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  • Shiny Garage Base car shampoo
  • Dense and persistent foam
  • Lifts dirt safely during the contact wash
  • Suits regular maintenance washes
  • Works with the two bucket method
  • Designed for painted bodywork
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • Suits hand washing at home
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Introducing Shiny Garage Base Shampoo - The Ultimate Cleaning Solution

Unparalleled Cleaning Power for Flawless Surfaces

Experience the power of Base Shampoo, a highly effective basic shampoo meticulously formulated to deliver exceptional cleaning results. With its unrivaled washing properties, this shampoo effortlessly dissolves dirt and grime, allowing you to effortlessly eliminate impurities from any paintwork. Say goodbye to stubborn stains and hello to a flawlessly clean finish!

Dense and Persistent Foam for Enhanced Protection

One of the key features that sets Base Shampoo apart is its ability to generate a dense and persistent foam. This luxurious foam not only enhances the cleansing process but also acts as a protective barrier, significantly minimizing the risk of scratching delicate varnishes. With Base Shampoo, your sponge or washing glove will glide effortlessly over the surface, ensuring a safe and scratch-free cleaning experience.

Gentle and Safe for All Surfaces

Your cars paint safety is our top priority, which is why Base Shampoo is specially designed to be gentle yet effective on various types of surfaces. Whether it's your car, motorcycle, or any other vehicle, you can trust Base Shampoo to deliver outstanding results without causing any harm.

Balanced pH and Invigorating Scent

Maintaining a balanced pH of 7.4, Base Shampoo ensures optimal performance while preserving the integrity of the surfaces being cleaned. We understand the importance of long-lasting freshness, which is why we have infused our shampoo with a delightful cherry scent. Enjoy the invigorating aroma that accompanies every wash, making your cleaning routine an enjoyable experience.

For optimal usage, follow these simple steps:

  1. Ensure the surface is cool to the touch before application. Avoid applying the shampoo in direct sunlight for best results.
  2. Dilute 50-60 ml of Base Shampoo in 10 liters of warm water.
  3. Using a lance or hose water, create a rich lather of the shampoo.
  4. With longitudinal movements, spread the shampoo over the varnish using a sponge or glove. Begin with the upper parts of the body, leaving the wheel arches, sills, and rims for the end.
  5. Rinse thoroughly with water under pressure, effortlessly removing all traces of dirt and shampoo residue.
  6. Finally, gently dry the Vehicle to reveal a dazzling, polished finish that will leave everyone in awe.

Discover the extraordinary cleaning power of Base Shampoo today and achieve pristine surfaces like never before. Unlock the secret to effortless cleaning and maintain the beauty of your vehicles with our exceptional shampoo. Order now and experience the difference for yourself! Looking for a different kind of Shampoo, Make sure to check out Shiny garages other shampoos like Sleek

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Key features

  • Base
  • Rich Foam
  • Car Shampoo
  • Easy To Use

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Expert Notes

The Shiny Garage Base car shampoo is made for hand washing cars. It makes a dense and persistent foam. Shiny Garage recommends 50-60ml in 10 litres of warm water. Use it in a bucket at the dilution on the bottle, wash from the roof down with a clean mitt and a second rinse bucket, and rinse each panel before it dries. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight. The Drivers HQ stocks a wider range of Shiny Garage car care products.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Painted bodywork
  • Glass
  • Exterior plastic trim
  • Chrome and badges
  • Alloy wheel faces
  • Door shuts

Caution: Wash in the shade on cool panels and never let it dry on the paint. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Car Shampoo
Brand
Shiny Garage
Product
Base
Dilution
50-60ml Per 10L
Foam
High
Use
Hand Washing Cars
Surface Temperature
Cool, In The Shade

How To Use

Washing

  1. Rinse the car to remove loose dirt.
  2. Add shampoo to a bucket of water at the dilution on the bottle.
  3. Wash from the roof down with a clean wash mitt, one panel at a time.
  4. Rinse the mitt in a second bucket of clean water between panels.
  5. Rinse the car thoroughly before it dries.

Drying

  1. Dry with a clean, plush drying towel.
  2. Pat or glide the towel gently, never scrub.
  3. Dry the glass last with a separate towel.
  4. Wash the mitt and towels after use.

Top Tip: A second bucket of clean water for rinsing the mitt keeps grit off the paint and cuts wash marring.

Performance Benefits

  • Suits regular maintenance washes
  • Works with the two bucket method
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • Suits hand washing at home
  • Pairs with a quality wash mitt
  • Designed for painted bodywork

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Shiny Garage car shampoo for hand washing cars.

How much do I use?

Shiny Garage recommends 50-60ml in 10 litres of warm water.

Can I use it in direct sunlight?

No, work in the shade on cool panels so it never dries on the surface.

Who makes it?

It is made by Shiny Garage and sold by The Drivers HQ.

What else do I need?

Two buckets, a clean wash mitt and a plush drying towel.

How should I store it?

Store it upright with the cap on, out of direct sunlight and frost, and out of reach of children.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use two buckets, one for rinsing the mitt.
  2. Wash in the shade on cool panels.
  3. Work from the roof down.
  4. Rinse each panel before it dries.
  5. Use a separate mitt for the wheels.
  6. Dry with a clean, plush towel.
  7. Snow foam first to lift heavy dirt.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Shiny Garage

Shiny Garage is a car detailing brand from Poland that describes itself as the first Polish detailing brand, on the market since 2012. It says its products were developed by working with professionals and listening to customer suggestions, using raw materials from proven European and international suppliers combined with its own recipes. The brand's own shop is organised into washing, paint, interior, wheels and plastics, glass and decontamination products, alongside accessories and kits, so the range reaches every stage of a wash and detail.

At The Drivers HQ the Shiny Garage range covers quick detailers, interior cleaners and dressings, tyre care, glass, engine bay care and hanging air fresheners. For the paint there are Morning Dew QD and Wax, Carnauba Spray Wax V2 and Wet Protector, with Bug Off Insect Remover for the front end. Inside, Insider Interior Cleaner, the Interior Quick Detailer and Satin Interior Plastic Dressing look after the cabin, and Perfect Glass Cleaner does the glass. Pure Black Tire Cleaner and Coco Tire Booster clean and finish the tyres, Red Devil Engine Degreaser handles the engine bay, and the Spice air fresheners finish the job.

Shiny Garage suits drivers who want one brand for the finishing stages of a detail. After the wash, Pure Black Tire Cleaner cleans the tyres and Bug Off lifts insects from the front end. A spray wax or Morning Dew adds gloss, Coco Tire Booster finishes the tyres, and the interior cleaner, quick detailer and dressing look after the cabin.

Buy Shiny Garage from The Drivers HQ with tracked UK-wide delivery, or visit our walk-in store in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, where Click & Collect is free. Whether you are restocking a favourite quick detailer, trying a new tyre dressing or building a complete wash kit from scratch, you can combine Shiny Garage with the rest of your detailing and car care essentials in a single order.

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Shiny Garage Detailing Bag 2.0 - The Drivers HQ

A Polish Detailing Brand Since 2012

Shiny Garage describes itself as the first Polish detailing brand and says it has been on the market since 2012. It credits its range to working with professionals and listening to the suggestions of its customers, and says its own recipes use raw materials from proven European and international suppliers. According to the brand, those ingredients and recipes are safe for users and friendly to the environment.

The brand calls itself a 100% Polish brand, explaining that it operates, employs people and pays its taxes in Poland. It says all waste created during production is recycled or reused, that its packaging carries full information on safety precautions, and that it runs training in the largest shops selling its products so staff can give customers reliable advice before they buy.

Car culture is part of the story too. Shiny Garage says it supports and takes part in around 30 motoring events and trade fairs every year, runs an ambassador programme that promotes people and their projects, and organises open days with partners where drivers can learn how to care for a car properly and see its products at work.

Shiny Garage Blue Snow Foam - The Drivers HQ

Snow Foams, Tyre Dressings and Wash Kit

Shiny Garage lists Fruit Snow Foam, a pH neutral foam, among the products it says it was first to bring to market, and it says a neutral pH means the foam does not harm waxes or sealants and is safe for ceramic coatings. Blue Snow Foam is the alkaline alternative, designed for autumn and winter washing to remove road dirt, mud and road salt without harming protective layers such as wax. It has a scent inspired by men's fragrance and comes in 1 L and 5 L sizes.

For tyres, Coco Tire Booster is a light, water-based dressing that the brand says gives either a matte or a light gloss finish depending on how it is applied. It can go onto dry or damp tyres, carries a coconut scent and, according to Shiny Garage, lasts up to 2 weeks, which suits a quick refresh before a meet or a show. Back 2 Black Polymer Tire Dressing is the alternative, a silicone free dressing that the brand says leaves a non-greasy satin finish.

The rest of the range at The Drivers HQ fills in the routine: Bug Off Insect Remover for stubborn dirt, Carnauba Spray Wax V2 and Morning Dew for extra gloss, Pure Black Tire Cleaner for the tyres and Red Devil Engine Degreaser for the engine bay. Insider Interior Cleaner and Satin Interior Plastic Dressing cover the cabin, and Perfect Glass Cleaner does the windows.

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