Panel Wipe & Prep Sprays

Panel Wipe & Pre Wax Cleansers

Panel wipe sprays and pre wax cleansers are an essential step in any detailing routine when applying protection to your vehicle’s paintwork. After polishing or correcting paint, oils, fillers, and residues can remain on the surface, preventing waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings from bonding properly.

How to use panel prep?

1. Ensure the surface is clean: The panel should have already been washed, decontaminated and polished
2. Spray onto a microfibre towel: Spray a small amount of panel prep onto a clean microfiber towel
3. Wipe the surface: Wipe the panel's surface with the towel to remove any remaining oils and residues
4. Buff to a final finish: Use a separate, clean microfiber towel to buff the surface until it's completely dry and clear

Key Differences from IPA?

• Purpose Built: Panel prep products are formulated specifically for surface preparation, offering better degreasing power and stability than standard IPA solutions
• Reduced risk of marring: Some dedicated panel prep solutions are designed to reduce friction and the risk of marring the paintwork, unlike plain IPA
• No unnecessary additives: Professional-grade panel prep sprays contain no additives that could negatively affect the performance of the coating applied afterward