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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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  • Allround Window Cleaner "Awc" Cleaner for Glass, Paint and Polycarbonate (Marine Line)
    Nautical Line

    Koch-Chemie

    Allround Window Cleaner "Awc" Cleaner for Glass, Paint and Polycarbonate (Marine Line)

    Streak-free cleaning for boat windows

    In stock (7× 1000ml)
    Pre-order (10 liters)
    From $33.04 $35.94
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price ($33.04 / l)
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  • Meguiars Ultimate Snow Foam Xtreme Cling Wash — Reinigungsschaum Ultimate Snow Foam Xtreme Cling Wash Foam Cleaner
    ULTIMATE

    Meguiars

    Ultimate Snow Foam Xtreme Cling Wash Foam Cleaner

    Extreme Adhesion Foam Pre-Wash — Gentle & Effective

    In stock (2× 32 fl oz (946 ml))
    From $28.89
    Inhalt: 946mlUnit price ($30.54 / l)
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  • SONAX

    SONAX PROFILINE Waterless Wash "Waterless-Wash" rinse-free wash

    Dry Laundry "Waterless-Wash" — Professional Waterless Laundry

    In stock (2× 25 liters)
    From $39.95 $57.59
    Inhalt: 5lUnit price ($7.99 / l)
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  • D-CON

    Mint "Splash & Wash" Shampoo Car Shampoo

    High-Gloss Car Shampoo with Paint Protection

    Low stock (5× 500ml)
    From $10.74 $16.53
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price ($21.48 / 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.