Why should I degrease my car?
Degreasing your car is important for several reasons and especially for cars that drive on winter roads when dirt often sticks to the bodywork.
Remove oil and grease
Dirt, grease, oil and other contaminants from our roads accumulate on your car’s paintwork. Degreaser effectively dissolves and removes these types of contaminants, which cleans and freshens up your car’s paintwork.
Degreasing before car washing
It is advantageous to degrease your car before washing it with car shampoo. Degreasing prepares the surface by removing the coarsest dirt and contaminants to make car washing easier and reduce the risk of scratches.
Prevent rust and corrosion
Oil and road salt are two contaminants that can be harmful to your car’s surface, and if not removed periodically, can contribute to rust and corrosion. Degreasing removes these contaminants and prevents such damage to your car.
Good to consider when degreasing
Degrease your car on a washing platform.
Degreasers and the dirt that runs off your car must not be allowed to enter stormwater drains or into the environment. Therefore, degrease your car at a car wash site or in places where it is permitted to do so.
Apply degreaser to a dry car
Degreaser is most effective on a dry car. Degreaser that is not supplied in a ready-to-use spray pack can be applied with a foam gun or pressure sprayer.
Let the degreaser work for a few minutes
The degreaser needs a few minutes to work before you rinse it off. Check the package for how long the degreaser should be left on before rinsing.
Rinse with pressure washer
Degreaser can be rinsed off with a normal hose, but you will get the best results if you use an pressure sprayer since it more effectively removes stubborn dirt.
Frequently asked questions about degreasing
Can degreaser damage the car paintwork if left on too long?
No, degreaser cannot damage the paint on your car even if left on longer than stated in the instructions. However, ugly stains can form on the paint. So we recommend always rinsing it off within the specified time.
How is degreaser used?
Apply the degreaser to a dry car and let it work a few minutes before rinsing it off with water. After that, the car is ready for shampoo.
