Safe Contact Washing

The contact wash stage gently removes remaining dirt using lubricating shampoos designed to protect delicate paint finishes.

ULTRACOAT shampoos provide high lubrication, controlled cleaning power, and safe use on coated and uncoated vehicles.

Who This Stage Is For - Contact Wash🧼

✔ Routine vehicle washing
✔ Coated or uncoated vehicles
✔ Maintenance cleaning
✔ Safe contact washing methods
✔ Regular weekly washes

Process Details

⏱ Time Required: 20–40 minutes
⭐ Difficulty: Easy
🚗 Frequency: Weekly or bi-weekly

⭐ Recommended Contact Wash Kit ⭐

Everything needed for safe contact washing, gloss enhancement and hydrophobic protection.
Includes Shampoo+, Ceramic Q Detailer and Wet Coat.

How To Use — Safe Contact Wash

1️⃣ Fill a bucket with clean water and add your chosen shampoo following dilution instructions.

2️⃣ Rinse the vehicle to remove remaining loose contamination.

3️⃣ Use a microfibre wash mitt and wash from top to bottom in straight motions.

4️⃣ Rinse the mitt regularly to avoid dragging dirt across the paint.

5️⃣ Clean heavily soiled areas last (lower panels and rear sections).

6️⃣ Rinse the vehicle thoroughly after washing.

7️⃣ Dry using a clean microfibre drying towel to prevent water spots.

  • Step 1 — Maintenance Wash



    Use Shampoo+ for safe routine washing.

  • Step 2 — Hydrophobic Boost (optional)


    Use Ceramic Soap to enhance water behaviour on coated vehicles.

  • Step 3 — Deep Clean for Coatings


    Use Bubble Shock periodically to restore ceramic coating performance.

  • Ideal For


    ✔ Routine washing
    ✔ Ceramic coated vehicles
    ✔ Paint protection maintenance
    ✔ Safe contact cleaning