Hand wash
Wash the way the paint deserves.
A careful three-phase hand wash at AVP Autopflege near Zurich, with pre-cleaning, separate wash media and paint-safe drying.
Hand wash
Release contamination before making contact.
A careful hand wash protects the paint by separating loose dirt from contact cleaning. Pre-wash does the heavy work before a clean mitt ever reaches the surface.
We wash in controlled sections, keep wheels and paint media separate and dry the vehicle without dragging residue over the finish.
When it fits
Paint condition and use set the wash routine.
A three-phase hand wash suits regular maintenance, sensitive finishes and vehicles whose existing protection should be preserved.
When an existing coating should last.
Suitable products clean without unnecessarily degrading wax, sealant or ceramic protection.
When the surface marks easily.
Pre-wash and clean contact media reduce avoidable friction on dark or soft paint.
When good care should remain consistent.
A repeatable wash process supports the vehicle between larger detailing visits.
Process
Three phases, followed by a final check.
Pre-cleaning, hand washing and drying each have a distinct role in protecting the finish.
Pre-clean
Loose road film and grit are softened and rinsed before contact washing.
Hand-wash
Paint, wheels and details are cleaned with suitable products and separate media.
Dry
Water is removed with clean, paint-safe materials and attention to trapped areas.
Handover
The finish and water behaviour are checked for any need beyond routine washing.
Honest assessment
A hand wash cleans; it does not correct.
Scratches, oxidation, etching and bonded fallout remain after ordinary contamination has gone. Those conditions require separate assessment.
We show what the wash revealed and recommend polishing or decontamination only where it is useful.
Related services
Plan the next step.
These pages provide useful context when more than one area of the vehicle needs attention.
Car care
See complete interior, exterior and package options.
View car-care servicesWheel cleaning
For bonded brake dust and wheel finishes that need dedicated treatment.
View wheel cleaning