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AutoBrite Direct Banana Gloss Concentrated Shampoo

pH neutral banana scented car shampoo

AutoBrite Direct Banana Gloss Concentrated Shampoo

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Banana Gloss PH neutral Shampoo actively helps to maintain protective wax layers on your car. A luxurious foaming action also greatly increases the lubricity of the wash solution, which minimises the risk of inflicting fine scratches during the washing process, while the gentle nature of the formula means that it will not degrade existing wax protection. Suitable to use on even delicate clear coat surfaces. The gloss enhancing formula will leave your vehicles paintwork looking slick !

  • pH neutral maintenance wash formula
  • Will not degrade existing wax protection
  • Luxurious foam adds lubricity to the wash
  • Reduces the risk of fine wash scratches
  • Gloss enhancing formula for a slick finish
  • Banana fragrance while you wash
  • 500:1 dilution, 20ml per 18L bucket
  • Suitable for delicate clear coat paint
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Banana Gloss PH neutral Shampoo actively helps to maintain protective wax layers on your car. A luxurious foaming action also greatly increases the lubricity of the wash solution, which minimises the risk of inflicting fine scratches during the washing process, while the gentle nature of the formula means that it will not degrade existing wax protection. Suitable to use on even delicate clear coat surfaces. The gloss enhancing formula will leave your vehicles paintwork looking slick !

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Key features

  • Banana Scent
  • pH Neutral
  • 500 To 1
  • 500ml Bottle
  • Wax Safe

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Expert Notes

Banana Gloss is Autobrite Direct's pH neutral maintenance shampoo, sold here in a 500ml bottle. It is concentrated to 500:1, which works out at 20ml, or two capfuls, per 18 litre bucket, and the foaming formula adds lubricity to the wash solution to reduce the risk of fine scratches. Because it will not degrade existing wax protection, it suits regular washes on cars that are already waxed, including delicate clear coats, and the gloss enhancing formula leaves a slick finish. We would use it after a snow foam or citrus pre-wash, with two buckets and grit guards, a soft wash mitt and a microfibre drying towel, then follow with a detailing spray or wax top-up when needed. The banana fragrance is a bonus.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted body panels
  • Delicate clear coats
  • Waxed paintwork
  • Paint with existing protection
  • Cars and vans
  • Two bucket hand washes

Caution: Do not wash in direct sunlight or on hot panels, and rinse off all shampoo before it can dry on the paint.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Car Shampoo
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Use
Regular Maintenance Washing
Suitable For
Clear Coat Paintwork, Including Delicate Finishes
Size
500ml
Formula
Gloss Enhancing, Wax Safe
pH
Neutral
Scent
Banana
Dilution
500:1, 20ml Or 2 Capfuls Per 18L Bucket
Application Method
Bucket Wash With A Wash Mitt
Product Code
AD-BANANAGLOSS

How To Use

Application

  1. Pre-wash the vehicle first to remove as much loose dirt as possible before any contact.
  2. Add 20ml, which is about two capfuls, to an 18 litre wash bucket for the 500:1 ratio.
  3. Agitate the solution with a hose or pressure washer to build the foam.
  4. Wash from the roof down with a clean wash mitt, using minimal pressure.
  5. Rinse the mitt regularly in a separate rinse bucket fitted with a grit guard.
  6. On warm days, wash and rinse one panel at a time.

Aftercare

  1. Rinse the whole vehicle thoroughly, including panel gaps and door shuts.
  2. Dry the vehicle as soon as possible with a clean microfibre drying towel.
  3. Top up gloss with a detailing spray or wax when required.
  4. Rinse your buckets and mitt, and store the bottle capped, upright and away from heat.

Top Tip: Add the shampoo before filling the bucket with a hose, as the moving water builds the foam for you.

Performance Benefits

  • Adds lubricity to the wash solution
  • Minimises fine scratching while washing
  • Leaves a slick, glossy finish
  • Gentle on delicate clear coats
  • Cleans and maintains as it goes
  • Foams up with moving water

Frequently Asked Questions

How much shampoo do I use per wash?

Use 20ml, or two capfuls, per 18 litre bucket. This is Autobrite Direct's 500:1 general use ratio for Banana Gloss.

Is Banana Gloss pH neutral?

Yes, Autobrite Direct describes Banana Gloss as a pH neutral shampoo. It is designed to help maintain protective wax layers rather than strip them.

Will it remove my wax?

No, the maker states the gentle formula will not degrade existing wax protection. It is intended for regular maintenance washes on protected paint.

What does it smell like?

Banana Gloss has a banana fragrance, as the name suggests.

Is it suitable for delicate paint?

Yes, the maker states it is suitable to use on even delicate clear coat surfaces. As with any new product, test on a small hidden area first.

What size is the bottle?

This Autobrite Direct Banana Gloss is a 500ml bottle of concentrated shampoo.

What should I use with it?

Pair it with a snow foam or citrus pre-wash, two buckets with grit guards, a soft wash mitt and a microfibre drying towel. A detailing spray or wax can add extra gloss afterwards.

Where can I buy Banana Gloss?

You can order it online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Pre-wash with a snow foam or citrus pre-wash before any contact.
  2. Measure 20ml per 18 litre bucket rather than pouring by eye.
  3. Use two buckets, each fitted with a grit guard.
  4. Wash from the roof down and leave the lower panels until last.
  5. Rinse your wash mitt after every panel.
  6. Avoid washing in direct sunlight or on hot paint.
  7. Dry straight away with a clean microfibre drying towel.
  8. Order with UK-wide delivery or visit our Ilkeston, Derbyshire walk-in store.

The Brand

Autobrite Direct

Autobrite Direct is a UK car detailing brand founded in 2005 that describes itself as built by detailers, for detailers. Magifoam snow foam, Crystal glass cleaner and Tyregloss date from its early years. In 2026 the brand was relaunched by Technical Brands UK & Ireland Limited, of County Antrim, which had been the official Autobrite Direct reseller in Ireland; the earlier company, Autobrite Direct Limited, no longer trades. The new operator says it has brought back key legacy formulas and that the products are manufactured in the UK.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Autobrite Direct online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Magifoam, Purple Velvet shampoo and Project 64.

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Pre-wash and snow foam. Citrus Wash is a citrus oil pre-wash and all purpose cleaner for paint, plastic, vinyl and rubber, diluted 100:1 for light cleaning, 50:1 for a general pre-wash, 30:1 for heavy grime and 10:1 for degreasing. Stronger mixes can reduce wax or sealant, so Autobrite suggests 50:1 or weaker for maintenance washes. Magifoam is a stable, wax and sealant safe snow foam: 100 to 200ml in the lance, topped up with water, left to dwell but never to dry. Custard Magifoam is the vanilla custard scented version, and the thick mousse style Jelly Bean and Parma Violet Super Foams suit lighter summer dirt.

Shampoos. Purple Velvet is a pH neutral shampoo with a Juicy Fruit scent that dilutes up to 1500:1, a 10ml capful in 15 litres. Banana Gloss is pH neutral and kind to existing wax, and Ceramic Infused Shampoo adds a slick, hydrophobic layer, used at 400:1 in the bucket or straight onto the mitt. Wash with the Synthetic Wool Wash Mitt and a 20 litre Detailing Bucket in black or clear, each with a Gamma Seal lid and Dirt Guard; the Bucket Organiser fits most 20 litre buckets and holds bottles, mitts and brushes.

Wheels, tyres and decontamination. BriteGel is a lemon and lime scented, non-acidic wheel gel that clings to the wheel and tyre, and Very Cherry Non Acidic is a high foaming, acid free wheel cleaner for painted and clear coated wheels. Purple Rain is a ready to use gel fallout remover for wheels and bodywork that turns purple as it dissolves iron: do not dilute it, and keep it off damaged or unlacquered paint and alloys. Just The Tonic is a solvent tar and glue remover that also lifts sticker glue and, inside, ink, oil and chewing gum from carpets. Tyregloss is a cherry scented tyre dressing: a little for satin, more for high gloss.

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Paint correction. The Correct It compounds are made for modern ceramic and scratch resistant clear coats as well as hard German paint: Restore is the heavy cut, rated to remove 1500 grit sanding marks, Enrich is a medium one step cut and finish, and Final Finish is the anti-hologram finishing polish. The 135mm pads are colour coded: orange for cutting and green for polishing, both German open cell foam, with the Hybrid Wool Ultracut and Correct It PRO microfibre pads for faster correction.

Protection and gloss. Prep-It removes polishing oils and residue before a coating, sealant or wax. Ultraslick is a polymer sealant for paint, glass, chrome and unpainted plastics in a 250ml atomiser bottle, and Carbanuba is a banana scented cream wax of carnauba, montan and microcrystalline waxes. Magiseal is a water based, SiO2 infused coating: 100ml with 400ml of water in a foam lance, or 25ml with 475ml in a trigger, rinsed straight off, for two to three months of protection. Project 64 is a pH neutral spray, wipe and buff gloss enhancer, Quickshine works as a quick detailer, waterless wash or clay lubricant, and Top Gloss is a wax drying aid. Apply them with the foam applicators, six to a pack, and polish bright metal with Metalworx.

Glass. Crystal has been in the range since 2005: a fast flash-off glass cleaner, safe on glass, mirrors and window tints. Clear View polishes away bug splatter, fallout and watermarks with no silicones or waxes, ready for Repel, a rain repellent that Autobrite says beads water off from around 30mph. Buff with The Enforcer, a 55 x 63cm, 300gsm glass towel.

Interior and kit. Fab is a high foaming upholstery cleaner and pre-spotter, Magic Carpet a low foaming fabric cleaner with odour neutralisers, and the Alcantara Cleaner is solvent free and water based for Alcantara and suede. Jaffa Clean degreases and protects engine bays and door shuts, and the Soft White Drill Brush (5in) scrubs carpets and mats. Carry it all in the Detailing Holdall or Detailing Kit Bag, or start with the boxed Essential Detailing Kit.

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