What is Car Cleaning Agent?
Car cleaning agents are liquid cleaning agents primarily formulated with environmentally friendly, high-tech ingredients such as surfactants, bactericides, polishing agents, penetrating agents, and unique brightening factors. They possess strong decontamination and penetration capabilities, as well as bactericidal and polishing properties.
Functions of Car Cleaning Agents
They quickly and thoroughly clean car glass surfaces, fenders, and bodywork, and can also remove various adhesive tapes and stickers from the car glass surface. They can also remove oil stains from around the wheels, fenders, bumpers, car body, and various tools. After use, car cleaning agents can also form a film to protect the car paint.
In addition, car interior cleaning agents are used to clean various materials inside the car, such as synthetic fibers, wood, leather, fabric, velvet, and engineering plastics (e.g., headliners, seats, dashboards, carpets, etc.).
Features of Car Cleaning Agents
- Easy and simple to use.
- Equipped with a cleaning scraper for quick removal of stubborn stains.
- Amazing cleaning results are visible everywhere.
- Forms a protective film on the car paint after use.
- Easily removes various adhesive tapes and stickers from glass surfaces.
Types of Car Cleaning Agents
Based on their stain removal mechanism, car cleaning agents can be divided into three main categories: multi-functional cleaning agents, degreasers, and solvents.
I: Multi-functional Cleaning Agents
(1).Car Wash Agents
These cleaning agents are mainly used to clean dust and oil stains from the car surface, and also provide paint surface care during cleaning. Car body cleaning agents are available in high-foam and low-foam versions, and also differ in whether they remove wax or not. Many car wash products are currently available on the market, with varying functions and effects. They are generally divided into the following types:
Wax-removing car wash liquid: This type of car wash liquid is a widely used organic cleaning agent in the automotive detailing industry. It is the preferred car wash liquid for removing wax from new cars and for washing cars before re-waxing. It is mainly used to remove paraffin wax, grease, silicone polishing agents, dirt, rubber processing aids, and fingerprints from the car body surface. After using wax-removing car wash liquid, the car must be re-waxed before driving, otherwise the car paint will age faster.
Non-wax-removing car wash liquid: The preferred car wash liquid. It is generally formulated with various surfactants and possesses strong wetting and dispersing capabilities. It can effectively remove dust and oil stains from the car body surface without washing away the original car wax, preventing the formation of traffic film, protecting the car body from various harmful substances, and maintaining the original gloss of the paint.
Gloss-enhancing car wash liquid: This is actually a type of non-wax-removing car wash liquid, but its performance is superior to ordinary non-wax-removing car wash liquids. It is an ultra-concentrated car wash liquid that combines cleaning, waxing, and gloss enhancement. After use, it forms a highly transparent wax protective film on the car paint surface, making the paint surface smooth and bright, giving it a brand-new look.
(2).Automotive Interior Cleaning Agents
Automotive interior cleaning agents, products specifically for the interior, should generally be neutral or weakly acidic cleaning products, without residual odors or harmful volatile gases. After use, the residue should evaporate automatically, being safe and environmentally friendly, and not harmful to the human body.
It is important to note that when purchasing automotive interior cleaning agents, you must be careful. Many products that clean plastic and rubber parts can be corrosive to fabric and glass. Therefore, choosing different cleaning products for different parts of the car interior is essential for effective cleaning without damaging the vehicle.
II. Degreasers
Degreasers, also known as grease cleaners, are characterized by their strong degreasing function and are specifically designed for cleaning heavily soiled areas. They are mainly used for cleaning heavily soiled areas such as engines and wheels. Currently, there are roughly three types of degreasers on the market.
(1) .Water-based degreasers
These products have the advantages of being safe, harmless, and moderately priced, but their degreasing function is limited.
(2). Petrochemical solvent-based degreasers
These products have strong degreasing capabilities and low cost, but they are flammable and harmful.
(3) .Natural solvent-based degreasers
These products not only have strong degreasing capabilities but are also harmless, but their cost is higher.
III. Solvent Cleaning Agents
Solvent cleaning agents are cleaning agents with strong dissolving capabilities, able to remove water-insoluble dirt such as tar, asphalt, bird droppings, tree sap, and paint spots from the car body. There are two types of wax on the car body surface: one is oil-based wax, and the other is resin-based wax. The two types of wax have different properties, so do not choose different wax removal cleaning agents.
(1) .Oil-based wax remover
The best oil-based wax remover is biodegradable, environmentally friendly, and its main ingredient is extracted from orange peel. It does not need to be diluted and can be used directly.
(2) .Resin-based wax remover
Resin-based wax remover contains a resin polymer dissolving element, so it can dissolve resin wax. This product needs to be diluted before use, and it is best to dilute it with hot water, as the surfactant in it works best when heated. This product is non-corrosive and relatively safe.
Notes on using car cleaner
Before using the car cleaner, shake the bottle a few times to ensure it is evenly mixed before spraying it on the car parts. A spraying distance of about 15 centimeters is ideal. Try to spray evenly, and pay extra attention to areas with more oil and dirt.
It is important to note that some parts in the engine compartment should be protected from water or cleaning agents, such as the fuse box, ignition coil, generator, and ECU (engine control unit). It is best to waterproof them (cover them with plastic sheeting). These parts can be cleaned separately; it is recommended to spray the cleaning agent onto a cloth and then wipe them, which is equally effective.
The cleaning agent is mainly used for cleaning various carbon deposits. It is very effective in cleaning carbon deposits on various parts. Before cleaning, immerse the parts to be cleaned in the cleaning agent for about an hour and then rinse them clean. It can be used for cleaning the compressor of the car’s internal combustion engine and the car’s air conditioning system. Regularly cleaning car parts with a cleaning agent can keep them clean, reduce damage to parts from impurities, and maintain good performance.
Does car cleaner affect the car?
Generally, car cleaning agents are neutral in pH, contain mild solvents, and are non-corrosive, so they do not corrode car parts and can be used with confidence to clean various car parts. However, excessive use can cause damage.
Conclusion: The quality of car cleaning agents is directly related to user needs and usage effects. A good cleaning agent should ensure that the car body and engine are not damaged while providing effective cleaning. Finally, we remind all car owners that the choice of car cleaning agent should consider the product brand and your own situation, taking into account all relevant factors. Only in this way can you choose the right car cleaning agent.