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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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    Eulex "Eu" Adhesive Remover

    Efficient Adhesive Remover for Paint and Glass

    Low stock (5 units)
    From 16,63€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (16,63€ / l)
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    Reactivation Shampoo "Rs" Car Shampoo for Ceramic Coatings

    Revolutionary cleaning and protection for ceramic coated vehicles!

    In stock (9× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 2× 5 liters)
    From 17,74€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (17,74€ / l)
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    Orange Power "Op" Adhesive, Tree-Resin and Rubber Remover

    Effective Adhesive and Resin Remover for Versatile Applications

    Low stock (4× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    Pre-order (10 liters)
    From 33,82€ 35,48€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (33,82€ / l)
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  • Rapid Rinseless Wash "Rrw" — Rinseless Car Wash
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    Rapid Rinseless Wash "Rrw" — Rinseless Car Wash

    Fast, paint-friendly washing without rinsing

    In stock (7× 1000 ml / 1 liter · 2× 5 liters)
    From 13,30€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (13,30€ / l)
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    Super Foam Fruit Bowl "Sff" cleaning foam

    Fresh scent & intensive cleaning

    In stock (3× 20 liters)
    Pre-order (5 liters)
    From 44,36€
    Inhalt: 5lUnit price (8,87€ / l)
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    Tinten- & Kuli-Ex "Tex" Ink and Ballpoint-Pen Remover

    Effective ink and ballpoint pen remover for clean textiles

    In stock (2 units)
    14,41€
    Inhalt: 250mlUnit price (57,64€ / l)
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    Green Star 96 "Gs9" All-Purpose Cleaner

    Versatile multi-purpose cleaner for heavy soiling

    In stock (2× 22kg)
    Pre-order (11kg)
    From 46,58€
    Inhalt: 11kgUnit price (4,23€ / kg)
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    PROFILINE MultiStar "All-Purpose-Cleaner" Universal Cleaner

    MultiStar - Universal Cleaner Concentrate

    Low stock (5× 1000 ml / 1 liter)
    From 9,86€ 13,99€
    Inhalt: 1000mlUnit price (9,86€ / 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.