Yum Citrus Pre-Wash – Concentrated Citrus Cleaner

The Yum Citrus Pre-Wash is a highly concentrated citrus-based cleaner designed to break down traffic film, grease, bugs, road grime and general contamination before the contact wash stage. Developed as a versatile exterior cleaning solution, this powerful pre-wash is suitable for far more than just paintwork preparation, making it an essential product for modern detailing workflows.

With a notably high active citrus content compared to many traditional citrus cleaners, Yum Citrus offers strong cleaning performance while still remaining highly dilutable for lighter maintenance tasks. The formulation combines citrus solvents with additional water-based degreasers and cleaners to deliver impressive cleaning capability across a wide range of surfaces.

Suitable for use on clear coated paintwork, door shuts, engine bays, rubbers and panel gaps, Yum Citrus is ideal for safely loosening contamination prior to snow foam and contact washing.

Key Features

• High-strength concentrated citrus pre-wash
  
• Breaks down grease, grime, bugs and traffic film
  
• Suitable for multiple exterior cleaning tasks
  
• Safe on clear coat finishes and painted surfaces
  
• Highly dilutable for maintenance cleaning
  
• Effective for engine bays and door jambs
  
• Designed for pre-wash and degreasing stages
  

Technical Information

    
Performance Characteristics

• Loosens heavy grime before contact washing
  
• Helps reduce wash-induced marring by removing contamination early
  
• Effective bug and grease removal capability
  
• Can be adjusted for heavy-duty or maintenance cleaning
  
• Works well alongside snow foam systems
  

Recommended Dilution Ratios

    
Dilution ratios can be adjusted depending on contamination levels and cleaning requirements.

Applications

• Vehicle pre-wash stage
  
• Engine bay cleaning
  
• Door jamb and fuel flap cleaning
  
• Panel gap agitation
  
• Bug removal
  
• Lower panel degreasing
  
• Exterior maintenance washing
  

Recommended Use

1. Apply to cool vehicle surfaces only
   
2. Spray liberally over contaminated areas
   
3. Allow short dwell time without drying
   
4. Follow with snow foam or pressure rinse
5. Rinse thoroughly before contact washing

Additional Safety Information

Not suitable for wrapped vehicles
Do not apply in direct sunlight
Do not allow the product to dry on surfaces
Always test on inconspicuous areas first

Benefits

• Strong cleaning capability with flexible dilution options
  
• Reduces contamination before contact washing
  
• Versatile cleaner for multiple detailing tasks
  
• Helps improve overall wash safety
  
• Cost-effective concentrated formula
  
• Suitable for enthusiast and professional use
  

HQ Suggests (Tips & Insights)

💡 Apply to lower panels first where contamination is heaviest.
💡 Pair with a thick snow foam layer for extended dwell time and improved cleaning.
💡 Ideal for engine bay cleaning when used with soft detailing brushes.
💡 Stronger dilutions work particularly well during winter months.
💡 Never allow citrus cleaners to dry on warm paintwork.