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Shiny Garage Pre-Wash Citrus Oil

Shiny Garage Citrus Oil pre-wash

Shiny Garage Pre-Wash Citrus Oil

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The Shiny Garage Pre-Wash Citrus Oil is ideal for pre-washing and has a high cleaning and degreasing power. Pre-Wash Citrus Oil is a product based on natural citrus oils that has excellent degreasing properties, ideal for removing major dirt from the vehicle! Thanks to the high degreasing power, the product is ideal for washing off old wax, polymer coatings and applying a new coating.

  • Shiny Garage Citrus Oil pre-wash
  • For use with a foam lance or foam sprayer
  • Natural citrus
  • Removes old wax and sealant
  • Available in 1L and 5L
  • Loosens road film before the contact wash
  • Cuts the risk of wash marring
  • Targets lower panels and dirty areas
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The Shiny Garage Pre-Wash Citrus Oil is ideal for pre-washing and has a high cleaning and degreasing power. Pre-Wash Citrus Oil is a product based on natural citrus oils that has excellent degreasing properties, ideal for removing major dirt from the vehicle! Thanks to the high degreasing power, the product is ideal for washing off old wax, polymer coatings and applying a new coating.

With the help of Citrus Oil, the surface is ideally prepared for the application of a ceramic coating. Thanks to its degreasing properties, Citrus Oil leaves nothing on the surface. If the beading effect of a ceramic-sealed vehicle is impaired by dirt and the like, you can also use Citrus Oil to remove the dirt and bring the performance of the coating back to light.

Shiny Garage Pre-Wash Citrus Oil
Application by Foam Gun

Mix 50-100ml Pre-Wash with 1000ml warm water. Spray onto the surface and leave to take effect for approx. 5 minutes. Then rinse the surface with a high-pressure cleaner.

Application by Sprayer or foam sprayer

Mix 20-50ml with 1000ml of warm water. Spray onto the surface and leave to take effect for approx. 5 minutes. Then rinse the surface with a high-pressure cleaner. Do not use on heated paintwork, do not allow the cleaner to dry out on the surface.

  • pre-cleaner
  • degreasing properties
  • Based on citrus oils
  • PH value: 12.2 (alkaline)
  • Sizes available: 1L & 5L

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Key features

  • Citrus Oil
  • Lance Ready
  • Citrus Power
  • Strips Old Wax
  • 2 Sizes

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Expert Notes

The Shiny Garage Citrus Oil pre-wash is a pre-wash used before a contact wash. It is for use with a foam lance or foam sprayer. It uses natural citrus and removes old wax and sealant. It comes in 1L and 5L. In a foam gun, Shiny Garage recommends 50-100ml with 1000ml of warm water. In a sprayer or foam sprayer, use 20-50ml with 1000ml of warm water. Spray it on a cool car from the bottom up, let it dwell without drying, agitate trims with a soft brush and rinse thoroughly before the contact wash. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children, and store it upright out of direct sunlight.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Lower panels and sills
  • Bumpers
  • Wheel arches
  • Painted bodywork
  • Exterior plastic trim
  • Door shuts

Caution: Test on a small area first, work in the shade and never let it dry on the surface. Keep it away from eyes and out of reach of children. It removes wax and sealant, so reapply protection afterwards.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Pre-Wash
Brand
Shiny Garage
Product
Citrus Oil
Use
Pre-Washing Before A Contact Wash
Size
1L, 5L
Base
Citrus
pH
12.2 (alkaline)
Dilution
20-100ml Per Litre
Application Method
Foam Lance

How To Use

Applying it

  1. Dilute it as the bottle directs for the level of dirt.
  2. Spray it onto a cool, dry car from the bottom up.
  3. Leave it to dwell without letting it dry.
  4. Agitate badges and trims with a soft brush if needed.
  5. Rinse it off thoroughly with a pressure washer.

Next steps

  1. Follow with a contact wash.
  2. Rinse the sprayer through after use.
  3. Store it upright and sealed.
  4. Keep it out of direct sunlight.

Top Tip: Working on a cool, dry car in the shade gives the pre-wash time to dwell without drying.

Performance Benefits

  • Loosens road film before the wash
  • Cuts the risk of wash marring
  • Rinses away cleanly
  • A first step in a safe wash
  • Works with a pump sprayer
  • A staple of any wash kit

Frequently Asked Questions

What is it for?

It is a Shiny Garage pre-wash for pre-washing before a contact wash.

Will it remove wax or sealant?

Yes, Shiny Garage says it is ideal for washing off old wax and polymer coatings, so reapply protection afterwards.

How much do I use?

In a foam gun, Shiny Garage recommends 50-100ml with 1000ml of warm water. In a sprayer or foam sprayer, use 20-50ml with 1000ml of warm water.

What sizes are available?

It comes in 1L and 5L.

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?

A pump sprayer, a soft detailing brush and a pressure washer to rinse.

Do you deliver across the UK?

Yes, The Drivers HQ offers UK-wide delivery.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Test on a small area first.
  2. Work in the shade on cool panels.
  3. Spray from the bottom up.
  4. Never let it dry on the surface.
  5. Use a soft brush on badges and trims.
  6. Follow with a two bucket wash.
  7. Rinse the sprayer after use.
  8. Order online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

The Brand

Shiny Garage

Shiny Garage is a Polish car care brand that has been making detailing products since 2012, and it describes itself as Poland's first detailing brand. It develops its own formulas with feedback from professional detailers and customers, covering washing, decontamination, protection, interior care, tyres and glass, along with microfibres and applicators.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Shiny Garage online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Popular choices include Fruit Snow Foam, Coco Tire Booster and the Extreme Drying Towel.

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Shiny Garage wash, decontamination and protection

Pre-wash and snow foam. Pre-Wash Citrus Oil is an alkaline concentrate for traffic film, insects and grease, strong enough to remove old wax and sealant: Shiny Garage gives 100ml per litre of warm water in a foam lance, or 25 to 50ml per litre in a sprayer, left 4 to 5 minutes in the shade and never allowed to dry. Fruit Snow Foam is a pH-neutral pre-wash foam; also Blue Snow, Pink Snow Foam, Ceramic Foam and Sour Shampoo & Foam.

Shampoo. Base Shampoo, Sleek Premium and Sleek in Tutti Frutti and Watermelon, with the Microfibre Wash Pad.

Wheels, tyres and decontamination. Monster Wheel Cleaner, Wheel & Tire Cleaner, Pure Black Tire Cleaner, Bug Off, Red Devil Engine Degreaser, APC Concentrate and All Arounder. For bonded dirt, the Clay Block or Clay Mitt with Smooth Clay Lube, and Spot Off for hard-water marks.

Protection and gloss. Wet Protector is a quartz-based protection applied to the wet car. Also Icy Ceramic Detailer, Carnauba Spray Wax V2, Morning Dew QD and Wax and Quick Detailer Spray.

Tyres. Coco Tire Booster is a water-based dressing with polymers, waxes and silicones, for dry or damp tyres: wipe it in with an applicator for a matte finish or let it dry for more gloss, rated at up to two weeks. Also Back 2 Black polymer dressing and the tyre applicator.

Shop by type: snow foam, car shampoo and wheel cleaners.

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Interior. Insider is an alkaline interior cleaner for plastic, vinyl, rubber and fabric: apply with a microfibre or brush, wipe off the excess and do not let it dry, with no rinsing needed. Then Interior Quick Detailer, Interior Plastic Protectant Matt, Satin Interior Plastic Dressing, Apple Interior Dressing and the No Scent Odor Neutralizer.

Leather. Leather Cleaner, the Leather Brush and the Leather Kit Soft Cleaning.

Glass. Perfect Glass Cleaner, Glass Polish Pro, the Smear Free Glass Cloth and Wafer Glass Microfibre.

Microfibres and kit. Extreme Drying Towel in 90 x 60cm and 40 x 40cm, the Premium Finishing Cloth, Enzyme Microfibre Wash to clean them, purple and white pocket applicators, an empty 1L bottle, the Detailing Bag 2.0 and the Starter Kit.

Air fresheners. Peach Mango and Spice 1, 2, 3 and 4.

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