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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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  • TUGA Chemie

    Shampoo-Teufel® Car Shampoo

    pH-neutral car shampoo concentrate with lychee scent, LSP safe

    In stock (12× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    From $10.93 $13.71
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($10.93 / l)
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  • Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax Autoshampoo 16 oz (473 ml) Meguiars Ultimate Wash & Wax Autoshampoo 48 oz (1.4 Liter)
    ULTIMATE

    Meguiars

    Ultimate Wash & Wax Autoshampoo

    2-in-1 Shampoo with integrated wax protection

    In stock (6× 16 fl oz (473 ml) · 6× 48 oz (1.4 liters))
    From $19.72
    Inhalt: 473mlUnit price ($41.69 / l)
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  • Koch-Chemie

    Glanzwachsshampoo "Gw" car shampoo with sealant

    Car shampoo for shine and protection with integrated sealant

    In stock (1× 21kg)
    Backordered (1× 10kg)
    From $85.81
    Inhalt: 10kgUnit price ($8.58 / kg)
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  • Multi Cleaner "Mc" All-Purpose Cleaner (Marine Line)
    Nautical Line

    Koch-Chemie

    Multi Cleaner "Mc" All-Purpose Cleaner (Marine Line)

    Phosphate- and solvent-free all-purpose cleaner for boats

    In stock (2× 1000ml)
    Pre-order (10 liters)
    From $20.61 $22.14
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($20.61 / l)
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  • THE FINISHER × Koch-Chemie "MagicShampoo" — Pflegeshampoo THE FINISHER "MagicShampoo" Care Shampoo
    AUTOMOTIVE

    Koch-Chemie × THE FINISHER

    THE FINISHER "MagicShampoo" Care Shampoo

    Nourishing Shine Shampoo with Sealing Effect

    Low stock (4 units)
    $15.08 $16.60
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price ($30.16 / l)
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  • PROFILINE Microfibre Wash Mikrofaserwaschmittel | Detailing1
    PROFILINE

    SONAX

    PROFILINE Microfibre Wash Microfibre Detergent

    Microfibre Wash — Detergent for Microfibre Cloths

    In stock (3 units)
    $17.85 $26.03
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($17.85 / l)
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  • INNOVACAR

    "S2" Foamy Cleaning Foam (Snow Foam)

    Powerful cleaning with pH-neutral foam

    Low stock (5× 100ml)
    From $8.27 $16.54
    Inhalt: 100mlUnit price ($82.70 / 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.