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Beginner 45 mins to complete 6 steps

Safe Wash Process

Master the fundamental techniques to safely clean your vehicle without inflicting swirl marks or scratches.

What You'll Need

Polar Blast Snow Foam

Polar Blast Snow Foam

£14.99

Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner

Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner

£9.99

Aqua Wax

Aqua Wax

£15.99

Step-by-Step Guide

01

Pre-rinse

Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with a pressure washer to remove loose dirt and debris.

02

Snow Foam Pre-wash

Apply Polar Blast Snow Foam with a foam lance. Leave for 3–5 minutes to encapsulate dirt.

03

Rinse off foam

Rinse the foam away, taking the majority of contamination with it.

04

Two-bucket wash

Using the two-bucket method, wash the vehicle from top to bottom with Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner.

05

Final rinse

Rinse thoroughly from top to bottom. Optionally apply Aqua Wax during the final rinse.

06

Dry

Use a clean microfibre drying towel to dry the vehicle, working from the roof down.

Pro Tips

Always wash in the shade — direct sunlight causes products to dry too quickly and can leave water spots.

Use the two-bucket method: one bucket for clean soapy water, one for rinsing your mitt. This prevents transferring dirt back onto the paintwork.

Work from the roof down — gravity is your friend. The lower panels are always the dirtiest.

Shop the Products Used

Polar Blast Snow Foam

Polar Blast Snow Foam

£14.99

Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner

Bodywork Shampoo Conditioner

£9.99

Aqua Wax

Aqua Wax

£15.99

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