My Go-To Car Detailing Products (Professional Results at Home)
These are the exact car detailing products I use for ceramic protection, wheel cleaning, interior degreasing, and safe washing. Get professional results at home.
People constantly ask what products I use. The truth is, good technique matters more than hype, that being said the right chemicals absolutely make the job easier.
Here are the products I reach for daily, both on client vehicles and my own.
1. TEC582 Ceramic Detail Spray
My favorite easy-application paint protection
If you want ceramic-style protection without committing to a full coating, this is it.
I buy it by the gallon because one container lasts forever. My favorite method? Spray onto a wet vehicle after washing, then buff it out as you dry it with your drying microfiber.
Why I love it:
- Extremely easy to apply
- Works on wet or dry vehicles
- Safe for paint, glass, trim, chrome, and wheels
- Leaves insane gloss and slickness
- Strong hydrophobic protection
It works as:
- A standalone spray sealant
- A ceramic coating booster
- A prep product before applying coatings
Application is simple: light spray, wipe in with one microfiber towel, buff with a second. If it streaks, you’re using too much. This stuff goes a long way.
If you want easy protection that looks professional without spending hours layering products, this is the move.
2. 3D Yellow Degreaser
My go-to for wheels, tires, rubber mats, and heavy grime
This is my favorite wheel and tire cleaner. Period.
I dilute it 1:4 for wheels and tires, and it absolutely destroys brake dust, old tire shine, and built-up grime.
Why it stands out:
- Acid-free and safe on all wheel finishes
- Breaks down metallic brake dust
- Restores rubber sidewalls
- Great for white letters and whitewalls
- Biodegradable and non-corrosive
It’s also fantastic for:
- Rubber floor mats
- Wheel wells
- Pre-foam treatment on extremely dirty lower panels
Spray, agitate with a brush, rinse. Done. No horror-movie chemical smell or wheel damage.
3. 3D Orange Degreaser
My favorite interior cleaner
This is what I use for interiors more than anything else.
Dilution guide:
- 1:10 for light interior cleaning
- 1:4 for heavy grime
It’s citrus-based and cuts through body oils, sticky residue, and built-up grime without leaving that gross film some cleaners do.
Why I trust it:
- Safe on vinyl, plastic, cloth, carpet, metal, and more
- No sticky residue
- Non-corrosive and body-shop safe
- Powerful but controlled
It’s perfect for:
- Door panels
- Dashboards
- Steering wheels
- Center consoles
- Engine bays (when diluted properly)
Clean, wipe, done. No shine unless you add protection afterward.
4. Meguiar’s Gold Class Shampoo
My favorite all-around car soap
I’ve tried a lot of soaps. I keep coming back to this, why?
- Works great in a bucket
- Foams well in a foam cannon
- Affordable
- Gentle on existing protection
It has solid cleaning power without stripping waxes or sealants unnecessarily. It’s predictable, consistent, and easy to find.
Sometimes the classic option just works.
Final Thoughts
With these four products, plus:
- A pressure washer
- A foam cannon
- Microfiber towels
- Proper wash technique
You can achieve legitimately professional-level results at home.
Good products don’t replace good technique—but they make it easier to do things the right way.
If you’d rather skip the buckets and let a professional handle it, I’m always happy to help. But if you’re doing it yourself, these are the products I trust.