What is included in the UNLOCKD Long-Lasting Vehicle Protection Kit?
The standard kit includes five 500 mL products: Long-Lasting Acrylic Tire Shine, Wheel & Tire Cleaner PRO, High pH Pre-Wash Soap, Ceramic Car Wash Soap, and Ceramic Coating Spray with Graphene. You also receive the 2-Step Rain Repellent Kit and a Tire Shine Applicator. The “I WANT MORE” upgraded kit increases each of those five bottles to 1 L while retaining the rain repellent kit and applicator. Together, these products cover exterior cleaning, paint protection, glass treatment, and tire finishing, making this a broader detailing routine than a basic car wash and wax bundle.
What order should I use the products in this vehicle protection kit?
Start with cleaning, then apply protection to the prepared surfaces. Rinse away loose debris, clean the wheels and tires with Wheel & Tire Cleaner PRO, and rinse thoroughly. Follow with High pH Pre-Wash Soap to loosen exterior buildup, rinse again, then contact-wash with Ceramic Car Wash Soap and a clean wash mitt. Dry the vehicle before applying Ceramic Coating Spray with Graphene in manageable sections. Treat clean exterior glass with the rain repellent system, following its two steps in order, and finish clean, dry tire sidewalls with the acrylic tire shine. Follow each bottle’s dilution and application directions; never let cleaners dry on the vehicle.
How long does the protection last, and when should I reapply it?
There is no single protection lifespan for the entire kit: paint protection, glass treatment, and tire shine serve different surfaces and wear at different rates. The kit does not specify a fixed number of months between applications. Exposure, driving conditions, washing methods, and surface preparation all affect maintenance needs. Assess each surface after cleaning rather than judging protection through a layer of road grime. Monitor water behaviour on paint and glass and the appearance of the tire finish, then refresh the relevant product according to its directions. You do not need to repeat every protection step simply because one area needs attention.
Do I still need Ceramic Coating Spray with Graphene after using Ceramic Car Wash Soap?
Yes—when completing the kit’s full protection routine, Ceramic Coating Spray with Graphene follows the wash and drying stages. Ceramic Car Wash Soap handles the washing step, while the spray provides a separate protection application on clean surfaces. The two products have different jobs, so a ceramic wash should not be treated as a substitute for the spray step. For an even finish, rinse thoroughly, dry the vehicle, and apply the spray in manageable sections before buffing as directed. Avoid applying extra product in the hope of extending durability; consistent coverage and proper preparation matter more than a heavy application.
Can I use this kit on a ceramic-coated car, PPF, vinyl wrap, or matte paint?
Compatibility needs to be checked product by product, particularly on paint protection film, vinyl wraps, and matte or satin finishes. The Long-Lasting Vehicle Protection Kit is positioned around a glossy exterior finish, and its kit instructions do not establish blanket approval for every coating or specialty surface. Before using it on a ceramic-coated vehicle, confirm that the pre-wash and protection spray meet the coating manufacturer’s maintenance requirements. For PPF, wraps, or matte finishes, confirm suitability with UNLOCKD and the surface manufacturer before application. A product intended to enhance gloss may not suit a finish whose original appearance you want to preserve.
Is the Long-Lasting Vehicle Protection Kit useful for Canadian winter car care?
Yes—the kit combines cleaning and protection steps that are relevant to maintaining a vehicle exposed to winter road film, salt, and slush. Its directions begin with rinsing loose contamination, followed by pre-washing and contact washing before protection is applied. Prepare and protect the vehicle when conditions allow the products to be used and dried correctly; do not apply them to frozen surfaces. Continue washing throughout winter when practical, because protective treatments do not eliminate salt buildup. Treat this as exterior appearance and surface maintenance, not as a replacement for underbody cleaning or a dedicated rustproofing treatment.
How many vehicles can I detail with the standard kit versus the 1 L upgrade?
A reliable vehicle count is not specified because consumption differs substantially between the cleaning and protection products. Vehicle size, contamination level, label-directed dilution, application method, and frequency of use all influence how quickly each bottle runs out. The upgraded kit contains twice the volume of each of the five main bottled products: 1 L instead of 500 mL. At the same dose per use, that doubles the available supply of those individual formulas. It does not double the included rain repellent kit or applicator. Choose the upgrade for larger vehicles, multiple vehicles, or more frequent detailing.
How do I get an even tire-shine finish without excess product on the wheels or paint?
Start with thoroughly cleaned, rinsed, and dry tire sidewalls before applying Long-Lasting Acrylic Tire Shine. Residual grime and old dressing can interfere with an even-looking finish, so give the cleaning stage adequate attention. Use the included Tire Shine Applicator to distribute the product evenly across the sidewall and control where it goes. Avoid leaving concentrated patches or adding excessive product to chase more shine. Follow the bottle’s drying instructions before driving, and keep the dressing off tire tread and braking surfaces. Using separate tools for tires and painted panels also helps prevent transferring dirty or dressing-loaded residue onto the bodywork.
