DIY Detail All Clean NZ: Uses and How to Use It

What Can DIY Detail All Clean Be Used For?

Keeping a vehicle clean often means buying separate products for wheels, tyres, engine bays, exterior plastics and interior surfaces.

DIY Detail All Clean takes a simpler approach.

All Clean is a versatile automotive all purpose cleaner designed to clean, decontaminate and degrease surfaces throughout a vehicle. It can be used for jobs ranging from cleaning dirty tyres and engine bays to removing bugs, road grime and marks from selected interior surfaces.

For New Zealand car owners looking for one cleaner that can handle several detailing tasks, DIY Detail All Clean is now available locally from authorized New Zealand distributor Shineworks.

What Is DIY Detail All Clean?

DIY Detail All Clean is a multi purpose vehicle cleaner for both interior and exterior detailing.

It is designed to break down common automotive contamination, including:

  • Road grime

  • Traffic film

  • Grease

  • Dirt

  • Bug residue

  • Tyre browning

  • Marks on suitable interior surfaces

  • Grime around engine bays, door jambs and exterior trim

Rather than replacing every specialist car care chemical, All Clean provides a practical general purpose cleaner for many of the dirtiest areas of a vehicle.

What Can You Clean with DIY Detail All Clean?

Wheels and tyres

All Clean can be used to clean tyres and suitable wheel surfaces.

On tyres, it helps remove accumulated road grime, old tyre dressing and the brown discolouration that can develop as the tyre ages.

Spray the cleaner onto a cool surface, agitate it with a suitable tyre or wheel brush and rinse it thoroughly.

Heavily soiled tyres may require a second application. Repeating the process until the foam remains relatively clean can help prepare the surface before applying a fresh tyre dressing.

Always work on cool wheels and never allow the cleaner to dry on the surface.

Engine bays

Engine bays collect dust, grease, oil residue and road contamination over time.

DIY Detail All Clean can be used as an engine bay cleaner when applied carefully.

Before starting:

  • Make sure the engine is cool.

  • Cover or avoid exposed electrical components where necessary.

  • Do not use excessive water pressure.

  • Spray the product in a controlled manner.

  • Agitate heavily soiled areas with a suitable detailing brush.

  • Rinse carefully and dry the area thoroughly.

Do not spray directly into electrical connectors, air intakes or other sensitive components.

Bugs and road grime

Bug residue can become difficult to remove when it is left on paint for too long.

All Clean can be sprayed onto affected areas before washing to help loosen bug residue, road film and grime.

Apply it to a cool surface, allow it to dwell briefly and then agitate or rinse according to the product directions. Do not allow the cleaner to dry on the paint.

For fresh or light bug residue, a gentler wash product may be sufficient. All Clean is particularly helpful where more cleaning power is required.

Lower body panels

The lower sections of a vehicle are frequently exposed to oily road film, mud and traffic grime.

All Clean can be used as part of a pre wash process on areas such as:

  • Rocker panels

  • Lower doors

  • Wheel arches

  • Mudguards

  • Bumpers

  • Grilles

  • Door jambs

Using a cleaner before the contact wash helps loosen stubborn contamination so less aggressive scrubbing is required later.

Door jambs

Door jambs often collect grease, dust and dirt but may be missed during a normal car wash.

Spray All Clean onto the area or apply it with a detailing brush. Agitate the grime, then wipe the area with a damp microfibre towel.

Avoid spraying excessive liquid around electrical wiring, switches and exposed connectors.

Interior plastics and vinyl

DIY Detail All Clean can also be used on selected interior surfaces.

For interior cleaning, it is safer to spray the product onto a microfibre towel or interior brush instead of spraying it heavily across the dashboard.

It may be suitable for cleaning areas such as:

  • Plastic door trims

  • Rubber floor mats

  • Vinyl surfaces

  • Footwells

  • Pedals

  • Heavily soiled utility vehicle interiors

Always test the product on a small, hidden area first.

Do not apply All Clean directly to infotainment screens, instrument displays, sensitive electronics or delicate interior finishes. For routine dashboard and interior maintenance, a dedicated product such as DIY Detail Interior Clean and Protect may be more appropriate.

Rubber floor mats

All Clean is well suited to cleaning dirty rubber and all weather floor mats.

Remove the mats from the vehicle, spray the cleaner over the surface and agitate it with a stiff brush. Rinse thoroughly and allow the mats to dry before reinstalling them.

Avoid applying shiny or slippery dressings to the driver’s floor mat or pedals.

Is DIY Detail All Clean Ready to Use?

This depends on the bottle size.

The 16-ounce bottle is pre-diluted at 15:1 and is ready to use. It should not need to be diluted again for normal use.

The larger gallon-sized version is supplied as a concentrate and must be diluted according to the manufacturer’s directions.

Shineworks currently offers the ready to use bottle, making it convenient for customers who do not want to measure or mix a concentrated cleaner.

Always check the instructions printed on your bottle before use, as directions may differ between sizes or future product versions.

How to Use DIY Detail All Clean on Exterior Surfaces

A general exterior cleaning process is:

  1. Work in the shade and make sure the surface is cool.

  2. Spray All Clean onto the affected area.

  3. Agitate it with a suitable brush, wash mitt or microfibre towel.

  4. Allow approximately two to three minutes of dwell time.

  5. Do not allow the product to dry.

  6. Rinse the surface thoroughly.

  7. Repeat the process if heavy contamination remains.

Use separate brushes and towels for wheels, tyres, engine bays and painted surfaces to avoid transferring abrasive dirt between areas.

How to Use DIY Detail All Clean Inside a Car

For suitable interior surfaces:

  1. Test the product on an inconspicuous area.

  2. Spray All Clean onto a microfibre towel or interior-detailing brush.

  3. Gently agitate the dirty surface.

  4. Wipe away the loosened grime with a clean, damp towel.

  5. Dry the surface with a second clean towel.

Avoid oversaturating upholstery, and avoid switches, screens, speakers and electronic components.

All Clean is a stronger general purpose cleaner. It does not necessarily need to be used for every routine interior clean. A dedicated interior cleaner may be the better choice for regular maintenance or delicate surfaces.

Can DIY Detail All Clean Be Used as a Pre Wash?

Yes. All Clean can be used selectively as a pre wash cleaner on heavily contaminated sections of a vehicle.

Apply it before the main wash to help loosen stubborn contamination.

It does not necessarily need to be sprayed over the entire vehicle every time. For lightly dirty paint, a dedicated car shampoo or rinseless wash will usually provide a gentler maintenance cleaning option.

Is DIY Detail All Clean Safe for Ceramic Coatings?

All Clean may be used on suitable coated exterior surfaces when applied correctly, but it is a stronger cleaner than a regular maintenance shampoo.

Frequent use of powerful cleaners can reduce or weaken some spray waxes, dressings and temporary protection products.

For routine washing of a ceramic coated vehicle, DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash or Incredible Suds will generally be the more suitable option. Reserve All Clean for areas requiring additional cleaning strength.

Always follow the coating manufacturer’s maintenance instructions.

Can All Clean Replace a Dedicated Wheel Cleaner?

For normal dirt, tyre grime and routine wheel cleaning, All Clean may reduce the need for a separate wheel and tyre cleaner.

However, it will not perform exactly the same role as every specialist wheel product.

For example, deeply embedded brake dust and iron contamination may require a dedicated iron remover. All Clean is a general purpose cleaner and degreaser, while an iron remover chemically reacts with ferrous contamination.

The two products can complement each other:

  • Use All Clean for dirt, grease, traffic film and tyre grime.

  • Use Iron Remover for bonded brake dust and ferrous contamination.

Is DIY Detail All Clean Safe on Every Surface?

No automotive cleaner should be assumed to be safe on every material.

Before using All Clean:

  • Read the directions on the bottle.

  • Test it on an inconspicuous area.

  • Work on cool surfaces.

  • Do not let it dry.

  • Avoid delicate screens and electronics.

  • Be cautious around uncoated aluminium and sensitive finishes.

  • Do not use excessive product.

  • Rinse exterior surfaces thoroughly.

For delicate materials such as leather, suede, Alcantara style fabrics or sensitive infotainment screens, use a cleaner specifically intended for that material.

All Clean vs Interior Clean and Protect

DIY Detail offers both All Clean and Interior Clean and Protect, but the two products serve different purposes.

Choose All Clean when:

  • The surface is heavily soiled.

  • You need stronger cleaning power.

  • You are cleaning tyres or wheels.

  • You are cleaning an engine bay.

  • You are removing exterior traffic film.

  • You need a versatile degreaser and general-purpose cleaner.

Choose Interior Clean and Protect when:

  • You are performing routine interior maintenance.

  • You want to clean and protect in one step.

  • You are working on normal dashboard and door panel dirt.

  • You want a dedicated ready to use interior product.

  • Strong degreasing power is not required.

Many car owners may find it useful to keep both products: All Clean for heavier jobs and Interior Clean and Protect for regular cabin maintenance.

Is DIY Detail All Clean Good Value?

The ready to use bottle can perform several different detailing jobs, reducing the need to purchase a separate cleaner for every area of the vehicle.

It can be used for wheels, tyres, engine bays, bugs, lower panels, door jambs, floor mats and selected interior surfaces.

Its value comes from versatility rather than being a specialist product for only one task.

For professional detailers and customers who use larger quantities, the concentrated gallon version may offer better long-term value when correctly diluted.

Where Can I Buy DIY Detail All Clean in New Zealand?

DIY Detail All Clean is available in New Zealand from Shineworks, an authorised New Zealand distributor of DIY Detail.

Purchasing through Shineworks provides:

  • Genuine DIY Detail products

  • New Zealand-held stock

  • Nationwide delivery

  • Local customer support

  • No international chemical shipping complications

  • Access to the broader DIY Detail range

Shineworks currently stocks the convenient ready to use bottle, allowing you to begin cleaning without having to calculate a dilution ratio.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is DIY Detail All Clean?

DIY Detail All Clean is a versatile automotive all purpose cleaner and degreaser for suitable interior and exterior surfaces.

Is the 16-ounce bottle ready to use?

Yes. DIY Detail states that the 16-ounce bottle is pre-diluted at 15:1 and ready to use.

Do I need to dilute DIY Detail All Clean?

Do not further dilute the ready-to-use 16-ounce bottle for normal use. The concentrated gallon version requires dilution according to its instructions.

Can DIY Detail All Clean clean tyres?

Yes. It can help remove road grime, old dressings and browning from tyres before a new tyre dressing is applied.

Can All Clean be used on wheels?

Yes, it can be used on suitable cool wheel surfaces. Test it first and do not let the product dry.

Can All Clean be used inside a car?

It can be used on selected interior plastics, vinyl, rubber mats and heavily soiled areas. Spray it onto a towel or brush and test it in a hidden area first.

Can I use All Clean on leather seats?

A dedicated leather cleaner is the safer choice for leather. Avoid using a strong all purpose cleaner unless the leather or vehicle manufacturer specifically permits it. We would recommend using Leather Honey Leather Care

Can All Clean be used in an engine bay?

Yes, provided the engine is cool and sensitive electrical components, air intakes and exposed connectors are protected or avoided.

Is All Clean a car shampoo?

No. All Clean is an all purpose cleaner and degreaser. For a complete maintenance wash, use a car shampoo or rinseless wash product.

Where can I buy DIY Detail All Clean in NZ?

DIY Detail All Clean can be purchased from Shineworks, an authorised New Zealand distributor of DIY Detail products.

A Versatile Cleaner for the Whole Vehicle

DIY Detail All Clean is a practical option for the dirty jobs that a normal car shampoo may not handle effectively.

From tyres, wheels and engine bays to door jambs, lower panels and selected interior surfaces, it provides useful cleaning power across multiple areas of a vehicle.

The key is to use the right amount, work on a cool surface, choose suitable brushes and towels, and never allow the cleaner to dry.

Purchase genuine DIY Detail All Clean in New Zealand from Shineworks, with local stock, New Zealand based support and nationwide delivery.

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