Paint and window cleaner Carbon Collective Panel Prep Surface Cleanser (500 ml)

Carbon Collective Panel Prep Surface Cleanser

This premium paint cleaner and degreaser is designed to perfectly prepare your vehicle’s surface before applying protective layers. It effectively removes residues of polishing pastes, waxes and grease, ensuring maximum adhesion and long life of ceramic coatings and sealants. Thanks to its gentle yet powerful solvent-based formula, it’s an indispensable tool for anyone seeking a flawless appearance and long-term paint protection.

Proper surface preparation is an absolutely critical step before applying any long-term paint protection, whether synthetic waxes, sealants or advanced ceramic coatings. This special cleaner, based on alcohol and solvents, is formulated to deeply degrease the bodywork and remove all unwanted contaminants. It efficiently dissolves residues of polishing pastes, old waxes, silicones and grease that would otherwise prevent perfect bonding of the protective layer to the paint. By creating a chemically clean surface it maximizes the durability and performance of subsequently applied protections, making it an essential product for professional results.

An advantage of this product is its exceptional versatility and safety for various surfaces. You can use it not only on painted body panels but also on metals, glass, wheel rims, tires and plastic trims both exterior and interior. The non-abrasive formula ensures no surface damage while also working as an effective remover of hard-water spots. When used on windows it functions as a highly effective glass cleaner that leaves no streaks and is completely safe for liquid wipers and other window protections. This gives you a multi-purpose tool for total vehicle cleanliness in a single bottle.

For detailers this product is also invaluable during the polishing process. It serves as an inspection spray that removes masking oils and fillers contained in polishing compounds. These components often visually hide fine scratches and imperfections that only become apparent after the first wash if not removed. Using this degreaser gives you a true view of the paint before and after polishing, enabling you to achieve a genuinely perfect result without compromise. Easy, streak-free application also saves time and effort in final vehicle preparation.

Main features

• Degreaser and cleaner designed to prepare surfaces prior to application of protective coatings and sealants.
• Dissolves and removes residues of oils, fillers, polishing pastes and waxes.
• Creates a stronger and more durable bond for ceramic coatings.
• Solvent- and alcohol-based formula with degreasing properties.
• Non-abrasive formulation gentle to cleaned surfaces.
• Also works as a remover of hard-water marks.
• Ensures a streak-free final surface.
• Suitable for use on paint, metal, glass, wheels, tires and plastic parts.
• Can be used as an effective glass cleaner safe for liquid wipers.
• Includes a chemically resistant spray bottle.

How to use

• Do not use the product in direct sunlight or on a hot surface.
• Thoroughly wash and dry the vehicle before application.
• When working we recommend using gumové ochranné rukavice.
• Apply the product only to a dry, cleaned surface.
• Spray the cleaner onto a microfiber cloth from a distance of about 20–30 cm.
• Wipe the surface with the cloth using straight, overlapping lines.
• Work systematically across individual body panels.
• For glass, spray directly onto the window or onto the cloth and wipe the surface dry.

About the brand

Carbon Collective is a premium British brand of car care, ceramic coatings and detailing accessories. The brand emerged from the practical experience of professional detailers. It began as a team of product testers dissatisfied with market offerings, so they decided to develop their own solutions. From the start they’ve followed the idea “by detailers, for detailers” — products designed by people who truly understand detailing. Carbon Collective offers top-tier ceramic coatings, car shampoos, cleaners, sealants, glass care products, wheel and interior care and premium detailing accessories. The brand prides itself on high performance, ease of use, modern technologies and long-term surface protection. Its products are popular with professional detailers and discerning car enthusiasts who want perfect results without compromise.

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