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Dirty Nomad 4WD & Caravan Shine Addict
Dirty Nomad Shine Addict is a 500 mL foam-applied SiO2 ceramic coating for caravans, camper trailers, and 4WD vehicles. Applied onto a wet vehicle after washing, it bonds in 2 minutes to provide hydrophobic water beading, UV protection, and a high-gloss finish.
Features
- SiO2 ceramic spray coating: Formulated with silicon dioxide (SiO2) for surface protection and water beading.
- Wet foam-on application: Applied directly to wet exterior panels via a foam cannon or low-pressure sprayer, reducing manual buffing time on large caravans.
- Concentrated formula: Dilutes with water at a ratio of 1:25 to 1:40 before use.
- UV defence: Protects paintwork, fibreglass, decals, and glass from UV rays and environmental fallout.
- Australian made: Supplied in a 500 mL bottle.
Specifications
- SKU: DN-SA
- Volume: 500 mL
- Active Ingredient: SiO2 (Silicon Dioxide) ceramic coating
- Dilution Ratio: 1:25 to 1:40 with water
- Bonding Time: Approximately 2 minutes
Directions for Use & Helpful Hints
- Dilute Dirty Nomad Shine Addict with water at a ratio between 1:25 and 1:40 in a foam cannon or low-pressure spray applicator.
- Wash the vehicle first and leave the exterior surfaces wet. Ensure panels are cool and out of direct sunlight.
- Apply the diluted solution evenly across all wet exterior surfaces.
- Allow approximately 2 minutes for the SiO2 ceramic coating to bond to the surface. Do not allow the product to dry.
- Rinse thoroughly with clean water and dry the vehicle immediately using a microfibre drying towel.
- Helpful hint: Because Shine Addict is applied wet and rinsed off, it coats hard-to-reach caravan roofs, awnings, and checker plate tracks in minutes.
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Why Choose Dirty Nomad for Your Caravan & 4WD?
Dirty Nomad is formulated to sit between passenger car washes and industrial truck degreasers.
Standard car shampoos are made for clear-coated street cars and often struggle to shift baked-on outback red dust, clay, and highway road film. Conversely, commercial truck washes and alkaline salt-wash products (which often have a pH up to 9.5) can be too harsh for sensitive caravan exterior materials.
A single off-road caravan or camper trailer combines composite panels, fibreglass gelcoat, raw and powder-coated aluminium, acrylic windows, vinyl decals, and silicone seals on one chassis.
Dirty Nomad uses pH-neutral, high foaming formulas designed for abrasion-free dirt release. Instead of relying on caustic chemicals that can strip sealants or dry out rubber seams, Dirty Nomad Snow Foam and Dirty Nomad Bug & Grime Remover soften and lift abrasive grit so it can be safely rinsed away without scratching or staining.
How Dirty Nomad Compares to Standard Washes
| Feature / Application | Standard Passenger Car Care | Commercial Truck & Alkaline Washes | Dirty Nomad 4WD & Caravan Care |
|---|---|---|---|
| Target Formulation | Formulated for painted street cars; struggles to break down heavy outback clay and red dirt. | Formulated for heavy industrial machinery or marine salt; uses alkaline or acidic bases to strip grime. | Caravan & 4WD Specific: Softens and releases red dust, mud, and bugs using pH-neutral surfactants. |
| Silicone Seal, Window & Decal Safety | Surface-safe, but lacks the high-cling foam lubrication needed for tall vertical caravan walls. | High Risk: Caustic and alkaline cleaners dry out silicone seams, cloud acrylic windows, and fade vinyl decals. | Surface Safe: Preserves caravan silicone seals, adhesive decal bonds, rubber moulds, and acrylic windows. |
| Checker Plate & Trim Restoration | Abrasive metal polishes are slow to apply and leave white chalky residue on black plastics. | Acid washes can etch aluminium and leave permanent white streak marks down checker plate. | Targeted Restoration: Check Mate wipes on and buffs off to restore oxidised black checker plate and exterior plastics. |
| Application on Large Rigs | Small trigger sprays and hand waxes suited to low-roof passenger cars. | Designed for commercial wash bays and high-pressure industrial equipment. | Large-Footprint Application: Uses a mains-pressure Garden Hose Foam Cannon and wet foam-on SiO2 Ceramic Coating for high-roof caravans. |
Key Solutions for Australian Touring Conditions
- Dust-Resistant Carnauba Wash (Dirty Nomad Old Sud Wash & Wax): Infused with genuine carnauba wax, this 1 L pH-neutral wash cleans and leaves a slick, water-repellent barrier that reduces static dust adhesion, helping prevent red dirt from embedding into paintwork and fibreglass.
- Non-Acidic Checker Plate Restoration (Dirty Nomad Check Mate): Unlike acid brighteners that etch metal or thin silicone sprays that wash off in the rain, this 250 mL restorer revives dull, oxidised black aluminium checker plate and faded plastic trims to an even black finish.
- 2-Minute Wet Foam Ceramic Protection (Dirty Nomad Shine Addict & Bead Ceramic Sealant): Hand-buffing a dual-axle caravan takes hours. Shine Addict is applied through a Foam Cannon directly onto a wet vehicle after washing, bonding in 2 minutes before rinsing to provide SiO2 ceramic water beading and UV protection across roofs, awnings, and walls. For dry touch-ups, follow up with Bead Ceramic Sealant.
- Scratch-Free Drying & Interior Care: Complete your exterior wash with the dual-sided Wash Sponge, Twisted Loop Microfibre Drying Towel, and Tyre Shine, and maintain cabin surfaces with Interior Clean and Restore.
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