Absorbent drying towel
An absorbent drying towel is a highly absorbent microfibre cloth used for safe drying. It reduces wash marks by absorbing water instead of being dragged across the paint.
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Washing methods & exterior care
Careful exterior cleaning limits unnecessary contact. Pre-wash, hand wash, decontamination and drying are combined to remove dirt in a controlled sequence.
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Washing methods & exterior care in practice
Careful exterior cleaning limits unnecessary contact. Pre-wash, hand wash, decontamination and drying are combined to remove dirt in a controlled sequence.
Automatic car wash
An automatic car wash cleans vehicles mechanically; contaminated or aggressive brushes can create fine paint defects.
Read the explanationBeading
Beading is the formation of rounded water droplets on a hydrophobic surface. It is a visible characteristic of water-repellent protection and can make cleaning easier.
Read the explanationBeading behaviour
Beading behaviour describes how a surface repels water. Hydrophobic protection creates rounded droplets and can improve cleaning efficiency and dirt repellency.
Read the explanationBrush wash
A brush wash is a mechanical washing method that uses bristles. It often causes wash marks and is not recommended for carefully maintained vehicles.
Read the explanationDeep cleaning
Deep cleaning is the thorough preparatory cleaning carried out before polishing or applying protection.
Read the explanationDrying aid
Drying aids reduce friction and help water leave the surface during drying.
Read the explanationDrying towel
Drying towels are absorbent microfibre towels used to dry a vehicle safely.
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During a foam wash, pre-wash foam loosens contamination before hand washing.
Read the explanationHand wash
A hand wash is a particularly gentle washing method when carried out correctly.
Read the explanationMicrofibre
Microfibre is a fine, paint-safe material used for towels and pads.
Read the explanationMicrofibre towel
Microfibre towels are used for cleaning, polishing and drying.
Read the explanationPre-cleaning
Pre-cleaning is the chemical or mechanical cleaning performed before polishing and protection.
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Pre-washing loosens heavier dirt before the main hand wash.
Read the explanationWash mitt
Wash mitts are paint-safe microfibre mitts used for hand washing.
Read the explanationWash scratches
Wash scratches result from unsuitable wash media, contaminated tools or excessive friction.
Read the explanationWater spot
Water spots are mineral deposits left on paint or glass.
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