AutoBead Glass Cleaner

Streak-free glass cleaner for clearer interior and exterior visibility

AutoBead Glass Cleaner

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Autobead Glass Cleaner gives a crystal clear, streak free finish and leaves hydrophobic protection behind. It is formulated for ease of use and is safe on glass inside and out, as well as mirrors, chrome, polished metal and tinted glass.

  • Crystal clear glass
  • Adds water repellency
  • Safe inside and out
  • Safe on tinted windows
  • Removes smoker film
  • Trade sizes available
  • Cuts through bugs and sap
  • Safe on chrome and mirrors
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Autobead Glass Cleaner gives a crystal clear, streak free finish and leaves hydrophobic protection behind. It is formulated for ease of use and is safe on glass inside and out, as well as mirrors, chrome, polished metal and tinted glass.

Autobead says it cuts through grime, bug splats, bird droppings, tree sap and smoker's film. Spray it on, or onto a microfibre cloth, and wipe up and down then side to side with a fresh glass cloth. For best results, use it out of direct sun on cool glass.

Key Features

  • Streak free finish
  • Leaves hydrophobic protection
  • Safe on tinted glass
  • Also for mirrors, chrome and polished metal
  • Cuts through bugs, sap and smoker film
  • 500ml, 5L and 25L

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Key features

  • Glass Cleaner
  • Streak Free
  • Clear Visibility
  • Interior And Exterior

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Expert Notes

Glass shows every smear, so a glass cleaner has to cut through films such as smoker residue and bug splats and then disappear without trace. Autobead formulated this one for a streak free finish with hydrophobic protection left behind.

The two-direction wipe helps you spot streaks as you work: up and down first, then side to side with a clean cloth.

It is safe inside and out and on tinted glass, mirrors, chrome and polished metal, so one bottle covers the glass, mirrors and brightwork.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Windscreens and windows
  • Tinted glass
  • Mirrors
  • Chrome and polished metal

Caution: Use out of direct sunlight on glass that is cool to the touch.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Glass Cleaner
Finish
Streak Free, Hydrophobic
Safe On
Glass, Tint, Mirrors, Chrome
Sizes
500ml, 5L, 25L
Removes
Grime, Bugs, Sap, Smoker Film
Use
Out Of Direct Sun, Cool Glass
Wipe
Up And Down, Then Side To Side
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare

  1. Work out of direct sunlight on glass that is cool to the touch.
  2. Have a fresh microfibre or dedicated glass cloth ready.

Clean the glass

  1. Spray directly onto the glass, or onto a microfibre cloth.
  2. Wipe with a fresh microfibre or dedicated glass cloth, up and down then side to side.
  3. Any remaining residue disappears without leaving smears.

Top Tip: Work out of direct sunlight on glass that is cool to the touch, as Autobead advises, so the cleaner does not dry before you wipe.

Performance Benefits

  • Removes fingerprints, haze and light grime
  • Improves glass clarity
  • Helps reduce streaking when used correctly
  • Suitable for interior and exterior glass
  • Works with glass cloths or microfibre towels
  • Ideal for finishing a detail

Frequently Asked Questions

Is it safe on tinted windows?

Yes. Autobead says it is safe on tinted glass, inside and out.

Does it leave any protection?

Yes. Autobead says it leaves hydrophobic protection behind.

What else can I use it on?

Mirrors, chrome and polished metal, according to Autobead.

Will it remove smoker film?

Yes. Autobead lists smoker film along with grime, bug splats, bird droppings and tree sap.

How should I wipe the glass?

Autobead says to wipe up and down, then side to side, with a fresh microfibre or dedicated glass cloth.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use a dedicated glass towel.
  2. Spray the cloth, not the dash, for the inside of the windscreen.
  3. Turn the cloth to a fresh side often.
  4. Clean the outside glass after drying the car.
  5. Work on cool glass in the shade.
  6. Wipe up and down, then side to side.
  7. Wash glass towels on their own.

The Brand

Autobead

Autobead (also written AutoBead or Auto Bead) was founded on simplicity and efficiency: car care products that get a car clean and protected with as little wasted effort as possible. It has supplied car cleaning and maintenance products to drivers in Germany, Switzerland and Austria since 1999, and its range now covers every stage of a detail, from citrus pre-wash and shampoo to compounds, polishing pads and Silex ceramic coatings.

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead. We keep the range on the shelf at our Ilkeston shop and deliver it across the UK.

Our customers' favourites are Heavy Dirt citrus pre-wash, Pure Shampoo, Snow Foam and the two wheel cleaners, Alloy Cleaner and Acid Wheel Cleaner.

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Autobead Downforce Heavy Cut and Fine Cut foam pads with Autobead Finishing Compound and Quick Detailer on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Autobead products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Heavy Dirt is a concentrated citrus pre-wash for bugs, bird lime and road grime, and it is safe on wax and sealants: dilute it 25:1 for everyday use or 10:1 for heavy dirt, and it also cleans door shuts, engine bays, plastics and rubber. Snow Foam is mildly alkaline and goes in the lance at 1 part to 4 parts water. Pure Shampoo is a pH-neutral 2300:1 shampoo with no gloss enhancers or waxes, so it will not mask or break down existing protection, and Ceramic Shampoo builds up a layer of ceramic protection with regular use.

Wheels. Alloy Cleaner is a ready-to-use, non-acidic wheel cleaner that is safe on all wheel types, and Alloy Cleaner Concentrate is a concentrate you dilute to suit how dirty the wheels are. For neglected wheels with baked-on brake dust, Acid Wheel Cleaner is a gel used at 1:3, but not on sensitive finishes or damaged wheels. Finish with Tyre Dressing, a gel that does not sling.

Decontamination. Iron Fallout Remover is a pH-neutral gel that turns purple as it dissolves iron particles on paint and wheels, and Tar Gel lifts tar spots with less run-off than a liquid. Keep tar removers off plastics and rubber.

Paint correction. The three compounds are graded by the sanding marks they remove: Heavy Cut up to 1500 grade, Medium Cut up to 2500 grade and Finishing Compound up to 3000 grade, each with a Downforce foam pad of the same cut (heavy, medium, fine) for dual action or rotary machines. Surface Prep removes silicones, wax and sealant before a coating.

Protection. Lance Sealant gives up to three months of protection from a foam lance, Spray Sealant is a silicone polymer and silica resin sealant, and the waxes include a Matte Wax for matt paint and wraps. Between washes, Quick Detailer and Ceramic Quick Detailer top up the gloss.

Interior. Interior Detailer leaves plastics, vinyl and leather with a matt, factory-look finish, Leather Cleaner is a pH-neutral cleaner and conditioner, and All Purpose Cleaner dilutes from 5:1 to 30:1 for everything from carpets to wheel arch liners.

Shop Autobead by type: citrus pre-wash, snow foam, car shampoo, wheel cleaners, compounds and polishes, polishing pads and ceramic coatings.

Autobead Finishing Compound and a Downforce Heavy Cut pad with a dab of compound on a detailing trolley in front of a dark blue Volkswagen Golf GTI Mk7 in a home garage

Choosing an Autobead ceramic coating

Autobead's Silex ceramic coatings come in two families:

  • Silex Series: the 1 Year Paint Coating and 2 Year Paint Coating, titanium ceramic coatings designed to be applied outdoors in a single, self-levelling layer. They resist chemicals from pH 2 to pH 12.
  • Silex Pro: the 3 Year and 5 Year Paint Coatings and the 5 Year Graphene Coating, for longer protection.

Autobead also makes coatings for alloy wheels, glass, leather and fabric.

Autobead's coating warranty matches each paint coating's labelled durability. It applies when the coating is installed by an Autobead Accredited Detailer, the warranty is registered within seven days and the car has a yearly inspection with the installer.

Whoever applies it, the paint needs to be washed, decontaminated and, if needed, polished first, then wiped with Surface Prep so the coating can bond. Do not wash the car with detergent for the first 10 days, then keep it clean with Pure Shampoo or Ceramic Shampoo.

Autobead also trains detailers through its Detail Like a Pro courses (a Foundation Day, an Advanced Day and a four-day Masterclass) and its Silex accreditation for professional coating installers.

Need a hand choosing? Visit our Ilkeston shop or send us a WhatsApp. We deliver Autobead across the UK by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders from £100, or you can order online and collect from the shop.

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