Quick & Easy Summer Car Care Tips

After days of coastal roads, campsite puddles, and brake-heavy stop-start driving, wheels are often the dirtiest part of the vehicle. Just like muddy boots after a festival, they need more than just a rinse.

Start with a dedicated wheel cleaner that breaks down brake dust, grime, and tar. Spray it liberally, letting it cling to the contours of the alloys. Then, using a soft wheel brush, gently agitate to lift the mess from tight spaces. Ultimate Crazy Plush Wooly Wheel Brush can help you reach deep in between the spokes and into the barrel of the wheel. Don’t forget your tyres—they take the brunt of sun, heat, and dirt. 

Hybrid Solutions HyperFoam Wheel Cleaner & Tyre prep is a great all-rounder. Its foaming action draws out the browning from tyre sidewalls, restoring their jet-black appearance and breaks up the most stubborn wheel grime and brake dust, leaving them looking factory fresh. 

Pro Tip: For extra dirty wheels with a heavy layer of burnt-on brake-dust, go over with Hybrid Solutions Reactor All Wheel Cleaner. Its fast-acting, colour-changing formula effectively tackles the most stubborn iron particles. 

After a long drive, your car’s surface is layered with salt spray, pollen, dried mud, and road film - it needs a proper soak to loosen up the grime.

Using a snow foam, you apply a thick, clinging foam over the entire car body—like lathering up your face with a gentle cleanser and letting it sit. The foam lifts and softens abrasive contaminants without friction, allowing the mess to melt away with a pressure rinse touch-free.

It’s not about scrubbing. It’s about letting the product do the work—preparing the surface for a deeper clean while minimising the risk of scratching your paint.

Here are a few options we recommend: 

• Hybrid Solutions Slick-N-Slide Pure wash: pH neutral, luxuriously foamy snow foam with Slick-N-Slide polymers is tough on dirt and grime but gentle on paint, reducing the risk of swirls
• Turtle Wax Ultimate Snow Foam Cannon: durable, heavy-duty cannon with an extra wide spray pattern and adjustable nozzle, is a perfect partner for regular maintenance cleans. 
• Hybrid Solutions Foaming Pressure Spayer: don’t have access to a pressure washer? Get the foamy finish with this pump sprayer for ultimate flexibility. 

Quick tip: For bug-heavy areas like the front bumper, mirrors, and windscreen, apply an Insect Remover spray before your prewash foam. Let it dwell for a few minutes to break down stubborn splatter—this gives your prewash a head start and helps avoid scrubbing during the contact wash.

Now that the surface grime has been rinsed away, it’s time for a deep clean. Your car’s protective wax or ceramic coat doesn’t need to be scrubbed away every time you wash. For regular maintenance, we recommend a pH-balanced, wax and coating-safe car shampoo like Hybrid Solutions Slick-N-Slide Pure Wash. It gently removes dirt and grime without stripping away the barrier you worked hard to apply during your last detailing session. It’s like using a face wash that respects your skin barrier without making it feel tight and dry. 

For a faster and more even application, fill your snow foam cannon with diluted Pure Wash and cover your car in a blanket of thick foam. This ensures every panel is coated quickly, saving you time while prepping the surface for a hands-on cleanse. Then, using a soft microfibre wash mitt, gently agitate the foam, rinsing your mitt often to avoid transferring dirt.

If you don’t have access to a pressure washer or prefer more control, the two-bucket method is a trusted alternative. One bucket holds soapy water, the other clean rinse water. Dip your wash mitt into the shampoo, wash a section, then rinse the mitt in the clean water before repeating. 

And the best thing is? Versatile Hybrid Solutions Slick-N-Slide Pure Wash is just as great in a bucket as it is in the cannon, so you don’t need to have multiple washes in your arsenal. 

No matter the method, always wash from top to bottom, from cleanest to dirtiest, and never let shampoo dry on the paint.

Pro tip: Always wash in the shade or during cooler parts of the day to avoid water spots and prevent the shampoo from drying too quickly.

Once your car is clean, it’s the perfect time to lock in that finish and add a layer of durable shine and protection against UV rays, bird droppings, and road contaminants. 

That’s where a pressure washer–applied spray sealant comes in.

Unlike traditional waxes or hand-applied sealants, this method is quick, consistent, and efficient. Simply apply the product through your foam cannon or sprayer while the car is still wet. Then rinse thoroughly to activate the hydrophobic properties. 

You’ll immediately notice water beading and sheeting across the surface—clear signs of active protection. This layer helps repel dirt, reduces water spotting, and even makes future washes easier. 

For best results, we recommend Hybrid Solutions Pure Seal. This concentrated pressure washer sealant gives up to 20 applications per bottle, each providing six weeks of durable protection and a sleek, glossy finish. 

Prolonged sun exposure dries out plastics, fades dashboards, and accelerates wear on trim and leather. Add in food spills and little footprints at the back of your seats, and it doesn’t take long for the inside of your car to look and feel neglected.

A high-quality interior detailer helps you stay ahead of the damage—quickly restoring surfaces and adding a layer of protection. Use it to clean and condition high-contact areas like the dashboard, seats, centre console, door cards, and steering wheel. 

Hybrid Solutions Ceramic & Graphene Inside Job is the ultimate car interior cleaner, key for restoring, protecting, and refreshing your vehicle's interior. It is safe for all hard interior surfaces, from leather to plastic, and can be used as a reliable dashboard cleaner. It reduces dust buildup and shields against harmful UV rays. Infused with natural enzymes and conditioning oils, it actively breaks down stains and odours so you can enjoy a fresh and inviting car interior without extra effort.
Simply spray onto a microfibre cloth or directly onto the surface, wipe clean, and you're done. No greasy residue, no artificial shine—just a clean, factory-fresh finish that is easy to maintain. 

Bottom Line: Car Care is Self Care—Just With More Chrome  

Keeping your car clean between full details isn’t just about vanity—it’s about protection, pride, and a little peace of mind every time you step inside. Whether it's maintaining UV protection, reviving shine, or cleaning up after life on the road, the same way you take care of yourself is how you should take care of your car. In less than an hour, you can keep your car looking, feeling—and being—its best.

Because if YOU ARE HOW YOU CAR™, then summer’s the time to glow. 

Build your perfect maintenance kit below: 

• Pure Wash
• Pure Seal
• Snow Foam Canon