D&L DETAILING
Complete product guide
Which products and accessories should you use and when? From pre-wash to interior and finishing.
Purpose: This guide gathers the most important products and accessories from the D&L range into one clear overview. This helps you quickly choose the right product as well as the right towel, mitt, or brush.
The safe 10-step sequence
1. Wheels & tires — Wheel Cleaner Alkaline for normal dirt; Iron Remover only when iron particles/brake dust are stuck.
2. Insects & pre-wash — Bug Buster locally where needed, then Snow Foam/Snow Foam Pink as a touchless pre-wash.
3. Hand wash — Pure Shampoo, Aqua Soft Shampoo or PEARL RAIN Bubble Gum Burst with the Storm Wash Mitt, preferably using the two-bucket method. Follow the dosage on the label.
4. Decontamination if necessary — Iron Remover on paint and/or Clay Kit when the paint still feels rough after washing.
5. Drying — King Drying Towel for the bodywork; use clean, separate towels for details.
6. Glass — Glass Cleaner with the Zephyr Waffle Towel.
7. Protect paint — SiO2 Detailer on clean, dry paint for shine, water repellency, and temporary protection.
8. Interior — Interior Cleaner or INSIDER for interior cleaning (as per label), Interior Dressing for protection, Interior Detailer for quick maintenance.
9. Textile & leather — Fabric Cleaner for fabric; Leather Cleaner + Leather Milk for leather.
10. Tire finish — Tire & Rubber Cleaner before Tire Dressing Matt; apply with Clean Hands Tire Applicator.
Safe working: Always work on cool surfaces, preferably out of direct sunlight. Never let cleaners dry on the surface and always follow the instructions on the product label.
1. Washing & pre-wash
| Product | Purpose | How to use | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Snow Foam 1 L | Touchless pre-wash: soak loose dirt and traffic film before touching the paint. | Apply with a foam gun to a cool vehicle, let it dwell without letting it dry, then rinse thoroughly. | Pre-wash, not a substitute for the hand wash. |
| Snow Foam Pink 1 L | Same task as Snow Foam, but with a striking pink foam layer. | Use exactly like regular Snow Foam. | The color makes it easy to see where you have already applied the product. |
| Pure Shampoo 500 ml | Regular pH-neutral hand wash for the bodywork. | Use in a wash bucket with the Storm Wash Mitt; wash from top to bottom and rinse well. | The simple, all-round shampoo for regular use. |
| Aqua Soft Shampoo 500 ml | Gentle, conditioning maintenance wash, especially great for wax or ceramic coatings. | Use like a regular hand shampoo with a clean wash mitt. | Extra soft, caring choice for protected paint. |
| PEARL RAIN – Bubble Gum Burst 1 L | Car shampoo with a bubble gum scent for washing the car. | Follow the dosage and application instructions on the manufacturer's label; use a suitable wash mitt and rinse thoroughly. | Additional shampoo option with Bubble Gum scent; product specs still to be verified. |
| Bug Buster 500 ml | Loosen insect residues before the regular wash. | Use locally on soiled areas before the hand wash and rinse well. | Targeted product for insects; not necessary on the entire vehicle. |
| APC 500 ml | Powerful all-purpose cleaner for stubborn dirt inside and out. | Dilute according to soiling level/label, agitate with a cloth or brush and wipe off or rinse. | More versatile and powerful than a standard interior cleaner; use for specific cleaning tasks. |
Washing accessories
| Product | Purpose | How to use | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Storm Wash Mitt | Safe contact wash of the bodywork. | Saturate well with shampoo water, move lightly over the paint, and rinse regularly. | Only use for paint; never use the same mitt on wheels. |
| 2-bucket wash method | Keep dirt out of the wash mitt during the hand wash. | One bucket for shampoo, one for rinse water; rinse the mitt after every panel. | Helps reduce the risk of wash scratches and swirls. |
| King Drying Towel | Dry the entire vehicle after rinsing. | Lay/drag gently over the paint without scrubbing hard. | Large premium drying towel with very high water absorption. |
2. Wheels, tires & decontamination
| Product | Purpose | How to use | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wheel Cleaner Alkaline 1 L | Normal wheel cleaning: road grime, greasy residue, and brake dust. | Dilute 1:3 to 1:10. Spray on a cool wheel, let dwell for 2-3 mins, agitate if necessary, and rinse. | Maintenance cleaner. Use this more often than Iron Remover. |
| Iron Remover 500 ml | Stuck iron particles, flash rust, and metallic particles from brake dust on wheels or paint. | Spray on a cool surface, let react for 2-3 mins, and rinse thoroughly; agitate gently if needed. | Specifically for iron contamination; the color reaction shows where the product is working. |
| Tire & Rubber Cleaner 500 ml | Old dressing, gray residue, and baked-on dirt on tires and rubber. | Apply, let dwell for a moment, scrub, and rinse well. | Preparation before a new layer of Tire Dressing Matt. |
| Tire Dressing Matt 500 ml | Give tires a dark matte to satin factory look and protect the rubber. |
Which tool for the wheels?
| Product | What for? | How to use? | Important difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hurricane Wheel Mitt | Clean wheel faces and spokes by hand. | Keep separate from the bodywork mitt and rinse well. | Specifically for wheels. |
| Monsoon Wheel Brush | Clean wheels and hard-to-reach areas. | Use in combination with wheel cleaner and rinse well after use. | Handy brush for deeper areas. |
| Thunder Wheel Brush | Brush wheels more thoroughly for stubborn dirt. | Work without excessive pressure and rinse the wheel completely afterward. | Stronger mechanical assistance for wheel cleaning. |
| Willy-Willy Tire Brush | Scrub tire sidewalls and rubber. | Combine with Tire & Rubber Cleaner, then rinse thoroughly. | For tires/rubber, not for paint. |
| Clean Hands Tire Applicator | Apply Tire Dressing Matt thinly and evenly. | Use a small amount of dressing and spread evenly all around. | Controls product usage and prevents mess. |
3. Paint Protection & glass
| Product | What for? | How to use? | Important difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| SiO2 Detailer 250 ml | Quickly give clean paint extra gloss, water repellency, and protection. | Shake well, spray onto paint or microfiber cloth, distribute, and buff with a clean cloth. | SiO2-based quick detailer; protection for approximately 4 weeks. |
| Glass Cleaner 500 ml | Clean windows and mirrors streak-free. | Use little product; clean with one side/cloth and wipe dry afterward. | Always use a separate glass cloth without residues of dressing or wax. |
| Zephyr Waffle Towel | Clean and wipe down glass and mirrors. | Use with Glass Cleaner; finish with a dry side. | Waffle structure specifically for streak-free glass. |
Good to remember: SiO2 Detailer is therefore not among the washing products themselves. Wash and dry first, then apply SiO2 as a protective finish.
Quick choice after washing
• Drying only → King Drying Towel.
• Finishing windows → Glass Cleaner + Zephyr Waffle Towel.
• Extra gloss and water repellency → SiO2 Detailer + clean paint cloth.
• Paint still feels rough → decontaminate first with Iron Remover and possibly Clay Kit; then protect.
4. Interior, textile & leather
| Product | What for? | How to use? | Important difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Interior Cleaner 500 ml | Thoroughly clean plastic, vinyl, and rubber; remove dust and dirt. | Use on cloth/surface, let work in, and wipe clean. | Cleaner = cleaning. No protective dressing layer. |
| INSIDER – Einhorn 500 ml | Interior cleaner with cotton candy scent (Zuckerwatte). | Use only on surfaces that are suitable according to the manufacturer label. Test on an inconspicuous area first. | Additional alternative to Interior Cleaner, with cotton candy scent; exact applications still to be verified. |
| Interior Dressing 500 ml | Condition and protect plastic and vinyl after cleaning. | Apply thinly to a clean, dry surface and work in evenly. | Dressing = conditioning/protecting after cleaning. |
| Interior Detailer 250 ml | Remove light dirt and maintain interior quickly. | Use with a clean microfiber cloth for intermediate maintenance. | The quick maintenance choice when a full Cleaner + Dressing treatment is not needed. |
| Fabric Cleaner 500 ml | Clean seat fabric, carpet, mats, headliner, and other textile surfaces. | Spray, work in with a cloth or suitable brush, and wipe dry/let dry. | Ready-to-use textile product; for deeper dirt, combinable with Drill Brush. |
| Drill Brush Medium | Deeper cleaning of suitable interior fabrics and carpet. | Use at low, controlled speed and with little pressure; test first. | Medium-strength drill brush for interior work. |
| Drill Brush Hard | More stubborn dirt on robust carpet/surfaces. | Use carefully and do not use on delicate fabrics or sensitive surfaces. | Harder brush; only where the material allows it. |
Leather
| Product | What for? | How to use? | Important difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| Leather Cleaner 500 ml | Clean leather surfaces and remove dirt/grease. | Clean gently with a cloth or Handy Leather Brush, remove product residues, and let dry. | First step: cleaning. |
| Leather Milk 250 ml | Condition and protect leather after cleaning. | Apply thinly to clean, dry leather and work in evenly. | Second step: care/protect. |
| Handy Leather Brush | Work Leather Cleaner into suitable leather in a controlled manner. | Brush gently and without excessive pressure. | Specific hand brush for leather. |
| Foam Bottle 150 ml | Foam up the cleaner for controlled leather/interior work. | Fill with a suitable product according to the usage instructions and dispense the foam. | Less liquid on the surface and more controlled application. |
Leather in 2 steps: Leather Cleaner → wipe off and let dry → Leather Milk. That is the simplest and safest sequence.
5. Towels, mitts & applicators
| Product | What for? | How to use? | Key difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| King Drying Towel | Drying the bodywork. | Gently place/drag over wet paint. | Large drying towel; do not use for dirty cleaning tasks. |
| Zephyr Waffle Towel | Glass and mirrors. | Use with Glass Cleaner, then buff dry. | Dedicated glass towel prevents greasy streaks. |
| Worker Microfiber Yellow | Paint, SiO2 Detailer, and neat finishing. | Fold in quarters and use a clean surface each time. | D&L color code: yellow = paint/finishing. |
| Worker Microfiber Purple | Dashboard, plastic, and interior. | Preferably apply product to the towel for sensitive areas. | D&L color code: purple = interior. |
| Worker Microfiber Grey | Wheels, door sills, and dirtier work. | Wash and store separately from paint towels. | D&L color code: grey = dirtier applications. |
| Worker Microfiber 10-pack Grey | Plenty of clean, all-purpose towels for one detailing session. | Use a fresh towel for each task/zone. | Practical when you don't want to keep working with the same towel. |
| Work Stuff Roll Microfiber | Frequent general cleaning work. | Take a new towel per zone where needed. | Handy roll for daily/all-purpose use. |
| Storm Wash Mitt | Washing bodywork. | Use with shampoo and rinse out frequently. | For paint only. |
| Hurricane Wheel Mitt | Cleaning wheels by hand. | Use with wheel cleaner and store separately. | For wheels only. |
| Clean Hands Tire Applicator | Applying tire dressing. | Spread dressing thinly and evenly. | For tire finishing only. |
6. Quick selection guide
| Situation | Best choice |
|---|---|
| Touchless pre-wash | Snow Foam / Snow Foam Pink |
| Regular hand wash | Pure Shampoo + Storm Wash Mitt |
| Shampoo with bubblegum scent | PEARL RAIN – Bubble Gum Burst (1 L) |
| Gentle wash for wax/coating | Aqua Soft Shampoo + Storm Wash Mitt |
| Insects | Bug Buster |
| Stubborn all-purpose dirt | APC |
| Common dirty wheels | Wheel Cleaner Alkaline |
| Iron particles/brake dust/surface rust | Iron Remover |
| Rough paint after washing | Clay Kit |
| Deep clean tires | Tire & Rubber Cleaner + Willy-Willy Brush |
| Matte tire finish | Tire Dressing Matt + Clean Hands Applicator |
| Quickly protect paint | SiO2 Detailer + Worker Yellow |
| Windows | Glass Cleaner + Zephyr Waffle Towel |
| Really dirty dashboard | Interior Cleaner + Worker Purple |
| Interior cleaner with cotton candy scent | INSIDER – Einhorn (500 ml), according to manufacturer label |
| Dashboard care | Interior Dressing + Worker Purple |
| Quickly refresh interior | Interior Detailer + Worker Purple |
| Seat fabric/carpet | Fabric Cleaner |
| Cleaning leather | Leather Cleaner + Handy Leather Brush |
| Leather care | Leather Milk |
| Drying car | King Drying Towel |
| Wheels with mitt | Hurricane Wheel Mitt |
Keeping microfibers in good condition
• Wash paint, glass, interior, and wheel towels separately whenever possible.
• Do not use fabric softener; it clogs the fibers and reduces absorption and effectiveness.
• Dry on low heat or let air dry.
• If a cloth falls on the ground, do not use it on the paint again before it has been thoroughly washed.
• Store clean cloths in a dry, dust-free environment and separated by application.
Note: This guide is intended as a practical selection aid. Product labels and current usage instructions on dldetailing.be always take precedence.
D&L Detailing · Complete product guide · Always consult the product label for the current usage instructions.