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ValetPRO Poseidon Carnauba Car Wash review

We test the new long-lasting car wash from ValetPRO

ValetPRO Poseidon Carnauba Car Wash

Price: £6 (500ml)

Contact: 01892 277001, www.valetpro.co.uk

Can a car wash really shine and protect your bodywork for a month? ValetPRO says its updated Poseidon Carnauba Wash does exactly that, and means there’s no need for a separate polish. We used it to shift some filth from our car.

The new formula comes in a smaller bottle than before, and the instructions recommend using about 50ml per five litres of water. But as we were only focusing on cleaning one panel, we added a 10ml tablespoon to our one-litre measuring jug. The childproof medicine cap makes it tricky to open; rival Angelwax’s Superior Automotive Shampoo has a pump-action system that’s much easier to get on with.

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When you add water to the formula, Poseidon Car Wash foams up nicely, but this soon disperses when you spread it on to your car with a sponge. The carnauba wax also leaves a bit of a milky residue – so you’ll need to rinse off each panel quickly, as this would leave streaky marks if allowed to dry.

We rubbed the panel with a sponge and the formula lifted stubborn grime without too much effort. Once we’d blasted the car with a pressure washer, the Poseidon wash left an impressive shine. But we’re not sure about the month-long protection claim; two weeks later, water wasn’t beading off the panel. We’d stick to waxing with a dedicated paste after you’ve washed your car.

 

Verdict

Rating: ★★★
What is it?
Updated Poseidon car wash claims to protect bodywork for a month.
What's good?
Cleans and shines well, plus when used at ratio of 50ml per five litres, a wash costs only 50p.
What's bad?
Tricky cap, doesn’t foam much on car, streaks if left to dry, dedicated waxes offer more protection.

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