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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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  • SONAX

    XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo Car Shampoo

    Rich-Foam Shampoo — High-foaming car shampoo for foam guns

    In stock (1× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    From $15.09 $22.16
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($15.09 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    NanoMagic Shampoo "Nms" Nano Shampoo

    High-tech shampoo with nano-sealant for maximum paint protection

    Pre-order
    $163.44
    Inhalt: 10kgUnit price ($16.34 / kg)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Insect & Dirt Remover "Idr" Insect & Dirt Remover

    Powerful cleaner for insect and dirt residues, which works gently.

    Backordered (1 unit)
    $128.80
    Inhalt: 10kgUnit price ($12.88 / kg)
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  • SONAX

    XTREME Ceramic Active-Shampoo Car Shampoo

    Ceramic ActiveShampoo — Ceramic Protection with Every Hand Wash

    In stock (1 unit)
    $17.86 $24.92
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price ($35.72 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Aktivwäsche "Aw" Active Shampoo

    Efficient car shampoo for thorough cleaning and paint protection

    In stock (1× 11kg · 2× 21kg)
    From $62.32
    Inhalt: 11kgUnit price ($5.67 / kg)
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  • TUGA Chemie

    Teufels-Reiniger® Universal Cleaner

    Alkaline concentrate for engine, interior, and pre-wash

    In stock (15× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 1× 5 liters)
    From $15.09 $19.25
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($15.09 / l)
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  • TUGA Chemie

    Flugrost-Teufel® Iron Fallout Remover

    Acid-free rust remover with color change for paint and rims

    Low stock (4× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 2× 5 liters)
    From $22.02 $27.56
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($22.02 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Super Foam "Sf" Cleaning Foam

    Intensive Cleansing Foam

    Low stock (2× 11kg · 2× 22kg)
    From $105.26
    Inhalt: 11kgUnit price ($9.57 / kg)
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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.