Prep Wash

WHY WAS PREP WASH CREATED?

Prep Wash was inspired by detailing legend Mike Phillips and his need for a defect-revealing cleanser to use on restored or vintage cars. Something waterless so as to avoid getting water in those hard-to-dry crevices. And unlike most waterless washes available (a certain three letter acronym comes to mind) it had to be totally free of organic ingredients since they stop coatings from permanently bonding.

Dr. Beasley’s founder and formulator Jim Lafeber took Mike’s need as a challenge and got to work! With real-world testing at Dr. Beasley’s detailing studio “Simon’s”, he perfected his inorganic formulation, tweaking factors that allow for easier wipe-off and greater clarity to expose defects.This final formulation is engineered to remove the layer(s) of contaminants that prevent detailers from seeing the full range of defects affecting the finish.

True to Mike’s request, however, this is a completely inorganic product with no carnauba or silicone whatsoever. Jim recommends using it in place of a regular wash before starting the paintwork correction process so detailers can get the clearest view of the defects being addressed. And while other waterless washes with organic ingredients won’t necessarily make the coating fail instantly, organic contamination is a chance you don’t want to take when protecting an investment like a valuable vehicle.

WHAT IS DR. BEASLEY’S PREP WASH USED FOR?

Dr. Beasley’s Prep Wash is a preparatory, waterless surface cleanser designed to remove contaminants and expose defects, leaving a clean slate ready for correction and protection. It contains no oils or silicone, ensuring a pure, uncontaminated surface.

HOW DOES PREP WASH WORK?

Prep Wash works by being sprayed evenly across the surface and then wiped using a microfiber towel. Its inorganic formula lifts contaminants from the surface, making it easy to wipe off and exposing any defects that need attention.

CAN PREP WASH BE USED ON MODERN VEHICLES?

Yes, while Prep Wash was designed with vintage and restored vehicles in mind, it is also suitable for modern vehicles as an effective preparatory step before paint correction and protection.

WHAT MAKES PREP WASH DIFFERENT FROM OTHER WATERLESS CLEANSERS?

Unlike many other waterless washes that may contain organic ingredients, Prep Wash is completely inorganic and free of carnauba or silicone. This makes it an ideal choice for ensuring coatings bond properly and defects are clearly exposed without the risk of contamination.