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Washes, polishes, protectants and tyre care for workshops, detailers and fleets. AIMS carries Kitten Ultra polishes, compounds, washes and interior care, CRC So Easy and Moto car care, Re-Po polishes and compounds, Cobra Cote tyre and vinyl care, heavy duty vehicle washes from Applied and Triple7, and RejeX high gloss finish. For service chemicals see Automotive Chemicals, and for the workshop equipment side see Fleet and Vehicle Maintenance.
Car Cleaning and Appearance Quick Reference
| Job | Product type | Examples from our range |
|---|---|---|
| Washing | Car and truck wash | Kitten Ultra Wash n Wax, Kitten Ultra Glo Wash, CRC Moto Quick Wash, Applied Bulldog Gold HD Vehicle Wash, Applied Bulldog Premium Heavy Duty Vehicle Wash (1000 L), Triple7 Metallic Touch Truck Wash |
| Removing paint defects | Cutting compounds and cut polishes | Kitten Ultra Cutting Compound, Kitten Ultra Cream and Liquid Cut and Polish, Re-Po Cutting Compound, Re-Po Extra Cut Cream Polish |
| Polishing and waxing | Polishes and polishing waxes | Kitten Ultra Cream and Liquid Polishing Wax, Re-Po Auto Polish and Cleaner, Re-Po Liquid Polish, Re-Po Auto Cream Polish, Re-Po Paint Doctor, RejeX High Gloss Finish |
| Metal and plastic polish | Metal and plastic care | Kitten Ultra Metal Doctor, CRC Moto Metal Polish, CRC Moto Plastic Polish |
| Tyres and wheels | Tyre cleaners and dressings | Cobra Cote Foaming Tyre Cleaner, Kitten Ultra Wet Look Tyre Shine, Kitten Ultra Tyre Black, Kitten Ultra One Step Tyre Care, CRC So Easy One Step Tyre Care |
| Interior and vinyl | Cleaners and protectants | Kitten Ultra Interior Cleaner and Interior Protectant, CRC So Easy Protectant (500 ml and 4 L), King Cobra Cote Vinyl Protectant, CRC Liquid Armour Protectant, CRC Moto Silicone Shine |
| Glass | Glass cleaner | Kitten Ultra Glass Cleaner (see also Glass Cleaners) |
Test any new product on a small, inconspicuous area first, and check the label for the surfaces it is suitable for.
Choosing a Product
Washing
Use a car wash made for vehicle paint rather than a general workshop cleaner, which can strip wax or sealant and may mark clear coat. Kitten Wash n Wax and Glo Wash suit cars, and the Applied Bulldog and Triple7 Truck Wash products are built for heavier soiling on trucks and fleet vehicles.
Polishing
A typical order of work is wash, then cut if there are defects, then polish, then wax or protect. Cutting compounds do the heavy correction, cut polishes sit in the middle, and polishes and polishing waxes finish the surface. Kitten and Re-Po both cover the full sequence in cream and liquid formats.
Tyres, trim and interior
Cobra Cote, Kitten and CRC tyre products cover cleaning and dressing, and the protectants suit vinyl, rubber and plastic trim. Check the label for the finish and surfaces each one suits.
Need help choosing for a fleet or detailing operation? Contact our team, call (02) 9773 0122, or request a quote for bulk wash chemicals.
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People Also Ask — Car Cleaning and Appearance
Can I use a workshop or household cleaner on car paint?
It is best not to. Heavy workshop and household cleaners can strip wax or sealant and may damage the finish. Use a vehicle wash made for paint.
What is the difference between a cutting compound and a polish?
A cutting compound removes deeper defects and oxidation, a cut polish sits between the two, and a polish refines the surface afterwards. Wax or a protectant goes on last.
What is the right order for polishing a vehicle?
Wash and dry the vehicle, cut if there are defects, polish, then wax or protect.
What do you stock for heavy duty and truck washing?
Applied Bulldog Gold HD and Bulldog Premium Heavy Duty Vehicle Wash (1000 L), and Triple7 Metallic Touch Truck Wash.
What tyre care products do you have?
Cobra Cote Foaming Tyre Cleaner, Kitten Ultra Wet Look Tyre Shine, Tyre Black and One Step Tyre Care, and CRC So Easy One Step Tyre Care.
What do you have for interior and vinyl?
Kitten Ultra Interior Cleaner and Interior Protectant, CRC So Easy Protectant, King Cobra Cote Vinyl Protectant and CRC Liquid Armour Protectant.