LIBERA
Libera is an innovative professional concentrated pre-wash developed by Labocosmetica, identified as a powerful alkaline product that falls within the TFR (Traffic Film Remover) category.
It stands out for its ability to combine the effectiveness of a traditionally aggressive TFR with the safety of a high-end pre-wash, breaking the classic rules of detailing.
The Labocosmetica philosophy that led to the creation of LIBERA moves away from TFRs based solely on “free” alkalinity, focusing instead on a calibrated blend of specific T-7V surfactants within an environment with high penetration capacity at low alkalinity to ensure:
- extraordinary cleaning depth
- maximum safety on surfaces, even protected ones
- As powerful as an INDUSTRIAL TFR, yet as safe as a premium pre-wash
- Does not affect paints, waxes, sealants, ceramic coatings, wraps, or PPF
- Slow drying: maximizes dwell time without leaving streaks
- Versatile use: bodywork, wheels, wheel arches, door jambs, ENGINE BAY
- VDA certification: the first TFR with this German safety guarantee
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Introducing LIBERA – The TFR that breaks the rules of detailing
Our challenge was clear: to create a TFR with the power of a product for car washes and industrial vehicles, but with the safety of a premium pre-wash.
LIBERA is the answer.
Differences from the range products
| Product | Type | Key points |
| LIBERA | Alkaline, advanced TFR | Deep cleaning, decalcification, and PPF preparation. Safe on ceramic coatings. |
| RENOVA | ACID TFR | Specific for PPF maintenance, removes light dirt without affecting delicate films. |
| PRÌMUS 2.0 | Alkaline | Safe pre-wash for all surfaces, including ceramic-protected ones. Good effectiveness on light or maintenance dirt. |
LIBERA is the new standard for professional pre-washing:
as powerful as an alkaline TFR, as safe as a premium product.
Perfect for those who want real performance, application versatility, and visible results, even on protected and treated cars.
Libera must be applied as a mist and not delivered like a foaming pre-wash.
It should be used at the start, in place of the pre-wash phase, on a cool surface and in the shade.
Step-by-step application method:
For an even deeper clean, in case of heavily bonded road film and recommended before applying PPF, follow these steps:
- Second pre-wash with LIBERA using a mitt, diluted at 1:20
OR - Second acidic pre-wash with Renova (2pH+ wash cycle)
- Drying and inspection in preparation for PPF application
Tips: on complex areas (wheels, badges), use a soft-bristle brush.
Instructions:
Preparation: vehicle in the shade, bodywork cool
<strong>RECOMMENDED DILUTION WITH PUMP SPRAYER</strong>
Application: spray on dry bodywork, from bottom to top
Dwell time:
- General: 3–6 minutes
- Do not let the product dry
Rinsing: with high-pressure water, from bottom to top
Results:
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What is a TFR and why is it essential in modern detailing
Every day, the bodywork is exposed to a combination of environmental and road contaminants: smog, industrial dust, salt, diesel residues, and atmospheric particulates. These elements make up what is called organic and surface dirt, which can be effectively removed with a good alkaline pre-wash or a well-balanced touchless system.
Over time, on certain surfaces — especially light-colored, porous, or oxidized paints — an invisible but strongly bonded road film forms. It consists of layers of oils, carbon residues, and atmospheric contaminants, including particulates like PM10, which are not completely removed by a normal pre-wash, even if alkaline.
For this type of dirt, a targeted approach is needed: the Traffic Film Remover, or TFR.
Unlike traditional pre-washes, the TFR is designed to penetrate deep into the paint, dissolve the bonded film dirt, and work where regular pre-washes stop. It’s not just a matter of alkalinity, but of formulation — of innovative surfactants and a selective cleaning power that make the TFR an essential technical tool, especially when aiming for a thorough cleaning before manual contact or a detailing process.
Why slow drying is essential
One of the main limitations of traditional TFRs is that they dry too quickly, increasing the risk of stains and streaks that are hard to remove.
LIBERA was designed to keep the surface wet for longer, ensuring:
- more uniform action
- deeper cleaning
- protection of delicate surfaces
In the world of professional detailing, tackling complex, layered dirt requires an advanced strategy. That’s where the **new 2pH+ (Plus) washing cycle** comes into play: a two-step approach that **combines the power of an alkaline TFR like LIBERA** with the complementary action of an **acidic TFR like RENOVA**.
Why use a 2pH+ cycle
Road dirt is never uniform. It’s made up of:
- Organic contaminants (smog, oils, carbon residues)
- Mineral contaminants (limescale, cement dust, industrial residues)
Using only one type of pH — alkaline or acidic — is not always enough to effectively and safely remove all components.
The **2pH+ wash** solves this limitation through a **sequential approach**:
Step 1 – LIBERA: advanced alkaline TFR
- Deeply dissolves traffic film, grease, oils, and stubborn dirt
- Removes organic contaminants that normal prewashes struggle to tackle
- Ensures maximum safety on waxes, coatings, and PPF
- Works without affecting delicate surfaces thanks to its selective, controlled action
Step 2 – RENOVA: intelligent acidic TFR
- Completes the cleaning by targeting mineral and inorganic contaminants
- Eliminates limescale residues and hard water spots
- Ideal as the final cleaning step before polishing or applying protective films
- Restores the surface pH and brings back its natural shine
LIBERA is the essential first step in professional washing.
Its advanced formula, made up of innovative surfactants and emulsifying agents, quickly and deeply dissolves:
- the invisible yet stubborn traffic film
- contaminants from PM10 fine dust and industrial particles
- grease and tough dirt
This ensures optimal surface preparation, whether for applying PPF films, protective treatments like sealants and coatings, or for their maintenance and periodic reapplication within the relevant care cycle.
In the absence of a true safe TFR, many detailing professionals have chosen Prìmus 2.0 as a valid alternative. Thanks to its advanced formulation, this pre-wash has often been used even in spray mode, proving effective at removing traffic film and stubborn contaminants.
Prìmus 2.0 has revolutionized the concept of pre-washing, ensuring maximum compatibility with waxes, sealants, and coatings without compromising their longevity. It combines safety and cleaning power, becoming the ideal standard in many scenarios.
However, in the presence of heavily bonded and layered dirt, such as the grayish films caused by heavy traffic or long maintenance intervals, its action alone may not be enough.
In the world of car care, TFRs (Traffic Film Removers) are often associated with caustic and aggressive formulas. The products commonly available on the market fall into two categories:
- Car wash TFRs: extremely powerful and designed to quickly remove the toughest dirt. However, their effectiveness comes at a cost: they can compromise waxes, sealants, ceramic coatings, and PPF films, leaving the surface exposed to the elements.
- Gentle pre-washes: less aggressive and generally safer on applied protections, but often ineffective against the most stubborn road grime.
The result? Detailing professionals have always avoided traditional TFRs, opting instead for safer solutions to avoid compromising the protective treatments already applied to vehicles.
The professional thus found themselves at an operational crossroads:
- Use Prìmus 2.0, with the assurance of maximum safety on waxes, sealants, and coatings, but with limited effectiveness on certain types of heavily bonded dirt.
- Or resort to more aggressive TFRs, capable of removing even the most stubborn grime, but with the real risk of damaging surface protections, as well as aluminum trims and delicate moldings.
| Single pH | 2pH+ cycle (Libera + Renova) |
| Partial removal of contaminants | Complete and balanced removal of organic and mineral dirt |
| Risk of invisible residues | Fully clean surface, ready for polishing or PPF |
| Greater reliance on mechanical action | Advanced chemical cleaning, less contact and more safety |
| Static approach | Dynamic approach, suitable for various contamination conditions |
When to use the 2pH+ cycle
The 2pH+ wash is especially recommended:
- Before applying PPF or wrapping films
- In the presence of layered, grayish traffic film
- On vehicles with mineral residues from acid rain or hard water
- To prepare the surface for advanced detailing or polishing
Two pH levels, one goal — perfection
The 2pH+ cycle by Labocosmetica is the answer to a real need of the modern detailer: maximum cleaning effectiveness with maximum surface safety.
Thanks to the synergy between LIBERA and RENOVA, every surface is treated thoroughly, deeply, and with precision. It’s an intelligent, balanced, and certified system for those who won’t settle for superficial cleaning but demand top-tier professional standards.
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