Stjarnagloss Glatt - Protective Car Wash Rinse Aid

Stjarnagloss Glatt Hydrophobic Rinse Aid

Add fast hydrophobic protection to your vehicle with Stjarnagloss Glatt.

Designed to be applied to wet paintwork immediately after washing, Glatt creates a water-repellent protective layer that helps rinse water and contamination run off the surface more easily.

The result is improved water behaviour, reduced water spotting, easier drying and added gloss — all from a product that takes only seconds to apply.

Why Choose Stjarnagloss Glatt?

Glatt is one of the quickest ways to add protection after washing.

There is no need to dry the vehicle first or spend time hand-applying a traditional wax or sealant.

Simply:

• Wash
• Rinse
• Apply Glatt
• Rinse again
• Dry

This makes it ideal for regular maintenance washing where speed and convenience matter.

Key Features

• Hydrophobic rinse aid
• Fast spray-on protection
• Applied to wet paintwork
• Suitable for hand sprayers
• Suitable for pressure washer dosing bottles
• Helps water run from the surface
• Helps reduce water spotting
• Helps reduce future contamination build-up
• Adds gloss
• Makes drying easier
• Very quick application
• Strong sealant performance
• Ideal for maintenance washing

Hydrophobic Protection

Glatt leaves behind a water-repellent layer that changes how water behaves on the vehicle.

Instead of sitting flat across the paint, water is encouraged to:

• Bead
• Sheet away
• Run from the surface
• Leave less standing water behind

This can make the final drying stage much quicker.

Helps Reduce Water Spots

Water spots are often caused by mineral deposits left behind as water dries naturally on the surface.

By encouraging more water to run from the car during rinsing, Glatt helps reduce the amount of standing water remaining on the bodywork.

This can help minimise:

• Water marks
• Mineral deposits
• Drying spots

Helps Keep the Vehicle Cleaner

The hydrophobic layer also makes it harder for contamination to stick to the surface.

This can help future dirt and road grime release more easily during maintenance washing.

Potential benefits include:

• Easier washing
• Reduced dirt retention
• Faster rinsing
• Simpler maintenance

Adds Gloss

Glatt is not only about water behaviour.

It also leaves the paintwork looking glossier and more freshly detailed after application.

For a product that takes only seconds to apply, the visual improvement can be significant.

Apply to a Wet Vehicle

Glatt should be applied after the vehicle has been washed and rinsed.

Do not dry the car first.

The correct process is:

1. Wash the vehicle.
2. Rinse thoroughly.
3. Leave the panels wet.
4. Apply Glatt.
5. Rinse thoroughly again.
6. Dry the vehicle.

Ideal After a Two-Bucket Wash

For the safest routine, Glatt should follow a proper contact wash.

A typical process would be:

1. Pre-wash.
2. Rinse.
3. Two-bucket contact wash.
4. Rinse.
5. Apply Glatt.
6. Final rinse.
7. Dry.

This gives you cleaning and protection in one straightforward wash routine.

Spray Bottle Application

Glatt can be applied using a hand spray bottle.

This gives you precise control over where the product goes and how much is used.

For smaller vehicles or more controlled detailing, this can be the easiest application method.

Pressure Washer Application

Glatt can also be applied using a suitable pressure washer dosing bottle.

This makes it particularly quick for:

• Larger vehicles
• Professional detailing
• High-volume use
• Full-car application

A Little Goes a Long Way

Glatt is a strong sealant, so over-application is unnecessary.

Using too much product can lead to:

• Streaking
• Smearing
• Excess residue

Apply lightly and evenly for the best results.

Rinse Thoroughly

After application, rinse the vehicle thoroughly with clean water.

This removes excess product while leaving the protective layer behind.

Good rinsing is important to avoid residual streaks.

Dry for Best Results

Although Glatt can be used as a rinse aid alone, Stjarnagloss recommends drying the vehicle afterwards for the best finish.

Drying helps prevent:

• Regular rinse-water marks
• Smears
• Streaks from over-application

It also leaves the surface looking cleaner and more even.

Use a Separate Drying Cloth

Because Glatt is strongly hydrophobic, repeated contact with treated water can gradually make a drying towel more water-repellent.

For this reason, it can be sensible to use:

• Smaller buffing microfibres
• Dedicated Glatt drying cloths
• Separate finishing towels

rather than your very best main drying towel.

Why Avoid Your Best Drying Towel?

Hydrophobic sealants can transfer onto microfibre fibres over time.

This may reduce how absorbent the towel feels in future washes.

Using a separate towel for Glatt-treated vehicles can help preserve the performance of your main drying towel.

Strong Sealant Performance

Glatt is not simply a light rinse aid.

It leaves behind a strong protective layer designed to provide noticeable:

• Beading
• Water repellency
• Gloss
• Surface slickness

This is why careful application is important.

Ideal for Regular Maintenance

Glatt works particularly well as part of a routine wash.

It is suitable for:

• Weekly washes
• Fortnightly maintenance
• Winter washing
• Quick protection top-ups
• Daily drivers
• Show cars

Ideal for Winter

Hydrophobic protection can be especially useful through winter.

The treated surface can make it harder for:

• Road grime
• Rainwater
• Traffic film
• General contamination

to bond as strongly to the paint.

Ideal for Protected Cars

Glatt can also be used to refresh and maintain existing protection.

It works well as a quick top-up between more involved detailing sessions.

Glatt vs Traditional Sealant

Traditional sealants often require:

• Dry paint
• Hand application
• Curing time
• Buffing

Glatt instead focuses on:

• Wet application
• Very fast coverage
• Immediate rinsing
• Quick hydrophobic protection

For owners prioritising speed and convenience, Glatt is an excellent choice.

Glatt vs Glö

Stjarnagloss Glatt

• Spray-on rinse aid
• Fastest application
• Direct wet-panel protection

Stjarnagloss Glö

• Protective snow foam
• Applied through a foam cannon
• More immersive foam-based application

Both provide hydrophobic protection, but the application method is different.

How to Use Stjarnagloss Glatt

1. Wash the vehicle thoroughly.
2. Rinse away all shampoo.
3. Leave the car wet.
4. Apply a light, even layer of Glatt.
5. Rinse thoroughly with clean water.
6. Dry the vehicle using suitable microfibre cloths.
7. Buff any remaining streaks if necessary.

What's Included?

Each quantity includes:

• 1x Stjarnagloss Glatt Hydrophobic Rinse Aid

Select your preferred bottle size when ordering.

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