lacquered

Suitability: conditional
  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Method

  1. Let the wheel cool and work on one wheel at a time.
  2. Apply Custom Wheel Cleaner as supplied from the bottom upwards.
  3. Gently agitate with a soft brush or sponge that fits freely.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect the recesses.
  5. If deposits remain, use the supported reactive alternative below for iron-based brake dust. Do not assume every deposit is iron or scrub damaged lacquer.

Before you start

  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Custom Wheel Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supplied spray for intact supported wheels

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Soft wheel brushes

    A brush that reaches freely without force

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Custom Wheel Cleaner · 500 ml

Recommended route

Choose this method in 3D

A supplied cleaner for cool intact lacquered wheels, using brush agitation.
  • For intact lacquered wheels; do not extend to failed coating, split rims or unidentified plating.
  • Keep wheel tools separate from paintwork. Do not add an unsupported dilution or dwell timer.

Evidence:

  1. Let the wheel cool and work on one wheel at a time.
  2. Apply Custom Wheel Cleaner as supplied from the bottom upwards.
  3. Gently agitate with a soft brush or sponge that fits freely.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect the recesses.
  5. If deposits remain, use the supported reactive alternative below for iron-based brake dust. Do not assume every deposit is iron or scrub damaged lacquer.

Custom Wheel Cleaner recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Bilt-Hamber · Auto-Wheel · 1 litre

Choose this method in 3D

A reactive supplied spray for supported intact lacquered wheels, including iron-based brake dust.
  • Do not use this route for chrome-look / plated plastic, conductive films, unknown plating or split rims.
  • The maker’s page and sheet give different dwell ranges; use the current pack directions. Colour reaction does not establish that every deposit is iron.

Evidence:

  1. Cool the wheel and check a hidden rear area before a first application.
  2. Apply Auto-Wheel as supplied; keep it away from centre caps and plated plastic.
  3. Follow the current label dwell time (the product page states 3–5 minutes); do not let the product dry. Gently agitate remaining deposits where needed.
  4. Rinse thoroughly, dry and inspect. Treat another wheel only after removing all cleaner.

Auto-Wheel recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Compare the same supplied quantity using your entered pack prices; this does not establish equal performance.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cleaning alloy wheels

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Chrome-look / plated trimRoutine clean

Identify the wheel finish

Check the wheel and centre-cap materials.

Surface: chrome-look

Suitability: unknown
  • Chrome-look plastic is not a chrome alloy wheel; appearance does not establish compatibility.
  • Unidentified plating or failed coating needs maker-specific care.

Method

  1. Establish whether this is coated alloy, real metal chrome, plated plastic or exposed metal.
  2. Inspect lacquer damage or corrosion and consult the wheel maker.
  3. Choose the supported finish before applying a wheel chemical.

Before you start

  • Chrome-look plastic is not a chrome alloy wheel; appearance does not establish compatibility.
  • Unidentified plating or failed coating needs maker-specific care.

Products and tools

  • Required · Soft wheel brushes

    A brush that reaches freely without force

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cleaning alloy wheels

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Split rimsRoutine clean

Clean split rims

Use the narrower shampoo recommendation.

Surface: split-rim

Suitability: conditional
  • Custom Wheel Cleaner’s FAQ recommends shampoo for split rims because joined surfaces can trap cleaner; this route follows that narrower advice.
  • Special or exposed component finishes still need wheel-maker approval.

Method

  1. Cool the wheel and rinse loose grit.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of shampoo to 10 litres of water; use a separate wheel tool.
  3. Clean gently around spokes and joints.
  4. Rinse carefully, dry and inspect recesses for retained solution.

Before you start

  • Custom Wheel Cleaner’s FAQ recommends shampoo for split rims because joined surfaces can trap cleaner; this route follows that narrower advice.
  • Special or exposed component finishes still need wheel-maker approval.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Soft wheel brushes

    A brush that reaches freely without force

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cleaning alloy wheels

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Not sureRoutine clean

Identify the wheel finish

Check the wheel and centre-cap materials.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • Chrome-look plastic is not a chrome alloy wheel; appearance does not establish compatibility.
  • Unidentified plating or failed coating needs maker-specific care.

Method

  1. Establish whether this is coated alloy, real metal chrome, plated plastic or exposed metal.
  2. Inspect lacquer damage or corrosion and consult the wheel maker.
  3. Choose the supported finish before applying a wheel chemical.

Before you start

  • Chrome-look plastic is not a chrome alloy wheel; appearance does not establish compatibility.
  • Unidentified plating or failed coating needs maker-specific care.

Products and tools

  • Required · Soft wheel brushes

    A brush that reaches freely without force

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cleaning alloy wheels

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Tyre sidewalls Exterior

Standard surfaceRoutine clean

Clean & optionally dress tyre sidewalls

Cleaning comes first; dressing is an optional finish.

Surface: Rubber sidewalls

Suitability: conditional
  • Keep dressing off tread, brakes, pedals and every grip surface.
  • Dressing is cosmetic and will not fix cracks or tyre damage.

Method

  1. On cool wheels, use Custom Wheel Cleaner on the sidewall with a separate tyre brush.
  2. Rinse cleaner away thoroughly. Stop here if you only need clean rubber.
  3. For the optional finish, shake Instant Tyre Dressing and apply to a sponge for controlled sidewall coverage.
  4. Allow to dry for sheen or wipe excess away for a matte finish.

Before you start

  • Keep dressing off tread, brakes, pedals and every grip surface.
  • Dressing is cosmetic and will not fix cracks or tyre damage.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Custom Wheel Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supplied spray for intact supported wheels

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Tyre sidewall brushes

    A separate brush for rubber sidewalls

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Optional · Autoglym · Instant Tyre Dressing · 500 ml

    Optional finish for clean tyre sidewalls

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Optional · Tyre dressing sponges

    Controlled sidewall application; optional finishing step

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

The chosen quantity covers the optional dressing only; cleaner and tools are separate.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to tyre dressing

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Glass Exterior

Ordinary uncoated glassRoutine clean

Clear the glass

Clean ordinary uncoated glass with separate finishing cloths.

Surface: plain

Suitability: conditional
  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Method

  1. Wash exterior grit away and work on cool glass.
  2. Lightly apply Fast Glass, using product on the cloth inside near trim.
  3. Turn the cloth as it becomes dirty, then buff with a separate clean dry face.
  4. Check from another angle before finishing.

Before you start

  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Fast Glass · 500 ml

    Supplied glass cleaner

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Ordinary uncoated glassSmears / haze

Clear the glass

Use fresh cloth faces to remove remaining residue.

Surface: plain

Suitability: conditional
  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Method

  1. Wash exterior grit away and work on cool glass.
  2. Lightly apply Fast Glass, using product on the cloth inside near trim.
  3. Turn the cloth as it becomes dirty, then buff with a separate clean dry face.
  4. Check both sides from another angle. Repeat a light pass with fresh cloths; inspect wiper-blade contamination rather than adding more cleaner.

Before you start

  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Fast Glass · 500 ml

    Supplied glass cleaner

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Tint, film or specialist coatingRoutine clean

Clear the glass

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: tint-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Tint, film or specialist coatingSmears / haze

Clear the glass

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: tint-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Not sureRoutine clean

Clear the glass

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Not sureSmears / haze

Clear the glass

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Exterior trim Exterior

Standard surfaceRoutine clean

Clean & optionally finish exterior trim

For identified unpainted exterior plastic and rubber.

Surface: Unpainted exterior trim

Suitability: conditional
  • Painted trim follows the paint route; interior trim follows cabin care.
  • Keep dressing off pedals, steering grips and tyre tread.

Method

  1. Wash and dry the trim, lifting loose soil first.
  2. If a finish is wanted, test a hidden patch and spread Bumper & Trim Gel with an applicator.
  3. Work evenly into the texture and keep it off surrounding surfaces.
  4. Buff excess with a clean cloth to reduce runs when wet.

Before you start

  • Painted trim follows the paint route; interior trim follows cabin care.
  • Keep dressing off pedals, steering grips and tyre tread.

Products and tools

  • Optional · Autoglym · Bumper & Trim Gel · 500 ml

    Optional finish for clean unpainted exterior trim

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Optional · Trim applicator pads

    Controlled application to clean exterior trim

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Exterior microfibre cloths

    Remove exterior residue with clean cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to exterior plastic trim

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Roof Exterior

Gloss paint — intact clear coatRoutine clean

Wash a painted roof

Start with a careful maintenance wash.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • Do not wash a hot panel or let shampoo dry.
  • A maintenance wash will not repair scratches or remove every bonded contaminant.

Method

  1. Work in shade on cool panels; rinse loose grit first.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of the selected shampoo to 10 litres of water. Keep fresh rinse water ready.
  3. Wash gently from the roof down and rinse the mitt frequently.
  4. Rinse before shampoo dries and finish with a clean drying towel.

Before you start

  • Do not wash a hot panel or let shampoo dry.
  • A maintenance wash will not repair scratches or remove every bonded contaminant.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Fresh rinse water
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

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Gloss paint — intact clear coatTar spots

Remove tar spots

Treat remaining spots locally after the wash.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • For intact gloss paint only; withheld for matte, film, wrap and unknown finishes.
  • Follow the label and hidden-area test. Do not extend this solvent method to interior plastic.

Method

  1. Wash first; locate remaining tar on clean, cool paint.
  2. Apply Intensive Tar Remover to the spots with a clean cotton cloth.
  3. Allow the directed 1–2 minutes, then lift the dissolved residue without hard rubbing.
  4. Wash or rinse the area and inspect before repeating.

Before you start

  • For intact gloss paint only; withheld for matte, film, wrap and unknown finishes.
  • Follow the label and hidden-area test. Do not extend this solvent method to interior plastic.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Intensive Tar Remover · 500 ml

    Local tar spots on supported gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Plain cotton cleaning cloths

    Use a clean cotton cloth for local exterior tar treatment

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to removing tar

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Gloss paint — intact clear coatIron specks

Remove iron contamination

For iron specks on confirmed intact clear-coated paint.

Surface: gloss

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Method

  1. Work on cool shaded bodywork. Shampoo first and remove excess water.
  2. Apply Magma 500 ml as supplied to the affected supported surface.
  3. Allow the maker’s 3–5 minute reaction; agitate gently with a damp mitt or sponge.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and inspect once dry. Colour reaction does not diagnose every type of roughness.

Before you start

  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Magma · 500 ml

    Iron treatment on intact clear-coated paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Use as supplied; add no water. The chosen quantity is not a measured amount used per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Matte / satin — intact clear coatRoutine clean

Wash a painted roof

A maintenance shampoo without added gloss film.

Surface: matte

Suitability: conditional
  • Foaming Car Wash supports matte / satin; Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner does not.
  • Avoid gloss-enhancing waxes, abrasive polishing and unsupported stain treatment.

Method

  1. Work in shade on cool panels; rinse loose grit first.
  2. Add 2 capfuls of the selected shampoo to 10 litres of water. Keep fresh rinse water ready.
  3. Wash gently from the roof down and rinse the mitt frequently.
  4. Rinse before shampoo dries and finish with a clean drying towel.

Before you start

  • Foaming Car Wash supports matte / satin; Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner does not.
  • Avoid gloss-enhancing waxes, abrasive polishing and unsupported stain treatment.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Foaming Car Wash · 1 litre

    Shampoo supported for matte / satin paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Fresh rinse water
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing matte paint

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Matte / satin — intact clear coatIron specks

Remove iron contamination

For iron specks on confirmed intact clear-coated paint.

Surface: matte

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Method

  1. Work on cool shaded bodywork. Shampoo first and remove excess water.
  2. Apply Magma 500 ml as supplied to the affected supported surface.
  3. Allow the maker’s 3–5 minute reaction; agitate gently with a damp mitt or sponge.
  4. Rinse thoroughly and inspect once dry. Colour reaction does not diagnose every type of roughness.

Before you start

  • Use only on intact clear-coated surfaces, including supported clear-coated matte paint. Non-clear-coated or unconfirmed paint is excluded.
  • Not recommended on wrapped vehicles. Film is a separate check; add no invented dilution and do not mix chemicals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Magma · 500 ml

    Iron treatment on intact clear-coated paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Autoglym · Foaming Car Wash · 1 litre

    Shampoo supported for matte / satin paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Use as supplied; add no water. The chosen quantity is not a measured amount used per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Paint without clear coatRoutine clean

Paint without clear coat

Use a maker-supported route for this paint system.

Surface: non-clear-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

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Paint without clear coatIron specks

Paint without clear coat

Use a maker-supported route for this paint system.

Surface: non-clear-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to iron fallout

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Paint — clear coat not confirmedRoutine clean

Identify the paint finish

Check finish and clear coat before selecting a chemical.

Surface: unconfirmed-coat

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to washing your car

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Paint — clear coat not confirmedIron specks

Identify the paint finish

Check finish and clear coat before selecting a chemical.

Surface: unconfirmed-coat

Suitability: unknown
  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Method

  1. Check the vehicle specification and any respray, wrap or film paperwork.
  2. Confirm gloss or matte/satin, whether an intact clear coat is present, and any manufacturer restrictions.
  3. Select an evidenced route only after confirming support for the actual paint system.

Before you start

  • Magma is not suitable for non-clear-coated surfaces; its matte-paint support does not remove this restriction.
  • This directory has no verified chemical route for non-clear-coated or unidentified paint. Follow the paint maker rather than inferring support.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

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Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Paint protection film / wrapRoutine clean

Film / wrap care

The exact installed system decides the cleaning route.

Surface: ppf

Suitability: unknown
  • Different systems have different solvent and installation rules. Do not copy another film’s special stain treatment.
  • Normal paint tar remover, polish and Magma recommendations are withheld for unidentified film / wrap.

Method

  1. Identify the film or wrap brand, finish and installation date.
  2. Follow that system’s waiting period, approved products and stain directions.
  3. Wash gently and rinse thoroughly; keep pressure away from edges.
  4. Dry with a clean soft towel and inspect lifting or damage.

Before you start

  • Different systems have different solvent and installation rules. Do not copy another film’s special stain treatment.
  • Normal paint tar remover, polish and Magma recommendations are withheld for unidentified film / wrap.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Low-pressure rinse water
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Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Glass roof — uncoatedRoutine clean

Clean a glass roof

Clean ordinary uncoated glass with separate finishing cloths.

Surface: glass

Suitability: conditional
  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Method

  1. Wash exterior grit away and work on cool glass.
  2. Lightly apply Fast Glass, using product on the cloth inside near trim.
  3. Turn the cloth as it becomes dirty, then buff with a separate clean dry face.
  4. Check from another angle before finishing.

Before you start

  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.
  • Do not stand on the roof or flood seals and openings; use safe ground-level access.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Fast Glass · 500 ml

    Supplied glass cleaner

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

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Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Glass roof — uncoatedSmears / haze

Clean a glass roof

Use fresh cloth faces to remove remaining residue.

Surface: glass

Suitability: conditional
  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.

Method

  1. Wash exterior grit away and work on cool glass.
  2. Lightly apply Fast Glass, using product on the cloth inside near trim.
  3. Turn the cloth as it becomes dirty, then buff with a separate clean dry face.
  4. Check both sides from another angle. Repeat a light pass with fresh cloths; inspect wiper-blade contamination rather than adding more cleaner.

Before you start

  • This route is for ordinary uncoated glass. Aftermarket tint, film or special coatings need their own instructions.
  • Do not use this method on infotainment; keep moisture out of openings.
  • Do not stand on the roof or flood seals and openings; use safe ground-level access.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Fast Glass · 500 ml

    Supplied glass cleaner

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

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Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Coated / filmed glass roofRoutine clean

Clean a glass roof

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: glass-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.
  • Do not stand on the roof or flood seals and openings; use safe ground-level access.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Coated / filmed glass roofSmears / haze

Clean a glass roof

Check film / coating care before applying glass cleaner.

Surface: glass-coated

Suitability: unknown
  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.

Method

  1. Identify any aftermarket tint, protective film or specialist coating.
  2. Use the installer or coating maker’s permitted product and cloth instructions.
  3. For persistent smears, check which side is affected before further cleaning.

Before you start

  • A cleaner supported for ordinary glass is not automatically permitted on an applied film or coating.
  • Use the touchscreen route for infotainment; do not infer screen compatibility.
  • Do not stand on the roof or flood seals and openings; use safe ground-level access.

Products and tools

  • Required · Glass cleaning cloths

    Separate cleaning and finishing cloths

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to clear car glass

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Fabric soft topRoutine clean

Maintain a fabric roof

Start with loose-dirt removal and plain water.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: supported
  • Plain-water maintenance where the hood maker permits.

Method

  1. Out of sun, gently brush and vacuum loose dirt.
  2. Rinse with plain water at low pressure where the roof maker permits.
  3. Let dry and inspect. Use the deep-clean route only if ordinary maintenance is insufficient.

Before you start

  • The chemical kit is for insufficient cleaning or lost water repellency, not an automatic addition to every maintenance wash.
  • Check the hood maker’s instructions and condition; fabric-kit advice is not a vinyl recipe.

Products and tools

  • Required · Soft fabric cleaning brushes

    Gentle dust removal; match bristles to the covering

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Low-pressure rinse water
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Manufacturer-supported maintenance; no chemical purchase required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to soft-top cleaning

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Fabric soft topDeep clean

Deep-clean a fabric roof

Use the full kit when plain-water maintenance is insufficient.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Method

  1. Brush and vacuum loose dirt out of sun, then wet the hood.
  2. Mix 250 ml cleaner with 500 ml water. Test colourfastness; use the supplied white sponge, treating stains or green growth first, then the whole hood.
  3. Rinse all cleaner away with low-pressure water. Leave the hood damp for protection.
  4. Dampen the supplied protector applicator. Spread about half the protector bottle evenly, remove runs promptly and let dry fully before driving.

Before you start

  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Products and tools

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Low-pressure rinse water
  • Suitable mixing container

Recommended product recipe: Cleaner: 250 ml product + 500 ml water (1:2)

Maker’s cleaner batch is 750 ml in total, followed by about half the protector bottle. The kit supplies both cleaner and protector; this cleaner batch is not the whole application.

For 750 ml prepared mixture: 250 ml product + 500 ml water.

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Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Fabric soft topRestore water repellency

Clean and reproof a fabric roof

Clean fully before applying protector to the damp hood.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Method

  1. Brush and vacuum loose dirt out of sun, then wet the hood.
  2. Mix 250 ml cleaner with 500 ml water. Test colourfastness; use the supplied white sponge, treating stains or green growth first, then the whole hood.
  3. Rinse all cleaner away with low-pressure water. Leave the hood damp for protection.
  4. Dampen the supplied protector applicator. Spread about half the protector bottle evenly, remove runs promptly and let dry fully before driving.

Before you start

  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Products and tools

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Low-pressure rinse water
  • Suitable mixing container

Recommended product recipe: Cleaner: 250 ml product + 500 ml water (1:2)

Maker’s cleaner batch is 750 ml in total, followed by about half the protector bottle. The kit supplies both cleaner and protector; this cleaner batch is not the whole application.

For 750 ml prepared mixture: 250 ml product + 500 ml water.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to soft-top cleaning

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Fabric soft topGreen roof growth

Treat green roof growth

Concentrate on growth before cleaning the whole hood.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Method

  1. Brush and vacuum loose dirt out of sun, then wet the hood.
  2. Mix 250 ml cleaner with 500 ml water. Test colourfastness; use the supplied white sponge, treating stains or green growth first, then the whole hood.
  3. For persistent growth, follow the maker’s intensive option: keep cleaner wet under secured plastic overnight, then rehydrate and agitate as directed. Inspect condition before stronger treatment.
  4. Rinse all cleaner away with low-pressure water. Leave the hood damp for protection.
  5. Dampen the supplied protector applicator. Spread about half the protector bottle evenly, remove runs promptly and let dry fully before driving.

Before you start

  • Use only on supported fabric / canvas hoods; do not pressure-wash this cleaner away.
  • Remaining cleaner can impair protection. Aged or damaged fabric may retain an uneven appearance.
  • Restore repellency only after correct cleaning; heavy rain alone is not proof that the protection has failed.

Products and tools

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Low-pressure rinse water
  • Suitable mixing container
  • Plastic sheet for the optional intensive treatment

Recommended product recipe: Cleaner: 250 ml product + 500 ml water (1:2)

Maker’s cleaner batch is 750 ml in total, followed by about half the protector bottle. The kit supplies both cleaner and protector; this cleaner batch is not the whole application.

For 750 ml prepared mixture: 250 ml product + 500 ml water.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to soft-top cleaning

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Vinyl soft topRoutine clean

Clean a vinyl roof

Shampoo first; a supported vinyl finish is optional.

Surface: vinyl

Suitability: conditional
  • Do not use the fabric-roof kit on vinyl; check the roof maker and finish condition.

Method

  1. Wash the cool roof with shampoo at 2 capfuls to 10 litres of water.
  2. Rinse thoroughly and dry.
  3. For an optional finish, apply Bumper & Trim Gel with an applicator and buff excess away.

Before you start

  • Do not use the fabric-roof kit on vinyl; check the roof maker and finish condition.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Optional · Autoglym · Bumper & Trim Gel · 500 ml

    Optional finish for clean unpainted exterior trim

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Optional · Trim applicator pads

    Controlled application to clean exterior trim

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Exterior microfibre cloths

    Remove exterior residue with clean cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

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Full guide to soft-top cleaning

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Not sureRoutine clean

Identify the roof

Check whether this is glass, fabric, vinyl, paint or film.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • Fabric cleaner and proofer are not a vinyl-roof recipe; a glossy roof may be film rather than bare paint.

Method

  1. Check the roof specification and the handbook’s care instructions.
  2. Remove loose dirt gently where permitted, then select the confirmed material.

Before you start

  • Fabric cleaner and proofer are not a vinyl-roof recipe; a glossy roof may be film rather than bare paint.

Products and tools

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to soft-top cleaning

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Headlights Exterior

Standard surfaceRoutine clean

Wash the headlights

Routine soil removal from an intact coated lens.

Surface: Coated exterior lens

Suitability: conditional
  • This removes routine surface dirt; it is not restoration.
  • Check lens care instructions before applying solvents or abrasives.

Method

  1. Rinse grit from the cool lens.
  2. Wash gently with the shampoo’s capful dose and a clean mitt.
  3. Rinse thoroughly and dry with a clean soft towel.
  4. If haze remains, use the cloudy-lens inspection route before selecting a polish.

Before you start

  • This removes routine surface dirt; it is not restoration.
  • Check lens care instructions before applying solvents or abrasives.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner · 2.5 litres

    Routine wash for gloss paint

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Wash bucket
  • Low-pressure rinse water

Recommended product recipe: 2 capfuls into 10 litres of water

Use the bottle cap. Its volume is not specified; a millilitre dose and quantity cost are withheld.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Standard surfaceCloudy lens

Inspect cloudy headlights

Distinguish outside oxidation from moisture behind the lens.

Surface: Coated lens

Suitability: unknown
  • Do not sand or polish an unknown lens; removing a protective layer needs an appropriate replacement.
  • Internal moisture, cracks or poor lighting need inspection rather than extra cleaner.

Method

  1. Wash and dry the outside; inspect whether cloudiness is outside or inside.
  2. Check restoration requirements for the lens and its protective coating.
  3. Choose a compatible restoration system or repair after identifying the cause.

Before you start

  • Do not sand or polish an unknown lens; removing a protective layer needs an appropriate replacement.
  • Internal moisture, cracks or poor lighting need inspection rather than extra cleaner.

Products and tools

  • Required · Microfibre wash mitts

    A clean soft mitt; keep wheel tools separate

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Microfibre drying towels

    A dedicated clean drying cloth

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to cloudy headlights

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Seats Interior

FabricRoutine clean

Seats

Lift soil without soaking the backing.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Method

  1. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
  2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

Before you start

  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

    Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

Recommended route

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Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Evidence:

  1. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
  2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

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A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
  • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
  • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

Evidence:

  1. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
  2. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
  3. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
  4. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

Additional tools:

  • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

    Measure concentrate and water accurately

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

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Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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FabricSpill / stain

Seats

Blot the spill first, then clean the confirmed fabric.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Method

  1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
  2. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
  3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

Before you start

  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
  • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

    Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

Recommended route

Choose this method in 3D

Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
  • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

Evidence:

  1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
  2. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
  3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

Choose this method in 3D

A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
  • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
  • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

Evidence:

  1. Lift solids gently or blot a fresh spill with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading it.
  2. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
  3. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
  4. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
  5. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

Additional tools:

  • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

    Measure concentrate and water accurately

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

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Coated leatherRoutine clean

Seats

A controlled clean for intact coated automotive leather.

Surface: coated-leather

Suitability: conditional
  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

Method

  1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
  2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
  3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
  4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.

Before you start

  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supported automotive leather / faux leather

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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Synthetic / faux leatherRoutine clean

Seats

Use this cleaner only where your car’s care instructions allow it.

Surface: synthetic

Suitability: conditional
  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

Method

  1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
  2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
  3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
  4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.

Before you start

  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supported automotive leather / faux leather

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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AlcantaraRoutine clean

Seats

Maintain the nap with a gentle, low-moisture wipe.

Surface: alcantara

Suitability: conditional
  • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
  • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

Method

  1. Remove loose dust with a soft brush or vacuum attachment.
  2. Wipe lightly with a slightly damp, plain white cotton cloth.
  3. Allow to dry; gently restore the nap with a soft brush. Use the material guide for a particular stain.

Before you start

  • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
  • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

Products and tools

  • Required · Plain white cotton cloths

    Unprinted cloth for low-moisture material care

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Soft fabric cleaning brushes

    Gentle dust removal; match bristles to the covering

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water
Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to Alcantara care

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Not sureRoutine clean

Seats

Identify the covering before choosing a cleaner.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

Method

  1. Check the handbook or trim specification; appearance cannot reliably identify leather, vinyl or suede-like fabric.
  2. Remove loose dust gently and obtain the appropriate instructions before wet cleaning.

Before you start

  • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

Products and tools

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to interior cleaning

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Dashboard Interior

Standard surfaceRoutine clean

Dashboard & console

Put cleaner on the cloth around switches and electronics.

Surface: Hard interior trim

Suitability: conditional
  • Interior Shampoo is not suitable for displays or infotainment; prevent overspray.
  • Hot surfaces, piano-black trim, soft-touch coatings and special finishes need a separate maker check.

Method

  1. Remove loose dust with a soft cloth or brush.
  2. Test a hidden patch, then put a little Interior Shampoo on the cloth.
  3. Wipe gently with fresh cloth faces and lift remaining residue with a clean damp cloth.
  4. Finish dry; use the material-specific routes for leather, fabric and displays.

Before you start

  • Interior Shampoo is not suitable for displays or infotainment; prevent overspray.
  • Hot surfaces, piano-black trim, soft-touch coatings and special finishes need a separate maker check.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

    Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to interior cleaning

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Touchscreen Interior

Standard surfaceRoutine clean

Clean the touchscreen

Use the care instructions for this screen coating.

Surface: Coated display

Suitability: unknown
  • Do not spray directly. Withhold glass cleaner, alcohol and general interior cleaners unless the car maker permits them.
  • Tesla, for example, excludes glass cleaner and statically charged cloths; its instructions are not universal specifications.

Method

  1. Park safely and enable screen-clean mode or switch off as the handbook directs.
  2. Use the exact cloth and cleaning method specified for the screen.
  3. Lift fingerprints gently and keep moisture out of edges, ports and switches.

Before you start

  • Do not spray directly. Withhold glass cleaner, alcohol and general interior cleaners unless the car maker permits them.
  • Tesla, for example, excludes glass cleaner and statically charged cloths; its instructions are not universal specifications.

Products and tools

  • Required · Display cleaning cloths

    Match the cloth to the screen manual

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to touchscreen care

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Steering wheel Interior

Coated leatherRoutine clean

Steering wheel

A controlled clean for intact coated automotive leather.

Surface: coated-leather

Suitability: conditional
  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.
  • Keep balm and dressing off the grip, switches and pedals.

Method

  1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
  2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
  3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
  4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.
  5. Finish completely dry and check the grip before driving.

Before you start

  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.
  • Keep balm and dressing off the grip, switches and pedals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supported automotive leather / faux leather

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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Synthetic / faux leatherRoutine clean

Steering wheel

Use this cleaner only where your car’s care instructions allow it.

Surface: synthetic

Suitability: conditional
  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.
  • Keep balm and dressing off the grip, switches and pedals.

Method

  1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
  2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
  3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
  4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.
  5. Finish completely dry and check the grip before driving.

Before you start

  • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
  • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.
  • Keep balm and dressing off the grip, switches and pedals.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

    Supported automotive leather / faux leather

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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AlcantaraRoutine clean

Steering wheel

Maintain the nap with a gentle, low-moisture wipe.

Surface: alcantara

Suitability: conditional
  • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
  • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

Method

  1. Remove loose dust with a soft brush or vacuum attachment.
  2. Wipe lightly with a slightly damp, plain white cotton cloth.
  3. Allow to dry; gently restore the nap with a soft brush. Use the material guide for a particular stain.

Before you start

  • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
  • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

Products and tools

  • Required · Plain white cotton cloths

    Unprinted cloth for low-moisture material care

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

  • Required · Soft fabric cleaning brushes

    Gentle dust removal; match bristles to the covering

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water
Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to Alcantara care

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Not sureRoutine clean

Steering wheel

Identify the covering before choosing a cleaner.

Surface: unknown

Suitability: unknown
  • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

Method

  1. Check the handbook or trim specification; appearance cannot reliably identify leather, vinyl or suede-like fabric.
  2. Remove loose dust gently and obtain the appropriate instructions before wet cleaning.

Before you start

  • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

Products and tools

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Material / maker check required

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to interior cleaning

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Carpets & mats Interior

Ordinary carpet / fabricRoutine clean

Carpets & mats

Vacuum first; keep moisture out of the backing.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Method

  1. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
  2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
  5. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

Before you start

  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

    Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

Recommended route

Choose this method in 3D

Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Evidence:

  1. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
  2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
  5. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

Choose this method in 3D

A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
  • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
  • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

Evidence:

  1. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
  2. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
  3. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
  4. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

Additional tools:

  • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

    Measure concentrate and water accurately

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to floor mats

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Ordinary carpet / fabricSpill / stain

Carpets & mats

Blot the spill first, then clean the confirmed fabric.

Surface: fabric

Suitability: conditional
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

Method

  1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
  2. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
  3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
  6. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

Before you start

  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
  • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

Products and tools

  • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

    Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

    Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

  • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

    Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Also have ready

  • Vacuum with soft attachment
  • Clean water

Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Compare eligible products

Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

Suitability, method and quantity basis
ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

Recommended route

Choose this method in 3D

Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
  • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
  • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
  • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
  • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

Evidence:

  1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
  2. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
  3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
  4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
  5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
  6. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

Choose this method in 3D

A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
  • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
  • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

Evidence:

  1. Lift solids gently or blot a fresh spill with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading it.
  2. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
  3. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
  4. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
  5. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

Additional tools:

  • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

    Measure concentrate and water accurately

    Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

Sources · 2026-10-11

Manufacturer directions + editorial method

Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

Full guide to floor mats

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Rubber / plastic linerRoutine clean

Carpets & mats

Clean removable rubber / plastic pieces by their maker’s instructions.

Surface: rubber-plastic

Suitability: unknown
  • A waterproof-looking liner may have a special coating or backing. A universal chemical route is withheld.
  • Keep dressing off mats and grip surfaces; check pedal clearance after refitting.

Method

  1. Remove the liner where the handbook permits; shake out loose grit.
  2. Check the liner maker’s permitted cleaner and water method; rinse or wipe only as allowed.
  3. Dry fully before refitting and secure the driver’s mat correctly.

Before you start

  • A waterproof-looking liner may have a special coating or backing. A universal chemical route is withheld.
  • Keep dressing off mats and grip surfaces; check pedal clearance after refitting.

Products and tools

    Also have ready

    • Low-pressure rinse water if the liner maker permits
    Sources · 2026-10-11

    Material / maker check required

    Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

    Full guide to floor mats

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    Not sureRoutine clean

    Carpets & mats

    Identify the removable liner before wet cleaning.

    Surface: unknown

    Suitability: unknown
    • Do not infer rubber / plastic liner compatibility from upholstery-cleaner support.

    Method

    1. Remove loose belongings and lift removable liners where permitted.
    2. Check whether the surface is textile, rubber, plastic or a special coating.
    3. Vacuum loose dust gently, then choose its material instructions.

    Before you start

    • Do not infer rubber / plastic liner compatibility from upholstery-cleaner support.

    Products and tools

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Material / maker check required

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to floor mats

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      Door cards Interior

      Hard plasticRoutine clean

      Door cards

      Put cleaner on the cloth around switches and electronics.

      Surface: Hard interior trim

      Suitability: conditional
      • Interior Shampoo is not suitable for displays or infotainment; prevent overspray.
      • Hot surfaces, piano-black trim, soft-touch coatings and special finishes need a separate maker check.

      Method

      1. Remove loose dust with a soft cloth or brush.
      2. Test a hidden patch, then put a little Interior Shampoo on the cloth.
      3. Wipe gently with fresh cloth faces and lift remaining residue with a clean damp cloth.
      4. Finish dry; use the material-specific routes for leather, fabric and displays.

      Before you start

      • Interior Shampoo is not suitable for displays or infotainment; prevent overspray.
      • Hot surfaces, piano-black trim, soft-touch coatings and special finishes need a separate maker check.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

        Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to interior cleaning

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      FabricRoutine clean

      Door cards

      Lift soil without soaking the backing.

      Surface: fabric

      Suitability: conditional
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Method

      1. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
      2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

      Before you start

      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

        Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Compare eligible products

      Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

      Suitability, method and quantity basis
      ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
      Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

      Recommended route

      Choose this method in 3D

      		Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Evidence:

      1. Vacuum loose dirt, seams and edges before wet cleaning.
      2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.

      Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

      Choose this method in 3D

      		A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
      • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
      • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

      Evidence:

      1. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
      2. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
      3. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
      4. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

      Additional tools:

      • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

        Measure concentrate and water accurately

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

      1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

      For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to fabric seat cleaning

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      Coated leatherRoutine clean

      Door cards

      A controlled clean for intact coated automotive leather.

      Surface: coated-leather

      Suitability: conditional
      • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
      • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

      Method

      1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
      2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
      3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
      4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.

      Before you start

      • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
      • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

        Supported automotive leather / faux leather

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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      Synthetic / faux leatherRoutine clean

      Door cards

      Use this cleaner only where your car’s care instructions allow it.

      Surface: synthetic

      Suitability: conditional
      • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
      • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

      Method

      1. Vacuum loose grit with a soft attachment; test a hidden patch for colour transfer or water marks.
      2. Shake Leather Cleaner. Apply sparingly to a microfibre cloth and work a small section gently.
      3. After 2 minutes, lift cleaner and dirt with a clean damp cloth; rinse the cloth frequently.
      4. Allow to dry and inspect. Keep seams and perforations from becoming flooded.

      Before you start

      • The car maker’s instructions take priority; some synthetic interiors and special coatings exclude ordinary leather cleaners.
      • Not for unsealed leather, suede or highly porous surfaces. Cleaning cannot repair worn colour or cracking.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Leather Cleaner · 500 ml

        Supported automotive leather / faux leather

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to leather seat cleaning

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      AlcantaraRoutine clean

      Door cards

      Maintain the nap with a gentle, low-moisture wipe.

      Surface: alcantara

      Suitability: conditional
      • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
      • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

      Method

      1. Remove loose dust with a soft brush or vacuum attachment.
      2. Wipe lightly with a slightly damp, plain white cotton cloth.
      3. Allow to dry; gently restore the nap with a soft brush. Use the material guide for a particular stain.

      Before you start

      • Avoid direct steam, bleach, aggressive solvents, excessive heat and soaking.
      • Do not treat Alcantara as generic suede or scrub hard.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Plain white cotton cloths

        Unprinted cloth for low-moisture material care

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      • Required · Soft fabric cleaning brushes

        Gentle dust removal; match bristles to the covering

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water
      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to Alcantara care

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      Not sureRoutine clean

      Door cards

      Identify the covering before choosing a cleaner.

      Surface: unknown

      Suitability: unknown
      • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

      Method

      1. Check the handbook or trim specification; appearance cannot reliably identify leather, vinyl or suede-like fabric.
      2. Remove loose dust gently and obtain the appropriate instructions before wet cleaning.

      Before you start

      • Withhold a chemical cleaner until the covering and coating are confirmed.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Material / maker check required

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to interior cleaning

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      Boot / load area Interior

      Ordinary carpet / fabricRoutine clean

      Boot / load area

      Vacuum first; keep moisture out of the backing.

      Surface: fabric

      Suitability: conditional
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Method

      1. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
      2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
      5. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

      Before you start

      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

        Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Compare eligible products

      Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

      Suitability, method and quantity basis
      ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
      Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

      Recommended route

      Choose this method in 3D

      		Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Evidence:

      1. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
      2. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      3. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      4. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
      5. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

      Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

      Choose this method in 3D

      		A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
      • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
      • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

      Evidence:

      1. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
      2. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
      3. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
      4. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

      Additional tools:

      • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

        Measure concentrate and water accurately

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

      1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

      For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to interior cleaning

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      Ordinary carpet / fabricSpill / stain

      Boot / load area

      Blot the spill first, then clean the confirmed fabric.

      Surface: fabric

      Suitability: conditional
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.

      Method

      1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
      2. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
      3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
      6. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

      Before you start

      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
      • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

      Products and tools

      • Required · Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

        Ordinary fabric and hard interior surfaces

        Named product and stated pack checked in the actual browser on 12 October 2026; stock and merchant price can change.

      • Required · Interior microfibre cloths

        Separate clean damp and dry cloth faces

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Also have ready

      • Vacuum with soft attachment
      • Clean water

      Recommended product recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Compare eligible products

      Follow each product’s own method and recipe. Concentration does not establish equal cleaning performance.

      Suitability, method and quantity basis
      ProductWhen it fitsMethod and recipe
      Autoglym · Interior Shampoo · 500 ml

      Recommended route

      Choose this method in 3D

      		Ordinary upholstery / carpet with controlled moisture and a hidden colourfastness test.
      • For ordinary fabric, not suede, Alcantara or unidentified coverings.
      • Keep moisture out of electrical fittings, seams and seat foam. Persistent odour needs its source identified.
      • Stop if colour transfers, the finish changes or the covering reacts during the hidden test or cleaning.
      • General cleaning support does not establish a stain-specific chemical recipe. Stop if colour transfers or the finish changes.

      Evidence:

      1. Lift solids gently or blot with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading the spill.
      2. Remove belongings and removable mats; vacuum edges and recesses.
      3. Test a hidden patch for colourfastness. Lightly apply Interior Shampoo as supplied, then work gently with a clean cloth or sponge.
      4. Rinse the cloth frequently and lift residue with a clean damp cloth; keep the backing and foam from becoming saturated.
      5. Ventilate until fully dry before sitting on the surface or replacing mats.
      6. Refit only when dry. Secure the driver’s mat and keep it clear of pedals.

      Interior Shampoo recipe: Ready to use — no dilution

      Choose the supplied-product quantity you want to calculate. This is not measured consumption per car.

      For 100 ml supplied product: 100 ml product.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Koch-Chemie · Pol Star · 1 litre

      Choose this method in 3D

      		A concentrate for supported ordinary fabric / carpet. The 1:20 option is the dilute end of the maker’s 1:5–1:20 range.
      • Do not extend this ordinary-fabric comparison to Alcantara, suede, unknown coverings or special coatings.
      • Dilution varies with soil; the shown 1:20 option is not a stain-specific recipe or a claim of measured consumption.

      Evidence:

      1. Lift solids gently or blot a fresh spill with a clean absorbent cloth without spreading it.
      2. Vacuum loose soil and test the covering for colourfastness and material compatibility.
      3. For this light-cleaning option, mix 1 part Pol Star with 20 parts water. More concentrated use needs a justified maker-supported soil assessment.
      4. Apply with a sponge or cloth, work gently in the fibre direction and avoid saturating foam or backing.
      5. Remove residue with a clean damp cloth or appropriate wet / dry vacuum. Ventilate until fully dry.

      Additional tools:

      • Required · Measuring jugs and spray bottles

        Measure concentrate and water accurately

        Tagged tool range; choose the tool for your material, or use a suitable one you own.

      Pol Star recipe: 1 part product to 20 parts water (product : water)

      1 part product to 20 parts water. Choose a final prepared quantity; this is not measured consumption per car.

      For 500 ml prepared mixture: 23.81 ml product + 476.19 ml water.

      Enter a pack price in the 3D guide to estimate the cost of a stated quantity. Quantity cost is not measured cost per car.

      Sources · 2026-10-11

      Manufacturer directions + editorial method

      Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

      Full guide to interior cleaning

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      Rubber / plastic linerRoutine clean

      Boot / load area

      Clean removable rubber / plastic pieces by their maker’s instructions.

      Surface: rubber-plastic

      Suitability: unknown
      • A waterproof-looking liner may have a special coating or backing. A universal chemical route is withheld.
      • Keep dressing off mats and grip surfaces; check pedal clearance after refitting.

      Method

      1. Remove the liner where the handbook permits; shake out loose grit.
      2. Check the liner maker’s permitted cleaner and water method; rinse or wipe only as allowed.
      3. Dry fully before refitting and secure the driver’s mat correctly.

      Before you start

      • A waterproof-looking liner may have a special coating or backing. A universal chemical route is withheld.
      • Keep dressing off mats and grip surfaces; check pedal clearance after refitting.

      Products and tools

        Also have ready

        • Low-pressure rinse water if the liner maker permits
        Sources · 2026-10-11

        Material / maker check required

        Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

        Full guide to interior cleaning

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        Not sureRoutine clean

        Boot / load area

        Identify the removable liner before wet cleaning.

        Surface: unknown

        Suitability: unknown
        • Do not infer rubber / plastic liner compatibility from upholstery-cleaner support.

        Method

        1. Remove loose belongings and lift removable liners where permitted.
        2. Check whether the surface is textile, rubber, plastic or a special coating.
        3. Vacuum loose dust gently, then choose its material instructions.

        Before you start

        • Do not infer rubber / plastic liner compatibility from upholstery-cleaner support.

        Products and tools

          Also have ready

          • Vacuum with soft attachment
          Sources · 2026-10-11

          Material / maker check required

          Follow the exact product label and vehicle/material instructions. The method is guidance drawn from these sources; it is not a claim of an independent product test.

          Full guide to interior cleaning

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