Auto Finesse - Citrus Power Reviews

4.4 Rating 21 Reviews

Auto Finesse Citrus Power Pre-Wash Cleaner

Auto Finesse Citrus Power Bug & Grime Remover is a must-have citrus pre-wash for any car detailing kit. Designed to deliver a swirl-free pre-wash, its powerful blend of degreasers, cleaning agents, and advanced surfactants effectively lifts and removes heavy soiling, bugs, and traffic film without scrubbing. Best of all, it won’t strip away existing waxes, sealants, or ceramic coatings, ensuring your car’s protection remains intact.

The pre-wash stage is critical to safe detailing, regardless of the season. Removing the heaviest contaminants before making contact with the vehicle minimizes the risk of swirl marks and paint defects. Citrus Power tackles stubborn grime, safely extracting it before your two-bucket contact wash, ensuring a thorough yet gentle clean.

Ready-to-use straight from the bottle, this easy-to-apply spray-on solution uses advanced surfactants that encapsulate grime, lifting it from the surface for a safe rinse. These surfactants work at a microscopic level, bonding to grime and water, pulling contaminants away without scratching paintwork, clear coats, gloss plastics, or vinyl layers.

Safe for use on all exterior surfaces including paintwork, glass, rubber, and plastics - even matte and satin finishes - Auto Finesse Citrus Power is gentle enough for delicate applications yet powerful enough to tackle oily residues in engine bays, fuel flaps, and door jambs. Simply spray liberally and agitate with a detailing brush to refresh the solution and maximise its effectiveness.

Auto Finesse Citrus Power is also an ideal cleaner for protected wheels. When used with products like Auto Finesse Mint Rims Wheel Wax, it helps maintain the longevity of wheel coatings by safely lifting grime without compromising the protective layers. Regular use prevents the buildup of corrosive contaminants, ensuring a pristine finish.

For a complete detailing routine, consider pairing Auto Finesse Citrus Power with complementary products from Auto Finesse as part of the pre-wash stage

Auto Finesse Avalanche Snow Foam – Pre-wash snow foam that clings to surfaces, breaking down grime gently.

Auto Finesse Lather Car Shampoo – A luxurious, high-foaming shampoo that provides excellent lubrication for safe washing.

Auto Finesse Iron Out Contaminant Remover – Targets embedded iron particles for a deep decontamination process.

Experience the power of Citrus Power Bug & Grime Remover and achieve a safer, more effective car cleaning routine.

Key benefits of Auto Finesse Citrus Power

Safe for all exterior surfaces, including paint, glass, rubber, and plastic
Suitable for matte and satin paint finishes, as well as vinyl wraps
Ideal for light degreasing of engine bays, fuel flaps, and door jambs
Ready-to-use formula for quick and efficient application
Helps maintain wax and ceramic coatings

How to use Auto Finesse Citrus Power

Step 1: Ensure surface is cool.
Step 2: Apply solution directly to the area.
Step 3: Leave to dwell.
Step 4: If necessary agitate using a mitt, sponge or detailing brush.
Step 5: Rinse thoroughly with pressure washer or open hose.

Auto Finesse Citrus Power is available in 1 Litre & 5 Litre Bottles

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“I dont have a pressure washer so snow foaming etc is a no no. I thought Id try a pre-wash for the first time. Im normally on top of regular cleaning but hadnt managed to clean the car for about 4 months. There was a winters worth of grime built up. This product couldnt be simpler to use. Just spray on and leave for a few minutes, then rinse off. Simple. Most of the caked on crud was still there after rinsing so I was a bit worried. However, when washing as usual, it had been softened that much that it was effortless to get it all off. I wouldnt use this if you wash your car every week to be honest. It would seem to be a bit overkill. If its been a while since you got the buckets out though, this is well recommended. I have only marked it down one star too because it doesnt come with a sprayer as the picture shows. Its just a bottle with a lid on.”

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Posted 7 years ago

“This is my go to cleaning product for giving my car a proper clean. It removes bugs and other grime effortlessly and is a good alternative to a foam pre wash. I found it particularly useful for the finer details such as inside the fuel filler cap, rubber window seals, inside the doors, pedals, exhaust, plastic bumpers. It really is the ultimate APC and the fact that it's wax and sealant friendly makes it even better. As another review also said, 1 litre doesn't last that long since it can be used for so much. It also does a great job cleaning wheels and tires.”

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Posted 8 years ago

“thought i'd try this as my car had not been washed in a week or two and it was absolutley filthy, pressure washed the car and then applied this and waited five minutes, pressure washed it again and i'd say it removed 90% of the muck on my car, being someone who doesnt own a foam lance this stuff is a god send!”

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Posted 9 years ago

“Ideal for pre-washing a dirty car. Eliminates road grime and bugs without having to touch the painting, it is also perfect for cleaning around badges and hard to reach places. Another high quality product.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“I bought some Citrus Power after reading some good reviews and thought the one 'bad' review on here was probably just someone being picky. I don't know whether the formula has changed since those earlier reviews, but my experience of Citrus Power was that it just didn't 'do' much. In fact, I found an old bottle of non-brand Tar & Bug remover which had far superior power. And it went further, too! Not recommended.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This works really well! It's great for door shuts, inside of patrol flaps and the lower half of your car! And the smell just tops it off!”

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Posted 10 years ago

“After seeing the reviews for this stuff, I was expecting it to be amazing. Unfortunately, it's just not that great - it's good don't get me wrong, not WOW good. Cleaning performance is on par if not a little worse than a decent snow foam. Also wasn't economical in the slightest as you need a lot of the stuff to cover a reasonable sized car. I think I'll be sticking with foam in the future.”

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Posted 10 years ago

“This is the second lot of Citrus Power I've purchased. I was impressed by the first bottle due to its flexibility - great for loosening bugs etc on the front, also good for using on door shuts, pedals etc, so you can use it for a variety of tasks when cleaning the car. Only problem is that it doesn't last too long, so the bigger 1 litre bottle is probably the way to go. Overall a very good product!”

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Posted 11 years ago