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Angelwax Cleanliness - Concentrated orange Pre-Wash

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Angelwax CLEANLINESS CONCENTRATED ORANGE PRE-WASH has been formulated to remove bugs, road grime, bird lime and contamination from the bodywork of your vehicle.

  • Removes bugs, road grime and bird droppings
  • Tackles traffic film before contact washing
  • Helps reduce swirl marks during the wash
  • Safe on waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings
  • Water-based and solvent-free formula
  • High-foaming layer that clings to panels
  • Dilutes 1:1 up to 5:1
  • For foam lance or pump sprayer
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Full Description

Angelwax CLEANLINESS CONCENTRATED ORANGE PRE-WASH has been formulated to remove bugs, road grime, bird lime and contamination from the bodywork of your vehicle.

Our chemists have designed this water based cleaner to be used through the foaming lance of a pressure washer and is safe to use on all vehicle surfaces. Angelwax CLEANLINESS is high foaming, solvent-free and completely wax & sealant safe.

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Key features

  • Citrus Pre-Wash
  • Coating Safe
  • Solvent Free
  • High Foaming
  • 1:1 To 5:1

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Expert Notes

Angelwax Cleanliness is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for breaking down heavy contamination before the contact wash. Angelwax formulated it to remove bugs, road grime, bird droppings and traffic film, and the water-based, solvent-free formula is safe for waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings, so it suits protected cars as well as neglected ones. Dilute 1:1 for heavy contamination or up to 5:1 for maintenance washes, apply by foam lance or pump sprayer, leave it to dwell for several minutes without drying, then rinse. Removing grit before a mitt touches the paint helps reduce swirl marks. Follow it with a shampoo wash using the two-bucket method, and flush the lance afterwards. Available in 1L and 5L.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Front ends with bug residue
  • Lower panels and sills
  • Waxed or sealed paint
  • Ceramic coated vehicles
  • Glass and exterior trim
  • Cars and vans

Caution: Do not apply to hot panels or in direct sun, and never let the pre-wash dry on the surface before rinsing.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Citrus Pre-Wash
Brand
Angelwax
Available Sizes
1L, 5L
Dilution
1:1 Heavy Contamination, Up To 5:1 Maintenance Washes
Formula
Water-Based, Solvent-Free Concentrate
Foam Level
High Foaming
Compatibility
Safe On Waxes, Sealants And Ceramic Coatings
Application Method
Foam Lance Or Pump Sprayer
Dwell Time
Several Minutes, Do Not Allow To Dry
Removes
Bugs, Road Grime, Bird Droppings, Traffic Film
Suitable For
All Vehicle Surfaces
Primary Use
Pre-Wash Before Contact Washing

How To Use

Application

  1. Work in the shade on panels that are cool to the touch.
  2. Dilute Cleanliness 1:1 for heavy contamination or up to 5:1 for maintenance washes.
  3. Apply through a foam lance or pump sprayer, covering all surfaces evenly.
  4. Allow it to dwell for several minutes, making sure it does not dry.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water, working from the top down.
  6. Move on to your contact wash with a suitable shampoo and wash mitt.

Aftercare

  1. Flush the foam lance or sprayer with clean water after use.
  2. Check the front end and lower panels for any remaining bug residue.
  3. Repeat the pre-wash on heavily soiled areas if needed.
  4. Store the bottle sealed, upright and away from heat and frost.
  5. Keep the concentrate out of reach of children and pets.

Top Tip: In warm weather, work on one side of the vehicle at a time so the foam never dries.

Performance Benefits

  • Breaks down heavy dirt before the wash
  • Lifts bug residue from front ends
  • Draws grime away from the paintwork
  • Prepares paint for a safer contact wash
  • Foam gives improved dwell time
  • Works quickly to loosen dirt

Frequently Asked Questions

What dilution should I use?

Use 1:1 for heavy contamination and up to 5:1 for maintenance washes. Mix it with water in your foam lance bottle or pump sprayer.

Is Cleanliness safe on waxes and ceramic coatings?

Yes, Angelwax states the water-based, solvent-free formula is safe for waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings.

Does it foam?

Yes, Cleanliness is a high-foaming pre-wash that clings to the surface to lift contamination away from the paintwork.

What contamination does it remove?

Angelwax formulated Cleanliness to remove bugs, road grime, bird droppings and traffic film from the bodywork before the contact wash.

How long do I leave it on?

Leave it to dwell for several minutes, but never let it dry on the surface. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.

Do I still need to hand wash afterwards?

Yes, Cleanliness is a pre-wash that loosens heavy dirt before contact washing. Rinse it off, then wash with a shampoo and wash mitt.

Can I use it without a foam lance?

Yes, Angelwax lists a pump sprayer as well as a foam lance. Rinse it off thoroughly with clean water afterwards.

Where can I buy Angelwax Cleanliness?

Angelwax Cleanliness is available from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Pre-wash before any mitt touches the paint.
  2. Use 1:1 when bugs and road grime are heavy.
  3. Work in shade and avoid hot panels.
  4. Never let the foam dry on the surface.
  5. Rinse from the top down to flush grime away.
  6. Follow with a two-bucket contact wash.
  7. Flush the foam lance after every use.
  8. Visit The Drivers HQ walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

The Brand

Angelwax

Angelwax is a car detailing brand that describes its team as innovators, chemists and perfectionists, with over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry behind its formulas. According to the brand, all of its products are designed, formulated and manufactured at its headquarters in Paisley, Scotland. Its range covers the whole detailing process, from exterior wash and decontamination products to wheel cleaners, interior cleaners, polishes and compounds, hand-poured waxes and ceramic coatings for both professional and consumer use. Angelwax also produces a nautical care range for boats and has a network of certified installers for its professional coatings.

The Drivers HQ stocks Angelwax with car waxes at its centre. Dark Angel is a hand-poured wax made for black and dark paintwork, and for matte paint there are Luminosity Matte Wax and Luminosity QED, a matte quick detailing spray. Stripped-Ease removes old wax before a fresh coat, Vision cleans the glass, and the AnGel Plastic & Interior Dressing looks after the cabin.

Angelwax suits enthusiasts who enjoy a hands-on wax routine. Stripped-Ease takes old wax off the paint, a wax such as Dark Angel then adds gloss and protection, and owners of matte paint can use Luminosity Matte Wax and QED instead. Vision for the glass and AnGel for the interior plastics complete the job inside and out.

Buy Angelwax from The Drivers HQ with UK-wide delivery, sent tracked with Royal Mail, or use free Click & Collect from our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire. Whether you are replacing a favourite wax or adding matte or interior care to your kit, you can combine Angelwax with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order, and build a routine that covers every stage from the first rinse to the final buff.

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Designed and Made in Scotland

Angelwax describes itself as more than just another detailing brand. In its own words, the people behind it are innovators, chemists and perfectionists with over 25 years of experience in the chemical industry, who have spent years developing and refining their range of detailing products. The brand says every formula is crafted with precision and tested across the globe.

All Angelwax products are designed, formulated and manufactured at the brand's global headquarters in Scotland, which it lists at the Airlink Industrial Estate in Paisley. Several of its product descriptions refer to formulas developed in-house at its UK laboratory, including the Cleanliness pre-wash and Blue Rinse. Alongside its Scottish base, the brand also lists a European distribution centre and a distribution office and warehouse in the USA.

Formulation #1 has a long history with the brand. Angelwax says it was the very first detailing wax the brand developed, and that it has remained a favourite with enthusiasts and professional detailers since its original launch in 2009. Scent is part of the brand's character too, as its tagline Heaven Scent, Wicked Finish suggests: Dark Angel carries a chocolate fragrance, and the brand says its bilberry fragrance was made famous within its detailing range.

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Waxes, Wheel Care and Wash Essentials

Waxes are at the heart of the Angelwax range. Formulation #1 is a carnauba detailing wax that the brand says is hand-poured in small batches from natural waxes and oils, delivers a deep wet-look gloss and needs only a thin application layer. Dark Angel was developed specifically for black and dark-coloured vehicles, blended with natural waxes and conditioning oils to enrich dark paint tones and help reduce the appearance of light swirls and wash marks.

The Bilberry name runs through the brand's wheel care. Bilberry wheel cleaner is a non-acidic formula for removing brake dust and road grime, and Angelwax describes it as safe for all wheel types, including painted, lacquered and powder-coated finishes. Bilberry Wheel Wax then adds a protective barrier against brake dust and road grime to help keep wheels cleaner for longer, and the same bilberry fragrance is available as a hanging air freshener.

For the wash, Angelwax says FastFoam produces a thick foam that clings to the car to loosen dirt and traffic film before contact washing, and that it is safe for waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings when used correctly. Inside the car, Absolution is made for seats, carpets, floor mats and fabric trim, Heaven for Leather is a pH-neutral cleaner for leather upholstery, and Excelsior cleans canvas, mohair, cloth and vinyl soft tops.

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