Autobead Pure Shampoo 2300:1

High lubrication wash shampoo for safer maintenance cleaning

Autobead Pure Shampoo 2300:1

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Autobead Pure Shampoo is a pH neutral, lubricating car shampoo that breaks down surface contamination while premium lubricants lift dirt and carry it away safely. It gives long-lasting rich suds with a bilberry scent, and it will not break down protection already on the car.

  • Safe on all protection
  • Ideal for matte and satin paint
  • Slick, safe contact wash
  • Over 50 washes per 500ml
  • Doubles as a clay lube
  • Pleasant bilberry scent
  • Rich, long lasting suds
  • pH neutral formula
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Autobead Pure Shampoo is a pH neutral, lubricating car shampoo that breaks down surface contamination while premium lubricants lift dirt and carry it away safely. It gives long-lasting rich suds with a bilberry scent, and it will not break down protection already on the car.

It has no gloss enhancers, waxes or similar additives, so it is safe on all surfaces including matte and satin finishes. Autobead doses 7ml to 10ml in a 15 litre bucket, and says a 500ml bottle gives over 50 washes.

Key Features

  • pH neutral formula
  • High lubricity, rich suds
  • No gloss enhancers or waxes
  • Safe on matte and satin finishes
  • 7ml to 10ml per 15 litre bucket
  • Bilberry scent

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Key features

  • Pure Shampoo
  • 2300 To 1
  • High Lubrication
  • Wax Safe
  • Maintenance Wash

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Expert Notes

A pure, pH neutral shampoo is a safe maintenance wash for a protected car. With no waxes or gloss enhancers, it cleans without leaving anything behind, which is why it suits matte and satin finishes as well as coatings.

Its lubricity does the safety work. Dirt is lifted and carried away in the suds rather than dragged across the paint.

It goes a long way too: Autobead says 10ml in a 15 litre bucket is more than enough, so a 500ml bottle gives over 50 washes.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • All paintwork
  • Matte and satin finishes
  • Ceramic coated and waxed cars

Caution: Wash out of direct sun and do not let the shampoo dry on the car.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
pH Neutral Car Shampoo
Dose
7ml To 10ml Per 15L
Additives
No Gloss Enhancers Or Waxes
Scent
Bilberry
Sizes
500ml, 5L
pH
Neutral
Suitable For
All Surfaces, Matte And Satin
Washes Per 500ml
50 Plus
Brand
Autobead

How To Use

Prepare

  1. Add 7ml to 10ml of Pure Shampoo to a 15 litre bucket of warm water and agitate for suds.
  2. Rinse the car thoroughly to remove loose dirt.

Wash and dry

  1. Use the two bucket method with a suitable wash mitt, working from the top down.
  2. Rinse thoroughly to remove any remaining residue.
  3. Dry with a dedicated drying towel.

Top Tip: Use it as a clay lubricant. Autobead says a few millilitres in a mixer bottle topped up with water saves buying a dedicated clay lube.

Performance Benefits

  • Provides very high dilution wash performance for routine maintenance
  • Provides slick wash lubrication
  • Helps reduce wash marring risk
  • Suitable for routine maintenance washing
  • Works with buckets, wash mitts and foam accessories
  • Rinses away cleanly after washing

Frequently Asked Questions

How much Pure Shampoo should I use?

7ml to 10ml in a 15 litre bucket of warm water.

Is it safe on matte paint?

Yes. Autobead says it has no gloss enhancers or waxes and is suitable for matte and satin finishes.

Will it strip my wax or coating?

No. Autobead says the pH neutral formula will not break down existing protection.

How many washes does a bottle give?

Autobead says over 50 washes from a 500ml bottle.

Can I use it as a clay lubricant?

Yes. Autobead says a few millilitres in a mixer bottle topped up with water makes a clay bar lubricant.

Who sells Autobead in the UK?

The Drivers HQ is the exclusive UK reseller of Autobead.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Pre-wash first to remove heavy dirt.
  2. Use two buckets with grit guards.
  3. Wash from the top down, wheels last.
  4. Rinse your mitt after every panel.
  5. Use warm water in the bucket.
  6. Mix a little with water as clay lube.

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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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