{"title":"Autoshampoo im Kanister","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAutoshampoo im Kanister\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAutoshampoo im Kanister\u003c\/strong\u003e: Shampoos lösen Schmutz und unterstützen die lackschonende Wäsche. Kanister bündeln Vorrat für regelmäßigen Verbrauch; passende Entnahme und Dosierung richten sich nach dem tatsächlichen Produkt und Gebinde.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEntscheidend sind der vorhandene Lackschutz, die konkrete Verschmutzung und die gewählte Waschmethode.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum","title":"Gentle Snow Foam \"Gsf\" Cleaning Foam","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003epH-neutral pre-wash with the Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam? A pH-neutral cleaning foam for the touchless pre-wash that lays down a thick foam with long dwell time on the paint — safe on wax and sealants. Not the call for baked-on bugs or tar, that's what active cleaners are for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pH-neutral pre-wash foam from Koch-Chemie in Unna that works at a pH of around 7.5 and goes on with a foam lance or foam sprayer. The thick foam blanket gently softens loose road grime and pollen before the hand wash — without attacking wax layers or ceramic coatings. That makes the Gsf the go-to for weekly care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum_hero.png?v=1778625650\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam Gsf – pre-wash on a black Porsche 911 Turbo S in the detailing hall\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003epH-neutral at around 7.5.\u003c\/strong\u003e Won't touch carnauba wax, polymer or ceramic sealants. You can run the Gsf every week without losing dwell time on a GYEON Q² MOHS or Koch-Chemie 1K Nano — unlike active foams at pH 11 or higher.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThick foam blanket with long dwell time.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1:50 in the foam lance you get a creamy foam that clings to vertical panels for 4–6 minutes instead of sheeting straight off. That dwell time is enough to grab the loose particles and pull them off when you rinse — the whole point of a pre-wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes a long way and pulls double duty.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 20 ml per litre, 1 litre covers about 50 pre-washes — roughly €0,26 a go. You can also run it as a hand-wash shampoo: 50 ml in 10 litres of water in the bucket, done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Foam consistency lives and dies by how much water is in the lance, not how much product. Tip more Gsf in but skimp on water and you get thin foam instead of a creamy blanket. Rule of thumb: fill the mixing bottle two-thirds with warm water, then dose 20 ml per litre. With soft water under 8 °dH bump the dose up a touch; with hard water from 14 °dH ease off — otherwise you end up with stringy foam that's a pain to rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n  \u003cp\u003eAnd always work onto wet, pre-rinsed paint. Dry paint means the foam grinds loose grit into the surface — the most common beginner mistake.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam lance, 20 ml, let the foam sheet off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou lay the Gsf down on a wet, pre-rinsed car — never on dry paint, or you'll drag loose grit across the surface when you rinse. Knock the heavy dirt, bugs and bird muck off with the pressure washer first. A quick clear-water rinse beforehand takes 30 seconds and saves the clear coat from needless swirls.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eInto the foam lance goes 20 ml of Gsf per litre of water, which is about 1:50. Lay the foam on bottom to top so the run-off doesn't draw clean streaks through the dirt. Let it dwell 4–6 minutes, shorter in the sun — the foam mustn't dry on, or it'll leave streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThen rinse top to bottom thoroughly with clear water. Foam left in the panel gaps points to too little water pressure or too short a rinse. Whatever's still on the paint after that belongs to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo\"\u003ecar shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e step of the two-bucket wash. The pre-wash doesn't replace the shampoo, it just cuts down how much grit ends up in your wash mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you haven't got a foam lance on the pressure washer, you can put the Gsf on with a pump sprayer instead — the foam comes out a lot flatter there and doesn't last as long. For a manual bucket wash, dose 50 ml in 10 litres of water, about two pumps from a trigger bottle. That's comfortably enough foam for a mid-size car, anything from a Golf up to an E-Class.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum_anwendung.png?v=1778625656\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam Gsf – foam lance spraying thick cleaning foam onto the 911 Turbo S\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003epH-neutral means your coating stays put\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe biggest difference from active pre-wash foams like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-universalreiniger\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Green Star\u003c\/a\u003e is the pH. Gsf sits at 7.5, Green Star at around 11. On uncoated paint that doesn't matter; on a ceramic coating it does.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStudies and hands-on testing show it: strongly alkaline cleaners above pH 10 break down the topcoat of ceramic coatings measurably faster. If you want to get 12 or 24 months of life out of your coating, you're better off with a pH-neutral weekly wash. The Gsf is built for exactly that — ongoing care instead of a one-off deep clean. The coating's hydrophobic effect stays intact, and the water beads after the wash just like it did on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhere the Gsf hits its limits: baked-on bugs on the front end, tar spots on the sills, brake dust on the wheels or hardened pollen — it won't shift those. For that you reach for the specialists — \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/insektenentferner\"\u003ebug remover\u003c\/a\u003e, tar remover or wheel cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf the car's really dirty and you want to turn the Gsf into an active foam, add 10–30 ml of Green Star per litre of mixed foam in the lance. That pushes the pH up and gives the foam more bite — but on coated cars only as the exception, not the weekly routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum_ergebnis.png?v=1778625662\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam Gsf – water beading on a freshly washed bonnet\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor coated cars, and honest limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gsf suits anyone who washes on a routine and runs a coated or waxed car. The logic is simple: clean gently and often rather than aggressively and rarely. If you make the wash a fixed weekly habit, the Gsf takes you furthest.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less of a fit for body shops, seasonal cars coming off a long lay-up, or the spring clean after winter — there active foams with a higher pH have the edge, because the dirt is long past what the Gsf can dissolve. And if you don't own a foam lance and only run a pressure sprayer, the Gsf will give you foam, but never the consistency and dwell time of a proper lance on a pressure washer. For that case a spray-on pre-cleaner makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-litre bottle covers around 50 washes, the 5-litre can 250. If you look after more than one car or work in a detailing studio, the 5-litre container runs about 30 percent cheaper per wash. Pair it with a pH-neutral shampoo like the Koch-Chemie Nanomagic Shampoo or GYEON Q² Bathe+ for the two-bucket wash, and a drying towel to finish, and you've got the full weekly workflow for a well-kept car — from the first jet of water to the last drop, without ever attacking your coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe signature cherry scent is a matter of taste, but it rarely divides opinion — most detailers find it a lot more pleasant than the soapy standard smell of many competitor products. In closed garages or wash bays the smell doesn't linger after rinsing, which is a handy detail in day-to-day use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst time you run the Gsf, don't be stingy with the dose. 20 ml per litre is the floor for a visible foam blanket. On really dirty cars or with hard tap water, go a pump higher. The extra 4–5 cents a wash is nothing next to a weaker result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSame goes for the water pressure at the washer: under 100 bar the foam stays thin; from 130 bar it turns creamy and sits thick on the paint. Running a Kärcher K7 or similar, you can crank the lance to maximum foam output. With portable battery washers the foam comes out noticeably flatter — not a product fault, just a question of pressure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne more tip from what we see at Detailing1: before each seasonal wash in spring and autumn, swap the Gsf for an active-foam wash with Green Star. That way no pollen film and no winter salt gets a foothold — the kind the pH-neutral foam can't shift over time. The other 50 weeks of the year, the Gsf runs as your standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStick to that routine properly and even a 5-year-old coating still beads visibly — and that's exactly the point of pH-neutral care: keeping what you've got instead of constantly re-applying the coating. The pricier line in any detailing budget is always the coating itself, not the shampoo. With the Gsf you stretch the life of the coating — at minimal running cost and maximum compatibility.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum_lineup_71190d38-c132-4a2c-b491-318ab5c6d172.png?v=1778657758\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam Gsf – 1000 ml bottle and 5 L canister side by side\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48494571192655,"sku":"D1-KCX-383001","price":13.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49672693842255,"sku":"D1-KCX-383001_2","price":29.38,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49672693875023,"sku":"D1-KCX-383001_3","price":43.62,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":48494571225423,"sku":"D1-KCX-383005","price":55.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum_bef958d2-c483-4332-ab33-56ecc2f968ac.png?v=1778623445"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-autoshampoo-as-auto-shampoo","title":"Autoshampoo \"As\" Car Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eWeekly hand washing with no wax or sealant loss, thanks to Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo \"As\"? A mildly alkaline shampoo (pH 9) for hand washing and gantry car washes, built on an anionic-nonionic surfactant blend. It's phosphate- and NTA-free, gives you around eight washes from a single litre, and looks after your wax and sealants while it does. Not meant for the first wash of heavily oiled shop vehicles, and safe on fresh ceramic coatings only when you dilute it 1:15.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Autoshampoo \"As\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a mildly alkaline car shampoo from Unna with a pH of 9. Its mix of anionic and nonionic surfactants emulsifies dirt without going after the wax or sealant film already on the paint. The formula is completely free of phosphates and NTA and is cleared for biological greywater treatment plants, which is exactly why you'll find it in hobby wash bays as well as in larger gantry washes and tunnel washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH 9 profile is the core design trade-off: strong enough to break down baked-on road film and pollen, mild enough to keep your typical carnauba waxes and paint sealants alive through a normal wash season. That balance is what sets As apart from the harsher pre-cleaner and from the gentler Ceramic Effect shampoo in the same range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1 litre = about 8 washes.\u003c\/strong\u003e At the standard hand-wash dilution of 1:15 (about 65 ml of As in 10 litres of bucket water), a 1-litre bottle covers roughly eight mid-size cars, so you're under a euro of product per car. If you've got two cars on the go, the 2x 1L set works out cheaper; shops and detailers running three washes a week should grab the 10-litre canister.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy on wax and sealant when you watch the dwell time.\u003c\/strong\u003e At pH 9, As won't strip carnauba waxes or paint sealants as long as the foam sits on the paint for under two minutes and gets rinsed off with clean water. Lay it on too strong, let it dwell, and you risk eating into the protection layer by layer. Dilution and a steady rinse rhythm aren't a suggestion here, they're the deal.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFree of phosphates, NTA and solvents.\u003c\/strong\u003e The formula is tuned for biological greywater treatment and causes no headaches for commercial washes with water-recycling stages. For a wash at home it means the run-off heading into the drain won't overload a treatment plant, a real plus over the cheaper supermarket shampoos.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-autoshampoo-as_hero_szene_99b20bef-5b0d-4670-9a9e-d11cc076ae67.png?v=1774952249\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo As 1L and 10L in the Detailing1 studio next to a water bucket and wash mitt, black Porsche GT3 RS in the background\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The biggest difference in your end result isn't the shampoo brand, it's the water temperature and how long the foam sits. Lukewarm water (25-30 °C) cuts through dirt noticeably faster than cold, and the foam should sit on a panel for 60 to 90 seconds at most before you rinse. Work in full sun and let the foam dry on, and you'll pull water spots and streaks onto the paint, which happens with any shampoo, not just As. Order of play: roof first, bonnet second, rear third, sides last, so no panel dries off before the rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e1:5, 1:10 or 1:15, the dilution decides foam and cleaning power\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo \"As\", the dilution ratio controls foam volume, cleaning power and how kind it is to the paint, all at once. Stick to the same concentration every time and you either leave cleaning power on the table or burn through product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard hand-wash dilution is 1:15, about 65 ml of As in 10 litres of bucket water, which gives you a medium-creamy foam that clings well on vertical panels and rinses off clean with no residue. For dirtier cars after a long motorway run or van use, step up to 1:10 (around 100 ml in 10 litres); for cars parked outside all the time with baked-on pollen and bird mess, go to 1:5 (200 ml in 10 litres). Going stronger than 1:5 brings no measurable cleaning gain, just wastes product and raises the risk that the surfactant load starts going after your sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor foam cannons on a pressure washer (snow-foam lance, foam lance), As only works up to a point, the foam structure is built for bucket washing, not for sticky pre-foam. If you work with a foam cannon, you'll get on far better with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf-reinigungsschaum\"\u003eGentle Snow Foam \"Gsf\"\u003c\/a\u003e or the classic \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-pre-foam-efficient-pfe-vorreiniger-insektenloeser\"\u003ePre-Foam efficient \"Pfe\"\u003c\/a\u003e from the same house. As stays the bucket shampoo for the two-bucket method with a wash mitt and grit guard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eUse\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDilution\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eAmount per 10 L water\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eRecommended dwell time\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWeekly hand wash, lightly soiled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:15\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~65 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eno dwell, wash straight away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStandard wash after 2-4 weeks\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:10\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~100 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 60 sec\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eHeavily soiled, pollen, bird mess\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:5\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e~200 ml\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emax. 90 sec, then rinse\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eGantry wash \/ brush tunnel wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003e1:50-1:100\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003edosing system\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003emachine-controlled\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-autoshampoo-as_anwendung_szene_5312e873-c490-472b-9c8d-3dd91e6ce972.png?v=1774952253\" alt=\"Daniel from Detailing1 washes the rear of a black Porsche GT3 RS with a wash mitt and foam from Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo As\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCoatings, the shop first wash and bugs, when As isn't the right call\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKoch-Chemie Autoshampoo \"As\" covers the middle of the dirt range for well-kept private cars; it was never meant as a universal do-everything cleaner. Three cases where another product does the job better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn fresh ceramic coatings (under six months old), run As only at the weakest 1:15 dilution and keep the dwell time under 60 seconds. If you want to keep a new coating alive long-term, reach instead for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs-auto-shampoo-keramikversiegelung\"\u003eReactivation Shampoo \"Rs\"\u003c\/a\u003e or \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung\"\u003eCeramic Effect Shampoo \"Ces\"\u003c\/a\u003e from the same house, both pH-neutral and both re-activating the coating's hydrophobic layer on every wash. With yearly top-ups, the Reactivation line gives you five to seven months more beading than a plain As workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the first wash of shop vehicles with a baked-on crust of oil and brake dust, As is too mild. Here you lay the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-vorreiniger-b-vb-vorreiniger\"\u003eVorreiniger B \"Vb\"\u003c\/a\u003e on the paint first as a pre-wash, let it dwell for two minutes and rinse, then As takes over the actual care wash. Skip the pre-wash and go straight in with As on grossly dirty paint, and you'll drag fine grit across the clear coat under pressure with the wash mitt, leaving swirl marks that later only come out with the polisher.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavily caked-on bugs on the front bumper and windscreen, As again won't do what a dedicated pre-treatment does. The \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-insect-dirt-remover-idr-insekten-schmutzentferner\"\u003eInsect \u0026amp; Dirt Remover \"Idr\"\u003c\/a\u003e or a pre-foam with bug-dissolving action goes on the critical spots for two minutes, softens the protein structure of the bugs, and only then comes the wash with As. Three extra minutes save you scrubbing with the wash mitt, which risks paint damage.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-autoshampoo-as_ergebnis_szene_3701b713-b958-4e63-9830-c60204827df0.png?v=1774952259\" alt=\"Water beading on the freshly washed front of a black Porsche GT3 RS, Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo As 1L peripheral\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAs, Rs or Ces, the range decision\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eKoch-Chemie has three closely related options in its shampoo range, each fitting differently depending on paint status and wash frequency.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic As is the right pick for non-coated paint and for cars with carnauba wax or polymer sealant protection that doesn't have to be reactivated on every wash. If the car gets washed one to four times a month, the paint is looked after normally but not ceramic-sealed, and there's no pricey coating-maintenance workflow running, As is the most economical and chemically sensible standard.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reactivation Shampoo \"Rs\" steps in where a ceramic coating is under 18 months old and you want to reactivate it on every wash. Rs has a pH-neutral character and contains polymers that bond to the coating's SiO₂ structure and rebuild the hydrophobic beading. For a plain wash with no coating involved, Rs makes no sense, the extra cost per litre only pays off when a coating actually exists.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ceramic Effect Shampoo \"Ces\" is the premium option with an extra SiO₂ boost; it brings a mini coating refresh to every wash and suits cars with no permanent coating that should still show hydrophobic behaviour between detailing sessions. If you get a professional sealant done every four to six months, Ces carries you past the Reactivation level in between, without laying down a coating of your own.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRule of thumb for the buying call: As for uncoated paint and solid upkeep, Rs for existing coatings under 18 months, Ces for premium care without a coating. A 1-litre bottle of As lasts about eight to ten months on one car a month; the 10-litre container is built for detailers and multi-car households running two or more washes a week. The whole \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo\"\u003eAutoshampoo\u003c\/a\u003e range at Detailing1 carries all three variants, and the choice follows the paint status, not the price tag.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-autoshampoo-as_kontext_szene_4d3a26a0-a459-48c8-897c-eec613055b0c.png?v=1774952263\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Autoshampoo As 1L and 10L lineup with microfibre cloths, bucket and wash mitt in front of a black Porsche GT3 RS in the Detailing1 studio\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48409514049871,"sku":"D1-KCX-13001","price":6.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49670828753231,"sku":"D1-KCX-13001_2","price":13.7,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49670828785999,"sku":"D1-KCX-13001_3","price":20.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21kg","offer_id":49382294094159,"sku":"D1-KCX-13021","price":54.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"210kg","offer_id":49382294126927,"sku":"D1-KCX-13210","price":533.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":48409514082639,"sku":"D1-KCX-13010","price":29.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-autoshampoo-auto-shampoo.jpg?v=1710626847"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs-auto-shampoo-keramikversiegelung","title":"Reactivation Shampoo \"Rs\" Car Shampoo for Ceramic Coatings","description":"\u003ch2\u003eA shampoo made for ceramic coatings: Koch-Chemie Reactivation Shampoo \"Rs\" Car Shampoo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReactivation Shampoo \"Rs\" from Koch-Chemie is built for one job: looking after coated paint and keeping it protected. It runs slightly acidic, so it doesn't just lift everyday grime and deposits — it wakes the surface back up, pulling the water-repellency and the easy-to-clean effect back to where they were on day one.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDeep clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls out stubborn stuff — dust, limescale, road salts — the kind of build-up that quietly kills the protective film on a ceramic coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eReactivates the coating:\u003c\/strong\u003e The acidic formula brings the hydrophobic properties back to life, so water and dirt bead up and roll off instead of clinging on.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLoads of foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e It foams up thick, which makes washing the panels easier and leaves the paint with a clean, bright finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and protection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eReactivation Shampoo \"Rs\" is the right call for any car running a ceramic coating. Wash with it regularly and you're not just stretching the life of the coating — the car simply looks better for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFormula and how you use it\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing it is dead simple. Dilute it as the label says and you're good to go, whether you're washing by hand or running it through an automatic wash. That acidic side is the key bit — it keeps the coating doing its protective job while still getting the paint properly clean.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you get long-term\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKeep using it and the paint shrugs off the day-to-day grime more easily, while the coating holds onto its gloss and protection wash after wash.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48898760933711,"sku":"D1-KCX-806001","price":14.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":48898760966479,"sku":"D1-KCX-39147_2","price":31.34,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":48898760999247,"sku":"D1-KCX-39147_3","price":46.53,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49436911599951,"sku":"D1-KCX-806005","price":59.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-auto-shampoo-fur-keramikversiegelung_1000ml.jpg?v=1710629278"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-aktivwaesche-aw-aktiv-shampoo","title":"Aktivwäsche \"Aw\" Active Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAktivwäsche Aw works in the tunnel, in the lance and in the bucket\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche Aw? A liquid active-shampoo concentrate from Unna that lifts traffic film, pollen and salt off your paint with anionic and non-ionic surfactants. Phosphate- and NTA-free, VDA Class A certified, cleared for biological process-water treatment. Not meant as a maintenance shampoo for fresh ceramic coatings, or for washing on private property.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Aktivwäsche Aw\u003c\/strong\u003e is a concentrated active shampoo from Koch-Chemie in Unna that runs out of the same canister in roll-over wash systems, tunnel washes and hand washing. The mix of anionic and non-ionic surfactants with re-fatting components cuts through road film thoroughly without drying out rubber and plastic. pH 7.5, almost neutral with a slightly alkaline kick. VDA Class A. Phosphate- and NTA-free. Suitable for biological process-water treatment.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-aktivwasche-aw-aktiv-shampoo.png?v=1778757009\" alt='Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche „Aw\" — active shampoo' loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne concentrate for three workflows.\u003c\/strong\u003e Roll-over wash system at 3 to 7 millilitres per car through the dosing pump, foam lance at 1:10 to 1:30 in the supply tank, hand bucket at 50 millilitres to 10 litres of water. So one canister covers three completely different detailing worlds — the bay, the tunnel, the Sunday wash in the garage, all out of the same container.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVDA Class A means: no material damage.\u003c\/strong\u003e The strictest compatibility certification in the German automotive industry. Anodised aluminium trim, clear coat, polycarbonate headlights and piano-black plastic aren't attacked or bleached out when you use it right. For wash-bay operators that means liability cover with customers who run OEM-sensitive wheels or as-new black-panel surfaces.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEconomical, if you think in bulk.\u003c\/strong\u003e An 11 kg canister gives you over 200 hand-bucket washes or more than 2,000 wash-system runs at 5 millilitres each. The 21 kg keg pays off for detailers from the first quarter, the 210 kg container for wash-system operators pushing three-digit daily throughput. Phosphate- and NTA-free also means: fully compatible with biological process-water loops.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e What we see day-to-day is that Aktivwäsche Aw often gets dosed wrong. Overdose it and you get a sticky dry residue on the paint, not better gloss. 50 millilitres to 10 litres of water is the mark where micelle formation runs clean: at that concentration the surfactant molecules form little foam spheres that capsule the dirt and carry it off when you rinse. Lukewarm water instead of cold speeds up the surfactant work without tipping the dry time. More is counterproductive, less doesn't cut it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e50 millilitres to 10 litres of water. Then Aw works.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAktivwäsche Aw runs on three clear dose rates, and which one you need comes down to the workflow, not taste. In the roll-over wash system, 3 to 7 millilitres per car go straight through the dosing pump into the water concentrate. In the foam lance you mix the concentrate in the supply tank at 1:10 to 1:30. In the hand bucket, 50 millilitres to 10 litres of water is enough — that's the 1:200 dilution Koch-Chemie lists on every product data sheet for the Aktivwäsche.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore the first bucket, you roll the car into the shade and let it cool down. Aw flashes off on hot paint within seconds, and the dry residue is a pain to rinse off afterwards. Loose grit comes off first with the pressure washer — sand and brake dust have no business in your wash mitt. Then two \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-detailing-bucket-wascheimer-20l\"\u003ewash buckets\u003c\/a\u003e with grit guards side by side, one for the shampoo solution, one with clean water to rinse out the mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou wash top to bottom, panel by panel. Roof first, sills last. After each panel wring the mitt out in the rinse bucket, then load up on shampoo again. Important: don't soap up the whole car — work panel by panel and rinse straight off with clean water. Aw is fast, but once the foam dries on you're starting half the panel over.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo dry, a thick microfibre towel around 950 gsm or the leaf blower. Both keep off the limescale marks that show up half an hour later when water droplets run down and evaporate. If you want to freshen the car up on top of that, follow Aw with a second cleaning workflow from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo\"\u003eshampoo category\u003c\/a\u003e — pre-wash, snow foam or quick detailer, depending on what the car needs. Aw is the base, not the finish.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're running the foam lance, you mix Aw into the supply tank beforehand. The exact dilution depends on the foam insert and the water pressure — we start at 1:20 and dial it in after the first pass. Too thin means no all-over foam that clings long enough. Too thick means the concentrate drips off as a syrupy film and streaks later. Visual cue: the foam should sit on paint and glass for around 60 to 90 seconds, then come off top-down with the pressure washer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-aktivwasche-aw-aktiv-shampoo.png?v=1778757009\" alt='Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche „Aw\" in use in the bucket' loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAw attacks coatings. In the driveway it stays in the canister.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt pH 7.5 Aktivwäsche Aw is almost neutral, but it carries a slightly alkaline kick — which is exactly what you want when the paint needs to be stripped clean before polishing or sealing. That same kick, though, attacks existing coatings, wax layers and SiO2 sealants over time. If you want to maintain a fresh ceramic coating rather than strip it, reach for Koch-Chemie NanoMagic Shampoo Nms at a mild-acidic pH 5.5, or the Glanzwachsshampoo Gw with wax content. Aw is the tool for cleaning, not for preserving.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe second limit is the dry time. Detailers abroad describe Aw as „tricky to finish washing the whole car before the concentrate dries on the paint\". That's true: in direct sun, on hot metal or at outside temperatures over 25 °C, Aw runs out of headroom. Shade, cool metal and working panel by panel aren't a suggestion, they're a must. Skip that and you pick up streaks and, in the worst case, spot etching on horizontal surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe third limit is legal: even though Aw is phosphate- and NTA-free and supports biological process-water treatment, washing a car with shampoo on private property is banned under the German Water Resources Act. The issue isn't the surfactants but the oil, brake dust and tar residue that would run into the groundwater with the rinse water. That's why Aw is only allowed at self-service bays with an oil separator or at wash systems with a process-water loop. Fines run into five figures depending on the state.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to maintain an active ceramic sealant, reach for a mild maintenance shampoo from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie line\u003c\/a\u003e. If you can wash commercially or in a self-service box, Aw is the right tool. If you're parked privately in the driveway, Aw is the wrong product legally — no judgement, just the legal frame you should know before you crack the canister open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-aktivwasche-aw-aktiv-shampoo.png?v=1778757009\" alt='Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche „Aw\" — clean paint after the wash' loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAw is a concentrate for detailers and wash-system operators.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAktivwäsche Aw is built for three types of user. Professional detailers who need a reliable paint pre-clean between polishing stations and sealing work, without the next week's coating layer getting attacked. Wash-system operators and fleet managers who have to cost it out at cents per vehicle and still want VDA Class A. And hobby pros with a workshop streak who work at the self-service bay or with their own lift and want one concentrate to last for years.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAw is less of a fit for the classic Sunday washer in the driveway — both practically (dry time too short, uncontrollable without shade) and legally (Water Resources Act). If you're allowed to wash privately in the driveway because your local bylaw permits it in your area, check the local rules — they aren't uniform, they differ by state and municipality. When in doubt, take the wash to a self-service bay.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 11 kg canister is the entry point for professional detailers with a single site. At one hand wash of a single vehicle a week, the container lasts around four years — in practice that means the concentrate rarely runs out, it ages first. The 21 kg keg pays off from the second detailing site or at higher workload. The 210 kg container is the wash-system size for tunnels with three-digit daily throughput.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAw isn't a wow-gloss shampoo. It's the tool that preps the paint right on the mark for the next layer — whether that's a coating, a hot wax or simply clean dryness. Use Aw and put nothing on afterwards, and you're leaving performance on the table. That's pro logic: get it properly clean first, then put down exactly what you want. Aw handles the dirty part of the wash reliably, the rest hangs on the workflow that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-aktivwasche-aw-aktiv-shampoo.png?v=1778757009\" alt='Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche „Aw\" — 11 kg, 21 kg and 210 kg sizes at a glance' loading=\"lazy\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"11kg","offer_id":48762024755535,"sku":"D1-KCX-10011","price":44.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21kg","offer_id":49382268731727,"sku":"D1-KCX-10021","price":74.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"210kg","offer_id":49382268764495,"sku":"D1-KCX-10210","price":745.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-aktivwasche-aw-aktiv-shampoo.png?v=1778757009"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-glanzwachsshampoo-gw-autoshampoo-versiegelung","title":"Glanzwachsshampoo \"Gw\" car shampoo with sealant","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKoch-Chemie Glanzwachsshampoo \"Gw\" – car shampoo with sealant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe\u003cstrong\u003e Koch-Chemie Glanzwachsshampoo \"Gw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a proper all-rounder for washing your car. This \u003cstrong\u003ephosphate- and NTA-free\u003c\/strong\u003e shampoo blends cationic and non-ionic surfactants for a gentle but thorough clean. On top of cleaning, it protects the paint and helps it dry faster — the water film breaks up the moment you rinse it off. It's made for hand washing and is \u003cstrong\u003eVDA-compliant Class A\u003c\/strong\u003e and \u003cstrong\u003eDaimler-certified\u003c\/strong\u003e. Thanks to the built-in \u003cstrong\u003epreservation component\u003c\/strong\u003e, the paint gets cared for and sealed while you wash, for extra gloss and protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eProtection and gloss\u003c\/strong\u003e: cleans and seals the paint in one step.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFast drying\u003c\/strong\u003e: the water film breaks up straight away, so the car dries quicker.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle clean\u003c\/strong\u003e: phosphate- and NTA-free, for a more eco-friendly wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThorough, gentle paint care\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Glanzwachsshampoo \"Gw\" from Koch-Chemie wins you over with a gentle formula built for hand washing. The mix of cationic and non-ionic surfactants doesn't just pull dirt off effectively — it looks after the paint while it does it. That keeps swirls at bay and holds onto your car's natural gloss.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCare and seal in one step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets this shampoo apart is that it seals the paint while you wash. That cuts out a separate sealant after the wash and saves you real time. The preservation agents lay a protective film over the paint, so the gloss layer holds up longer and shields the car from the elements.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotless drying, every time\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus is how much faster it dries. Once you rinse, the water film breaks up right away, which keeps water spots to a minimum. That's a real help when you're washing in full sun or in the heat, since it cuts down on limescale marks too.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"10kg","offer_id":48762318618959,"sku":"D1-KCX-46010","price":61.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21kg","offer_id":49723586445647,"sku":"D1-KCX-46021","price":113.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"210kg","offer_id":49723586478415,"sku":"D1-KCX-46210","price":1178.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-glanzwachsshampoo-gw-aufriss-shampoo_10kg.png?v=1714747425"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-nano-magic-shampoo-nms-nano-shampoo","title":"NanoMagic Shampoo \"Nms\" Nano Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie NanoMagic Shampoo \"Nms\" — Nano Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie NanoMagic Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e, often just called \u003cstrong\u003e \"Nms\" \u003c\/strong\u003e, is a high-tech gloss shampoo with a built-in sealant made for hand washing. Thanks to its cleaning and sealing components, it leaves a long-lasting nano layer that pushes off dirt and water. That so-called lotus effect keeps the paint protected, and any polish or sealant already on the car stays put underneath. It also speeds up drying, because the water film breaks and runs straight off the second you rinse.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.koch-chemie.com\/en\/products\/nanomagic_shampoo\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.1875rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGloss and protection in one step:\u003c\/strong\u003e cleans and seals the paint in a single wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting nano layer:\u003c\/strong\u003e builds a water- and dirt-repelling shield against the elements.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eTops up sealants:\u003c\/strong\u003e refreshes the sealant already on the car without stripping it, so it lasts longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-gloss cleaning and sealing in one step\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NanoMagic Shampoo \"Nms\" is made for detailers who want a proper clean and paint care at the same time. It pulls dirt off without touching the wax or sealant you laid down earlier. Instead it tops up that protective layer, so the paint shrugs off fresh grime. That pays off on cars you seal regularly, because every wash stretches the life of the sealant a bit further.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eThe lotus effect: protection and easy drying\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe standout feature here is the lotus effect. The nano layer makes water bead and roll off the paint right away, so drying after the wash is far less hassle. You get extra gloss out of it and a lot less risk of water spots — which really shows on dark paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpot-on for sealed cars\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe NanoMagic Shampoo \"Nms\" is a great match for cars already sealed with Koch-Chemie 1K-Nano. It strengthens the bond of that sealant and helps it go the distance. Other sealants and waxes get topped up too thanks to the gentle clean, so the paint stays well protected.\u003cspan\u003e\u003cspan class=\"\" data-state=\"closed\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"10kg","offer_id":48762481181007,"sku":"D1-KCX-206010","price":117.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-nano-magic-shampoo-nms-nano-shampoo_10kg.png?v=1714747055"},{"product_id":"d-con-ceramic-wash-autoshampoo-versiegelung","title":"D-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo with Sealant","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003eHydrophobic car shampoo for spot-on protection: D-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo with Sealant\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eTake your car care up a level with the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo with Sealant\u003c\/strong\u003e. This seriously hydrophobic shampoo doesn't just give you a proper clean — it lays down extra protection on top, especially if your car already runs a ceramic or quartz coating. You get a spotless surface that shrugs off dirt and beads like crazy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSeriously hydrophobic\u003c\/strong\u003e: water sheets off beautifully after every wash.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eExtra protection\u003c\/strong\u003e: keeps dirt, soot and water spots off your paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMade for coated cars\u003c\/strong\u003e: perfect if you run a ceramic or quartz coating.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eCleans and protects in one pass\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e runs a formula built to clean and refresh the coating you've already got on the car. It boosts the hydrophobic behaviour and gives you that proper water-off effect. Every wash pulls dirt, soot and water spots away while topping up and protecting your car's coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eHow you use it — and why you'll want to\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThis mild shampoo is your go-to for regular car care. Before you start, hit the car with Snow Foam and rinse it down for the best results. The \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e leaves a streak-free, glossy finish that still does its thing after the rain. After one wash the protection holds for about 4 to 6 wash cycles with normal mild shampoos.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eThe finish your car deserves\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Ceramic-Wash Car Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e you're in for a different kind of car care. The formula backs up the coating you already have and keeps your car looking box-fresh. It's the easy pick if you want a flawless, glossy motor.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"D-CON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49032909816143,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_212_500","price":11.37,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49032909848911,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_212_5000","price":99.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"20L","offer_id":49032910569807,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_212_20000","price":499.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d-con-ceramic-wash-autoshampoo-versiegelung.png?v=1717405601"},{"product_id":"sonax-xtreme-richfoam-shampoo-autoshampoo","title":"XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo Car Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eMaximum foam for the foam lance and 2-bucket wash — SONAX XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo, tested in the field\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhich wash method does a Rich-Foam shampoo really shine at? It's built for the foam lance and a foam pre-wash — thick foam clings to the paint and lifts dirt gently, before sponge or wash mitt ever touch the surface.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you love your car, you know it: that first contact with water is the riskiest moment for the paint. Dirt dragged across the surface during a pre-wash with a mitt or sponge leaves swirls behind. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e steps in right there. A pre-wash with thick, long-clinging foam pulls road film, bug splatter and loose grit off the surface before the first contact wash starts. The result is a far safer wash that keeps your paint swirl-free for the long run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick, long-clinging foam for an effective pre-wash.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rich-Foam formula is dialled in for maximum foam, whether you're running a foam lance on a pressure washer or a foam attachment on the garden hose. The foam sticks to the paint, runs off slowly and gets enough dwell time to break dirt down chemically before you rinse it away.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH-neutral and coating-safe for modern protection layers.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Rich-Foam shampoo won't touch wax or ceramic sealants. The pH-neutral range looks after the protection you've laid down and helps coatings, waxes and polymer sealants last. You can use it on freshly sealed cars without a second thought.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-yield concentration in 1 and 5 litres.\u003c\/strong\u003e XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo comes in 1-litre and 5-litre containers. In the foam lance you can vary the concentration — more or less shampoo depending on how dirty the car is. For high-volume operations the 5-litre container is the more economical option.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Use the Rich-Foam shampoo as the first step in a low-contact pre-wash routine: lay the foam down, let it dwell for 3–5 minutes (don't let it dry), rinse off at low pressure, then carry on with the mitt and fresh shampoo in the 2-bucket method. This two-stage approach cuts down the amount of dirt you drag around during the contact wash hugely. In summer or under direct sun, shorten the dwell time, otherwise the product dries on hot paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eRich-Foam formula and foam tech — why thick foam is more than just a good look\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFoam in the wash often gets written off as eye candy — loads of foam looks professional, but does it actually do more? The honest answer is: yes, but not for the reasons most people think. Cleaning power comes from the surfactants in the shampoo, not the foam itself. What thick, long-clinging foam buys you is time: it keeps the surfactant-rich shampoo on the paint longer, stretches the dwell time, and lets the chemistry break down dirt better before the rinse water carries it off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e uses a formula that, dosed right in the foam lance, produces unusually dense, coherent foam. The bubbles burst slowly — the foam stays put on the paint for several minutes instead of running straight off. That's trickier to formulate than just \"lots of soap\", because the foam has to be dense enough to cling and fine enough to lay down evenly at the same time. Coarse bubbles burst fast and spread the cleaner unevenly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone running a car with a fresh ceramic coating tends to wonder whether a foam shampoo might damage it. With pH-neutral products the answer is clear: no. Alkaline shampoos with pH \u0026gt; 9 can attack the polymer structure of ceramic coatings and wear down the hydrophobic properties over time. pH-neutral products like XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo have no chemical affinity for the Si-O bonds of ceramic coatings and leave them untouched. That matters most for cars that get a professional coating regularly and need their lifespan maxed out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne detail worth knowing: compatibility with different foam-lance types. Foam lances for pressure washers (typically Kärcher, Nilfisk) build more foam density through the nozzle than foam attachments for garden hoses. The Rich-Foam shampoo works in both systems, but paired with a quality high-pressure foam lance it delivers its best. The concentration in the lance bottle should be varied between 1:5 and 1:10 depending on the model — a quick test on a small panel shows you fast which dose gives the best foam density for your gear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're reaching for the Rich-Foam shampoo for the first time, start on a clean test panel to find the right dose for your own foam lance. Depending on water hardness, water pressure and lance model, the ideal mix ratio shifts. Too dilute and you get little foam; too concentrated and it dries early and leaves streaks. The dosing guide on the bottle is a good starting point, but a personal trial run gets you the best result for your specific kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the chemistry inside XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo: it uses anionic surfactants as the main cleaning component, backed up by foam-boosting additives. Anionic surfactants have a strong affinity for oily soiling like road film, grease and bug residue — the most common kinds of dirt on car paint. The surfactant molecules wrap around dirt particles and form micelles that disperse in the water and get carried off in the rinse. That mechanism works regardless of the foam — but the longer dwell time the foam gives you lets the surfactants wrap the dirt fully.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing Rich-Foam shampoo right — foam lance, 2-bucket method and hand wash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe best approach depends on the kit you've got. With a foam lance on a pressure washer: fill the lance with shampoo diluted 1:5 to 1:10, foam the dry car from top to bottom, let it dwell 3–5 minutes, rinse off at medium pressure top to bottom. Then a normal contact wash with a fresh wash bucket and mitt. You can use the Rich-Foam shampoo for that second step too — or, for the best of both, combine it with \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-activeshampoo-autoshampoo\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic ActiveShampoo\u003c\/a\u003e for the contact wash, which adds extra Si-Carbon care components.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the straight 2-bucket method without a foam lance: put 30–50 ml of Rich-Foam shampoo into 10 litres of water in the wash bucket, foam it up with the pressure washer or garden spray to help build the suds. Dip the mitt into the shampoo water, wash the car panel by panel from top to bottom, and rinse the mitt in the clean-water bucket between panels (two-bucket method) so you don't carry dirt back onto the paint. The Rich-Foam shampoo throws enough foam even in a classic bucket wash for a silky-smooth glide.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you do seasonal washes — say the first wash after winter, when road-salt residue and thaw grime cover the underbody and wheel arches — pair the Rich-Foam shampoo with a separate underbody shampoo or engine cleaner. The Rich-Foam shampoo is built for the visible paintwork, not for scrubbing out underbody sections. Keep the jobs cleanly separated and you get the best result: Rich-Foam for the bodywork, dedicated underbody products for the rough areas underneath.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCars with a ceramic coating or polymer sealant benefit especially from the Rich-Foam shampoo's pH-neutral formula. Alkaline shampoos used regularly can wear down a sealant's hydrophobic properties step by step — pH-neutral products keep them intact. If you wash your own car often and want a sealant to last for months, stick to pH-neutral shampoos only. The Rich-Foam shampoo is compatible with all common ceramic coatings, wax layers and polymer sealants.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWash results and where it fits — what a Rich-Foam shampoo can do\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter a full Rich-Foam pre-wash and contact wash, the car comes out streak-free clean with a light wet gloss that dries down to evenly bright paint. The shampoo leaves no residue and no white streaky film — a problem some cheap shampoos throw up in hard water. The Rich-Foam shampoo is well suited to hard-water regions too, because the formulation keeps limescale settling on the paint to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor heavily soiled cars — lots of road salt in winter, heavy bug residue in summer, brake-dust build-up around the wheel arches — the Rich-Foam shampoo alone isn't enough. A chemical pre-treatment with an active cleaner or a bug remover before foaming is needed in those cases. The Rich-Foam shampoo then handles the pre-loosened dirt in the second step. As an all-weather base shampoo for regularly maintained cars with average everyday soiling, the Rich-Foam shampoo is completely up to the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne angle rarely discussed with car shampoos: the scent. In professional settings, strong-smelling shampoos can get wearing over a long day in enclosed spaces. XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo has a subtle, fresh smell of its own that won't bother you at work. That's a detail that makes a difference over hours of daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pros in the car-wash trade, the 5-litre container is an economical setup. At a dose of 50 ml per wash (foam lance), a 5-litre container covers 100 cars. That works out to about 34 cents of product per car — an order of magnitude that's easy to budget for and barely registers in the total cost.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eShampoo comparison — Rich-Foam vs. Foam+Seal vs. FoamGiant vs. Ceramic Active\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe SONAX XTREME shampoo range covers different needs with different products. \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pure wash shampoo — maximum foam performance for a careful pre-wash, with no added sealant. If you want to top up the protection layer with every wash, reach for \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-foam-seal-schaumversiegelung-autoshampoo-versiegelung\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Foam+Seal\u003c\/a\u003e: it carries a polymer sealant component that goes on with every wash and builds the paint's hydrophobicity bit by bit. The trade-off: it leaves a light build-up film that can cause slight hazing with frequent use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the differences in foam tech, surface compatibility matters too. XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo is suited to painted surfaces, chrome, glass and plastic exterior parts. For wheels, a separate wheel cleaner is the way to go, since wheels usually carry more brake dust and grease than a standard shampoo can shift efficiently. The usual day-to-day call: pre-treat the wheels with wheel cleaner first, then foam the whole car with the Rich-Foam shampoo — that way the wheel grime doesn't get carried onto the bodywork.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-foamgiant-shampoo-autoshampoo\"\u003eSONAX XTREME FoamGiant Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e is also built for maximum foam, but optimised for pro foam lances and pressure-pot systems. Its viscosity and concentration differ slightly from the Rich-Foam shampoo, which gives different results depending on the foam-lance type. A direct comparison on your own gear gives the best answer to which product works better for your specific kit.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe question of rinsing after the foam pass deserves attention too. Rinsing the foam off fully before the contact wash matters, so the mitt works on the cleanest surface possible in the second step — not on a mix of foam and the dirt trapped in it. If you're working with hard water, a very light final rinse with deionised water at the end helps avoid limescale spots when drying. But that's about drying management after the wash, not the shampoo itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic ActiveShampoo, by contrast, has a different focus: it carries Si-Carbon tech for coating-safe care and is the shampoo of choice for ceramic-coated cars that should get a Si-Carbon top-up with every wash. If you just want to wash an uncoated car clean, the Rich-Foam shampoo has you fully covered; if you want to fold coating care into the wash, the Ceramic ActiveShampoo serves you better.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the SONAX Rich-Foam Shampoo is the right pick for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Rich-Foam shampoo is the entry-level shampoo for anyone who wants to step up their wash routine with a foam pre-wash. If you own a pressure washer or a foam lance and want to cut out the swirl-creating moments of the contact wash, the Rich-Foam shampoo is the right product for the pre-wash step. It's easy to dose, versatile, and sits in a price bracket that's no financial hurdle even for regular users.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor operations cleaning customer cars regularly and caring about gentle paint care, the 5-litre container is the right size. The scalable dosing gives you the freedom to adjust shampoo concentration as needed — from a light routine wash to a heavier pre-clean ahead of a polishing pass. For home users without a pressure washer, the Rich-Foam shampoo in the 1-litre container is the way to go. With a simple foam attachment for the garden hose you can run a foam pre-wash without a pressure washer too — the foam density isn't quite as impressive, but it's enough for a far safer contact wash than going in without a pre-wash. Even on a parking lot with a single bucket and a microfibre wash mitt, the Rich-Foam shampoo works fine as a normal wash soap — you don't get the full foam benefit then, but the cleaning power and coating compatibility stay intact.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a verified SONAX dealer, Detailing1 keeps the XTREME Rich-Foam Shampoo in both container sizes permanently in stock and recommends it as the base shampoo for any car-wash workflow that values paint-safe cleaning.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49160879702351,"sku":"D1-SNX-02483000","price":11.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49310954193231,"sku":"D1-SNX-2485000","price":34.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/Sonax-XTREME-RichFoam-Shampoo-Auto-Shampoo-1-Liter-1.png?v=1721514365"},{"product_id":"d-con-mint-splash-wash-shampoo-autoshampoo","title":"Mint \"Splash \u0026 Wash\" Shampoo Car Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eD-CON Mint \"Splash \u0026amp; Wash\" Shampoo – Car Shampoo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eD-CON Mint \"Splash \u0026amp; Wash\" Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e is a seriously effective car shampoo that not only cleans your car thoroughly, but also adds to your paint protection and leaves a properly deep shine. 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Because it's so concentrated, a little goes a long way for a top cleaning result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c!----\u003e","brand":"D-CON","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":49281303871823,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_133_500","price":7.17,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5L","offer_id":49281303904591,"sku":"D1-DCN-D_CWS_133_5000","price":59.95,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d-con-mint-splash-wash-shampoo-autoshampoo.png?v=1720767292"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung","title":"Ceramic Effect Shampoo \"Ces\" Maintenance Shampoo with Long-Term Sealant Effect","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eRefresh your coating with every wash using the Koch-Chemie Ces\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Koch-Chemie Ces? A pH 6 maintenance shampoo with an SiO₂ component that cleans and lays down a hydrophobic polymer film on paint, glass and plastic in one step. Not a replacement for a full ceramic coating, but a booster for cars that are already coated.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Ces\u003c\/strong\u003e is a maintenance shampoo with a sealant effect from Koch-Chemie in Unna, built on a combination of a mild surfactant system and SiO₂-based care components. While the surfactants pull road film, bug splatter and loose brake dust off the paint, the silicon-rich polymers settle out during the rinse and form a thin, strongly water-repellent protective film. The result is wet paint that water rolls off in tight beads, and a depth of gloss a standard shampoo just doesn't give you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung_hero.png?v=1778625623\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Ceramic Effect Shampoo \" ces maintenance shampoo sealant in front of the detailing1 showroom loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning and protective film in a single rinse.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1:200 (50 ml to 10 l of water) a 1000 ml bottle is good for around 20 full washes — so about 1.35 EUR of product per wash. You save yourself the separate quick detailer or spray sealant after every wash, because the hydrophobic effect comes straight out of the wash bucket.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH 6, cleared for coatings, waxes and polishes.\u003c\/strong\u003e The slightly acidic pH attacks neither ceramic coatings nor classic carnauba waxes. The Ces is built specifically for cars that are already protected with Ceramic Body, Spray Sealant or a comparable coating — and it can measurably extend their lifespan instead of stripping it the way alkaline shampoos do.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiO₂ care film on paint, glass and plastic.\u003c\/strong\u003e The sealant effect works on every clear-coated, smooth exterior surface — so on windows, piano-black trim and ABS plastics too. One shampoo, one bucket, the whole car. No switching products, no risk of hitting the wrong surface with the wrong chemistry.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e You lose the sealant effect if you let the car air-dry after the wash. The SiO₂ component is still wet on the paint right after the rinse — it needs the mechanical pressure of a soft drying towel to spread evenly and bond. Without that wipe step you get water spots instead of gloss. So plan an extra 5–10 minutes for a \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/soft99-max-wash-4pockets-trockenhandtuch\"\u003elarge microfibre drying towel\u003c\/a\u003e and work section by section.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-rinsed. Two buckets. One layer.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ces gives its best result with the two-bucket method: a wash bucket with 50 ml of Ces to 10 l of warm water, a separate rinse bucket with clean water, and a high-pile \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-microfaser-handschuh-set-oktopus-waschhandschuh\"\u003emicrofibre wash mitt\u003c\/a\u003e. The second bucket keeps the dirt out of the wash bucket — that protects the paint from wash marks and makes sure every section gets worked with a clean foam concentration. Skip the second bucket and you drag the coarsest dirt particles over the paint again and again, picking up the swirls the Ces can no longer level out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways pre-rinse before the shampoo. A pressure washer or garden hose flushes off loose sand and road salt. Skip it and you drag the coarse particles across the paint with the mitt and pick up micro-scratches.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith heavy soiling or a layer of bugs, run a pre-cleaner as snow foam first, otherwise the Ces works past its care component. Cars with baked-on pollen or Saharan dust need that pre-clean, no way around it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAlways work on shaded, cool paint — not in the sun, not on a warm bonnet. Otherwise the foam dries on, leaves water spots, and the sealant effect builds up unevenly. Top to bottom, section by section, rinse each section on its own — the polymer film only forms during the rinse.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThat's the key difference from pure cleaning shampoos: with those it doesn't matter how long the foam sits on the paint, with the Ces the result stands or falls on rinsing each section quickly. Foam the whole car and rinse only at the end, and you give away most of the sealant effect and get nothing but a standard cleaning result.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last thing to dial in is the water temperature. Lukewarm water between 25 and 35 °C activates the SiO₂ component better than cold tap water, the foam builds faster and the care film bonds more evenly. With ice-cold water in winter the paint does feel clean after the wash, but the full hydrophobic potential goes unused — better to mix in a bucket of hot water until the mix is hand-warm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung_anwendung.png?v=1778625630\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Ceramic Effect Shampoo \" ces maintenance shampoo sealant two-bucket-w loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA care booster with clear limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ces is Detailing1's first pick as a maintenance shampoo for cars that are already coated — not as a sealant replacement. If you've never laid down a coating, the Ces still gives you a real, visible hydrophobic effect. If you already run a ceramic coating, every wash extends its lifespan by a few weeks, because the SiO₂ care component feeds the original sealant instead of degrading it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe day-to-day reports are strong: on freshly waxed or coated paint the first wash brings a noticeably richer depth of gloss, with water beading off in 3–5 mm drops. Verified buyers at Trusted Shops regularly mention a visible beading effect and a pleasant berry-almond scent — a rarity from a pro-grade maker like Koch-Chemie.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eHonest about the limits: on unwaxed, uncoated paint the sealant effect lasts about 2–4 weeks, depending on the weather. In constant rain or with road salt in winter, shorter. If you want a permanent coating with 12+ months of lifespan, there's no getting around a proper ceramic coating. If you want to maintain and refresh in between, the Ces is the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you already have an older coating that's slowly getting tired, reach for the specialised \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs-auto-shampoo-keramikversiegelung\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Reactivation Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e — it reactivates the SiO₂ bond more deliberately than the Ces. And if you're washing the car right before applying a coating, don't reach for the Ces: the polymer film gets in the way of the new sealant bonding. For that, a neutral prep shampoo with no care component is the right choice, otherwise the prep work was for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung_ergebnis.png?v=1778625636\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Ceramic Effect Shampoo \" ces maintenance shampoo sealant beading effect on paint loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWho the Ces pays off for\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Ces is the right call for car owners who wash every 1–2 weeks, want a clean finish, but don't want to wax or coat on a regular basis. You put in 20–30 minutes per wash and get a result that comes surprisingly close to a heavily polished show car — without the polishing step. Especially relevant for high-mileage city drivers, commuters with an underground parking spot, and anyone with a coated car who wants to actively extend its lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLess suited is the Ces for workshops and detailers where pure cleaning power is the priority. For that, the Koch-Chemie Aktivwäsche AW is the stronger pick, because the Ces hits its limits faster with deeply worked-in brake dust and bug splatter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs a complete wash workflow for this crowd it looks like this: pre-rinse with a pressure washer, snow foam for the pre-clean if needed, then a two-bucket wash with the Ces. After that, take it off section by section with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/soft99-max-wash-4pockets-trockenhandtuch\"\u003eSoft99 Max Wash drying towel\u003c\/a\u003e — no air-drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the 1L versions, Detailing1 also offers the bundle with a dosing cap — it saves time on the weekly wash and prevents over-dosing. That's the most common mistake with the Ces day-to-day: more shampoo doesn't get you a better effect, just double the consumption.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor high-mileage drivers and multi-car households, the 5L container pays off after roughly 80 washes, because the per-litre price there runs about 30% below the 1L bottle. Wash weekly and it lasts you a good two years, with the extra cost earned back inside half a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne last Detailing1 insight for this crowd: the Ces gets better over time. On the first run on unwaxed paint the hydrophobic effect is visible but moderate. From the third or fourth wash a denser polymer film layers on, coat by coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSuddenly water beads off in a normal summer rain as if the car had just been given a spray sealant. That's the point where most buyers switch to the Ces and never give it up — no miracle worker the first time, but a reliable build-up effect across the season.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung_lineup_8212300c-f401-47e5-ba76-e085ed4a6ee6.png?v=1778657751\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Ceramic Effect Shampoo \" ces maintenance shampoo sealant litre and loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:8px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49670904578383,"sku":"D1-KCX-811001","price":28.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000ml + Dosing Cap","offer_id":54599151452495,"sku":"D1-KCX-811001+9998149","price":34.48,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49670904611151,"sku":"D1-KCX-811001_2","price":57.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49670904643919,"sku":"D1-KCX-811001_3","price":85.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49670904676687,"sku":"D1-KCX-811005","price":125.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-ceramic-effect-shampoo-ces-autoshampoo-versiegelung_d86bb773-4597-45d8-ad20-b521d3e869a4.png?v=1778623457"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-rapid-rinseless-wash-rrw-waschen-ohne-abspuehlen","title":"Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\" — Rinseless Car Wash","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRinseless washing with Koch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a fast, proper clean with the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\".\u003c\/strong\u003e This clever wash lets you clean your car top to bottom without rinsing off afterwards. Just mix, lay it on, wipe off – done. It's perfect for anyone who wants to look after their car without a tap or a hose nearby. The concentrated formula gives you a safe, thorough clean without harming the paint or any other surface. Your car comes up gleaming, and with barely any effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls dirt and dust off effectively and leaves a clean, streak-free surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e No rinsing needed – ideal when you've got no water connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e The special formula protects the paint and leaves a glossy finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast, easy car wash with no water connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e you no longer need a hose to wash your car. Mix the concentrate with water, lay it on the car and wipe it off. This way you save water and time, since there's no faffing about with a rinse at the end. For city dwellers or car-care enthusiasts with no water connection, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile use across every type of vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's cars, motorbikes or motorhomes – the \u003cstrong\u003eRapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e handles every type of vehicle. The gentle but effective formula lifts off dust, dirt and road grime without touching delicate surfaces. That keeps the paint's gloss intact and makes regular upkeep a breeze. Even for a quick wash in between, this one's spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint-safe and kinder on the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is how gentle it is. The paint isn't hit with harsh chemicals or scratches, because the special blend lets the cloth glide smoothly over the surface. On top of that you use less water, which makes car care that bit more sustainable. So you get a thorough clean while going easier on the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49672900215119,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49672900247887,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001_2","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49672900280655,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001_3","price":34.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49672900346191,"sku":"D1-KCX-475005","price":55.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-rapid-rinseless-wash-rrw-waschen-ohne-abspuehlen_1000ml.png?v=1726430658"},{"product_id":"tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo","title":"Shampoo-Teufel® Car Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003epH-neutral car shampoo: Shampoo-Teufel, LSP-safe for coatings\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Shampoo-Teufel? A pH-neutral car shampoo concentrate from TUGA Chemie GmbH (Osnabrück) with a pH of 7.0 to 7.5 and a synergistic surfactant blend of anionic, non-ionic and amphoteric surfactants (each under 5 percent). The glycol-ether solvent 1-methoxy-2-propanol (CAS 107-98-2) boosts cleaning power without alkaline aggression. Phosphonates as chelating agents stop lime-soap build-up in hard water. Distinctive lychee scent, pink colour. Top-tier substrate compatibility — explicitly LSP-safe for carnauba wax, polymer sealants and ceramic coatings. No gloss boosters of its own — the \"gloss\" comes from deep, pore-clean washing, not from a wax additive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eShampoo-Teufel®\u003c\/strong\u003e is the pH-neutral maintenance shampoo from TUGA Chemie GmbH, and it positions itself as the LSP-safe all-rounder in the range. LSP stands for \"Last Step Product\" — the last protective layer you lay down on the clear coat, whether that's carnauba wax, a polymer sealant or a ceramic coating. Where alkaline shampoos (pH \u0026gt; 9) strip a little of that protection with every wash, the Shampoo-Teufel at pH 7.0 to 7.5 is built specifically to leave it untouched.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe formula works with a three-layer surfactant complex. Anionic surfactants handle the primary dirt lift and the foam. Non-ionic surfactants shrug off water hardness and emulsify greasy road grime. Amphoteric surfactants (typically betaines) act as a foam booster and make the mix easier on your skin. Phosphonates bind the calcium and magnesium ions in the wash water, stop insoluble lime soaps from forming and give you a streak-free rinse even in extremely hard water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe real technical USP is the presence of 1-methoxy-2-propanol (monopropylene glycol methyl ether). This glycol-based solvent couples the water and oil phases and goes after stubborn resins or insect proteins without chemically etching the paint — it closes the cleaning gap that the neutral pH leaves open.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThe lychee scent is a real differentiator — not a marketing gimmick.\u003c\/strong\u003e Where Sonax and Koch-Chemie go for neutral or citrus scents and premium brands often make a point of smelling \"chemical\", the TUGA Shampoo-Teufel and its punchy lychee aroma (roughly 80 percent sweet, 20 percent tart) is a calling card in the DACH detailing forums — plenty of detailers know the product blind, just by the smell.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eNo gloss boosters — and that's exactly the point.\u003c\/strong\u003e The product copy talks up a \"gloss formula\", but a direct question to the manufacturer from the detailing community laid it bare: it actually contains no active gloss boosters (no synthetic polymers, no carnauba wax, no silicone oils). The \"gloss\" comes purely from washing the paint pore-clean with no residue. On ceramic-coated cars that's a massive plus — gloss additives would throw off the beading of an expensive SiO₂ layer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10 EUR per litre of concentrate — the value winner in the DACH market.\u003c\/strong\u003e Direct rivals: Koch-Chemie GSF (Glanz-Shampoo Forte, ~12-15 EUR\/L concentrate) — a slightly denser foam in lances, but a pH that's harder on aluminium. Sonax XTREME car shampoo (~9-12 EUR\/L) — cheaper, but mildly alkaline. GYEON Q²M Bathe (~14-20 EUR\/L) — premium boutique. Meguiars Gold Class (~10-13 EUR\/L) — comparable, US import. Soft99 Fusso Coat Shampoo (~15-20 EUR\/L) — premium with a fluorine-wax additive.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo_hero.png?v=1777992681\" alt=\"Shampoo-Teufel hero\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e What we see day-to-day is a lot of people making the same mistake at the foam lance: they overdose the concentrate chasing that \"shaving-foam effect\". Doesn't work — this formula is tuned for lubricity (a glide film), not foam density. Pour in more and you just get a watery mix and wasted product. The right foam-lance dose: 50 ml of concentrate to 1 litre of distilled water, run through a compressed-air lance. For a bucket hand-wash: 25 to 30 ml to 10 litres of warm water. We stick to the two-bucket system without fail: one bucket with the shampoo solution, a second with clean water to rinse the microfibre mitt. Wipe in straight lines with the mitt, never in circles — circles leave visible swirl marks (\"swirls\") in the clear coat that make any premium paint look cheap in the light. On ceramic-coated cars rinse especially well — surfactant residue temporarily knocks back the beading of the SiO₂ layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDilute the concentrate, wash by bucket or foam lance, rinse with clean water.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard workflow starts with the dilution. Pre-wash phase with snow-foam from the lance: 50 ml of Shampoo-Teufel concentrate to 1 litre of distilled or low-lime water, applied with a compressed-air or pressure-washer foam lance. Let the foam dwell for 3 to 5 minutes — never let it dry on, and move into the shade if the sun's out. Then rinse it off completely with a pressure jet — most of the road grime goes with it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the main hand-wash: 25 to 30 ml of concentrate to 10 litres of warm water in the bucket. Warm water fires up the surfactants better than cold — in winter temperatures, mix the bucket in the garage and start straight away. Work the microfibre wash mitt in straight lines, never in circles — circles leave visible swirl marks (\"swirls\") in the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eRinse the mitt in the clean-water bucket at regular intervals so you don't carry the loosened dirt back onto the paint. The detailing community runs the two-bucket system: one bucket with the shampoo solution, one with clean water to rinse the mitt. That keeps the wash solution clean and the mechanical load on the paint to a minimum.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the main wash, rinse the car off completely with clean water — never let surfactant residue dry on the surface. If needed, dry with a soft microfibre towel (plush, 800 g\/m²) or a compressed-air dryer. Leave the paint half-dry and you risk water spots from mineral residue (especially with hard tap water).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a pro detailing workflow the Shampoo-Teufel is often the last wash before laying down a fresh \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lackversiegelung\"\u003epaint sealant\u003c\/a\u003e — the LSP-safe formula makes sure the old sealant isn't damaged while the surface is prepped just right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo_anwendung.png?v=1777992692\" alt=\"Shampoo-Teufel in use\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePaint, glass, rubber and plastic yes. Real deep cleaning needs a different cleaner.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shampoo-Teufel is approved for all the usual vehicle surfaces. Paint (all 2K clear coats), glass (windscreens, rear and side windows), rubber (door seals, window guides), plastic bumpers, painted wheels, wing-mirror glass and housings. Per the manufacturer there are no documented material exclusions when you use it as intended — that's the broadest substrate compatibility in the TUGA range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe key limit isn't the material, it's the job: the Shampoo-Teufel is a maintenance shampoo, not a deep cleaner. For baked-on brake dust on wheels, insect crusting on the front bumper, tar spatter, chain grime or engine-oil fallout it's not the right tool. That's where specialised products come in: \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tuga-chemie-alu-teufel-spezial-gruen-felgenreiniger\"\u003eAlu-Teufel Spezial Grün\u003c\/a\u003e for wheels, Insekten-Teufel for the front end, Teufels-Reiniger for the engine bay and heavy grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn ceramic-coated cars (SiO₂ coatings like Q²M, Cquartz, GTechniq) the Shampoo-Teufel is an ideal maintenance shampoo — the inorganic coating structure stays completely intact. On carnauba-wax sealants it's just as good, because the pH doesn't attack the organic wax layer. Alkaline shampoos (pH \u0026gt; 9), by contrast, would strip part of the wax protection with every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Shampoo-Teufel is kind to skin (the amphoteric surfactant takes care of that) — hand-washing without gloves is no problem for the private user. In a pro detailing day with ten or more washes, nitrile gloves are still recommended to avoid chronic skin irritation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTouchscreen displays in modern cockpits, real-leather steering wheels and Alcantara are off-limits — even if the neutral pH would technically allow it, this shampoo is explicitly an exterior wash product, not for the cabin. For interior care there are dedicated products with a lower pH (4.5 to 5.5 for leather).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo_ergebnis.png?v=1777992701\" alt=\"Shampoo-Teufel result\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring detailing, pollen season and the carnauba refresh workflow.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDemand for quality maintenance shampoos in the DACH market shows three clear peaks. The first lands in spring detailing between March and May — pollen fallout, salt-water residue and the general winter grime on waxed summer cars. The second peak is in high summer (June to August) — insect pre-wash ahead of the dedicated insect remover, cutting the mechanical load. The third peak is in late autumn and winter — weekly care washes before and after road-salt spells, to keep the corrosion protection going.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWash weekly and you'll hold the paint sealant for 18 to 24 months — wash only monthly and you'll see the hydrophobics degrade after 9 to 12 months. The pH-neutral Shampoo-Teufel is the key here: every extra wash doesn't hurt the sealant, it keeps it working.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-litre spray bottle at around 8 EUR lasts roughly 33 to 40 washes at weekly use and 25-30 ml per wash — so eight to ten months for one car. In the 5-litre canister at around 26 EUR the price per litre drops to about 5.20 EUR, which is the clear economic winner with frequent use — per wash cycle the concentrate share is 13 to 16 cents, a fraction of the water and energy cost of the pressure-washer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOff-label, the Shampoo-Teufel works a treat on sensitive household exterior surfaces — photovoltaic panels, painted garden furniture, ceramic patio tables. The manufacturer's call for that is the Kunststoff-Teufel, though, since it's officially cleared for industrial and household use. Pragmatically, on sensitive painted surfaces the pH-neutral Shampoo-Teufel is the gentler choice.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSafety note: the product falls under GHS07 with the hazard statement H319 (causes serious eye irritation). Contains sensitising isothiazolinones (EUH208) — methylisothiazolinone and benzisothiazolinone as preservatives. Safety goggles are recommended with frequent use, especially when mixing the concentrate. The VOC content from the 1-methoxy-2-propanol sits in the single-digit percent range as a concentrate — once diluted in the bucket it's practically negligible. Skin compatibility from the amphoteric surfactants is good, but for detailers in daily pro use, nitrile gloves are recommended.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGoes well with:\u003c\/strong\u003e \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo\"\u003ecar shampoos compared\u003c\/a\u003e • \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tuga-chemie-tugalin-glas-teufel-glasreiniger\"\u003eTugalin Glas-Teufel (glass cleaning)\u003c\/a\u003e • \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/tuga-chemie-insekten-teufel-insektenentferner\"\u003eInsekten-Teufel (pre-wash for insects)\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo_lineup.png?v=1777992711\" alt=\"Shampoo-Teufel line-up\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"TUGA Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":56957146759503,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST1D","price":9.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 Liter +Waschhandschuh","offer_id":58533760827727,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST1D+WHD","price":19.84,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000 ml \/ 3 Liter","offer_id":58553652543823,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST1D_3","price":26.73,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":56957146792271,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST5D","price":34.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 5 Liter \/ 10 Liter","offer_id":58553652576591,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST5D_2","price":62.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 Liter","offer_id":58163245842767,"sku":"D1-TUG-ST20D","price":126.9,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/tuga-chemie-shampoo-teufel-autoshampoo.png?v=1770286001"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-reload-shampoo-versiegelungsshampoo","title":"PROFILINE Reload Shampoo Sealant Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2\u003eTop up your SiO₂ sealant with every wash — SONAX PROFILINE Reload Shampoo\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat sets a sealant shampoo apart from a normal car shampoo? SONAX's sealant shampoo is built to actively recharge your existing SiO₂ and polymer sealants with every wash and stretch out how long they keep working.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery wash chips away at a sealant or coating bit by bit — even pH-neutral shampoos slowly pull substance out of the sealant layer over time. The \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Reload Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e flips that around: instead of weakening the sealant while you wash, this sealant shampoo actively tops up the protective layer with every pass. What you get is a sealant layer that doesn't just hold on but keeps renewing itself — well past its original lifespan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSiO₂ reload technology — the sealant gets recharged with every wash.\u003c\/strong\u003e The PROFILINE Reload Shampoo carries SiO₂ nano-particles (silicon dioxide) that lay down on the paint as you wash and work themselves into the existing sealant layer. This reload mechanism offsets the natural breakdown of the sealant from weather and washing — the sealant layer stays active and hydrophobic for the long haul.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater beading after every wash — proof you can see.\u003c\/strong\u003e The lotus effect of a SiO₂ sealant — water beading into droplets and carrying the dirt off with it — is the clearest sign a protective layer is doing its job. Once you've used the Reload Shampoo, the paint beads like it did on day one right after the rinse, even when the original sealant was already showing the first signs of wear. That makes the reload effect measurable after every wash and easy to show customers in a detailing business.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e10-litre pro container for non-stop commercial use.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Reload Shampoo comes in a 10-litre canister — the most economical format for car washes, detailing businesses and dealerships that wash lots of cars a day. The price per litre in the bulk container works out far cheaper than in single bottles, and the volume keeps you running without constant reorders.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reload principle is especially interesting for cars with SiO₂ coatings that were done at a pro business. These coatings cost real money to apply and are meant to last as long as possible. With a sealant shampoo that regenerates the coating layer on every wash, the investment in that original coating is properly protected — customers don't have to shell out for a full re-coat nearly as soon. That's a clear service angle for detailing businesses offering their customers long-term coating care.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e For the best reload effect, use the Reload Shampoo in a contact wash with a mitt and the bucket method: let the shampoo dwell for a moment (30–60 seconds) before you rinse — that gives the SiO₂ particles time to settle onto the paint. On cars with fresh ceramic coatings (the first 7–30 days after application) wait out the cure time before you reach for the Reload Shampoo. As a dosing guide, go for 30–50 ml per 10-litre bucket depending on how dirty the car is. The 10-litre canister pairs nicely with a dosing pump to keep your daily measure consistent across the business and save product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe reload technology behind the PROFILINE sealant shampoo — the SiO₂ mechanism and how it works\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSONAX PROFILINE Reload Shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e works on the principle of reactive sealant top-up: the SiO₂ nano-particles in the shampoo formula are water-soluble and activate in the film of wash water. When they meet the existing sealant layer they embed into its structure and fill in the spots that UV, temperature swings or earlier washes have worn down. After the rinse, a renewed SiO₂ layer stays behind on the paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSilicon dioxide (SiO₂) is the key component in modern paint sealants because it forms an extremely hard, clear and hydrophobic layer. Unlike carnauba wax, which is soft and rubs off with friction, SiO₂ stands up far better to mechanical stress and weather. The Reload Shampoo works with the same SiO₂ particles used in professional coating products — at a lower concentration for wash use, but with a measurable top-up factor after every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOne thing worth getting straight is the difference between the Reload Shampoo and a full re-coat: the Reload Shampoo stretches the working life of an existing coating a lot, but it doesn't replace a full re-application. It's the maintenance step in the care cycle — sitting between the professional first coat and a fresh application that might eventually be needed after heavy use or a few years. That clear positioning makes the Reload Shampoo a must-have part of any professional paint-care setup.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe reload principle has a money side too: professional SiO₂ coatings run anywhere from several hundred to over a thousand euros depending on the product and the size of the business, application included. A coating that would normally last 12 to 24 months can be stretched to 24 to 48 months with the Reload Shampoo — as long as the care is done consistently. The savings from longer coating cycles outweigh the small extra cost of the Reload Shampoo over a standard shampoo by a mile. That's the main argument for businesses and car owners who invest in professional coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH-neutrality of the Reload Shampoo is another critical property: SiO₂ coatings react badly to acidic or alkaline cleaners. The PROFILINE Reload Shampoo is dialled in to a pH that won't attack the existing sealant layer while getting the reload particles to activate at their best. Shampoos that are too alkaline would actively dissolve the sealant on every wash — exactly the opposite of what you want.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Reload Shampoo — dosing in a pro business and by hand\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor commercial use with the 10-litre canister it pays to fit a dosing pump: these pumps sit on standard canisters and deliver a set amount per stroke — usually 30–50 ml. That standardises the dose and stops over- or under-dosing when several staff or shifts are involved. A dosing pump pays for itself fast in daily use through the product you save with a tighter measure.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor hand washing in a detailing business the same principles apply as at home, just on a bigger scale: two-bucket method, dwell time, a full rinse. The Reload Shampoo foams up enough for good lubrication while you wash, which keeps the mitt from dragging micro-scratches into the paint through lack of slip. Its cleaning power is plenty for normal road grime — for heavily soiled cars, start with a pre-wash from a pressure washer to knock off the worst before the sealant shampoo goes on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor businesses running wash bays or pressure washers, the Reload Shampoo can also go through a foam lance once you adjust the concentration. Here dwell time really matters: with a foam pre-clean the foam needs enough time to wet the surface and activate the SiO₂ particles before it's rinsed off. Give it at least a minute. After you rinse the foam the normal contact wash follows — foam on its own doesn't replace the mechanical cleaning step for stubborn grime.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter the rinse, dry the car quickly to make the water beading show right away and to stop water spots from standing water. In a pro business a blaster (a compressed-air blower) is the most efficient way to start drying — leftover water from door shuts, mirrors and roof edges comes off without any cloth contact. Then you finish drying with microfibre towels for a streak-free surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhere the PROFILINE Reload Shampoo fits — detailing businesses, dealerships and studios\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Reload Shampoo is aimed first at professional users: car detailing businesses, dealerships with a car-care service and detailing studios. The 10-litre format only pays off with regular, commercial use — for the occasional private user a smaller format makes more sense.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn detailing businesses that offer their customers SiO₂ coatings, the Reload Shampoo is the logical add-on to the service line-up: after a professional coating application you can recommend the customer use the Reload Shampoo for ongoing upkeep — or the business runs a \"Coating Maintenance Wash\" as a service, with the Reload Shampoo as the star product. That turns a one-off coating application into recurring service work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor dealerships that prep new and pre-owned cars and add a paint seal on delivery, the Reload Shampoo is the follow-up product for the maintenance recommendation. Customers who got a paint sealant when they bought the car can stretch that sealant's working life themselves with the Reload Shampoo — a concrete extra you can pitch as an add-on service during the sale.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThe PROFILINE Reload Shampoo compared — sealant shampoos and everyday shampoos\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompared to a normal car shampoo with no sealant function, the Reload Shampoo is the stronger product for cars with active SiO₂ coatings. A pure cleaning shampoo like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-foamgiant-shampoo-autoshampoo\"\u003eSONAX XTREME FoamGiant Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e is ideal for freshly coated cars in the first weeks after application, while the coating is still curing and you don't want any foreign product touching the layer. The Reload Shampoo is the right pick for coatings that have already cured and need the ongoing reload cycle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNext to the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-shampoo-2-in-1-autoshampoo\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Shampoo \"2 in 1\"\u003c\/a\u003e, which packs in classic wax components, the PROFILINE Reload Shampoo is a different beast: the 2-in-1 shampoo is the handy everyday product for any car without an active SiO₂ coating. The Reload Shampoo is the specialist product for SiO₂-coated cars — it works hand in hand with the coating chemistry that's already there and reinforces it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-ceramic-activeshampoo-autoshampoo\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Ceramic Active-Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e is the consumer version in the XTREME range with a similar ceramic protection principle. The PROFILINE Reload Shampoo is its professional counterpart in the PROFILINE segment — higher concentration, bigger container, built for non-stop commercial use. For the home user with a single SiO₂-coated car, the Ceramic Active-Shampoo in a handier format is the more practical choice. For businesses with lots of coated cars, the PROFILINE Reload Shampoo is the more economical product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/sonax-xtreme-foam-seal-schaumversiegelung-autoshampoo-versiegelung\"\u003eSONAX XTREME Foam+Seal\u003c\/a\u003e takes a different sealing approach: it lays down a fresh polymer sealant whether or not there's an existing coating. That's the route for cars with no active coating layer. The PROFILINE Reload Shampoo, by contrast, tops up and reinforces the existing SiO₂ layer. Both approaches have their place — the call depends on the state and history of the car's paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eBuy the SONAX PROFILINE Reload Shampoo — for businesses and keen private drivers\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis sealant shampoo is for professional users who care for lots of cars with SiO₂ sealants day in, day out, and for private detailing enthusiasts who have an active SiO₂ coating on their car and want to keep that coating working with every wash. The 10-litre pro container is the most economical format for regular use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor keen private drivers who've had their car sealed with a quality SiO₂ coating and want to maintain it themselves, the 10-litre container is over the top to start with — a smaller format would be handier. That said, the PROFILINE Reload Shampoo is also available in small quantities from specialist retailers. If you want to try the product first, start with a small amount and step up to the more economical bulk container once you're convinced.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGet into the PROFILINE sealant shampoo system and you gain a product that pulls double duty: cleaning and active sealant care in one. The extra effort over a standard shampoo is zero — the payoff is measurable: the beading lasts longer, dirt clings to the paint less, and the intervals before a re-coat can be stretched out considerably. That makes the PROFILINE Reload Shampoo not just a care product but an investment-protection move for any professionally applied SiO₂ sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":57345086193999,"sku":"D1-SNX-6156000","price":84.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-reload-shampoo_10l.png?v=1774731894"},{"product_id":"sonax-autoshampoo-konzentrat-autoshampoo","title":"AutoShampoo Konzentrat car shampoo","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSONAX AutoShampoo Konzentrat washes without lifting the wax layer\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is SONAX AutoShampoo Konzentrat? A pH skin-neutral hand-wash concentrate that pulls dirt off paint, glass, rubber and plastic without stripping an existing wax or sealant layer. Not for decontaminating before a fresh seal, and not a solvent for baked-on tar or bug splatter.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX AutoShampoo Konzentrat\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly concentrated hand-wash shampoo from SONAX, built on especially gentle, pH skin-neutral surfactants. These surfactants wrap around dirt particles and lift them off the paint instead of rubbing them across it, and they leave the protection underneath alone. An existing wax or sealant layer stays intact while road film, dust and loose grime rinse away. Phosphate-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is exactly where a caring shampoo parts ways with a harsh all-purpose cleaner. An alkaline cleaner cuts through dirt faster, but it takes a bit of your wax or ceramic layer with it every single time. The pH-neutral concentrate works deliberately milder and lets the protection underneath stand. You don't see the difference after the first wash, but after the tenth, when water still beads on the bonnet instead of sheeting off flat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne shampoo for five surfaces.\u003c\/strong\u003e Lifts dirt off paint, rubber, plastic, vinyl and glass and leaves the wax or sealant layer underneath untouched. You don't need a second product for trim, windows or bumpers — you wash the whole car from one bucket of foam.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eAbout 50 ml to 10 litres, and that's it.\u003c\/strong\u003e A bucket wash needs roughly 50 millilitres of concentrate. That makes the 2-litre bottle good for around 40 hand washes, the 5-litre canister for about 100. For foam lances and pressure washers you dilute 1:3 to 1:5 instead.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePhosphate-free and pressure-washer ready.\u003c\/strong\u003e The concentrate is formulated without phosphates and explicitly cleared for pressure washers and foam units too. One product covers both the bucket wash and the pre-wash foam, instead of two different bottles sitting on the shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common mistake is letting the foam dry on, especially in the sun or on a bonnet that's still warm right after a drive. If the shampoo dries on, you're left with surfactant and lime streaks that you then have to polish off the hard way. Wash in the shade, work panel by panel from top to bottom, and rinse each section before it dries off. What we see day-to-day: above 25 °C, go for two smaller passes rather than one big panel that dries out in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eAbout 50 ml to ten litres, don't let it dry on\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eFoam up about 50 ml of SONAX AutoShampoo Konzentrat in 10 litres of warm water, wash top to bottom with a soft sponge, and don't let the foam dry on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe heavy grit gets rinsed off with water first, and that's not an optional step — it's your scratch protection. Loose sand and grit act like sandpaper under the sponge, and if you go at it dry, you rub fine wash marks into the clear coat. Use warm water, it cuts through grease and road film noticeably better than cold, and work the two-bucket method if you can: one bucket of foam, one with clean water to rinse the sponge. You'll find matching sponges, wash buckets and drying towels in the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/zubehoer\"\u003ewash accessories\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a foam lance or pressure washer, you pre-dilute the concentrate 1:3 to 1:5 into the container and follow the equipment maker's guidance. Whether it's a bucket or a lance, finish by rinsing with plenty of clean water and chamois it off quickly while the surface is still wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe drying stage is where you decide whether the wash really comes out spot-free. If the rinse water sits too long, dissolved minerals dry on as water spots, especially with hard tap water. Pull the water off quickly with a clean drying towel, ideally flat rather than with pressure, so no leftover grit drags across the paint. The beading on the final rinse also tells you, in passing, that your sealant has survived the wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003epH-neutral means gentle, not decontaminating\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe pH-neutral concentrate keeps your existing protection but neither builds it up nor strips it down. For prepping paint before a fresh seal, it's the wrong tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe very property that makes the shampoo so useful day-to-day is also its limit. If you want to fully strip the paint before a new coating, you need a degreasing prep shampoo or a degreaser that deliberately takes the old wax residue back off. A pH-neutral shampoo leaves it standing on purpose. And it's no solvent either: baked-on tar, fallout or a dried-on bug crust need a dedicated remover product first. What we see day-to-day, a shampoo alone rarely cuts it for a bug-plastered front end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt helps to sort things by the job, because there isn't one right shampoo — there are three types for three jobs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eShampoo type\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eJob\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eWhen it fits\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epH-neutral concentrate (this product)\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003epreserve existing protection\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eregular care on wax- or ceramic-sealed paint\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eSealant shampoo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003erefresh gloss and protection at every wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewhen the paint should pick up a bit of protection with each wash\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eAcidic shampoo\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ebreak down water spots and lime\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ewith stubborn mineral residue\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor regular upkeep, the neutral concentrate is the all-rounder. If you want to refresh gloss and protection at every wash, you reach for a sealant shampoo from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/lackversiegelung\"\u003epaint sealing\u003c\/a\u003e range. Two ground rules stay either way: don't use it on hot surfaces and never let it dry on, or you get streaks. And the canister belongs in frost-free storage — once it's frozen through, the surfactant structure changes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhether the protection still holds is easiest to check by the beading. As long as water runs off in round beads after the wash, the sealant is still there. If it sheets off flat instead, the protection has worn thin. The neutral shampoo hasn't worn it away then — it has only made the natural ageing visible. That's exactly the moment for a refresh, not for a harsher shampoo.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor anyone who wants their protection to last for weeks\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAutoShampoo Konzentrat pays off for anyone who washes regularly by hand and wants to keep their wax or ceramic layer going for weeks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to someone who's about to seal fresh and has to clean the paint bare first — they're better served by a decontaminating prep product. And anyone with no protection on the paint who's mainly after maximum gloss per wash gets a more visible result from a sealant shampoo. For the honest, weekly upkeep wash of a well-kept car, though, the neutral concentrate is the obvious pick, and it pairs with every other bottle from the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo\"\u003ecar shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn practice that means: a wash with the neutral concentrate once a week or every two weeks keeps paint and protection in balance, without overworking the sealant. Only once water no longer beads after the wash is it time to refresh the protection with a spray sealant — not before. That way you cleanly separate cleaning from preserving, instead of forcing both into one aggressive combo product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith the pack sizes, frequency makes the call. The 2-litre bottle with a screw cap is good for around 40 washes on one vehicle and is the easy way in. The 5-litre canister with a pour spout pays off from the second car on, or in weekly heavy use — about 100 washes per canister, simply decanted into a dosing bottle. Both are formulated phosphate-free.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone who looks after several vehicles or washes for a club or fleet does best with the 5-litre canister. At around 50 ml per bucket, the cost per wash stays in the low cents, and you dose the concentrate exactly, instead of a ready-mixed wash solution taking up room in the canister. Decanted once into a small dosing bottle, the next bucket wash is set up in seconds.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe point the back label won't tell you: a pH-neutral shampoo is the cheapest way to extend your sealant's life. Every wash with a harsh all-purpose or gloss shampoo costs you a bit of durability. With the protection-friendly concentrate you get around 40 washes out of a 2-litre bottle without using up the protection underneath. In the end the pricier sealant outlasts the shampoo that cares for it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"2 liters","offer_id":57405962191183,"sku":"D1-SNX-03145410","price":10.29,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":57405962223951,"sku":"D1-SNX-03145000","price":48.31,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-autoshampoo-konzentrat.png?v=1775381476"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-acid-shampoo-a-aa-saures-waschanlagenshampoo","title":"Acid Shampoo A \"Aa\" Acidic Car-Wash Shampoo","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAcid Shampoo A neutralises the pre-wash and protects the wash brushes\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Acid Shampoo A \"Aa\" from Koch-Chemie? A highly acidic concentrate for rollover and tunnel car washes running conventional process-water treatment. It binds hard limescale residue, neutralises the alkaline pre-wash sitting on the bodywork and extends the life of the wash brushes. Not suitable for biological process-water systems, raw aluminium, anodised parts, leather or hand-bucket washing.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAcid Shampoo A\u003c\/strong\u003e \"Aa\" is an acidic car-wash shampoo from Koch-Chemie in Unna, built on an acidic active blend with an acid-stable surfactant. The acid turns the calcium and magnesium carbonate from the process water into water-soluble salts — limescale leaves as a dissolved compound in the waste water instead of crystallising onto the brush, the paint and the bodywork. The surfactant stays stable in the acidic environment, foams reliably and lays a thin slip layer on the paint that sets up the drying stage that follows.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSo the Aa is not a cleaner in the classic sense, but the second beat in the wash-bay workflow: after the alkaline pre-wash, before drying. It dissolves the mineral residue that foam and pre-wash leave behind and tips the pH on the bodywork from alkaline back into the neutral range. It's exactly this double role, cleaner plus neutraliser, that's the reason wash operators can't swap the Aa for a pH-neutral shampoo without visibly losing drying quality and brush life.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e1,500 car washes per 22 kg keg.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 8 to 15 ml of shampoo per car, a wash runs just under three weeks on one keg. The 225 kg container is good for around 15,000 washes, so roughly three months of full operation in a mid-range rollover wash. Boutique detailing shampoos simply don't add up in this volume logic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBrush life from around 12 to 18 months.\u003c\/strong\u003e The acid binds the calcium from the alkaline process water before it crystallises as limescale on the polyethylene bristles. Without this step, brushes scale up in hard water within months, get sharp edges and tear into clear coat. With Aa they last about 50 percent longer in practice.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePump dosing, neat up to 1:10.\u003c\/strong\u003e 15 to 30 ml of foam or 8 to 15 ml of shampoo per car, dosed through the wash pump. Hand-bucket washing isn't on the table; mixing by hand regularly leads to overdosing and paint damage.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e We often get enquiries from wash operators who can't explain paint damage on the bonnet. What we see day-to-day is almost always the same pattern: the shampoo dries on in sections between application and rinse, because in summer the paint surface is far hotter than the air, well past 30 degrees outside.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe moment the water evaporates, the acid concentrates up towards 100 percent and etches visible marks into the clear coat — detailers call that clear-coat etching, micro-burns you can't polish back out.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003eThe pro rule: check the paint surface with an infrared thermometer for under 25 degrees, split the car rigorously into small sections and time exactly one minute from application, then rinse off completely at a minimum of 120 bar before you start the next section. Wash sitting in the sun? Don't run the Aa.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePump dosing 1:10, one minute, rinse straight off\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAcid Shampoo A goes in exclusively through the wash's dosing pump — neat to a maximum dilution of 1:10, depending on how dirty the car is and how hard the water is. The wash puts out 15 to 30 ml as foam or 8 to 15 ml as shampoo per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaximum contact time is one minute, measured from the moment it hits the paint. That limit isn't up for negotiation: with the high acid concentration in the concentrate, the Aa reacts within seconds the moment water evaporates and the acid concentrates on the surface.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBottom line for you: no hand-bucket washing, no second section before the first one is rinsed, no pause between application and the high-pressure rinse. That's why the wash controller in most rollover systems stops automatically after 50 to 55 seconds of acid application and releases the rinse cycle right away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe order in the wash workflow is fixed. First an alkaline pre-wash — with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-pre-foam-efficient-pfe-vorreiniger-insektenloeser\"\u003ePre-Foam efficient\u003c\/a\u003e, say — lifts insects, oil and organic road grime. Then the Aa as the main wash. It removes the mineral residue and tips the pH on the bodywork from alkaline back into the neutral range.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnly on that neutralised surface should the protectant go on. Flip the order and you get either wax on dirt or beading on residual alkali. Both visibly reduce drying quality.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore every wash start-up, compatibility has to be checked on an inconspicuous spot. Manufacturer's requirement — and in an audit, the only safeguard against paint damage on OEM special finishes or on resprayed body panels that no longer carry the factory coating.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePhosphates, raw aluminium and leather stay off-limits\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Aa has clear limits that have to be checked before use — otherwise the economics are gone and the wash operator ends up out of pocket.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst limit: \u003cstrong\u003ebiological process-water treatment.\u003c\/strong\u003e The phosphates it contains are fertiliser for the micro-organism cultures that clarify the process water in modern bio-reactors — they drive eutrophication in the loop, tip the bacterial balance and have to be re-set with a lot of effort. With bio process water → a different phosphate-free pre-cleaner, such as the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-pre-wash-b-pb-vorreiniger\"\u003ePre-Wash B\u003c\/a\u003e. With conventional treatment using flocculation and sedimentation → Acid Shampoo A plays to its strengths here.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSecond limit: \u003cstrong\u003eacid-sensitive materials.\u003c\/strong\u003e Raw, unpainted aluminium on polished wheel barrels, anodised coatings and cracked chrome with micro-fissures react with the acid and go dull or blotchy. The Aa isn't meant for tyre detailing or deep wheel cleaning — for that the Koch-Chemie range has its own wheel cleaners, like the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-felgenreiniger-extrem-fe-felgenreiniger-sauer\"\u003eFelgenreiniger extrem\u003c\/a\u003e with a surfactant blend tuned for the job.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThird limit: \u003cstrong\u003eno interior, no leather, no unprotected polypropylene.\u003c\/strong\u003e Not even heavily diluted. The acidic action stays in the pH range that attacks leather coating and PP structures even at a 1:300 dilution. For convertible tops, interior cleaning or raw plastic bumpers, the specialist products from the COLOURLOCK line are the right call.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnd the status that governs how it's sold: Acid Shampoo A is classified as a corrosive industrial product and isn't approved for private customers — buying it at Detailing1 requires verified proof of trade, i.e. a business licence, GISA extract or commercial register extract. Private customers after an acidic wash for hand-bucket washing in the 1 litre format are in the right place with the \u003ca href=\"\/en\/products\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs-auto-shampoo-keramikversiegelung\"\u003eReactivation Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e — same chemical DNA, child-safe packaging, usable by hand.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003e22 or 225 kilograms. Throughput decides the container.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe target group for Acid Shampoo A is narrow. The choice between the 22 kg keg and the 225 kg IBC container isn't a size question but a question of car throughput per month and the storage strategy of a wash operator or large valeter. Cost both factors honestly and you land on the right pack.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 22 kg pack (SKU D1-KCX-311022) works out to around 1,500 standard washes at 15 ml shampoo consumption. That fits the smaller petrol-station rollover wash with 30 to 50 washes a day, the fixed valeting bay and the mobile valeter with a fixed container setup. The keg can still be moved with a forklift or pallet truck.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 225 kg IBC (SKU D1-KCX-311225) is large-site economics: a direct connection to the permanently installed dosing system and around 15,000 car washes' range per container. That positions the Aa as an industrial solution that lasts just under three months in big tunnel washes doing 200 cars a day — and in this segment it's one of the cheapest components in the whole cost-per-wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're torn between the packs, cost the storage space and forklift access honestly. The 225 kg IBC needs a permanently plumbed dosing station and a suction-connection setup — if you have neither, you're better off with two or three 22 kg kegs a quarter, because there's no decanting. The other way round, the IBC is clearly the economic winner from a throughput of around 100 cars a day, because it slashes the logistics cost per wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore both packs frost-free between 5 and 30 degrees, closed, kept apart from food and animal feed — and with the prescribed personal protective equipment when decanting: chemical-resistant nitrile gloves, EN 166 safety glasses, closed work clothing. Acidic industrial chemistry doesn't forgive disposable latex gloves.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe one insider figure that data sheets rarely spell out: Aa-run washes with conventional process-water treatment extend the life of polyethylene wash brushes from around 12 to 18 months in practice. With a brush set that quickly runs into four figures, running the Aa pays for itself on the saved spare parts alone. If that's the only thing you take from this text, it's the one that matters most economically.\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"22kg","offer_id":57637101109583,"sku":"D1-KCX-311022","price":111.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"225kg","offer_id":57637101142351,"sku":"D1-KCX-311225","price":1143.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-acid-shampoo-a-aa-saures-waschanlagenshampoo.png?v=1778752107"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.de\/en\/collections\/autoshampoo-kanister.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}