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Wash & Clean

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

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    Nautical Line

    Koch-Chemie

    No Yellow Cleaner "Nyc" Yellowing Special Cleaner (Marine Line)

    Special cleaner for yellowing and algae on boats

    Low stock (5× 1000ml)
    Pre-order (10 liters)
    From CHF 31.44 CHF 34.40
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (CHF 31.44 / l)
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  • Meguiars Ultimate Iron Remover Flugrostentferner 24 oz (709 ml) Meguiars Ultimate Iron Remover Flugrostentferner 24 oz (709 ml)
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    Meguiars

    Ultimate Iron Remover — Fallout & Iron Remover

    Chemical rust remover with color indicator — purple = reaction

    In stock (1 unit)
    CHF 15.19 CHF 19.02
    Inhalt: 709mlUnit price (CHF 21.42 / l)
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    XTREME Shampoo "2 in 1" Car Shampoo

    Shampoo "2 in 1" — Car shampoo with integrated wax care

    In stock (2 units)
    CHF 9.45 CHF 12.90
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (CHF 9.45 / l)
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The ultimate guide to car shampoo and car cleaner

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

Car shampoo: for a glossy wash

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

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

Car cleaner: a deep clean for your car

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

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