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Duel Nitty Gritty Pre Wash & Degreaser

Non caustic pre-wash and degreaser

Duel Nitty Gritty Pre Wash & Degreaser

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Looking for a powerful pre-wash and degreaser that won't harm delicate surfaces? Look no further than Nitty Gritty! Duels non-caustic blend of grime-killing surfactants is designed to tackle even the toughest road grime and bug splatters, making your pre-wash routine more efficient than ever.

  • Non caustic pre-wash formula
  • Grapefruit scented degreaser
  • Removes road grime and bugs
  • Breaks down oil and grease
  • Dilutes from 1:5 to 1:20
  • Alkaline pH 11 to 13
  • Applied via trigger or foam lance
  • Made in Great Britain
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Looking for a powerful pre-wash and degreaser that won't harm delicate surfaces? Look no further than Nitty Gritty! Duels non-caustic blend of grime-killing surfactants is designed to tackle even the toughest road grime and bug splatters, making your pre-wash routine more efficient than ever.

With Nitty Gritty, you can power through thick grime and contamination with ease. The formula breaks down oil and grease, making it perfect for use in gritty areas such as engine bays, door shuts, and wheel arches. And with its multi-purpose design, Nitty Gritty is a versatile addition to any detailing arsenal.

But what really sets Nitty Gritty apart? Its non-caustic formulation means you can use it with confidence on delicate surface finishes, without worrying about damage or discoloration. And for even easier application, Nitty Gritty can be applied with a foam lance.

So why should you buy Nitty Gritty? Because it's a powerful, multi-purpose cleaner that won't damage delicate surfaces. It powers through thick grime and contamination, breaks down oil and grease, and can be applied with a foam lance. Try Nitty Gritty today and experience the difference for yourself!

How To Use:

  1. Can be diluted from 1:10 all the way up to 1:200 depending on the required cleaning situation
  2. Dilute to required strength
  3. Apply via a trigger spray or a dedicated pump sprayer. Can be applied via a Foam lance if desired)
  4. Allow a contact time of 2-3 minutes, short time with warmer temperatures
  5. Pressure rinse off (wipe with a suitable microfibre cloth for APC duties, door shuts etc)

Warning - Do not allow the product to dry

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Key features

  • Grapefruit Scent
  • Non Caustic
  • 1:5 To 1:20
  • Alkaline Formula
  • Made In Britain

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Expert Notes

Nitty Gritty is Duel Autocare's non caustic pre-wash and degreaser, made in Great Britain with a grapefruit scent and an alkaline pH of 11 to 13. It is designed to break down road grime, bug splatters, oil and grease before the main wash, reducing the amount of contamination a wash mitt has to drag across the paint. Dilution runs from 1:5 for heavily soiled vehicles up to 1:20 for lighter, regularly maintained cars, applied via a trigger spray, pump sprayer or foam lance, with a dwell time of 3 to 5 minutes. Duel Autocare lists it as suitable for all paint types and colours. It pairs naturally with a pH neutral shampoo for the main wash stage. Rinse thoroughly and never allow it to dry on the surface.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Exterior paintwork
  • Engine bays
  • Door shuts
  • Wheel arches
  • All paint colours
  • Heavily soiled areas

Caution: Do not allow Nitty Gritty to dry on the surface, and always rinse thoroughly after the dwell time, especially on delicate finishes.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Pre Wash And Degreaser
Brand
Duel Autocare
Suitable For
All Paint Types And Colours
Size
500ml, 1L, 5L
pH
11 To 13, Alkaline
Scent
Grapefruit
Dilution
1:5 To 1:20
Application Method
Trigger Spray, Pump Sprayer Or Foam Lance
Dwell Time
3 To 5 Minutes
Country Of Origin
Made In Great Britain

How To Use

Application

  1. Dilute to the required strength for the level of soiling.
  2. Apply via a trigger spray, pump sprayer or foam lance.
  3. Allow 3 to 5 minutes contact time, less in warm conditions.
  4. Agitate heavily soiled areas if needed.
  5. Pressure rinse off thoroughly before it dries.

Aftercare

  1. Wipe residual areas with a suitable microfibre cloth.
  2. Rinse sprayers and lances out after use.
  3. Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
  4. Store the bottle sealed and away from direct heat.

Top Tip: Dilute stronger for heavily soiled areas and weaker for light, regularly maintained cars, then rinse off before it dries.

Performance Benefits

  • Breaks down oil and grease
  • Lifts bug splatters and grime
  • Suited to engine bays and arches
  • Applies via trigger, foam or pump
  • Short dwell time before rinsing
  • Rinses clean before drying

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Duel Nitty Gritty used for?

It is a non caustic pre-wash and degreaser for removing road grime, bug splatters, oil and grease before the main wash.

What sizes are available?

Duel Autocare sells Nitty Gritty in 500ml, 1L and 5L sizes.

What dilution ratio should I use?

Dilute from 1:5 for heavily soiled vehicles up to 1:20 for lightly soiled, regularly maintained cars.

What scent does it have?

Nitty Gritty has a grapefruit scent.

How long should I leave it on?

Allow a dwell time of 3 to 5 minutes and do not let it dry on the surface.

Is it safe on delicate paint?

Duel Autocare lists it as suitable for all paint types and colours when used at the correct dilution.

How is it applied?

Apply via a trigger spray, pump sprayer or foam lance.

Do you offer UK delivery?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery, with a walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Dilute stronger for heavy grime, weaker for light soiling.
  2. Apply via trigger spray, pump sprayer or foam lance.
  3. Allow 3 to 5 minutes dwell time before rinsing.
  4. Never let the product dry on the surface.
  5. Rinse sprayers and lances out after use.
  6. Focus on engine bays, door shuts and wheel arches.
  7. Wipe residual areas with a microfibre cloth.
  8. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Duel Autocare

Duel Autocare is a British car care brand founded in 2020 by Lee and Sam, based in Denton, Greater Manchester. Duel says its car care products are designed, developed and made in Britain, and it has been a member of Made in Britain since it started. It takes its time over new products: Flex Polymer Sealant was developed over more than 12 months and Element Hybrid Wax over 14 months. Auto Express has recognised several of them, including Flex, Assault, Profile, Axis and Logic.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Duel Autocare online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Flex Polymer Spray Sealant, Assault pre-wash snow foam and Axis Acid Free Wheel Cleaner.

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Duel Profile Tyre & Trim Dressing, an open tin of Element Hybrid Wax and Optical Window & Glass Cleaner on a black display plinth

Duel wash, wheel and protection products

Pre-wash and wash. Assault is an alkaline snow foam that lifts traffic film without stripping wax or sealant: 50ml with 450ml of water in a foam lance covers a car, left for three to five minutes. Engage is the pH neutral foam for maintenance washes. The Snow Lux coloured snow foams come in Banana Blizzard yellow, Strawberry Storm red, Berry Blanket blue and Apple Alpine green. Nitty Gritty is a non-caustic pre-wash and degreaser for engine bays, door shuts and wheel arches, and Bahama Blue is a concentrated pH neutral shampoo, 15ml to a bucket. For contamination there is BlackJack for tar and glue, and Toxin, a gel iron fallout remover that turns purple as it works.

Wheels and tyres. Axis is an acid-free, alkaline wheel cleaner for clear-coated, painted and diamond cut wheels. Dilute it up to 20:1 for a light clean, about 10:1 for general brake dust and about 5:1 for heavy dirt, and leave it two to three minutes. Cleanse strips old dressing from the tyre wall, then Profile dresses tyres and trim without sling: one layer gives a satin finish, more layers add gloss.

Protection and finishing. Flex is a polymer sealant you spray through a foam lance onto the wet car and rinse off, protecting paint and glass for six to eight weeks, with 20 applications per bottle. Oxide does the same job by hand as a quick detailer and spray sealant. Element Hybrid Wax blends prime yellow T1 carnauba with synthetics for three to four months of protection, and one 100ml tin covers ten or more cars. Nitro is a bilberry scented quick detailer for every exterior surface, and Panel Prep removes oils and polish residue before a wax, sealant or coating.

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Duel interior care, air fresheners and microfibre

Interior and glass. Logic is a concentrated interior cleaner for plastics, trim, vinyl, fabric and upholstery, diluted up to 10:1, so a 500ml bottle makes up to five litres. Test fabrics for colour fastness first, and do not use it regularly on leather. Satin cleans and dresses the dashboard, door cards and console in one wipe, leaving an anti-static, low-sheen finish and a lime scent; keep it off the steering wheel, pedals and gear knob. Optical is a high-alcohol glass cleaner that flashes off fast for a streak-free finish: spray it onto the cloth, not the glass. For fabric there is the Pet Hair Remover, a rubber block that pulls hair out of carpets and seats, and the Finger Scrub Mitt, two to a pack.

Air fresheners. Duel's spray scents are Cherry B (Bakewell tart), Fizz Pop (sweet shop), Havana (sugar cane and lime), New Car, Passion (pornstar martini), Pineapple Express, Pour Femme (floral), Pour Homme and Zest (lemon and lime). Kit 2 puts Zest, Fizz Pop and Pour Femme in a mesh bag for the door pocket.

Microfibre, brushes and kit. The Triple Twisted Loop Drying Towel is 1400gsm and 40 x 60cm. The Utility Cloth, in orange or green, has a short pile side to spread or remove product and a plush side to buff. Also the Coral Fleece Cloth, Buff Twin Pack, General Purpose 10 Pack, Glass Cloth (35 x 35cm), Wash Mitt and Laundry microfibre wash, made without conditioners. Brushes come as The Soft One, a 17cm and 23cm pair for gloss black wheels and piano black trim, and The Stiff One for tougher dirt. Kit includes the Snow Foam Lance, a spare 1 litre lance bottle and lid and the 947ml dilution spray bottle with a chemical resistant trigger and marks from 1:1 to 10:1.

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