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AutoBrite Direct Citrus Wash Multi Purpose Cleaner

Citrus pre-wash and all purpose cleaner

AutoBrite Direct Citrus Wash Multi Purpose Cleaner

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Citrus Wash is a powerful yet gentle pre-wash/all- purpose cleaner that rapidly breaks down dirt and grime upon contact and leaves vehicles looking fresh. It has a blend of deep cleaning detergents infused with Citrus Oil to give fast-acting cleaning, removing the toughest of grime with ease! Citrus Wash is also ideal for removing road grime, bug splatter, moss and mildew from all painted, plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces. Safe to use and very effective, and leaves a streak- free finish.

  • Pre-wash and all purpose cleaner in one
  • Deep cleaning detergents with citrus oil
  • Tackles road grime and bug splatter
  • Works on paint, plastic, vinyl and rubber
  • Dilutes from 100:1 down to 10:1
  • Cleans door shuts, arches and suspension parts
  • For cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks
  • Available in 500ml, 1L and 5L
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Full Description

Citrus Wash is a powerful yet gentle pre-wash/all- purpose cleaner that rapidly breaks down dirt and grime upon contact and leaves vehicles looking fresh. It has a blend of deep cleaning detergents infused with Citrus Oil to give fast-acting cleaning, removing the toughest of grime with ease! Citrus Wash is also ideal for removing road grime, bug splatter, moss and mildew from all painted, plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces. Safe to use and very effective, and leaves a streak- free finish.

Citrus Wash is gentle cleaner that will clean almost any surface and rapidly remove dirt and grime. Ideal for pre-spraying many different parts of the car. Lower door panels, bumpers and badges, wheels arches, engines & door shuts, convertible roofs, tyres and pretty much everything it touches! Citrus Wash is also ideal for all types of vehicles such as cars, motorcycles, vans, trucks etc.

Citrus Wash is also safe for all glass and plastic windows and other delicate areas and materials found on vehicles. It can be diluted as far as 1:100 for extremely economical use during summer weather, and can be used in heavier concentrations to eliminate even the nastiest of road grime.

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Key features

  • Citrus Scent
  • Pre-Wash Cleaner
  • Up To 100:1
  • 500ml To 5L
  • Removes Bug Splatter

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Expert Notes

Citrus Wash is Autobrite Direct's citrus oil infused pre-wash and all purpose cleaner, available in 500ml, 1L and 5L. The dilution range is what makes it useful: 100:1 for light summer dust, 50:1 as the everyday pre-wash, 30:1 for heavy traffic film, winter salt and bug splatter, and 10:1 to degrease engine bays, inner arches and door shuts. It works on painted, plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces on cars, motorcycles, vans and trucks. Spray, allow 2 to 3 minutes, then rinse thoroughly before a snow foam or contact wash. Treat the concentrate with respect: the maker's safety data sheet gives pH 13 and classes it as corrosive, so wear gloves and eye protection and never let it dry.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Lower door panels
  • Bumpers and badges
  • Wheel arches and inner arches
  • Engine bays
  • Door shuts
  • Tyres
  • Suspension components

Caution: The concentrate can cause severe skin burns and eye damage, so wear gloves and eye protection, and never let it dry on panels.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Citrus Pre-Wash And All Purpose Cleaner
Brand
Autobrite Direct
Suitable For
Painted, Plastic, Vinyl And Rubber Surfaces
Size
500ml, 1L, 5L
Formula
Detergents Infused With Citrus Oil
pH
13 (Concentrate, Per SDS)
Scent
Citrus
Dilution
100:1 Light, 50:1 General, 30:1 Heavy, 10:1 Degreasing
Application Method
Dilute, Spray, Dwell, Then Rinse
Dwell Time
2 To 3 Minutes, 5 Minutes Maximum
Safety
Corrosive Concentrate, Wear Gloves And Eye Protection
Vehicle Types
Cars, Motorcycles, Vans And Trucks

How To Use

Application

  1. Test on a hidden area first when using it on a new surface.
  2. Pre-rinse the vehicle to remove loose contamination, working on cool panels out of direct sunlight.
  3. Dilute to suit the job: 100:1 light, 50:1 general, 30:1 heavy or 10:1 for degreasing.
  4. Spray the solution liberally onto the surfaces to be cleaned.
  5. Agitate with a suitable brush in areas such as engine bays, badges and arches.
  6. Allow it to dwell for 2 to 3 minutes, never longer than 5 minutes and never long enough to dry.
  7. Rinse thoroughly, ideally with a pressure washer, to remove all residue.

Aftercare

  1. Follow with a snow foam or contact wash using a suitable car shampoo.
  2. Check trims, badges and door shuts are fully rinsed before drying.
  3. Rinse brushes, sprayers and gloves with clean water after use.
  4. Store the concentrate tightly closed, locked away and out of reach of children.

Top Tip: Start at 50:1 for regular pre-washing and only move to 30:1 or 10:1 when the dirt demands it.

Performance Benefits

  • Breaks down road grime on contact
  • Removes moss and mildew build-up
  • Degreases engine bays at 10:1
  • Cuts winter salt and traffic film
  • Lifts embedded tree sap at 30:1
  • Easy to rinse after use

Frequently Asked Questions

What dilution should I use?

Use 50:1 for general pre-washing, 100:1 for light summer dust, 30:1 for heavy traffic film, salt and bug splatter, and 10:1 for degreasing engine bays and arches.

What sizes are available?

Autobrite Direct Citrus Wash is available here in 500ml, 1L and 5L.

How long should I leave it to dwell?

Leave it for 2 to 3 minutes, and no longer than the maker's 5 minute maximum. Never let it dry on the surface.

Can I use it on engine bays?

Yes, at 10:1 Autobrite Direct recommends it for engine bays with heavy dirt, grime and light grease and oil. Cover sensitive electrical components and agitate with a brush.

Can it be used as an all purpose cleaner?

Yes, Citrus Wash is a pre-wash and all purpose cleaner for painted, plastic, vinyl and rubber surfaces, including bumpers, badges, door shuts, arches and tyres.

What does it smell like?

Citrus Wash has a citrus scent, as the formula is infused with citrus oil.

Do I need to wear protection?

Yes, wear gloves and eye protection. The safety data sheet classifies the concentrate as causing severe skin burns and eye damage, with a pH of 13.

Where can I buy Citrus Wash?

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. Wear gloves and eye protection when mixing.
  2. Use 50:1 for everyday pre-washing.
  3. Save 10:1 for engine bays and heavy grime.
  4. Never apply to hot panels or in direct sunlight.
  5. Keep dwell time under 5 minutes.
  6. Rinse thoroughly, ideally with a pressure washer.
  7. Test on a hidden area before first use.
  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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Autobrite Direct Project 64 Spray Gloss Enhancer, Ultraslick Paint Sealant, Crystal Glass Cleaner and Carbanuba Car Wax bottles on a black display plinth

Autobrite wash, wheels and decontamination

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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