Pre-Wash & Surface Preparation

The pre-wash stage safely removes heavy dirt, traffic film, and bonded contamination before contact washing.

This step significantly reduces the risk of swirl marks and wash marring by loosening contamination before touching the paint.

Essential for maintaining paintwork condition and achieving professional detailing results.

Who This Stage Is For

✔ Heavily contaminated vehicles
✔ Reducing swirl marks and scratches
✔ Safe washing preparation
✔ Winter road grime removal
✔ Maintenance and deep cleaning

Process Details

⏱ Time Required: 5–15 minutes
⭐ Difficulty: Very Easy
🚗 Frequency: Every wash

⭐Recommended Pre-Wash Kit⭐

Get everything needed to safely remove traffic film, iron contamination and tar before contact washing.
Includes Master Pre-Wash, Iron Hunter and Tar & Glue Remover.

1 4

Torque Detailer

ULTRACOAT™ - Pre-Wash & Decontamination Kit

£31.99 GBP
£35.99 GBP £31.99 GBP
Sale Sold out
Taxes included. Shipping calculated at checkout.
Size
View full details

How To Use — Pre-Wash & Surface Preparation

1️⃣ Rinse the vehicle to remove loose dirt and debris.

2️⃣ Apply Master Pre-Wash to the entire vehicle, focusing on lower panels and heavily soiled areas.

3️⃣ Allow the product to dwell for 3–5 minutes without drying.

4️⃣ Rinse thoroughly to remove loosened dirt and traffic film.

5️⃣ Use Iron Hunter on painted surfaces to remove embedded iron contamination (if required).

6️⃣ Apply Tar & Glue Remover only where needed to remove stubborn tar or adhesive residue.

7️⃣ Rinse again before moving to the contact wash stage.

Recommended Process

  • Step 1 — Traffic Film Removal


    Use Master Pre-Wash to loosen heavy dirt and road grime.

  • Step 2 — Iron Removal


    Apply Iron Hunter to eliminate embedded iron contamination.

  • Step 3 — Tar Removal


    Use Tar & Glue Remover on stubborn tar or adhesive residue.

  • Ideal For

    ✔ Safe wash preparation
    ✔ Swirl mark prevention
    ✔ Heavy contamination removal
    ✔ Maintenance and deep cleaning
Torque Detailler Guides