Car Exterior Care
Everything for the outside of the car: car wash shampoo, wax and polish, glass and wheel cleaners, tyre polish and the cloths to apply them.
Car exterior care, in the order you use it
A clean, protected finish comes from doing a few things in the right order with products made for paint, glass and rubber. Household detergents strip protection and leave film; car-specific products clean without taking the shine with them.
- Car wash shampoo — pH-neutral and foam shampoos for the weekly wash, plus waterless options for when you cannot use a hose.
- Cleaners and degreasers — engine degreaser, bug and stain removal, glass cleaner and water spot remover for the jobs shampoo cannot do.
- Car wax and polish — paste wax, spray wax, ceramic-infused wax and a paint sealant to protect the paint after washing.
- Tyre polish and protectants — glossy or non-oily tyre dressing and glass treatments that finish the job.
- Microfiber cloths — to dry, buff and wipe without scratching.
A simple routine
Rinse, wash top-down with a pH-neutral car shampoo, rinse again and dry with a clean microfiber towel before water spots form. Every few weeks add a coat of car wax, and dress the tyres last so no dressing is splashed onto clean paint. Our step-by-step car wash guide walks through each stage.
How often should I wax my car?
Paste and ceramic-infused waxes typically last several weeks; a spray wax is a quick top-up between coats. If water stops beading on the paint, it is time for another coat.
Can I use one cleaner for everything outside?
No. Paint, glass, rubber and the engine bay each need a different chemistry. Use shampoo on paint, a glass cleaner on glass and a degreaser only where there is grease.