Driven & Kept
THE SURFACE ATLAS
A material-by-material guide to choosing a controlled cleaning method. Identify the surface before opening the bottle.
MATERIAL FILE / 01
Gloss paint
A glossy painted panel, usually with a clear protective top layer.
Identify
Identify existing wax, coating or film before washing. Use products permitted for that finish and remove loose dirt before contact.
Care
Use a dedicated clean wash medium and a compatible shampoo at its labelled dose. Work under the stated conditions, then rinse and dry with clean media.
Keep separate
Do not treat washing, polishing and applying protection as the same task. A scratch or etched mark needs assessment before an abrasive process.
Pause and reassess if: The finish is peeling, a mark remains after ordinary cleaning, or the panel was recently repaired.
Guidance checked September 8, 2026. Identify the actual material and follow its maker’s instructions.
THE COMPLETE MATERIAL FILES
Gloss paint
A glossy painted panel, usually with a clear protective top layer.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 02Matte paint & wraps
A low-gloss finish or an applied film needs its own care instructions.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 03Glass & tint
Window glass may carry tint, a coating or another sensitive layer.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 04Interior plastic
Textured, painted and soft-touch plastics need controlled cleaning.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 05Display screens
Coated electronic displays require their own instructions.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 06Fabric upholstery
Woven seat cloth and carpets are not the same as suede-like upholstery.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 07Alcantara
A branded suede-like material with dedicated maintenance guidance.
Open surface file ↗FILE / 08Leather & synthetic upholstery
Genuine leather, coated leather and leather-look materials differ.
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