AUTOXPERT STARTER KITS

Build a Car Detailing Starter Kit

Start with a simple wash kit, then add products for the surfaces you actually need to clean. Choose only what you need and reuse equipment you already own.

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For washing the bodywork. Follow the bottle dilution and surface instructions.

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For the bodywork wash stage. Keep it clean and separate from wheel tools.

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For suitable glass and interior cleaning tasks. Reserve separate cloths for different surfaces; these are not a substitute for every specialist drying towel.

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Add if you need a dedicated glass-cleaning product. Check coated, tinted and screen surfaces before use.

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Add for accessible wheel-cleaning areas. Confirm it suits the wheel finish and keep it away from bodywork wash tools.

Car care

Autoglym Hi-Tech Wheel Brush

A metal-free brush intended for wheel-cleaning tasks. Use it with a suitable cleaner and follow surface-care instructions.

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Add for suitable interior surfaces. Test an inconspicuous area and follow the surface-care instructions.

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Equipment to allow for

Also allow for clean water, suitable wash/rinse buckets and a clean dedicated drying towel. Add their current cost to the extra-equipment allowance if you do not own them. A pressure washer, snow-foam lance and polish are not needed to start this list.

Before you start

Work on a cool surface, rinse loose dirt first and follow the shampoo label. Do not let shampoo dry on the car. Never assume a cleaner suits every trim or finish.

Autoglym wash-product instructions →

Guidance reviewed 20 October 2026. Check the current product label and supplier details. Prices, variants and stock can change.

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Choose equipment for tasks within your ability, or contact a suitable specialist about your vehicle. Review sources and current business details before booking.

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