Choose your wash

A good quality, lubricating car wash is a critical part of a safe wash. You want enough cleaning power to remove the dirt and grime, but also plenty of lubrication between your wash tool and the paint to help minimise swirls, scratches and other wash marks.

We have four different washes and, while they're all safe for regular use, each has been designed with a slightly different job in mind.

Nanolicious Wash - For most cars and regular maintenance washing, this is the one we'd recommend. It's our most advanced everyday wash, with great cleaning power, loads of thick suds and plenty of lubrication to help safely remove dirt and grime. It's really well suited to ceramic coated cars and modern paint protection, helping maintain that slick and hydrophobic surface. If you're wondering which wash to grab, Nanolicious is a great place to start.

Auto Body Gel - The original Bowden's Own product and still a great all round wash. It has excellent lubrication, is gentle on your hands and leaves a lovely clean finish. Its big advantage is how forgiving it is when washing in direct sunlight, rinsing away cleanly without ever leaving streaks or residue. This makes it a great choice if you regularly have to wash outside or in hotter conditions.

Wax Wash - The one to choose when you want to add some extra shine and protection while you wash. It contains genuine T1 grade carnauba wax, along with ingredients designed to help look after exterior plastics and rubber trims. It's really well suited for older and classic cars, where its protective and anti rust properties make a lot of sense. It's also pH neutral, so it won't strip existing waxes or sealants when used as directed.

Dirty Times Wash - Our strongest wash and the one to reach for when your car is properly dirty. It's extremely well suited to 4WDs, off road vehicles and anything that's been exposed to mud, red dirt, salt or beach driving. Its lower pH formula gives it extra cleaning power against grime, salt and fresh mineral deposits, while built in rust inhibitors help protect against corrosion as you wash. Despite the extra cleaning power, it's still highly lubricating and safe for ceramic coatings, PPF, wraps and our super hydrophobic and ceramic sealants.

All four washes are salt free and have been developed to give you plenty of lubrication while being safe for the exterior surfaces and protection already on your car. Which one you choose really just comes down to the car, how dirty it is and the job you're tackling.