The best value for money products are those that are the most advantageous combination of cost, quality and sustainability to meet customer requirements.
Value for money should not be confused with the terms “inexpensive” or “cheap”. Inexpensive refers to low price only and cheap is usually associated with poor quality as well as low price.
A motor vehicle is usually the second most expensive item, after a house, that most individuals own and a motor vehicle is notorious for depreciating in value very quickly if it is not well maintained.
Taking this into consideration, it is just common sense that cheap or inexpensive products should not be used on car care, particularly if you are a car lover or if you own a very valuable vehicle.
Business Link spoke to Shawn Heath, the owner of Detail My Ride, to find out which products he considers to be best value for money for car care.
- Scholl Concepts Spam Universal Cleaner
SPAM is a highly effective and material friendly universal cleaner. It is hydrocarbon free and may be applied to paint, fabric and plastic and can be on vehicles, boats, aircraft and furniture. Spray it onto a cloth (Scholl Concepts provides a range of applicators for different surfaces) and it effortlessly removes dirt and stains as well as dead bugs. This ready to use formula also leaves a pleasant fresh fragrance. Click here for pricing and more information.
2. Colourlock Mild Leather Cleaner
Colourlock Mild Leather Cleaner comes in a foam dispenser bottle as foams clean the leather more efficiently than liquid agents. Foam also lowers the consumption and the leather does not become wet, which could otherwise become hard after drying. Once cleaned we suggest applying Colourlock Leather Protector as this will also provide a UV protection.. Click here for pricing and more information.
3. Swissvax Crystal Glass Cleaner
What makes the Swissvax Crystal Glass Cleaner particularly attractive is that it may be applied quickly and it leaves no streaks while cleaning. It may be used on all types of glass from windshields to mirrors it is suitable for tinted windows and may also be applied to window films. Click here for pricing and more information.
4. Swissvax Concorso
The Swissvax Concorso formulation includes 50 Vol. % of pure yellow Brazilian Grade One Carnauba wax. It provides an outstanding gloss experience on all paintwork systems with a very deep and intense shine. There are very few waxes to compare with the hand made Swissvax Concorso. It is pricy but a small amount goes a very long way and it will keep the vehicles deep shine for a long period of time. Click here for pricing and more information.
5. Scholl Concepts SW20 Premium Speed Wax
The Scholl Concepts SW20 offers excellent value for money and is very easy to use due to its unique and innovative sprayable sealant for new and polished paint surfaces. Just spray-on, wipe off – done. The SW20 eliminates light dirt, dust, fingerprints, etc in seconds and leaves a long-lasting sealed surface. The latest polymer technology fills micro-scratches in the paint surface and forms a resistant protective film, shielding vehicles from the elements. SW20 does not contain hydrocarbons or silicone oils and can be used on virtually any smooth surface. Click here for pricing and more information.