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Wash & Clean

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Regular use of car shampoo and car cleaner is crucial to maintaining the visual and physical value of your vehicle. By choosing high-quality products and following proven application methods, you can ensure that your car is not only clean, but also protected for the long term.

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  • Koch-Chemie

    Active Foam "Af" Intensive Foam

    Effective Intensive Foam for Professional Vehicle Care

    In stock (2× 10kg)
    Backordered (6× 1000ml)
    Pre-order (21kg)
    From $13.85
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($13.85 / l)
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  • SONAX

    PROFILINE MultiStar "All-Purpose-Cleaner" Universal Cleaner

    MultiStar - Universal Cleaner Concentrate

    Low stock (4× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    From $12.32 $17.46
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($12.32 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Gentle Snow Foam X-Mas "Gfx" cleaning foam

    pH-neutral cleaning foam with a festive scent

    In stock (3 units)
    From $20.77
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($20.77 / l)
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  • TUGA Chemie

    Insekten-Teufel® Bug Remover

    Alkaline Insect Remover Gel pH 9 with Low VOC Content

    In stock (1× 5 liters)
    From $15.09 $19.25
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($15.09 / l)
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  • THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie "InsectOff" — Insektenentferner THE FINISHER "InsectOff" Bug Remover
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    THE FINISHER "InsectOff" Bug Remover

    For gentle and quick removal of insect residue

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    $15.09 $15.22
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price ($30.18 / l)
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  • SONAX

    XTREME Film Cleaner Special Cleaner for Wraps

    Film Cleaner — Special Cleaner for PPF, Vinyl, and Matte Paint

    In stock (17 units)
    $9.55 $13.85
    Inhalt: 750mlUnit price ($12.73 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Eulex M "Eum" Adhesive Remover

    Powerful adhesive remover for car care

    In stock (1 unit)
    From $33.93 $37.40
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($33.93 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Ultra Foam "Uf" Snow Foam / High-foaming foam for the self-service wash

    Snow Foam Concentrate pH 8.5 for pre-wash with sealant tolerance

    In stock (1× 5 liters)
    Pre-order (1000 ml / 1 liter · 20 liters)
    From $12.46
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($12.46 / l)
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The ultimate guide to car shampoo and car cleaner

Car care is part art, part science, and picking the right products when you buy makes all the difference. In this guide we zero in on two essentials – car shampoo and car cleaner – and share what we’ve learned about choosing and using them, so your car ends up not just clean but properly protected.

Car shampoo: for a glossy wash

Why car shampoo matters: A good car shampoo lifts dirt off without touching the paint. It’s built to gently break down road grime and fallout while looking after the wax layer already on the car.

Picking the right car shampoo: Go for pH-neutral shampoos with no harsh chemicals. Ones that top up wax or sealant give you a bit of extra protection and gloss.

Car cleaner: a deep clean for your car

Why car cleaners count: Car cleaners go past surface washing and tackle the stubborn stuff – tar, tree sap, baked-on spots. They prep the paint for polishing and waxing.

How to use them: Always test the cleaner on a hidden spot first. Follow the instructions, and keep the car out of direct sun while you work so it doesn’t dry into streaks.