
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
"Best car shampoo ever. About to start my 2nd container. I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine. My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I bought it. I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max."
- Gary Tassell
Petrol Head Car Shampoo & Shine
Stop punishing yourself with a bucket, a sponge, and a sore back just to get a "decent" finish on your ride. If your weekend involves more time scrubbing road grime than actually enjoying the open road, you're doing it the hard way.
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Overview
Overview
Meet your own private car valet in a bottle. Petrol Head is the legendary, high-performance solution that shifts car cleaning into high gear by delivering a professional-grade glow without the full body workout.
Professional-grade finish
The Ultimate Way To Get A Showroom Shine
Petrol Head isn't just a standard soap; it's packed with smart surfactants designed to soften and dissolve road film, grease, and stubborn dirt on contact, significantly reducing the need for mechanical scrubbing.
While it's incredibly tough on grime, the pH-balanced solution remains gentle on your finish, caring for your paintwork and protecting the clear coat while leaving behind a deep, radiant, showroom-quality glow that makes your vehicle the envy of the neighbourhood.
Upgrade Your Weekend Wash Routine
Tough on grime but kind to your ride.


Biodegradable
Formulated to break down naturally, keeping your surfaces and garden safe.

Not Just For Cars
Use it to effortlessly clean fibreglass boat hulls, the acrylic windows on the caravan, or the tough plastics on dirt bikes.
How to use Petrol Head Car Shampoo & Shine
Protect Your Plants
Thoroughly water any plants or gardens near the area you are treating before application to create a protective barrier.
Lather Your Ride
Attach your garden hose to the Petrol Head nozzle and coat the entire vehicle with the shampoo, starting from the roof and working down.
Agitate the Grime
Use our Car Wash Brush + Handle soft car brush to quickly move the product over the surface. You'll notice the dirt lifting away effortlessly!
Rinse & Reveal
Switch the nozzle to the rinse setting and wash away the residue to reveal a streak-free, show finish shine.
A Helpful Tip From Our Experts
For a true showroom finish, use a large, thirsty microfiber towel to remove any remaining water droplets from the windows and chrome. This prevents mineral spots and ensures a crystal-clear look.
Precautions
- Thoroughly water any plants or gardens near the area you are treating before application to create a protective barrier.
- Attach your garden hose to the Petrol Head nozzle and coat the entire vehicle with the shampoo, starting from the roof and working down.
- Use our Car Wash Brush + Handle soft car brush to quickly move the product over the surface. You'll notice the dirt lifting away effortlessly!
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Our customers love us | 4.9 Rating based on 2000+ reviews
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Frequently Asked Questions on Petrol Head Car Shampoo & Shine
Can I use this on my motorhome or boat?
Can I use this on my motorhome or boat?
Yes! The reach nozzle makes it perfect for high-sided motorhomes. For boats, it's great for the hull, though we recommend our 'Salt Shaker' specifically for heavy salt-water crystallisation.
Do I still need to use a sponge or brush?
Do I still need to use a sponge or brush?
For the best results, a quick pass with a soft car brush or mitt is recommended to help the surfactants lift stubborn road film before you rinse.
How many washes do I get out of a 2-Litre bottle?
How many washes do I get out of a 2-Litre bottle?
Because it's a concentrate applied through our efficient reach nozzle, a single 2L bottle provides enough cleaning power for multiple washes, depending on the size of your vehicle.
Does Petrol Head contain wax or a protectant?
Does Petrol Head contain wax or a protectant?
No, Petrol Head is a high-performance straight wash. It is designed to clean and shine without leaving a waxy build-up, though it leaves a natural, glowing finish on your paintwork.
Is it safe for all car finishes?
Is it safe for all car finishes?
Absolutely! It uses mild surfactants that are specifically designed to be tough on road grime but lovingly gentle on all modern paintwork and clear coats.
Great product. Quick and easy and excellent clean. Just dry the windows, no need to dry the car. Best results in shade or overcast day.
Thanks for your great endorsement. It's certainly an easy to use product with results that really do shine with no fuss.
Tried for the first time. Disappointed with the results. Certainly no better than any other car cleaning product but at 4 times the price.
I'm sorry your experience wasn't as expected, especially as the other reviews for Petrol Head are all 5 Star.
Would love an opportunty to discuss with you and see if we can improve your experience.
So, my husband and I use Wet & Forget products on everything and are so happy with them. The day I needed some more products I saw Petrol Head and thought I'll give this a try as I like my Ute clean. My Ute was only 2 weeks old new it didn't take much so looking at my husband's Ute who never washes it and been a white farm Ute, I gave it a wash. It was so easy spray, bush and wash off that easy, even took of the green Mould around the windows. Husband comes home and sees his Ute and though what a nice wife Shes cleaned my Ute, and it looks amazing and thinking I had spent hours on it lol. Next minute I'm back at Wet & Forget because he has taken my Petrol head to the farm to wash his tractor. Thanks, Wet & Foret love your products
We love that you love our products. Petrol Head, cars, farm utes, tractors, buses, motorhomes - get them all sparkling clean with minimum effort.
This is the first time I have used this product. I must admit I thought "here we go again, lots of promises but rubbish result" How wrong was I.
I purchased the car wash and a soft brush. Super easy to use and a great results (ask the neighbours)
Thanks Russell. We love Petrol Head stories like this!
About to start my 2nd container..I got 8 washes from the 1st container, which is very cheap for a wash, shampoo and shine.
My car which I brought 4 years ago brand new, looks better than the day I brought it.
I love washing the car now, so easy and takes about 10-15 minutes max.
Thanks for sharing your positive experience. Much appreciated.




