The kit Adam built for Michelle. The one we recommend to everyone. Michelle said it best: "I just want to wash my car and make it look shiny. I don't want to muck around — I just want to wash it, dry it, and spray something quick to make it look good." So that's exactly what we put together. No fuss, no unnecessary extras — just the right products to wash your car properly, protect the paint, and leave it looking impressive. Every time. This is the kit Adam uses in his most-watched video, How To Wash Your Car The Right Way, and it's our single most recommended kit for anyone who wants great results without the complexity. This is one of our most popular and highest rated products — Michelle loves that "her kit" outsells Adam's Foam Cannon Setup! 😄 Recommended by professional detailers across NZ If a detailer has sent you here, it's because they're proud of their work — and they want it to stay that way. This is the kit they trust their customers to use between visits: the right products, the right method, and the right technique to keep a freshly detailed car looking its best without introducing the swirl scratches and wash damage that undo a good detail fast. The fact that your detailer sent you here rather than just wishing you luck says something about them. It means they care about the result beyond the job — and that's the mark of a good one. What's in the Kit Autostolz Premium Auto Wash 500ml Our best car wash soap. A concentrated, pH-neutral formula with SiO2 polymers and a built-in drying aid. It cleans thoroughly, rinses fast, and leaves genuine shine and water beading — the kind you'd expect from a wax or sealant, from just a wash. Safe on ceramic and graphene coated vehicles. Won't strip existing protection. Autostolz Enhanced Ceramic Spray Wax 500ml A carnauba and SiO2 hybrid that you apply as you dry. Spray on, wipe off — done. Adds real protection up to 90 days, removes fingerprints and light dust, and leaves a deep wet shine. Works on paint, glass, trim, chrome, and plastic. Rockcar Performer Large Soft Drying Towel — A premium 1100gsm drying towel made from a 70/30 polyester/polyamide microfiber blend — more than double the weight of most standard towels — making it exceptionally absorbent and incredibly soft. Its twisted loop weave lifts dirt up into the pile rather than dragging it across your paint, significantly reducing the risk of micro-scratches. Sized perfectly for full-car drying without becoming unmanageable when wet, it's safe on paint, glass, trim, and ceramic coatings. Simply put, it's our best-selling towel for a reason: customers who try it don't go back. Fireball 70:30 Wash Pad The wash pad Adam uses in the videos. Large 22x22cm square head, foam core to hold suds, and a premium 70:30 microfibre blend that lifts and traps dirt away from paint. Double-stitched, machine washable, and safe on all surfaces. Chemical Guys Ultra Clear Bucket A proper detailing bucket — and the clear walls let you actually see how dirty your wash water is getting, which matters more than people think. Bucket Insert — Your Choice This is where most wash scratches come from — rinsing your mitt back into dirty water and putting that grit straight back onto the paint. Both inserts solve this problem, just in slightly different ways. Pick the one that suits you: Mitt Slide — Curved to scrub and clean your wash mitt each time it goes back in the bucket, actively stripping grit off the mitt before it can go back onto your paint. The grit falls through and is trapped below the slide. Dirt Trap & Grit Guard — Sits flat in the base of the bucket. Traps grit below the guard so it settles to the bottom and stays there, away from your mitt. The classic approach used in the two-bucket method. Both come in a choice of colours. Either makes a real difference — most scratches on your paint come from washing, not from the road. This is the step that stops that. Pegasus Microfibre Cloth — Pinot Noir Made to Adam's own spec and colour matched personally to Pegasus Bay's Pinot Noir wine — the winery where Adam and Michelle got married. The RAL code went directly to the factory in South Korea. This exact colour is exclusive to LoveCars worldwide. It also happens to be the finest cloth we carry — 480gsm, fully edgeless, exceptionally soft on paint. Read the full story on the Pegasus Microfibre Cloth page. Why This Kit Works Most wash scratches don't come from bad products — they come from dirty mitts going back into dirty water. This kit addresses that directly: your chosen bucket insert keeps the wash water clean, the Premium Auto Wash adds high lubrication to reduce drag, and the Fireball Pad lifts dirt away from the surface rather than pushing it around. Add the Spray Wax at the end and you're done. It's a complete system, not a random collection of products. Good to Know Works as a one-bucket wash — add a second bucket and insert if you want to run a full two-bucket method All products are safe on ceramic and graphene coated vehicles Makes an excellent gift for anyone who cares about their car — or anyone who should If you've been wanting to try the Autostolz range, this is the kit to start with It's a lot for the money — because once you try these products, we know you'll keep coming back. Microfiber Care Wash separately from cotton towels and lint-producing fabrics Wash at 30–40°C Avoid fabric softeners Tumble dry low or air dry Use dedicated microfiber detergent where possible our pick is Fireball Towel Cleaner For full microfiber washing and care instructions, read our complete Microfiber Care Guide.
