Recommended first
Starter products for a new car
Pair with T2 Microfiber Cloth
Begin with safe washing and drying, then add interior cleaning and one paint-maintenance product.
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Learn the care.
Understand the finish.
Practical car-care education, from your first safe wash to coating aftercare. Start with a lesson, or explore a method for the surface you’re working on.
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Paint protection01 / 05
Your recommended routine
I have just bought a car. What car-care products should I buy first?
Begin with safe washing and drying, then add interior cleaning and one paint-maintenance product.
Recommended products: CitrusClean, Wash Mitt, Drying Towel, T2 cloths and Cleanse. Optional: Bio Nano or Graphene Seal.
CleanseT2 Microfiber Cloth
Application plan
Build a simple wash kit first. Add paint maintenance only after the surface is clean and suitable.
- 1
Park in the shade. Let paint and wheels cool, and separate wheel tools from bodywork tools.
- 2
Dilute CitrusClean according to the label. For the current V2 bucket method, use 10 to 50 ml in 10 litres of water. Fill a second bucket with clean rinse water.
- 3
Rinse loose dirt away. Wash from top to bottom using the shampoo and Wash Mitt, rinsing the mitt frequently in the separate bucket.
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Rinse all shampoo away before it dries. For the Bio Nano route, keep the panel wet for the next step. For washing only, blot or glide the Drying Towel gently without pressing.
- 5
If using ready-to-use Bio Nano, apply 3–4 light mists per square metre to a clean, cool, wet panel, unless your bottle directs otherwise. Spread with a clean wet T2, dry with the Drying Towel and finish with a clean dry T2. Do not rinse after application.
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Alternatively, after drying, apply Graphene Seal to a T2 cloth, spread thinly over a small section and buff with a second T2. Start with one maintenance product.
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For the interior, vacuum first. Apply Cleanse to a lightly damp T2, test a hidden area, wipe compatible surfaces, then wipe residue with a clean damp cloth and dry with a separate T2.
Final check: The paint should be clean and dry, and the interior should have no cleaner residue. Use fresh towels whenever they become dirty.
Follow the exact bottle and installer instructions for dilution, curing and surface compatibility.
Product application library
Understand each product’s role.
Learn when a product fits, how to use it and where its limits matter.
Graphene Seal
A focused finishing step for slickness and water beading after washing.
Simple usage
On clean, cool, dry, smooth paint, apply 2–5 light mists to a T2, spread thinly over about one square metre and buff with a second T2. Maintenance only: not a scratch, swirl or stain remover.
Bio Nano
Convenient wet-panel maintenance after washing. Spread, dry and buff — no rinse after application.
Simple usage
After washing and rinsing, keep paint cool and wet. Apply 3–4 light mists per square metre, spread with a clean wet T2, dry with a Drying Towel and final-buff with a clean dry T2. Do not rinse after application; follow the bottle.
Cleanse
A mild cleaner for interior surfaces and leather-care routines.
Simple usage
Test first. Apply Cleanse to a lightly damp T2, wipe compatible surfaces, collect dirt and residue with a clean damp cloth, then dry with a separate T2. Keep liquid out of vents and electronics.
Tyre Seal
Helps complete the detailed look with an even tyre-sidewall finish.
Simple usage
Apply to a clean, dry tyre sidewall with an applicator, spread evenly and allow 15–20 minutes to dry before driving.
Clarity
An abrasive polish for suitable unfilmed exterior-glass stains, after routine cleaning.
Simple usage
Check compatibility and test cool, unfilmed exterior glass. Follow the Clarity label with its soft applicator. Keep off mirrors, interior glass, tint and films; polishing may remove glass coatings.
Hybrid Plus
Professional paint-protection service for customers ready to move beyond DIY maintenance.
Simple usage
Book through an authorised installer for preparation and professional application.
Wheel Coat
Professional coating care dedicated to wheel surfaces.
Simple usage
Have the surface prepared and applied by an authorised installer.
Window Coat
Professional glass-protection service for a prepared window surface.
Simple usage
Have the glass assessed, prepared and applied by an authorised installer.
T2 Microfiber Cloth
A compact microfiber cloth for controlled application and final wiping.
Simple usage
Use separate clean sides for application and finishing to avoid wasting product.
Applicator Block
Helps distribute tyre and coating products evenly across the target surface.
Simple usage
Add a small amount of product and work methodically across the surface.
Leather Scrubber
Adds gentle mechanical cleaning action to a Cleanse interior routine.
Simple usage
Dampen first, apply Cleanse to the scrubber, work the area and wipe dry.
Artdeshine Mini Clay Cloth
Clay cloth is used to smoothen the car paint surface and glass surface. This is to remove fallouts, overspray and environmental pollutants that caused the paint surface become rough.
Simple usage
To use the clay cloth, the surface need to be wet.
Quick comparison
Bio Nano or Graphene Seal?
Both support regular car care, but they fit different application preferences.
Choose byBio NanoGraphene Seal
ApplicationWet panel: spread, dry and buff. No rinse.Dry panel: apply via cloth, then buff
Best fitFast wash maintenanceSlickness and beading
Use whenYou prefer wet-panel maintenanceYou want a focused finishing step
Installer foundations
Know when a method needs training.
Understand correction, coatings and aftercare, including when to stop and seek a practical assessment.
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