AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner

AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner is a highly concentrated APC designed to tackle a huge range of interior and exterior cleaning tasks. From dashboards and carpets to engine bays, wheel arches and tyre sidewalls, this versatile cleaner quickly becomes one of the most-used products in any detailing collection.

Its powerful yet adaptable formula can be diluted to suit everything from heavy-duty degreasing to routine maintenance cleaning, making it suitable for both professional detailers and enthusiasts looking for a single product capable of handling multiple jobs.

Whether you're cleaning interior plastics, fabric upholstery, engine bays, door shuts or tyre rubber, AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner delivers outstanding cleaning power while offering excellent value thanks to its highly concentrated formulation.

 

Key Features

• Highly concentrated APC formula
• Suitable for interior and exterior cleaning
• Multiple dilution ratios for different tasks
• Excellent cleaning and degreasing performance
• Ideal for plastics, fabrics, carpets and engine bays
• Perfect for tyre and wheel arch cleaning
• Professional detailing strength
• Economical 1 litre concentrate

 

 

Why Choose AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner?

Every detailer needs a reliable APC and AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner is designed to handle virtually every cleaning task around a vehicle.

Its concentrated formula allows you to tailor the strength to the job at hand, from gentle maintenance cleaning on interior plastics through to heavy-duty degreasing of engine bays, door shuts and heavily soiled exterior components.

By adjusting the dilution ratio, one bottle can effectively replace multiple dedicated cleaning products, saving both storage space and money.

 

 

Perfect For

• Interior plastics and trim
• Carpets and upholstery
• Engine bay cleaning
• Door shuts
• Window sills
• Wheel arch liners
• Tyre sidewalls
• General detailing tasks

 

 

Technical Specifications

Specification	Details
Product Type	All Purpose Cleaner (APC)
Formula	Concentrated
Size	1 Litre
Application Method	Spray & Agitate
Dilutable	Yes
Professional Use	Yes

 

 

Dilution Ratios

Application	Dilution Ratio
Heavy Interior Cleaning	10:1
General Interior Cleaning	Up to 30:1
Heavy Exterior Cleaning	5:1
Medium Exterior Cleaning	10:1
Light Exterior Cleaning	Up to 30:1

 

 

How To Use

1. Dilute the product according to the level of contamination.
2. Spray directly onto the surface or cleaning tool.
3. Agitate using a detailing brush, scrub pad or applicator where required.
4. Allow the cleaner to break down contamination.
5. Rinse thoroughly with water or wipe away using a clean microfibre cloth.
6. Repeat on heavily contaminated areas if necessary.

 

 

Performance Benefits

• Breaks down grease, dirt and grime quickly
• Suitable for both interior and exterior use
• Customisable dilution ratios for maximum versatility
• Excellent value thanks to concentrated formula
• Reduces the need for multiple cleaning products
• Safe on most vehicle surfaces when diluted correctly
• Ideal for maintenance and deep cleaning tasks

 

 

Important Usage Information

• May strip waxes and sealants if used neat or too strong.
• Always test on an inconspicuous area first.
• Do not allow the product to dry on surfaces.
• Not suitable for use on leather surfaces.
• Adjust dilution strength according to the task.

 

 

Frequently Asked Questions

What can AutoBead APC be used on?

It is suitable for interior plastics, carpets, upholstery, engine bays, tyre sidewalls, door shuts, wheel arch liners and many other vehicle surfaces.

Can I use it on leather?

No. AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner is not designed for leather surfaces.

Will it remove wax or sealant protection?

When used neat or at stronger concentrations it may affect existing protection. Always dilute appropriately for maintenance cleaning.

Do I need to rinse after use?

Yes. Depending on the application, either rinse thoroughly with water or wipe away residue using a clean microfibre cloth.

Is it suitable for engine bay cleaning?

Absolutely. The concentrated formula makes it ideal for removing grease, grime and road dirt from engine bays and under-bonnet areas.

 

 

HQ Suggests (Tips & Insights)

• 💡 Keep multiple dilution bottles ready for different cleaning tasks.
• 💡 Use with detailing brushes for vents, badges and intricate areas.
• 💡 Excellent for pre-treating heavily soiled carpets and mats.
• 💡 Perfect for cleaning tyre sidewalls before applying tyre dressings.
• 💡 An essential product for every detailing collection.

 

 

Why Buy From The Drivers HQ?

Buy AutoBead All Purpose Cleaner online with fast UK-wide delivery or visit our Derbyshire store for expert detailing advice. We stock professional-grade APC cleaners, detailing chemicals and accessories trusted by enthusiasts and professional detailers throughout the UK.