CARPRO Descale | Acidic Car Shampoo

CARPRO Descale is an acidic car shampoo designed to remove built-up minerals, water spots, and grime, restoring the gloss and hydrophobic performance of ceramic coatings.

Over time, minerals and contaminants bond to the surface of your paint and ceramic coating. This build-up reduces slickness, dulls gloss, and weakens hydrophobic behaviour. Descale was developed by CARPRO as a specialist car wash liquid to target this exact issue.

Unlike a pH neutral car wash, Descale uses an acidic formula that breaks down minerals, salts, and stubborn grime that normal shampoos can’t remove. This makes it ideal for rejuvenating ceramic coatings such as CQUARTZ UK or SiC, bringing back sharp water beading and a smooth surface. It’s also versatile enough to strip away old waxes, sealants, or spray coatings when preparing for a fresh layer of protection.

While Descale is fantastic for periodic deep cleaning, it isn’t a regular maintenance car shampoo. Because it will strip weaker protection, it should be reserved for coating maintenance, decontamination, or prep work before detailing. Used correctly, it dramatically improves the look, feel, and performance of coatings.

 


Features

  • Mineral Removal: Breaks down built-up minerals and water spots that clog coatings.
  • Coating Rejuvenation: Restores gloss, slickness, and hydrophobic behaviour to ceramic coatings.
  • Versatile Cleaner: Capable of removing waxes, sealants, spray coatings, and heavy grime.
  • Safe on Coatings: Designed for use on coated and non-coated vehicles, though it will strip weaker protection.
  • Detailing Prep: Ideal for use before polishing, recoating, or applying new protection.

 

Dilution

Bucket Wash:

  • Dilute 1:100 (approx. 50 mL in 10 L of water).
  • Wash panel by panel, starting with horizontal surfaces.
  • Allow to dwell briefly, then rinse thoroughly.

Foam Cannon / Sprayer:

  • Dilute at 1:10.
  • Apply evenly and allow maximum dwell without drying.
  • Rinse thoroughly, then follow with a contact wash if needed.

Usage Notes:

  • For light contamination: Use as a snow foam, allow dwell, then rinse before hand washing.
  • For heavier contamination: Wash directly with Descale panel by panel, repeating if necessary.

 

Safety Precautions

  • Test on an inconspicuous area before use.
  • Do not allow to dry on the surface.
  • Use eye and skin protection.
  • Keep out of reach of children.
  • Store in a cool, dry place.
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    • SZ
      Shuaiqi Z.
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      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 month ago
      excellent product

      good

    • HM
      Hamish M.
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      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 months ago
      Great value.

      One of the most cost friendly and effective acidic car washes on the market. Used for part of decon process or refreshing ceramic coatings.

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      Danny R.
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      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      5 months ago
      Amazing for get loose old wax or sealant

      Nice job , great result

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      Adam L.
      Verified Buyer
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      1 week ago
      Best Choice to Safely rReset your Ceramic Coating

      I purchased this product after having to reset my ceramic coating. I applied CQUARTZ UK 3.0 coating 18 months ago but the car is daily driven in Adelaide and lives outside under minimal cover. Whilst trying my best to maintain it, I noticed it was really struggling to bead and sheet the water like it use to. I did my research and saw this recommended.

      It's really helped the coating, definitely not how it was on day 1, but miles better than it was. My only point to note is that it doesn't seem to be as concentrated as other Carpro products so you will have to use a little more than other shampoos. I will be continuing to use Descale as part of my maintenance routine moving forward.

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      Max
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      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      3 weeks ago
      Amazing Acid wash brought Graohene coating back to life!

      I haven't seen my graphene coating so clean in the last year as I have after the Descale wash, it really removes all the other stuff on the paint and leaves the bare coating on, highly recommended!

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      Adam
      I recommend this product
      Rated 5 out of 5 stars
      2 months ago
      5 Stars

      Used descale on my sons nc maxda mx5 and with onewash removed etching and lights water spots on paint exceptional product highly recommended.