W5 Citrus All Purpose Cleaner

Use W5 neat (undiluted) for heavy engine bay grease and baked-on grime. Spray directly onto the surface, allow 3-5 minutes to dwell, agitate with a soft-bristled brush where needed, then rinse thoroughly with water.

Yes. W5 is specifically formulated not to degrade ceramic coatings or other paint protection films. You can use it at the recommended dilution for general bodywork cleaning without stripping your coating's hydrophobic properties.

W5 is safe on chrome parts and delicate trim. Stick to a 5:1 or 10:1 dilution for trim pieces and always rinse thoroughly after the dwell time to remove all residue.

For most carpet and fabric stain removal, a 5:1 dilution (5 parts water to 1 part W5) works well. For stubborn stains, use a stronger mix or apply neat, then agitate with a cloth or soft brush and blot clean.

Allow 3-5 minutes of dwell time. This gives the citrus formula enough time to break down oil, grease and grime before you rinse or agitate. Avoid letting it dry on the surface - work in manageable sections.

For lightly soiled areas like door jambs, sills or panel gaps, dilute W5 up to 10:1 (10 parts water to 1 part product). This is effective and economical - your bottle goes much further on routine jobs.

W5 works well in a standard pump or trigger sprayer at any dilution. For foam cannon use, dilute appropriately and check your cannon's output - at high dilutions it will produce a light spray rather than heavy foam, which is fine for panel pre-cleaning.

W5 can be used on wheels for general cleaning and light brake-dust removal, particularly at neat or 5:1 dilution with agitation. For heavy ferrous fallout and embedded brake dust, a dedicated iron decontamination product will give more thorough results.