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Koch-Chemie Detailing Products: German-Engineered Car Care Since 1968
Koch-Chemie isn't just another detailing brand. Since 1968, this German manufacturer has developed, produced, and distributed its own professional-grade formulas — controlling quality from raw materials to finished product. That vertical integration is rare in this industry, and it shows in the consistency of the results. From snow foams and shampoos to the numbered paint correction compounds that made the brand famous, every product is built as a system — designed to work together across washing, decontamination, polishing, and protection.
Whether you're a professional detailer running a shop or an enthusiast chasing pro-level results at home, Koch-Chemie car care products deliver pro-grade concentration: proper dilution means better results and lower cost per use. We stock the full lineup — Gentle Snow Foam, Green Star APC, the H9/F6/M3/P6 compound system, and more — with fast nationwide shipping and local pickup in Kissimmee, FL. Pair any foam with a foam cannon for the full German pre-wash experience.
What Is Koch-Chemie?
Koch-Chemie is a German manufacturer of professional car care chemicals, founded in 1968 and trusted by detailers, car washes, and reconditioning shops worldwide. Unlike many brands that outsource manufacturing, Koch-Chemie develops and produces its own formulas in-house. The lineup follows a system-based approach: washes, all-purpose cleaners, decontamination, a numbered compound-and-pad correction system, and protection are all engineered to work together — so you're never guessing which compound pairs with which pad.
Shop Koch-Chemie by Category
Wash & Snow Foam
Gentle Snow Foam (GSF) is the flagship — a pH-neutral foam cannon soap with thick foam and excellent lubricity, safe for coated vehicles at 1:10 to 1:20. Ceramic Effect Shampoo (CES) reinforces ceramic coatings with SiO2 on every wash. For heavier contamination, pre-wash with Active Foam (AF); with no hose access, use Rapid Rinseless Wash (RRW). Shop Wash & Foam →
Pre-Wash, APC & Decontamination
APCs do the heavy lifting before your mitt touches paint — breaking down bugs, road film, and grease. Green Star (GS) is the classic concentrated alkaline APC; Multi Star (MS) 5L is the shop-size multi-surface cleaner. Round out decon with Eulex for tar and adhesive, Reactive Rust Remover (RRR) for iron fallout, and the Mild Blue Clay Bar with Clay Spray for bonded contamination. Green Star dilution guide:
- Light cleaning / interior plastics: 1:20
- General exterior: 1:10
- Engine bay / heavy degreasing: 1:5
- Wheel wells / undercarriage: 1:3 — start weaker; increase only if needed. Shop Pre-Wash & APC →
Interior & Leather Care
Pol Star (PO) cleans fabric, plastics, and alcantara — gentle, effective, no sticky residue. Fresh Up (FU) eliminates odors rather than masking them, and the Interior Scrubber agitates cleaner into textured plastics and carpet. For seats, Leather Star (LS) cleans and conditions in one step without a greasy finish — pair it with the soft-bristle Leather Brush. Shop Interior → · Shop Leather →
Wheels, Tires & Trim
Alkali Wheel Cleaner (AWH) removes brake dust safely on all wheel types — including polished and coated wheels — with no acid damage risk. Dress tires with Tire Glaze (TG): water-based, satin finish, no sling, UV protection against browning. Faded exterior plastics come back with Hydro Plast Care (HPC), a long-lasting, water-resistant trim restorer. Shop Wheels & Tires →
Paint Correction: The Numbered Compound System
The compound system is what put Koch-Chemie on the map with pros. The number tells you the cut level:
- H9.02 Heavy Cut — maximum cut for severe defects, oxidation, deep scratches. Pair with the purple Heavy Cut Pad.
- F6.01 Fine Cut — medium cut for moderate swirls; a strong one-step on lighter defects with the yellow Fine Cut Pad.
- M3.02 Micro Cut — fine finishing polish for final refinement and maximum gloss.
- P6.02 One Cut & Finish — all-in-one compound that cuts and finishes in a single step.
Start with the least aggressive option that achieves your goal — most daily-driver swirl removal is handled by F6.01 or P6.02. Before coating, wipe down with Panel Prep Spray (PPS) to remove polishing oils. Shop Paint Correction →
Protection, Tools & Accessories
Protector Wax (PW) is the classic spray wax — easy application, warm gloss, 4–6 weeks of durability. Hydro Foam Sealant S0.03 applies through a foam cannon for protection and gloss in minutes. Measure concentrates accurately with the Dosing Cap, foam without a pressure washer using the Pressure Foam Sprayer 2L, and dry with the Twister Drying Towel. Shop Protection → · Shop Tools →
Quick Guide: Koch-Chemie Picks by Goal
| Your Goal | Best Pick | Why |
|---|---|---|
| Weekly wash on a coated car | Gentle Snow Foam (GSF) | pH-neutral, thick clinging foam — won't strip protection |
| Engine bays, wheel wells & degreasing | Green Star (GS) | Concentrated APC — one bottle, every dilution from 1:3 to 1:20 |
| Brake dust on polished or coated wheels | Alkali Wheel Cleaner (AWH) | pH-alkaline — cleans safely with zero acid damage risk |
| One-step swirl removal on a daily driver | P6.02 One Cut & Finish | Cuts and finishes in a single pass — no product switching |
| Severe defects, oxidation, deep scratches | H9.02 Heavy Cut | Maximum cut; pair with the purple Heavy Cut Pad |
| Fast protection after every wash | Protector Wax (PW) | Spray-on warm gloss with 4–6 weeks of durability |
How to Build a Koch-Chemie Wash & Protection Routine
- Pre-foam the vehicle. Work in the shade on a cool surface — heat makes products flash and streak. Foam with Gentle Snow Foam at 1:10–1:20, let it dwell, and rinse. Heavily soiled? Use Active Foam instead.
- Wheels and wheel wells first. Spray Alkali Wheel Cleaner on the wheels and Green Star at 1:3 in the wells, agitate, and rinse before touching paint.
- Two-bucket contact wash. Wash top-down with Ceramic Effect Shampoo (coated cars) or GSF, using a Grit Guard in your rinse bucket.
- Decontaminate as needed. If paint feels rough after washing, clay with the Blue Mild Clay Bar and Clay Spray; hit tar with Eulex and iron with RRR.
- Dry, protect, and dress. Towel off with the Twister Drying Towel, top up protection with Protector Wax or Hydro Foam Sealant S0.03, then finish trim with HPC and tires with Tire Glaze.
Koch-Chemie FAQ
What's the difference between Green Star and Pol Star?
Green Star (GS) is a concentrated alkaline all-purpose cleaner for exterior work — engine bays, wheel wells, degreasing, pre-wash. Pol Star (PO) is for interiors — plastics, fabric, carpet, alcantara — gentler and residue-free. Full breakdown in our Green Star vs Pol Star guide.
Which Koch-Chemie compound should I use?
The number tells you the cut: H9.02 for severe defects and oxidation, F6.01 for moderate swirls, M3.02 for final finishing and gloss, P6.02 for one-step work. Start with the least aggressive option — most daily-driver swirls only need F6 or P6.
Are Koch-Chemie products safe on ceramic coatings?
Yes. Gentle Snow Foam and Ceramic Effect Shampoo are pH-neutral and coating-safe — CES even adds SiO2 to reinforce your coating with each wash. Save strong alkaline cleaners like Green Star for engine bays, wheel wells, and spot jobs rather than routine washes on coated paint.
What dilution ratio should I use for Koch-Chemie products?
Common starting points: Green Star — 1:10 general exterior, 1:20 light cleaning, 1:5 heavy degreasing; Gentle Snow Foam — 1:10 to 1:20 in a foam cannon; Pol Star — ready to use, or 1:5 for lighter cleaning. When in doubt, start weaker. A Dosing Cap makes ratios repeatable.
Do I need a foam cannon to use Koch-Chemie foams?
A foam cannon gives the best results with Gentle Snow Foam, but you can also use a pump sprayer like the Pressure Foam Sprayer 2L, or run the foams as bucket soaps at appropriate dilutions. See our snow foam guide.
Where can I buy Koch-Chemie products near me?
Auto Care Genius stocks the full Koch-Chemie lineup online with fast nationwide shipping. In Central Florida? Visit us for local pickup: 2760 Michigan Ave Suite 4, Kissimmee, FL 34744 — call 1-844-436-4870 or get directions and store hours.
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Related Collections
- Koch-Chemie Wash & Foam · Pre-Wash & APC · Decon & Prep
- Koch-Chemie Paint Correction · Protection · Trim & Rubber
- Koch-Chemie Interior · Leather · Wheels & Tires · Tools & Accessories
- All Car Wash Soap · Foam Cannons & Sprayers · Clay & Decontamination
- All Polishing · Ceramic Coatings · Quan Collection (Auto Care Genius Brand)
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