Brand profile
Bilt Hamber offers vehicle-care products and systems for cleaning, decontamination and corrosion protection. The right choice follows the application.
Brand profile
Bilt Hamber is a British brand focused on effective cleaning chemistry, material compatibility, decontamination and protection. It is known for Auto-Foam, Touch-Less, Surfex HD, Korrosol and Double Speed Wax.
Use in practice
Cleaning, decontamination and corrosion protection
AVP uses Bilt Hamber for chemical decontamination, degreasing, pre-cleaning and paint protection, as well as comparisons of cleaning chemistry. Chemical efficiency, material compatibility, process stability, repeatability and wax gloss are assessed.
Cleaner, polish and protection must suit the material and the preceding and following work stages.
Frequently asked questions
Both are intended for low-contact pre-cleaning but follow their own dilution and application instructions. Contamination, surface, existing protection and available dwell time determine the choice.
Surfex HD is used at a suitable dilution for heavier contamination and degreasing tasks. Material testing, controlled dwell time and complete rinsing are especially important on sensitive surfaces.
Korrosol is intended for suitable iron-bearing deposits on paint and wheels. It replaces neither the complete wash nor the separate treatment of tar, minerals or other residue.
The paint must be clean, dry and free from unsuitable polishing or cleaning residue. Application and buffing are adjusted for temperature, paint condition and the desired finish.
AVP uses individual products for pre-cleaning, decontamination, degreasing or wax finishing. Compatibility extends beyond the cleaner: polish, panel wipe and later protection must also suit the material and residue profile.
Technical context
Fallout consists of metallic particles that become embedded in paint and oxidise. They are removed with suitable chemicals.
Read the explanationDegreasing removes oils and residues before protection is applied. It improves adhesion and prevents bonding failures.
Read the explanationPre-wash is a low-contact first wash that loosens heavier contamination.
Read the explanationDepth of gloss describes the visual depth and clarity of a painted surface.
Read the explanationHydrophobic behaviour describes a surface's ability to repel water.
Read the explanationNext step
Products and systems are selected according to the material, condition and intended result.
