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Every ARMOUR product explained in plain language: what it does, when to use it and what to pair it with. No hype, just what works on real cars. All products ship fast, Australia wide.
ARMOUR Detail Supply was built around a simple idea: create professional-grade car care products that are easy to understand, enjoyable to use and capable of delivering results that rival many installer-only systems. From ceramic coatings and spray sealants to rinseless washing, wheel protection and decontamination, the range is designed to work as a complete detailing system rather than a collection of unrelated products.
Whether you're maintaining a daily driver, protecting a weekend toy or preparing a vehicle for long-term ownership, choosing the right products can be confusing. Ceramic coatings, spray coatings, sealants, rinseless washes and decontamination products all play different roles throughout the detailing process. This guide explains exactly where each ARMOUR product fits, who it is best suited for and when it should be used.
One of the things that separates ARMOUR from many brands is its focus on practical protection. Rather than chasing marketing claims, the range focuses on durable products that are straightforward to apply and maintain. From PHOBIC Spray Coating for fast long-term protection through to PRO Quartz Coating for maximum durability, there are solutions for complete beginners and experienced detailers alike.
This guide has been created by the team at Detailing Shed to help enthusiasts compare coatings, understand the difference between sealants and ceramic protection, build an effective wash routine and select products that suit their vehicle, budget and experience level.
ARMOUR Detail Supply wasn't built as a random collection of car care products. It was developed from the ground up as a complete detailing system. Every wash, decontamination, coating and maintenance product is designed to work with the ones around it, using consistent chemistry across the whole range rather than mismatched formulas bolted together under one label.
The focus throughout is on practical results and ease of use, backed by real-world tested protection rather than marketing promises. That makes ARMOUR suitable for enthusiasts, professional detailers and everyday vehicle owners alike. The range has been developed specifically to remove the confusion from choosing and using detailing products, so you always know what to reach for and when.
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The most common question we get. Here is the honest answer: more durability means more prep and less forgiveness during application. Pick the level that matches your experience and how long you keep your cars.
| Product | Durability | Difficulty | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|
| AMPLIFY Detail Spray | Weeks | Easiest | Topping up after every wash |
| Ceramic Spray Sealant | Up to 6 months | Easy | Standalone protection or coating topper |
| PHOBIC Spray Coating | 1 to 2 years | Easy | Coating durability without the coating process. Covers 4 to 9 cars |
| Quartz Coating | 3+ years | Moderate | First-time coaters. The most user-friendly bottle coating we sell |
| PRO Quartz Coating | 5+ years | Experienced | Maximum protection. 87% solids, 99.9% purity SiO2 |
A closer look at the five core protection products side by side: category, protection type, durability, application difficulty and what each one is best suited for.
| Product | Category | Protection Type | Durability | Application Difficulty | Best For |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| AMPLIFY Detail Spray | Sealant / Topper | SiO2 spray sealant | Weeks | Easiest | Topping up gloss and slickness after every wash |
| Ceramic Spray Sealant | Sealant / Topper | SiO2 spray sealant | Up to 6 months | Easy | Standalone protection or a maintenance topper over any coating |
| PHOBIC Spray Coating | Spray Coating | Quartz (SiO2) spray coating | 1 to 2 years | Easy | Coating-level durability without the full coating process |
| Quartz Coating | Bottle Coating | Single-layer SiO2 ceramic coating | 3+ years | Moderate | First-time coaters wanting genuine long-term protection |
| PRO Quartz Coating | Bottle Coating | High-solids SiO2 ceramic coating (87% solids, 99.9% purity) | 5+ years | Experienced | Maximum long-term protection on daily drivers and long-term keepers |
Single-layer SiO2 paint protection with strong gloss, slickness and chemical resistance. This is the coating we point first-timers to because it is forgiving to level and wipe off.
When to use it: after full decontamination and a polish, on a car you plan to keep for years. Prep with Panel Prep before applying.
The top of the range. 87% solids and 99.9% purity SiO2 for the longest-lasting paint protection ARMOUR makes. Higher solids means a thicker, denser layer, and it also means less working time, so this one suits detailers who have coated before.
When to use it: daily drivers and long-term keepers where maximum durability matters more than the easiest application.
Ceramic-grade protection in a spray bottle, built on the same high-solids chemistry as the Quartz coatings. Spray onto an applicator, spread panel by panel, let it set up for 30 to 60 seconds, then level with a plush towel. No droppers or suede cloths, and one bottle covers 4 to 9 cars depending on size.
When to use it: when you want real durability but do not want the full coating process, or for coating the family's second and third cars.
A 76% SiO2 coating built to handle sustained braking heat on the hottest part of the car. Brake dust and road grime rinse off instead of baking on, for 1+ year per application.
When to use it: on cleaned and decontaminated wheels, ideally off the car so you can coat the barrels too.
Hydrophobic coating for windscreens and exterior glass. Rain beads and sheets off at speed, which makes a bigger difference to visibility in heavy rain than any wiper upgrade.
When to use it: after polishing the glass or cleaning it with Panel Prep so the coating bonds to bare glass.
Restores faded, greyed exterior trim and plastics back to a deep, even finish and protects them against further UV fade. This is a coating, not a dressing, so it does not wash off next weekend.
When to use it: on clean, dry, fully degreased trim. One 50ml bottle goes a long way.
Up to 6 months of SiO2 protection on paint, glass, wheels and plastics from one bottle. Works as standalone protection on an uncoated car or as a maintenance topper over any coating.
When to use it: every few months on a clean, dry car. Spray a panel, spread, flip the towel and buff.
Protection with zero wiping. Spray it onto the wet car after the final rinse, then rinse again and dry as normal. The sealant bonds in the rinse stage, which makes it the fastest way to add protection to any wash.
When to use it: at the end of every second or third wash to keep beading strong with no extra effort.
The everyday hero. A SiO2 detail spray that adds gloss and slickness after every wash and doubles as a drying aid, so the towel glides and the water comes off faster.
When to use it: mist onto wet panels while drying, or use on a dry car for a quick gloss boost before a show or a sale photo.
A pH-neutral, high-foaming wash soap with no fillers and no residue, which is exactly what you want on a coated car. It cleans without stripping protection or leaving anything behind to interfere with beading.
When to use it: your regular maintenance wash, in the bucket or through the DRFT Foam Cannon.
The opposite of Shampoo+ by design. A high pH pre-wash stage soap that strips old waxes, sealants and stubborn grime so the surface is genuinely bare before decontamination and coating.
When to use it: before claying, polishing or coating. Do not use it as your weekly soap on a car you want to keep protected.
HERO Rinseless Wash allows you to wash a vehicle safely using only a few litres of water. Advanced lubricating polymers surround and encapsulate dirt particles, helping them release from the paint safely rather than dragging across the surface. For apartment dwellers, mobile detailers, water-restricted areas or enthusiasts who simply want a faster wash process, HERO can dramatically reduce washing time and water usage without compromising results.
Unlike traditional washing, rinseless washing reduces setup time, minimises water runoff and can be performed almost anywhere. Many enthusiasts find that once they learn the correct technique, HERO becomes their most-used wash product because it delivers excellent results while saving time, water and effort.
When to use it: lightly to moderately dirty vehicles. Perfect for weekly maintenance washes, ceramic-coated vehicles and situations where a traditional hose wash isn't practical. Pair it with the VILLAIN Wash Sponge, or grab the HERO & VILLAIN Kit.
Four products in one bottle: waterless wash, quick detailer, glass cleaner and drying aid. If you only keep one spray in the boot, this is the one.
When to use it: light dust and fingerprints only. For anything heavier, step up to HERO or a full wash.
Dissolves embedded iron particles and brake dust from paint and wheels. The colour change shows it working. Iron contamination is what makes paint feel gritty even after a wash, and claying alone drags it across the surface.
When to use it: as the chemical decontamination step before claying, and periodically on wheels.
A dilutable APC for door jambs, engine bays, wheel wells, floor mats and interior grime. Dilute it strong for heavy jobs and weak for delicate surfaces, which is why one bottle replaces several single-purpose cleaners.
When to use it: anywhere a dedicated product is overkill. Because it is dilutable, decant it into a separate spray bottle.
Removes polishing oils and residues so coatings bond to bare paint instead of sitting on an oily film. Skipping this step is the number one cause of coating failure. It also doubles as a streak-free glass cleaner.
When to use it: the final wipe-down before any ARMOUR coating goes on.
A colour-changing wheel cleaner. Spray it on, watch it turn purple as it dissolves ferrous brake dust, then agitate and rinse. The colour change tells you exactly where the contamination was.
When to use it: regular wheel cleaning and before Wheel Coating goes on.
A heavy-duty degreaser that pulls old dressings, browning and road grime out of the rubber. Brown foam on the brush means it is working. Clean rubber is why dressings last, so do not skip this step.
When to use it: before every fresh application of Tire+ or Ghost. Ready to use in the 473ml bottle.
Tyre dressing that gives a rich, even finish without slinging onto your paint. Layer it for more shine or leave it at one coat for a factory-fresh satin look.
When to use it: on clean, dry tyres with a foam applicator. The Tire+ Dressing Kit includes the right applicator.
A tyre sealant rather than a dressing, with durability up to 3 months. Where a dressing sits on the rubber, Ghost seals it, so the finish survives washes and rain instead of disappearing after the first wet week.
When to use it: when you are sick of redressing tyres every wash. Apply to fully cleaned and dried rubber.
An all-in-one interior cleaner and protectant. Lifts dust, fingerprints and light grime from dash, trim, screens, leather, fabric and Alcantara, with built-in UV protection against fading and an antimicrobial (BZK) for genuine cleanliness. Silicone-free, so it leaves a matte OEM finish with no greasy shine.
When to use it: the regular interior wipe-down. For heavier interior grime, use diluted CLEAN first, then finish with PILOT. The PILOT Interior Kit bundles it with the right towel.
| Tool | What it is for |
|---|---|
| DRFT Foam Cannon | Thick pre-wash foam from your pressure washer. Pairs with Shampoo+ and Decon Soap. Replacement bottles available. |
| VILLAIN Wash Sponge | The wash media built for rinseless washing with HERO, and just as good in a traditional two-bucket wash. |
| Clay Block & Bug Scrubber | Mechanical decontamination after IRON Remover, plus safe bug removal on the front bar. |
| BLOCK Microfiber Applicator, BLOCK Band & BLOCK Mini | Coating applicators sized for panels, curves and tight spots. Use a fresh face per section. |
| Pink Double Flip Towel | Two-sided microfibre for spray sealants and detail sprays: one side to spread, flip to buff. |
| Premium Wash Bucket & Vinyl Labels | Keep wash and rinse buckets separate and labelled. Cheap insurance against swirl marks. |
Bundles are the cheapest way into the range because the products are priced together below their individual totals.
If you want the order the products are designed to be used in, this is it.
1. Strip: foam and wash with Decon Soap to remove old protection and grime.
2. Decontaminate: IRON Remover, then the Clay Block with lubrication.
3. Polish: correct the paint to the level you are happy with.
4. Prep: wipe every panel with Panel Prep to remove polishing oils.
5. Protect: apply PRO Quartz, Quartz or PHOBIC to paint, Wheel Coating to wheels, Glass Coating to glass and Trim+ to plastics.
6. Maintain: wash with Shampoo+, dry with AMPLIFY, top up with Ceramic Spray Sealant or Beads every few months, and keep tyres fresh with Tire Cleaner and Tire+ or Ghost.
The rule that matters most: protection only performs on properly prepared paint. If you skip the decon and Panel Prep stages, no coating from any brand will last its rated durability.
The best protection product is the one that gets maintained properly. Whether you're running a spray sealant, PHOBIC, Quartz Coating or PRO Quartz Coating, following a simple maintenance routine will keep the vehicle looking better for longer and help protection reach its full lifespan.
For coated and non-coated vehicles.
Ideal for regular vehicle maintenance and preserving the performance of existing protection.
Every 2-4 months.
This routine helps maintain water beading, gloss and slickness between major detailing sessions.
Recommended every 6-12 months.
This process restores the surface and ensures coatings and sealants continue performing at their best.
If your vehicle is protected with PHOBIC, Quartz Coating or PRO Quartz Coating, keep the routine simple.
Most coating failures are caused by poor washing habits or inadequate preparation, not the coating itself.
Not every vehicle needs the full range. Choose the setup that best matches your situation.
You're just getting started and want products that are easy to use and deliver noticeable results.
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You detail regularly and want stronger protection without excessive complexity.
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You're keeping your vehicle long term and want the highest level of protection available.
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You don't have easy access to a hose, or want to minimise water use.
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Detailing Shed has helped thousands of Australian enthusiasts and everyday vehicle owners choose the right ARMOUR products for their car. Our recommendations aren't based on marketing copy. They come from real-world testing across daily drivers, family vehicles, enthusiast builds and professionally maintained cars, in Australian conditions.
Every suggestion on this page is shaped by customer feedback, hands-on product testing and years of practical detailing experience. The goal is always the same: help you choose the product that's actually right for your car and your routine, not the most expensive one on the shelf.
If you're new to detailing, the best ARMOUR products are Shampoo+, AMPLIFY, Ceramic Spray Sealant and PILOT Interior Detailer. Shampoo+ is a simple, pH-neutral maintenance shampoo that's hard to get wrong. AMPLIFY doubles as a drying aid and gloss booster in one spray, so there's no separate product to learn. Ceramic Spray Sealant adds up to six months of protection with a straightforward spray-and-wipe application, and PILOT Interior Detailer handles most interior surfaces from a single bottle. Together they deliver noticeable results without requiring any prior detailing experience.
For apartment living or low water access, the best ARMOUR products are HERO Rinseless Wash, VILLAIN Wash Sponge, AMPLIFY and Ceramic Spray Sealant. HERO cleans a full car using only a few litres of water and no hose, paired with the VILLAIN Wash Sponge for safe agitation. AMPLIFY works as a quick drying aid and gloss spray between washes, and Ceramic Spray Sealant adds long-lasting protection without needing a tap or pressure washer at all. This combination covers washing, drying and protection with minimal water and no outdoor tap required.
For the longest-lasting protection, the best ARMOUR products are PRO Quartz Coating, Wheel Coating, Glass Coating and Trim+ Coating. PRO Quartz Coating is ARMOUR's highest-solids formula, rated for 5+ years on paint. Wheel Coating is built specifically to survive sustained brake heat, Glass Coating keeps windscreens clear in wet weather, and Trim+ Coating restores and protects faded exterior plastics long-term. Applied together, this set protects every exterior surface of the car to the same high standard, not just the paint.
ARMOUR Quartz Coating is the best choice for first-time users. It offers 3+ years of protection while remaining more forgiving during application than higher-solids coatings. If you're looking for something even simpler, PHOBIC Spray Coating delivers ceramic-grade protection with a spray-and-wipe application.
Quartz Coating is designed to balance durability and ease of use, making it ideal for enthusiasts. PRO Quartz Coating contains 87% solids and 99.9% purity SiO2, providing 5+ years of protection but requiring more experience during application due to shorter working times.
Yes. PHOBIC uses quartz coating technology and provides genuine long-term protection. It sits between a traditional spray sealant and a bottle ceramic coating, offering 1–2 years of durability with a much simpler application process.
Yes. Ceramic Spray Sealant works exceptionally well as a maintenance topper over Quartz Coating, PRO Quartz Coating and PHOBIC. It helps refresh gloss, slickness and water behaviour while extending protection between major details.
Panel Prep removes polishing oils, fillers and residue left behind after polishing. This allows ceramic coatings to bond directly to the paint surface and achieve their expected durability.
No. Washing alone will not remove embedded contaminants such as iron fallout, tar and industrial pollution. Proper decontamination helps ensure the coating bonds correctly and performs as intended.
Rinseless washing reduces water usage, speeds up the wash process and allows vehicles to be safely cleaned in locations where hose washing is impractical. It is especially popular with apartment owners, mobile detailers and ceramic-coated vehicle owners.
Yes. HERO is designed to clean coated and uncoated vehicles safely. The lubricating polymers help lift dirt from the surface while preserving existing protection.
Most vehicles benefit from a full chemical decontamination every 6 to 12 months, depending on driving conditions and exposure to brake dust, industrial fallout and environmental contaminants.
ARMOUR Wheel Coating provides approximately 12 months or more of protection when applied to properly prepared wheels and maintained correctly.
Tire+ is a tyre dressing that enhances appearance and can be adjusted from satin to glossy depending on application. Ghost is a tyre sealant designed for significantly longer durability and resistance to rain and washing.
Most beginners start with Shampoo+, AMPLIFY, Ceramic Spray Sealant, HERO Rinseless Wash and PILOT Interior Detailer. Together they provide a complete maintenance system without requiring advanced detailing experience.
Wash with Shampoo+ or HERO, decontaminate with IRON Remover and a clay tool when required, polish if needed, wipe down with Panel Prep and then protect the surface using PHOBIC, Quartz Coating or PRO Quartz Coating. Maintain protection with AMPLIFY, Ceramic Spray Sealant and regular washing.
Founded in 2018, Detailing Shed is one of Australia's leading automotive detailing retailers and the lead Australian distributor of ARMOUR Detail Supply.
Our team works with professional detailers, enthusiasts and everyday vehicle owners every day, helping customers select the correct products for washing, decontamination, ceramic coating installation and ongoing vehicle maintenance.
As a family-owned Australian business, we focus on honest advice, proven products, fast dispatch and long-term customer support rather than simply recommending the most expensive option.
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