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Citrus Degreasing Power
Citron's orange-peel solvent blend goes after grease, oils and wax residues at a chemical level, so you are not relying on mechanical scrubbing to get the surface clean. Whether you are prepping a daily driver for correction work or cutting through grime on a commercial vehicle, the right dilution does the heavy lifting.
Why Citron
Every detail matters when you are working the stages properly.
Natural orange-peel solvents cut grease and wax residues at a chemical level, not just mechanically.
One product handles heavy soiling at 1:10 and light maintenance at 1:100, reducing what you carry on the job.
Strips wax and sealant residues so paint is ready for polishing, decontamination or coating application.
Environmentally responsible formula without sacrificing the degreasing performance a professional wash demands.
Citron vs the Alternative
A standard pH-neutral shampoo keeps an existing coating intact - exactly what you do not want before polishing or applying fresh protection. Here is how Citron stacks up against a typical conditioning car shampoo.
| Feature | DetailerSA | Alternative |
|---|---|---|
| Removes wax and sealant residues | Yes | No |
| Degreases oils and organic matter | Yes | No |
| Biodegradable formula | Yes | Yes |
| Safe to use on paintwork | Yes | Yes |
| Foam cannon compatible | Yes | Yes |
| Maintains existing coating protection | No | Yes |
For the Serious Detailer
Polishing or coating over residual wax, oil or organic contamination is one of the most common reasons protection fails early. Citron eliminates that variable, leaving paint that is chemically bare and ready to accept whatever you put on it next - whether that is a compound, a sealant or a full ceramic.
Reviews
Had a customer bring in a VW that had three years of wax and tar contamination built up. Hit it with Citron at 1:10 through the cannon, rinsed, and the surface was genuinely bare - IPA wipe confirmed it. Saved a lot of time on the clay stage.
Citrus smell is strong but not unpleasant. Cuts through grease properly at 1:10, and the 1:100 dilution still produces decent foam for lighter washes. My only note is rinse thoroughly - if you let it sit too long on a hot panel it can leave faint marks.
Questions
Citron offers three ratios depending on contamination level. Use 1:10 for heavily soiled vehicles with built-up grease or oils, 1:50 for moderately dirty paintwork, and 1:100 for light maintenance washes. Always start at a stronger dilution if you are unsure, then adjust as you learn how Citron performs on your typical load of dirt.
Yes, Citron is specifically designed for foam cannon use as well as traditional bucket washing. Dilute it in the cannon bottle according to your dirt level and adjust the cannon's water-to-soap ratio from there. It produces a good, clingy foam that dwells on vertical surfaces while the citrus solvents get to work.
That is exactly what it is designed to do. Citron's degreasing formula strips wax residues, sealants and protective layers from the paint surface, which makes it the ideal pre-polish or pre-coating wash. Do not use Citron as your regular maintenance wash on a vehicle you want to preserve an existing coating on - rather reserve it for prep stages.
Citron is formulated to clean paintwork and exterior surfaces without damaging them, and the source documentation confirms it does not require harsh scrubbing. As with any degreasing soap, avoid prolonged contact with bare aluminium trim and test on a small, inconspicuous area if you are working on a surface type you have not used it on before.
Yes, and this is one of its strongest use cases. A thorough Citron wash before your decon and panel wipe stage ensures the paint is free of wax, oil and organic residues that could interfere with coating bonding. Follow it up with your iron fallout remover, clay or decon spray, and an IPA wipe-down before coating application.
Citron is described as a highly concentrated, high-yield formula - dilution ratios from 1:50 to 1:100 for lighter washes give you a large number of wash sessions from a single bottle. Regular pH-neutral maintenance shampoos typically run at dilutions of around 1:100 to 1:300, but they are not formulated to degrease. Citron trades conditioning additives for genuine solvent-based cutting power, which is why the ratios differ.
No. Citron is a degreasing wash, not a wash-and-wax or shampoo with added gloss polymers. It strips rather than protects, which is intentional - it prepares the surface for polishing, decontamination or the application of a sealant or coating. If you want to maintain an existing protection layer, use a pH-neutral maintenance shampoo instead.
Vonixx formulated Citron to be biodegradable, which makes it a more responsible choice for professional detailers who go through high volumes of wash chemicals. The citrus-based solvents extracted from orange peels are a natural alternative to purely synthetic degreasing agents, without compromising on cleaning performance.