Best Car Shampoos in the UK

The folks behind Bilt-Hamber believe that there's no point in applying expensive waxes or sealants to your car if you don't get the basics. That's why they have produced a high-quality auto-foam that would help you achieve the perfect end finish. To be more specific, this automotive foam can help you prevent Foreign Object Damage (FOD) that might occur on paint because of poor detailing.

Moreover, this auto-foam can reduce the chances of further damage to your car's paintwork. The product is made with a non-caustic formula that is extremely tough on soil and grime yet gentle and harmless on paintwork.

The shampoo is fairly "wet", meaning it doesn't produce foam clouds on your car but effectively cleans the initial road film before contact washing. That is to say, it goes on and covers the vehicle well but quickly runs and melts away most of the dirt on its way.

The soap should be used with snow foam lance. It's best to dilute the solution at a ratio of 1:4 (water: solution). Then, you should spray the diluted soap onto a dry car and leave it for 5-10 minutes so that it has a chance to loosen dirt. After that period of time, it will nearly run off by itself, but you'll still need to pressure wash your car afterwards.

Overall, the cleaner brings brilliant results and gives your car a good level of protection. It can help you be methodical from the very first stage of the cleaning and polishing process.

Kärcher needs no presentation. It's a German company that distributes products worldwide and is highly praised for its pressure washers, floor care equipment, and other types of cleaning solutions. And what is notable, although the company currently stands at the forefront of the industry, it offers cleaning products with an optimum price-performance ratio. And the Kärcher 5 L Canister Pressure Washer Detergent is a great example.

It's a rich foam car shampoo that can give your vehicle a thorough wash. Due to the mild alkaline cleaning agent in the composition, the shampoo easily cuts through oily and greasy residue, leaving a waxed looking finish. With that, the shampoo is gentle on sensitive painted and plastic surfaces. Hence, it can be used as an exterior engine cleaner as well. So, if you'd like to get a versatile solution to keep both the exterior and the parts under the hood clean, the Kärcher wash can kill two birds with one stone.

Importantly, it's an RTU (ready to use) cleaning agent that is intended for use with a pressure washer. And here we have one problem. It's quite tricky to pour the liquid accurately out of the container into a power washer dispenser. Therefore, you'll need to use a funnel additionally. However, if that doesn't seem a big problem for you, we see no reason to deprive your car of premium care. This professional shampoo will leave it sparklingly clean for a long time.

What we have here isn't just a simple wash but a whole triple-stage system that can get even the worst of the dirt off your car, leaving it shiny and superhydrophobic.

The first stage is the Polar Blast pre-wash snow foam. As the name suggests, it delivers a snow foam that covers your vehicle in a rich blanket to gently loosen dirt bonded to your car's bodywork. The foam is so thick that it stays on the ground long after you've finished cleaning. The cleaning power is impressive as well - the wash shifts road grime and loosens stubborn dirt.

The Polar Blast snow foam can be applied using either a pressure washer or a foam gun. Accordingly, you can decrease or increase the foaming power on the device. Also, you can play with various dilution rates depending on the desired density. A good starting point is 100ml of the solution to 500ml of water.

What we liked the most is that the foam works for all exterior surfaces including glass and wheels. Plus, it has a pH neutral formula that won't remove any existing polish or wax.

This pre-wash solution is intended to lessen the amount of scrubbing and reduce the risk of scratches and swirls. And after you remove a good portion of the gunk, you can go to the next steps - shampooing with the Polar Wash cleaner and creating a hydrophobic layer with the Polar Seal. However, many users note that even the Polar Blast pre-wash snow foam alone does a great job, leaving your car crispy clean.

Meguiar's is one of the most reputable brands in the car care industry all across the world. With more than 100-year heritage, it produces top-class lines of products designed for exterior and interior car care, and the soap in question belongs to the Premium Gold Class collection. It blends the finest conditioners and ingredients to deliver you the best results.

To begin with, this product is designed to wash and condition paint in one step. The shampoo boasts amazing suds that foam away any tough dirt, road grime, and contaminants. To specify, it can efficiently break down even the road salt and the winter rubbish that typically cover the cars. And, more importantly, it cleans away dirt without compromising wax protection. On the contrary, the soap even reveals clarity and brings out a fantastic shine of your car owing to the paint conditioners in its composition. Particularly great for owners of black cars.

Another thing that differs this soap from others is the method of application. Instead of using a foam gun, the manufacturer recommends sticking to a Two bucket method that involves a wash mitt and two buckets. At first, you should dilute the wash solution in one bucket and then pick it up with a mitt to wash your car. Next, you dunk the mitt into the other bucket (rinse bucket) to remove any loose contaminants. Finally, you dry with a soft towel.

The Meguiar's shampoo will leave your car feeling great and streak less. And as an additional benefit, the paintwork will look its best.

Turtle Wax is another big name in the car care market. The company has launched the first-ever bottled car wax in 1944. And since then, it's deservedly considered to be one of the best manufacturers of automotive waxes. So, no wonder this shampoo is also enriched with Carnauba wax to bring your vehicle the enhanced shine.

The unique fast-acting formula of the shampoo deep cleans automotive exterior, adds shines to it and protects it from potential scuffs or fine scratches in just one easy step. Moreover, thanks to the Carnauba wax in its composition, it guarantees exceptional beading effect, guarding your vehicle against mud and dust.

As for the main action, the rich foam floats away dirt, oils, and any other road grime. The gel is super-concentrated, so you'll need to mix just a capful in 3/4 bucket of hot water to get the luxurious foam.

The only thing you should be aware of is that you'll need to rinse it thoroughly to prevent streaks. Also, we suggest starting at the roof and working your way down.

All things considered, if you want to get a 2-in-1 product from a trustworthy manufacturer and don't mind some extra effort, the Turtle Wax Zip Wax Shampoo is your perfect pick. Not only does it clean your car but also it adds lustre and water-repellent film.