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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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    Green Star "Gs" Universal Cleaner

    Hochalkalischer APC-Konzentrat für Werkstatt, Motorraum und Hebebühne

    In stock (3× 11kg)
    Backordered (16× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 4× 5 liters)
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    From 7,75€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (7,75€ / l)
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    Multi-Purpose Cleaner "Mzr" All-Purpose Cleaner

    Alkaline cleaner concentrate with pH 12.5 and Daimler approval

    In stock (1× 11kg · 1× 21kg)
    Backordered (19× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    From 9,97€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (9,97€ / l)
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    Reactive Rust Remover "Rrr" iron fallout remover

    Maximum cleaning performance for flawless results without compromise

    In stock (6× 500ml · 3× 5kg · 1× 11kg)
    From 16,07€ 17,74€
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price (32,14€ / l)
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    Autoshampoo "As" Car Shampoo

    Cleans thoroughly and gently, preserves the shine of the paint surface

    Backordered (26× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 1× 21kg · 4× 10 liters)
    From 7,75€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (7,75€ / l)
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    Teerwäsche A "Tea" Bitumen & Tar Remover

    Perfect bitumen and tar removers for a flawless finish

    In stock (3× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
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    From 9,97€
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    Gentle Snow Foam "Gsf" Cleaning Foam

    pH-neutral pre-wash foam for weekly paint care

    In stock (11× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
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    From 14,96€ 16,63€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (14,96€ / l)
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    Allround Surface Cleaner "Asc" All-Purpose Cleaner

    Ready-to-use pH-neutral all-purpose interior cleaner

    Low stock (5× 500ml)
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    From 9,97€
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price (19,94€ / l)
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    Ceramic Effect Shampoo "Ces" Maintenance Shampoo with Long-Term Sealant Effect

    Care shampoo with SiO₂ sealant for coating-compatible hand wash

    In stock (2× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
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    From 31,61€ 34,38€
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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.