Cleaning a leather steering wheel: why that greasy shine has two causes
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Today's focus: a shiny steering wheel is either skin oils or worn grain, and only the first one comes off. To the leather cleaners
From the blog: a taped-off test patch shows within minutes whether cleaning the wheel is still worth it. Read the wheel guide
From Thursday: it turns wet, so the protection has to go on first for the water to run off instead of clinging. Go to paint sealants
Today: at 33 degrees every product dries on the paint, so work in the shade or early in the morning. Go to car washing
Best seller: the Koch-Chemie Green Star „Gs“ covers four dilutions from 1:5 to 1:50, replacing four separate products. Go to Green Star
New on the shelf: the INNOVACAR Micron microfibre range covers drying, polishing and interior with dedicated cloths. See new arrivals
Direct advice: send us a photo of your steering wheel and we will tell you whether cleaning is enough or a colour system is needed. Start a chat
Digital advice: the Shopping Assistant asks about your car and the problem, then suggests matching products. Open the assistant
Customer support: order status, shipping and returns are in the help centre, available around the clock. Go to help centre
Buyer protection: every order runs through Trusted Shops, and the reviews there are verified and independent. Read reviews
For professionals: with Detailing1 PRO you buy at trade and reseller conditions. Learn more
Before and after: on Instagram we show today what summer heat does to car leather. Follow us


Brake dust, spokes, barrel.
The TUGA Chemie Alu-Teufel „Spezial"® (Grün) turns red-violet after 3 to 5 minutes, once the brake dust is dissolved.


Conditioning. UV protection. Supple.
The D-CON Pure-Leather-Conditioner 500 ml sinks into the leather and keeps it supple before cracks start.


Sidewall, wheel arch, sill.
SONAX XTREME Reifen+KunststoffReiniger lifts road film and brake dust at a mild alkaline pH 8 to 9, without swelling the rubber.


Smooth leather, nappa, aniline.
COLOURLOCK „Pol Star" cleans pigmented smooth leather at 1:20. Aniline and nubuck need the specialist cleaner.


More depth. Deeper gloss. Swirls masked.
Meguiars Ultimate Insane Shine Paint Glosser sprays on, wipes off and leaves the paint in deep show-car gloss.
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Koch-Chemie
Glass Cleaner "Gc" Glass Cleaner
Streaks are a pain, and clear vision is safety. Koch-Chemie Glas Star „Gla“ is a concentrate: 1 litre makes up to 4 litres of streak-free solution. Ready to use and alcohol-free, Koch-Chemie Glass Cleaner „Gc“ handles even tinted glass. And SONAX XTREME Ceramic ScheibenKlar „2 in 1“ cleans and seals in one pass, so rain beads right off.
Discover the most popular products from the ultimate car care and detailing selection on Detailing1.de from brands such as Soft99 , CarPro and Koch Chemie .
Koch-Chemie
Green Star "Gs" Universal Cleaner
Hochalkalischer APC-Konzentrat für Werkstatt, Motorraum und Hebebühne
Koch-Chemie
Spray Head "Star" (28/400) CHS-3AN by Canyon
Chemical spray head for 28/400 bottles with stepless nozzle
Koch-Chemie
Top Star "Ts" Interior Plastic Care
Silicone-free Plastic Care with UV Protection and Silk-Matte Finish
Koch-Chemie
Vorreiniger B "Vb" Pre-Cleaner
Alkaline pre-cleaner for car and truck pre-washing, VDA-compliant
Koch-Chemie
Cleans thoroughly and gently, preserves the shine of the paint surface
Koch-Chemie
Teerwäsche A "Tea" Bitumen & Tar Remover
Perfect bitumen and tar removers for a flawless finish
Koch-Chemie
Magic Wheel Cleaner "Mwc" Wheel Cleaner
Acid-free wheel cleaner with color change for daily workshop use
Koch-Chemie
HDPE Cylinder Bottle (28/400) Spray Bottle 1000ml
Koch-Chemie
Gentle Snow Foam "Gsf" Cleaning Foam
pH-neutral pre-wash foam for weekly paint care
Koch-Chemie
Finish Spray Exterior "Fse" Quick Detailer with Kalk-EX
Saurer Quick Detailer mit Kalk-EX-Formel für Lack, Glas und Kunststoff
Koch-Chemie
Interior Brush "Green" Interior Autodetailing Brush soft
Dr. Wack "A1"
A1 "ALL in ONE" Care & Protect Spray Sealant
Schutz und Pflege für alle Außenflächen in einem Schritt
YETI
LoadOut® GoBox 1 Gear Case (Mini)
Waterproof mini box for keys, phone and small parts
ZviZZer
Microfiber Cloth “Edgeless” Microfibre Cloth (300 GSM)
Kantenloses 300-GSM-Mikrofasertuch in sechs Farben zum Abnehmen
ZviZZer
Saures Autoshampoo pH 3,4 bis 3,8 für versiegelte Lacke und Kalk
ZviZZer
pH-schonendes Autoshampoo für die Handwäsche ohne Schutzabbau
ZviZZer
Pad-Reiniger für Schaum-, Woll- und Mikrofaserpads
ZviZZer
Protection Gloss Cream Sealant
Cremige Lackversiegelung auf Wachsbasis für Glanz und 5-7 Monate
ZviZZer
Sprühwachs aus Wachs und Versiegelung für schnellen Glanz und Schutz
ZviZZer
Sprühversiegelung für den nassen Lack mit starkem Abperleffekt
ZviZZer
Wasserbasierter Quick Detailer für Glanz zwischen den Wäschen
ZviZZer
Graphene Spray Coat Spray Sealant
Graphen-Sprühversiegelung für Lack mit Abperleffekt und Tiefenglanz
ZviZZer
Clean Top Paint Cleaner / Degreaser
Lackreiniger und Entfetter zur Polier-Endreinigung vor dem Schutz
MORE THAN A CAR CARE ONLINE SHOP
The car care shop for washing, cleaning and looking after your car. 🧽🪣

For us, the car care shop is not just a shelf, but a system. From pH-neutral hand washing to mechanical decontamination and ceramic coating, our product range covers every phase of vehicle care — not just a label on a bottle, but a clear task in the process.
In the catalog, you will find chemical brands like Koch-Chemie, SONAX, GYEON, Dr. Wack (A1, P21S, S100), Soft99, Meguiar's, Tuga Chemie and INNOVACAR; hardware like FLEX and Rupes for machine polishing; Bigboi for pressure washers, iK Sprayers and SOLO for pump sprayers and foam sprayers; The Rag Company for microfiber and pads; COLOURLOCK for leather care; as well as accessories from spray nozzles to brushes and YETI transport boxes.
We deliberately don't carry everything. Every brand in our assortment has been tested in our own workshop before it made its way into the shop. No black-label marketing, no branded shampoo from a blending factory — only car care products that deliver in everyday use. This narrows down the selection to what works and gives us the authority to advise you specifically: which shampoo for weekly washing, which wheel cleaner for sintered OEM rims, which polish for hard clear coat.

Most questions when buying car care products are product questions, not order questions: Which wheel cleaner is suitable for sintered rims without attacking the rim protection? Is snow foam sufficient as a pre-wash, or is an additional surfactant-rich pre-cleaner needed? How long does a ceramic coating have to cure before the first water can be applied? Our team is available for exactly these questions via phone, chat and email – with a real car detailing background, not just a call center script.
Shipping is handled by DHL and DPD; standard parcels are delivered within Germany in one to two business days. Free shipping from 89 €. Payment by invoice, Klarna, PayPal, credit card or direct debit.
If you are purchasing as a detailer, workshop, car dealership or fleet operator, it's worth taking a look at our B2B program. Points system in two stages (PRO and PRO Black), unlocked liter and canister containers from ten liters, direct contact person for business conditions. Upon business registration, we credit 1,000 bonus points once.
For beginners, the Detailing101 blog lays the foundations – washing techniques, order rules, common mistakes. All from workshop practice, not from manufacturer marketing flyers.

Detailing1 is a specialized car care shop based in Nordhorn. What sets us apart from traditional detailing shops: every brand in our assortment is also used in our own workshop. We don't sell what looks good on the shelf — we sell what still performs after a season of hard detailing. This combination of shop and workshop influences every product selection, every description, and every consultation over the phone.
Our clientele is divided into two groups. Enthusiasts who care for their own cars and take their craft seriously — be it their daily BMW, their weekend Porsche, or the classic 911 in the garage. And professionals: detailers, workshops, car dealerships, and fleet operators who depend on consistent results under time pressure. Both groups find the same products with us, but through different channels — the end customer directly in the shop, the professional via the Detailing1 PRO program with its own conditions and bulk containers starting from ten liters.
Unlike pure online shops, you can also visit Detailing1. In our store in Nordhorn, you can hold every product in your hand, we demonstrate applications on vehicles, and you get advice directly from the people who are also available for you online. For those who want to delve deeper, the Detailing101 blog offers systematic knowledge about car detailing, paint protection, and vehicle care. In our portrait series Meet the Detailer, we also regularly feature detailers from the community. At Detailing1, it's not just about selling accessories, but about a craft with its own culture and clear tradition.
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COLOURLOCK „Leather Cleaner“ (Mild) takes skin oils off the wheel without attacking the top coat.
Free shipping from €89
At your door in 1-2 days
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