Collection: BOTTLING SOLUTIONS

What are UNLOCKD Bottling Solutions used for?

UNLOCKD Bottling Solutions provide empty containers and dispensing accessories for organizing, storing and applying compatible detailing products. The collection includes spray bottles, compact mister bottles, PET jars, a 20 L commercial jug and a filling spigot. These options help you keep practical working quantities accessible instead of handling bulk containers throughout every job. Choose your container according to the product’s formulation, how you need to dispense it and how much you typically use. The collection also offers a contact form for businesses seeking bulk empty bottles.

What size detailing bottle should I choose: 120 mL, 250 mL, 500 mL or 1 L?

Choose a bottle size based on consumption and how much product you want to carry. UNLOCKD’s 120 mL and 250 mL PET bottles include mister sprayer caps and offer compact formats for smaller quantities of compatible liquids. The 500 mL spray bottle provides a manageable working size, while the 1 L options hold more product between refills. For a detailing cart, consider larger bottles for frequently used solutions and smaller bottles for occasional tasks. A larger container is only useful if you can use and store its contents within the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations.

Should I choose a PET or HDPE bottle for detailing chemicals?

Choose the material approved for your specific chemical, then consider visibility and handling. UNLOCKD’s clear PET bottles make remaining liquid levels easy to see, while the 1L HDP Commercial Bottle uses HDPE and includes an adjustable sprayer. Neither material guarantees compatibility with every detailing formula. The bottle, pickup tube, seals and spray mechanism must all suit the product at its intended concentration. Before transferring a strong cleaner or solvent-containing formula, confirm the complete assembly’s suitability rather than choosing solely by appearance or a general “chemical-resistant” description.

Can I use these spray bottles for wheel cleaner, degreaser or all-purpose cleaner?

Only use a cleaner after confirming compatibility with both the bottle and its sprayer. Wheel cleaners, degreasers and all-purpose cleaners can have very different formulations, even when they serve similar purposes. Approval for one product does not establish suitability for another, and a diluted solution may have different packaging requirements from its concentrate. Check the chemical manufacturer’s recommendations and ask UNLOCKD about the intended bottle when necessary. If compatibility remains uncertain, keep the chemical in its original packaging rather than transferring it based on the product category alone.

When should I use a PET jar instead of a spray bottle?

Use a jar when a compatible product needs to be scooped or accessed directly rather than sprayed. UNLOCKD offers 200 mL and 473 mL clear PET jars with a lid and inner cap for suitable creams, gels, powders and semi-solid detailing products. The smaller size is practical for modest working quantities, while the larger jar provides additional capacity. Do not assume every wax or polish is PET-compatible because it is thick. Confirm the formulation’s suitability for the jar and closures, and use clean dispensing tools to avoid introducing contamination.

How do I measure dilution ratios when filling an empty detailing bottle?

Follow the chemical’s recommended dilution for the task, and confirm how its manufacturer defines the ratio. The bottle size does not determine the correct concentration. For example, if the instructions explicitly call for one part concentrate to nine parts water, a 500 mL mixture requires 50 mL of concentrate and 450 mL of water. This is a calculation example, not a dilution recommendation for any UNLOCKD chemical. Measure separately, follow the specified mixing order and leave space for the sprayer. Label the finished bottle with the product name and dilution.

Can I refill smaller detailing bottles from a 20 L container?

Yes, provided the receiving bottle and its closure are compatible with the product. UNLOCKD’s collection includes a 20 L commercial jug and a separately listed 60 mm filling spigot for 20 L jugs. When selecting a spigot, verify the jug’s actual opening and thread compatibility; capacity alone does not establish fit. Use clean filling equipment, support the bulk container securely and leave room in the receiving bottle for its sprayer. Transferring concentrate into a smaller bottle does not make it ready to use—follow the chemical’s dilution instructions before application.

How many 500 mL or 1 L refills can I get from 20 L of detailing product?

By volume, 20 L of ready-to-use product equals forty 500 mL portions or twenty 1 L portions, before transfer losses or leftover product in the container. These are refill calculations, not estimates of how many vehicles you can detail. Actual consumption depends on the chemical, application method and work being performed. Concentrated products may produce more working solution after dilution, but the amount must be calculated using their approved mixing instructions. The empty UNLOCKD 20 L commercial jug supplies container capacity; it does not include 20 L of detailing chemical.

Can I reuse the same bottle for a different detailing product?

Reuse is appropriate only when the new product is compatible and the previous contents can be removed using an approved cleaning method. Clean the dispensing components as well as the container: residue can remain inside a sprayer’s pickup tube and mechanism. Where the previous chemical permits water rinsing, rinse the bottle and flush the sprayer before draining and drying. Never pour a different cleaner onto leftover solution. For products you use regularly, dedicated, clearly labelled bottles simplify organization and reduce the chance of cross-contamination or applying the wrong chemical.

Can I buy empty detailing bottles in bulk from UNLOCKD?

Yes. UNLOCKD accepts bulk empty-bottle enquiries through the Bottling Solutions page. When requesting pricing, include the container sizes, quantities, closure requirements and intended contents, along with your business details and delivery location. If you expect to reorder regularly, mention your anticipated usage so the enquiry reflects your ongoing needs. Confirm minimum quantities, current availability, pricing and lead times directly before planning a larger purchase. The collection’s bulk enquiry option is useful for professional detailing businesses and other operations that need a consistent supply of suitable empty packaging.