DIY Detail Now Officially Available in New Zealand from Shineworks

Shineworks is proud to announce that we are now the New Zealand distributor of DIY Detail.

New Zealand car enthusiasts, professional detailers and weekend DIYers can now purchase genuine DIY Detail car care products locally through Shineworks, with New Zealand based support and nationwide delivery.

DIY Detail has developed an extensive range of car washing, paint correction, ceramic coating, decontamination and interior detailing products. The brand’s focus is simple: provide professional grade products that are efficient and straightforward enough for everyday car owners to use.

Whether you are searching for DIY Detail Rinse Less Wash, the Gold Standard polishing system, a ceramic coating or products for maintaining your vehicle, the DIY Detail range is now available in New Zealand from Shineworks.

What Is DIY Detail?

DIY Detail is a specialist automotive detailing brand founded by professional detailer Nick McGurk and experienced detailing educator Yvan Lacroix. They have established one of the largest and best educational car care YouTube channels https://www.youtube.com/@diydetailofficial

The two founders combined professional detailing experience with a shared goal of creating products that deliver professional quality results without making car care unnecessarily complicated.

DIY Detail describes its original vision as creating a professional grade product range that was still easy enough for almost anyone to use. The brand was established in 2021 and has since developed products covering nearly every stage of the car detailing process.

The range includes products for:

• Exterior washing

• Rinseless and waterless washing

• Wheels and tyres

• Paint decontamination

• Machine polishing

• Scratch and swirl removal

• Ceramic paint protection

• Interior cleaning and protection

• Glass cleaning and protection

• Microfibre towels, pads and detailing accessories

Why Shineworks Chose DIY Detail

At Shineworks, we look for automotive care products that solve real problems and make it easier for customers to achieve excellent results.

We chose DIY Detail because the brand focuses on simplifying professional detailing techniques without compromising product performance.

Some detailing systems require a large number of overlapping products and complicated processes. DIY Detail takes a more practical approach by developing products that can often perform several functions or fit naturally into a straightforward detailing process.

The brand also places a strong emphasis on education. DIY Detail publishes instructional videos and guides demonstrating how to wash, decontaminate, polish, coat and maintain a vehicle.

This makes the range suitable for both experienced professionals and customers attempting more advanced detailing work for the first time.

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash is one of the brand’s best known products and an excellent introduction to rinseless car washing.

A rinseless wash allows you to clean a vehicle using a small amount of water without needing to rinse conventional car shampoo from every panel with a hose.

The product is diluted into a bucket of water and applied one panel at a time with a suitable wash sponge, mitt or wash brush. Each section is then dried with a clean microfibre towel.

DIY Detail recommends a dilution of approximately 256:1, which is around 4 ml of product per litre of water.

Why use a rinseless car wash?

A rinseless wash is incredibly useful in reducing white streak marks that you get with  conventional car wash soaps drying before it can be rinsed away.

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash is suitable for use on vehicles protected with paint protection film or ceramic coatings when used according to the manufacturer’s directions.

For heavily soiled or muddy vehicles, a thorough pre rinse may still be required prior to Rinseless wash.

What Is the Difference Between Rinseless and Waterless Wash?

Rinseless wash

A rinseless wash uses a bucket containing a small amount of water and concentrated cleaning solution.

It is generally better suited to cleaning an entire vehicle or removing moderate levels of road film and dirt.

Waterless wash

A waterless wash is sprayed directly onto the surface and wiped away with clean microfibre towels.

DIY Detail Waterless Wash is designed for light contamination such as:

• Dust

• Fingerprints

• Fresh bird droppings

• Insect residue

• Small marks

• Touch-ups at car shows or events

Its ceramic infused formula also leaves behind additional gloss and protection.

A waterless wash should not be used to remove heavy dirt, mud or gritty contamination, as wiping this material across the paint could cause scratches.

DIY Detail Incredible Suds Car Shampoo

For customers who prefer a traditional bucket wash or foam cannon, DIY Detail Incredible Suds provides a high foaming vehicle wash option.

It can be used as a conventional car shampoo or through a foam cannon as part of a prewash process.

Foam helps loosen dirt and provides lubrication while the vehicle is being cleaned. However, foam alone does not automatically create a scratch free wash. Safe technique, clean wash media and regular rinsing remain essential.

Incredible Suds can be incorporated into a traditional two bucket wash or used alongside a rinseless wash as part of a more complete cleaning process.

All Purpose Interior and Exterior Car Cleaner

All Clean is a citrus-based all-purpose car cleaner specially formulated to tackle both interior and exterior detailing needs. Its advanced blend of polymers and emulsifiers effectively breaks down grease, grime, and contaminants with minimal scrubbing. This professional-grade automotive degreaser combines the most effective degreasing properties into one professional-grade cleaner. Stubborn road grime, brake dust, bug splatter, and tar stains dissolve on contact, making exterior car cleaning effortless.

This all-purpose car exterior detailing product is engineered to handle heavy-duty cleaning tasks while remaining gentle on delicate surfaces like body panels and trim. All Clean provides a reliable solution when choosing the right product for cleaning and decontaminating your vehicle’s exterior

Ordinary household cleaners can damage your car's protective finishes, stripping away wax and leaving surfaces vulnerable. All Clean eliminates that risk with a non-toxic interior car cleaner trusted by professionals and DIY enthusiasts alike. Its safe yet powerful formula makes it the ideal choice for all your detailing needs, from dashboards to upholstery and even the toughest stains.

All Clean offers an efficient and safe way to deep-clean every part of your car's interior. Designed as a stain remover for car interiors, it restores the original look of surfaces while leaving a fresh, clean scent. The formula works effectively on upholstery, leather, plastic, and other delicate materials, ensuring no damage to your car's interior components.

Directions: (Ready to use 16oz  = pre-diluted 15:1)
Exterior Cleaning:
Spray all clean onto a cool surface and agitate with a scrub brush or wash mitt then allow the product to dwell for 2-3 min then rinse. Repeat the process for heavily soiled surfaces. 

Interior Cleaning:
Test on a small hidden area first. Spray All Clean onto a multi-purpose microfiber towel or interior brush and scrub the soiled surface.

DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish

Paint polishing can be intimidating for people who have never used a machine polisher.

The DIY Detail Gold Standard system was developed to make paint correction more straightforward.

DIY Detail Gold Standard Polish uses a spray application rather than a traditional squeeze bottle. This helps distribute the polish evenly across the polishing pad while reducing unnecessary product use.

The polish is designed to remove:

• Fine swirl marks
  

• Minor paint imperfections

• Light oxidation

• Dullness that reduces gloss

It is suitable for glossy automotive paints, including clear coated finishes.

DIY Detail recommends using the polish at relatively low machine speeds without excessive downward pressure. The exact cutting and finishing ability will also depend on the polishing pad, machine and hardness of the vehicle’s paint.

DIY Detail Gold Standard Compound

For paint that requires more correction, DIY Detail Gold Standard Compound provides additional cutting ability.

The compound is designed to remove light scratches and more noticeable swirl marks while still leaving a refined finish.

Depending on the paint and pad combination, it may be used as part of a one step correction process or followed with Gold Standard Polish for additional clarity and gloss.

The Gold Standard system includes several compatible polishing pads, allowing the user to adjust the level of cut or finish according to the condition of the paint.

As with any polishing process, customers should start with the least aggressive combination likely to produce the required result.

DIY Detail Ceramic Coatings

DIY Detail offers several ceramic and graphene coating options designed to provide gloss, chemical resistance, water behaviour and longer term paint protection.

The product range includes options marketed for different periods of protection, including one year, three year, five year and the flagship 8 year Hydr8 Ceramic coating protection that beats it competitors in with a longer working and levelling window.

DIY Detail also offers complete coating kits containing products for:

• Washing

• Chemical decontamination

• Mechanical decontamination

• Paint polishing

• Panel preparation

• Ceramic coating application

• Coating levelling and final buffing

These kits are intended to reduce uncertainty around which products are required before applying a coating.

What does a ceramic coating do?

A ceramic coating forms a protective layer over the vehicle’s paint.

Depending on the coating and how it is maintained, it help provide:

• Improved gloss

• Hydrophobic water behaviour

• Easier maintenance washing

• Resistance to environmental contamination

• Additional protection from UV exposure

• Reduced adhesion of dirt and road grime

A ceramic coating does not make paint scratch-proof. Correct washing and drying techniques are still required to prevent swirl marks and damage.

The final durability of any coating will depend on preparation, application, curing, vehicle storage, environmental exposure and maintenance.

DIY Detail Paint Decontamination Products

Even after a vehicle has been washed, bonded contamination may remain attached to the paint.

This can include:

• Brake dust
  

• Rail dust

• Water spots

• Tree sap

• Road film

• Mineral deposits

DIY Detail offers products such as Iron Remover, Water Spot Remover, Tree sap remover, Panel Prep and clay towels to help address these contaminants.

Removing bonded contamination is especially important before polishing or applying a ceramic coating. Coating over contamination can reduce bonding and affect the appearance of the final result.

Always follow the instructions for each product and avoid allowing chemical cleaners to dry on the surface.

DIY Detail Interior Products

The DIY Detail range is not limited to exterior car care.

Interior products include cleaners and protective products for suitable vehicle surfaces, along with dedicated options for glass and interior ceramic protection.

A good interior detail should remove dirt and oils without leaving dashboards, steering wheels and controls excessively shiny or slippery.

For best results, always apply interior products to a towel or applicator where recommended, rather than spraying heavily around screens, switches and electronic controls.

Always test products on an inconspicuous area before applying them across an entire interior surface.

Is DIY Detail Suitable for Beginners?

Yes. One of DIY Detail’s primary goals is to make professional detailing processes easier for everyday car owners to understand and perform.

Beginners may want to start with products such as:

• Rinseless Wash

• Waterless Wash

• Incredible Suds

• All Clean

• Interior Clean and Protect
  

• Quick Beads

• Tyre Dressing

• Incredible wash mitt
  

• Soft Flagged Tip Wash Brush

• Tire and Carpet Scrubbing Brush

• Tire Shine Brush

• Perfectly Safe Brush

Customers who want to progress into paint correction and longer-term protection can then explore:

• Gold Standard Polish

• Gold Standard Compound

• Gold Standard polishing pads

• Iron Remover

• Decontamination towels

• Panel Prep

• DIY Detail Ceramic Coatings

Machine polishing and coating application require more preparation than a basic maintenance wash, but DIY Detail provides instructional content to explain each stage of the process.

Is DIY Detail Suitable for Professional Detailers?

Yes. DIY Detail products were developed with input from professional detailers and are used for both consumer and professional detailing work.

The range focuses on efficiency, controlled product use and processes that can reduce unnecessary steps.

Professional detailers may particularly benefit from:

• Concentrated rinseless wash

• All-purpose cleaning products

• Paint decontamination systems

• Gold Standard polishing products

• Polishing pads

• Ceramic coatings

• Interior protection products

• Bulk size chemicals and accessories

Product suitability will depend on the services offered by each detailing business, but the range covers washing, correction, protection and maintenance.

Where Can I Buy DIY Detail in New Zealand?

The best place to purchase DIY Detail products in New Zealand is Shineworks.

Shineworks is an authorised New Zealand distributor of DIY Detail, supplying genuine products with local customer support and nationwide delivery.

Buying DIY Detail locally through Shineworks means customers can avoid many of the difficulties associated with ordering car care chemicals from overseas, including:

• High international shipping charges

• Long delivery times

• Restrictions on shipping liquids and chemicals

• Currency conversion costs

• Uncertainty around genuine stock

• Complicated international returns

The DIY Detail range will be introduced and expanded through Shineworks as stock becomes available.

Why Purchase DIY Detail from Shineworks?

When you purchase DIY Detail through Shineworks, you receive:

• Genuine DIY Detail products

• Products sourced through an authorised distribution arrangement

• Stock held in New Zealand

• New Zealand-based customer support

• Advice when choosing products

• Access to a growing specialist detailing range

• Free New Zealand shipping on qualifying orders

• Nationwide delivery

• Trans Tasman delivery to Australia

Shineworks is an Auckland based automotive care retailer serving car enthusiasts and professional detailers throughout New Zealand.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is DIY Detail available in New Zealand?

Yes. Genuine DIY Detail products are available in New Zealand through authorised distributor Shineworks.

Who is the authorised DIY Detail distributor in New Zealand?

Shineworks is the authorised New Zealand distributor of DIY Detail car care and detailing products.

Where can I buy DIY Detail products in NZ?

DIY Detail products can be purchased online from Shineworks, with local New Zealand stock and nationwide delivery.

Where can I buy DIY Detail Rinseless Wash in New Zealand?

DIY Detail Rinseless Wash is available in New Zealand through Shineworks, subject to local stock availability.

Is DIY Detail Rinseless Wash safe for ceramic coatings?

DIY Detail states that its Rinseless Wash can be used on vehicles with ceramic coatings and paint protection film when diluted and used correctly.

Is DIY Detail suitable for professional car detailers?

Yes. The range includes professional grade washing, paint correction, decontamination, coating and maintenance products.

Does DIY Detail sell ceramic coatings?

Yes. DIY Detail offers ceramic and graphene coatings for different levels of durability, along with complete preparation and coating kits.

Does DIY Detail make car polish?

Yes. The DIY Detail Gold Standard system includes polish, compound and polishing pads designed for paint correction and gloss enhancement.

Is DIY Detail easy to use?

DIY Detail was created to make professional detailing products and processes easier for ordinary car owners to understand and use. More advanced processes, such as machine polishing and ceramic coating, still require proper preparation and careful application.

Are DIY Detail products genuine when purchased from Shineworks?

Yes. Shineworks supplies genuine DIY Detail products through its authorised New Zealand distribution arrangement.

Does Shineworks ship DIY Detail throughout New Zealand?

Yes. Shineworks offers nationwide New Zealand delivery, with free shipping available on qualifying orders.

Discover DIY Detail in New Zealand

DIY Detail combines professional detailing knowledge with practical products developed to make car care simpler and more efficient.

From maintenance washing and interior cleaning to paint correction and long-term ceramic protection, the range provides options for beginners, experienced enthusiasts and professional detailers.

Shineworks is proud to bring DIY Detail to New Zealand as an authorised distributor.

Explore the DIY Detail range at shineworks.co.nz and purchase genuine DIY Detail products with local support and nationwide delivery.

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