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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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  • Soft99

    Extreme Gloss "The Kiwami" Shampoo Light / Car Shampoo

    Revolutionary shine shampoo for light paintwork in premium quality

    In stock (1 unit)
    18,03€
    Inhalt: 750mlUnit price (24,04€ / l)
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  • Liquid Elements

    "Foam Party" Cleansing Foam

    Gentle pre-wash with thick foam in many scents

    Pre-order (1000 ml / 1 liter / Cherry Tec (Cherry) · 1000 ml / 1 liter / Unicorn (cotton candy) · 1000 ml / 1 liter / Deep Ice (Ice Drop) · 1000 ml / 1 liter / Number One (Men's fragrance) · +2 more)
    From 13,42€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (13,42€ / l)
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  • SONAX

    PROFILINE Iron Remover "KraftReiniger Sauer" Iron Remover

    Rust Remover "Power Cleaner Acid" — professional acidic iron remover

    In stock (1× 25 liters)
    From 78,82€ 107,09€
    Inhalt: 10lUnit price (7,88€ / l)
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    PROFILINE All-Purpose-Cleaner "Foam" APC

    All-Purpose Cleaner "Foam" — Foam All-Purpose Cleaner 400 ml

    Low stock (5 units)
    10,03€ 12,75€
    Inhalt: 400mlUnit price (25,08€ / l)
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  • Dr. Wack "A1"

    A1 "Rust Stain Remover Gel" Rust Stain Remover

    Flugrost sicher entfernen dank Gel-Haftung, säurefrei, mit Indikator

    Low stock (5 units)
    17,58€ 22,55€
    Inhalt: 500mlUnit price (35,16€ / 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.