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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.

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

More in Citrus Pre-Wash.

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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
Sizes
1L, 5L
Dilution
20-100ml Per Litre
Application
Foam Lance
Base
Citrus
pH
12.2 (alkaline)
Use
Pre-Washing Before A Contact Wash

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 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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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.

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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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