Wash
Wash your car with our premium selection of highly concentrated car shampoos and accessories like our car wash mitts and car drying towels.
Our car shampoos are pH neutral meaning they are safe to use on a range of different surfaces and will also be safe on ceramic coated cars whilst providing exceptional cleaning power.
Tropical shampoo will provide an ultra thick slick foam which when paired with our plush car wash mitt will effortlessly glide over the surface picking up dirt and grime leaving a gloss finish
Tropical Car Shampoo From £11.75 /
Plasma Car Shampoo From £9.75 /
Plush Car Wash Mitt £9.85 /
Microfibre Car Wash Mitt £7.45 /
Lambswool Car Wash Mitt £12.75 /
All Purpose Cleaner From £8.25 /
Glass Cleaner From £8.75 /
Buffing Microfibre Cloth £6.45 /
Ultimate Wash & Wax From £8.25 /
Car Drying Towel £16.75 /
Car Washing Kit From £19.15 /
Pre Wash & Wash Kit From £92.45 /
Wash & Protect Bundle From £43.65 /
Green Snow Foam From £11.95 /
IK FOAM 1.5 Hand Pump Sprayer £23.99 /
Extreme Snow Foam From £9.75 /
Snow Foam IK Hand Pump Sprayer Kit From £33.40 /
Wash - FAQ
Still have questions? Give us an email: Sales@freshchameleon.co.uk
Is it legal to wash a car at home in the UK?
Yes it is legal to wash your car in the UK as long as you do so on private property like your driveway and remain mindful of where your chemicals and shampoo runoff goes.
Being responsible with drainage and waste water ensures you stay fully compliant while keeping your vehicle clean.
What is the best method of drying a car?
Drying your car with a towel is the safest and most effective method. Unless you’re using purified water, allowing hard water to dry on the vehicle can lead to water marks that may etch into the clear coat.
These marks can sometimes require polishing to remove, so using a high quality drying towel is essential to maintain a flawless finish.
Is fairy liquid ok to wash a car?
Regular car washing with fairy liquid can be harmful to your vehicle’s paintwork. Fairy liquid contains strong degreasers that can dull the finish and, with repeated use, strip away any waxes, sealants, or coatings protecting your car.
To preserve your paint and maintain existing protection layers, it is essential to use a pH neutral shampoo like our Plasma or Tropical Car Shampoo. These formulas clean safely while keeping your vehicle’s shine and protection intact.
What is a contact wash?
A contact wash is essential for removing any remaining dirt that a pre-wash may have missed.
The shampoo adds a layer of lubrication, allowing your wash mitt to effortlessly glide across the surface, lifting and trapping dirt particles.
This ensures that the contaminants are safely pulled away from the paintwork, leaving a clean surface that’s perfectly prepped for the decontamination stage.
How to contact wash a car?
To protect your paintwork from swirls and scratches, it’s essential to follow proper washing techniques. Begin with our Citrus Pre-Wash on the dirtier areas, typically the lower parts of the vehicle.
Follow this up with Extreme Snowfoam to capture, loosen, and remove any remaining grime.
When moving to the wash stage, use the two-bucket method: one bucket for shampoo and water, and the other with just water for rinsing your wash mitt.
This reduces the chance of reapplying dirt, minimising the risk of scratches.
Start by washing your vehicle from the top and work your way down, this way you prevent the dirt from the bottom (usually the dirtiest area) from being dragged to the top.
For best results it is also recommended to guide your wash mitt in straight lines rather than circular motions, as this helps further reduce the risk of swirls on your paintwork.
Will washing my car remove any previously applied sealants or waxes?
To preserve the integrity of your sealants and waxes during washes, always opt for a pH-neutral pre-wash and shampoo, such as our Extreme Snow foam and plasma shampoo
These products gently clean while maintaining the protective layers on your vehicle, ensuring long-lasting results.
Why do you have to pre wash before washing?
Pre-washing effectively removes the bulk of dirt without any contact, significantly minimising the risk of scratches on your vehicle.
This means that when you move on to the contact wash, only a small amount of stubborn dirt remains, which your wash mitt will safely lift and remove, leaving your vehicle clean and swirl free.
Best car shampoo for ceramic coating
our car shampoo is the best for ceramic coated cars as it is a pH neutral car shampoo which is perfectly safe to use on ceramic coated cars.
What is the 2 bucket wash method?
The two-bucket wash method involves using one bucket filled with shampoo and water, and a second bucket containing just clean water. Start by dipping your wash mitt into the shampoo solution to gather suds and clean your vehicle.
Once the mitt collects dirt, rinse it thoroughly in the clean water bucket before returning it to the wash bucket. Keep doing this until the vehicle is fully cleaned.
This technique prevents dirt from contaminating the shampoo in the wash bucket, reducing the risk of reapplying grime to your car and helping to avoid swirls and scratches on the paintwork, ensuring a safer, cleaner wash.
