{"title":"Aktivschaum","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eAktivschaum\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAktivschaum\u003c\/strong\u003e: Aktivschaum benetzt passende Flächen und löst Verschmutzungen an. Schaumbild und Reinigung hängen von Rezeptur, Gerät und Verdünnung ab; die sichtbare Schaummenge allein beschreibt die Wirkung nicht.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDie Rezeptur wird nach Schmutzart, Oberfläche und vorhandenem Lackschutz gewählt.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-active-foam-af-intensivschaum","title":"Active Foam \"Af\" Intensive Foam","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eLifting pollen, salt and Sahara dust off the paint before you ever touch it\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Active Foam Af? A highly concentrated pre-wash foam at pH 9.5, with anionic surfactants and VDA Class A certification — built for pro detailers and rollover car washes, where a thick, sandalwood-scented foam loosens the grime before the microfibre ever touches the paint. Not meant for the weekly maintenance wash over a carnauba wax — that's what the pH-neutral Gentle Snow Foam Gsf is for.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003eThis pre-wash is called \u003cstrong\u003eSnow Foam\u003c\/strong\u003e because it lays a thick blanket of foam over the car like snow. \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Active Foam \"Af\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a pre-wash concentrate out of Unna that works in the foam cannon, in the compressed-air pump sprayer, in the rollover wash and in the bucket. An extremely high share of secondary alkane sulfonates cuts through grease and road grime, sodium laureth sulfate builds the long-clinging foam structure, and a hydrotrope keeps the solution stable in the bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 📸 HERO: Hero-Bild Active Foam (1L vorne scharf, 5L Kanister hinten) — d1_koch-chemie-active-foam-af-intensivschaum_hero.png --\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick foam that hangs on.\u003c\/strong\u003e The high SLES share builds a foam that detailers often describe as shaving-cream-like. On a vertical car door, Af clings for up to 5 minutes instead of running straight off — and in that window the surfactants drop the surface tension of the water from around 72 down below 30 mN\/m. Translated: the water creeps into every pore of dirt, encapsulates pollen and sand, and you rinse it all off touch-free.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eVDA Class A at 1:100 and 5 minutes.\u003c\/strong\u003e Tested to VDA 621-412 across 24 hours of salt spray and 40 hours of condensation on paint, plastic, rubber, carbon and wheels. What that means for you: at the right dilution, Af won't attack the clear coat, the door rubbers or the black carbon diffuser. The moment you push past those limits, the guarantee is off.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne litre covers 30 bucket washes or 10 foam-cannon fills.\u003c\/strong\u003e At 1:300 in a hand wash, about 35 ml go into a 10-litre bucket. In the foam cannon you mix roughly 100 ml of concentrate into 900 ml of water. The 10 kg drum works out to over 100 foam-cannon fills on paper — that's the point where you start thinking in litres in the garage instead of in spray bottles.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e We often see people mixing a flat 1:50 in the foam cannon, then wondering why the foam looks thin or why streaks stay on the paint. Here's why: your pressure washer dilutes the mix again at the nozzle — usually by a factor of 15 to 25, depending on flow rate. That's the so-called Panel Impact Ratio, PIR for short. Quick bucket test: spray 1 litre of water through the lance, then measure the total water in the bucket. If 20 litres come out, your machine has a PIR factor of 1:20 — so you only need a pre-dilution of 1:5 in the lance to land the VDA-compliant 1:100 on the paint. And don't work in the sun, don't let it dry on, or even the best maths won't save you.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam cannon, pre-diluted 1:10, three minutes' dwell time\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe classic application goes like this: car in the shade, paint dry or pre-rinsed, hook the foam cannon up to the pressure washer, pre-dilute the concentrate somewhere between 1:10 (winter, salt, baked-on brake dust) and 1:50 (summer, pollen, city grime) with warm water, and spray bottom to top.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet it dwell three to five minutes, then start at the top with the pressure washer and work down. Unlike the compressed-air pump sprayer — where the mix in the bottle is exactly the mix that hits the paint — the pressure washer adds water at the nozzle. In the pump sprayer the realistic dilution sits at 1:20 to 1:50, with no PIR effect, and the dwell time should run one to three minutes at most, or the foam dries on. The denser foam from the lance hangs longer, stays wet, and gives you the full five-minute window the VDA defines for Class A.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the bucket you dose 1:300 — about 35 ml to 10 litres — and work with the microfibre mitt like you would with a regular shampoo. The upside over a classic pH-neutral car shampoo: the alkalinity breaks down baked-on summer grime and pollen film better. The downside: every contact wash with Af strips a little wax. If you're running a sealant, switch the contact phase over to the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Gentle Snow Foam Gsf\u003c\/a\u003e, which is certified wax-safe at pH 7.5.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat we see day-to-day: the most common beginner mistake isn't the dilution, it's rinsing from too close. High pressure from 30 to 40 centimetres is plenty — get the nozzle in to 5 centimetres and you mechanically grind pollen and sand into the clear coat instead of washing them away. The foam has done its job; now the water jet should only carry things off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 📸 ANWENDUNG: Daniel mit Schaumkanone an Auto, dichter Sandelholz-Schaum auf Lack — d1_koch-chemie-active-foam-af-intensivschaum_anwendung.png --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCarnauba gives way. Ceramic doesn't.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAt pH 9.5, Active Foam Af is clearly more alkaline than a classic pH-neutral shampoo, but moderate next to Bilt Hamber Auto-Foam, which runs at pH 13 and tears wax down on contact. On intact ceramic coatings (SiO2, often pH-stable from 2 to 13) Af is harmless — plenty of detailers even reach for it deliberately to lift the traffic film that masks the coating's hydrophobic behaviour over time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith carnauba waxes it's a different story. A rare, correctly diluted pre-wash inside the VDA window won't strip the wax. But stand at the foam cannon with Af every single week and you'll break down the protective layer measurably faster than with a pH-neutral foam. The day-to-day rule: sealant younger than three months plus a weekly wash, then hands off Af and switch to the Gentle Snow Foam. Sealant refreshed every six months, or a ceramic coating, and Af makes a sensible deep pre-wash between your maintenance washes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat Af also won't shift: deep-set mineral water spots — for those the acidic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Reactivation Shampoo Rs\u003c\/a\u003e is the right call, because it pulls limescale plugs out of the coating's pores. Baked-on bugs are too much for the foam as well. There you grab a dedicated bug remover locally, or the highly alkaline \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/universalreiniger\"\u003eKoch-Chemie all-purpose cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e from the green line. Active Foam is an excellent pre-cleaner, not a specialist for every kind of dirt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003c!-- 📸 ERGEBNIS: Lack mit Wassersaitenmuster nach Spülung, sauber und matt-feucht glänzend — d1_koch-chemie-active-foam-af-intensivschaum_ergebnis.png --\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDetailers, car washes and ambitious home users\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eActive Foam Af comes out of Koch-Chemie's pro range in Unna, yellow-coded like all the wash-chemistry products and available in pack sizes up to the 210 kg barrel. In rollover washes and self-service bays Af is an industry standard, because the thick foam visually signals a premium wash and the sandalwood scent works as an argument for higher programme prices.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the home user, Af pays off once the foam cannon is already hanging off a strong enough pressure washer — you have to physically work out the PIR once yourself, because every pump draws differently. The 1-litre bottle is the easy way in for a single car and lasts about three to four months on a fortnightly pre-wash. The 10 kg drum starts to pay from the second car on, or in the detailing hobby, because the per-litre price drops noticeably and you just decant the concentrate into an empty spray bottle.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDetailers and workshops usually reach for the 21 kg or 210 kg pack, because at 3 to 8 millilitres of usage per car in a rollover system the unit cost runs towards nothing. The 210 kg barrel goes out by freight forwarder with us — and yes, Active Foam is phosphate- and NTA-free, so it's cleared for biological greywater treatment plants, which is a must for commercial wash lines on a closed water loop.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've moved into a sealant routine and mainly want to hold the hydrophobic effect, switch your maintenance wash to the pH-neutral \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-gentle-snow-foam-gsf\"\u003eGentle Snow Foam\u003c\/a\u003e and only pull the Active Foam out every few weeks for the deep pre-wash. If you keep an older car clean of everyday grime and have no wax layer to protect, you're better off with Af as your standard pre-cleaner than with any milder foam. In the current spring trend, where pollen and Sahara dust are measurably driving searches for car foam cleaner in the DACH region versus last year, this pre-wash logic matters more than ever.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMaybe the most important Detailing1 note to finish on: the sandalwood scent isn't a marketing gimmick. Highly concentrated anionic surfactants smell sharp and biting on their own — the scent is an odour binder that makes working in enclosed spaces bearable. The fact that customers at wash lines link the smell with cleanliness and premium care and accept higher programme prices is the economic bonus layer on top. 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It's built for self-service bays and foam cannons, and it lays down a dense, clingy blanket that doesn't just look great on the car — it scents the whole wash spot too. The alkaline pH and the active ingredients grab the dirt, wrap it up, and let it rinse off clean. A paint-friendly way to pre-wash before you ever touch the panel with a mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThick foam:\u003c\/strong\u003e A proper foam blanket that clings longer and pulls more cleaning out of every pass.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to use:\u003c\/strong\u003e Made for self-service bays and foam cannons — goes on easy, rinses off easy.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGreat scent:\u003c\/strong\u003e The fruity smell turns the whole wash spot into a nicer place to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Thick Cleaning Foam That Actually Earns Its Keep\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Super Foam \"Sf\"\u003c\/strong\u003e apart is how much foam it throws. It clings to the bodywork long enough to soften the dirt properly, so the pressure washer does the rest without you dragging grit across the paint. The dense blanket gives you a thorough clean and turns every wash into the kind of job you actually look forward to.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to Use on Self-Service Bays and Foam Cannons\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Foam \"Sf\"\u003c\/strong\u003e, washing the car is dead easy. Lay it down with a foam cannon or at a self-service bay — either way it goes on without fuss. It foams so well that a little goes a long way, which keeps the cost-per-wash low. The VDA Class A approval means it's gentle, with a dwell time of 5 minutes max and a working dilution of 1:50.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA Fresh Scent for a Nicer Wash\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the cleaning power, the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Foam \"Sf\"\u003c\/strong\u003e wins you over with its strong, fruity smell. It hangs in the air long after, so the whole area smells good while you work. That turns the wash from a chore into something close to a treat — a fresh scent that lifts the mood of the entire bay.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"11kg","offer_id":48762554057039,"sku":"D1-KCX-318011","price":75.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"22kg","offer_id":49603315368271,"sku":"D1-KCX-318022","price":135.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"210kg","offer_id":49603315401039,"sku":"D1-KCX-318210","price":1375.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-super-foam-sf-reinigungsschaum_11kg.png?v=1714746679"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-super-foam-fruit-bowl-sff-reinigungsschaum","title":"Super Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\" cleaning foam","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleaning foam: a must for the perfect car wash, \u003cmeta charset=\"utf-8\"\u003e\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Super Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\" \u003c\/strong\u003e\n\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGive your car care a shake-up with the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Super Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\"\u003c\/strong\u003e — a cleaning foam that does things differently. This heavy-foaming alkaline active foam doesn't just give you a proper deep clean, it leaves your wash bay smelling fruity-fresh. Made for self-service bays and foam cannons, it wraps around the dirt, holds on, and rinses straight off without touching your paint.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHeavy-foaming formula\u003c\/strong\u003e: lays down a thick, long-lasting blanket of foam for a proper clean.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFruity-fresh scent\u003c\/strong\u003e: turns the wash bay into a genuinely nice place to work.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint-safe cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: locks the dirt in and rinses off without a fight.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA proper clean with serious foam\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\"\u003c\/strong\u003e from Koch-Chemie is built around a heavy-foaming formula that lays down a thick, long-lasting blanket of foam. That deep foam is what lets you pull even stubborn grime off the panel and rinse it away safely. Made for self-service bays and foam cannons, it gives you a foam experience that any car-care nut will appreciate.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA fresh scent for a nicer wash bay\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the cleaning power, the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\"\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a fruity-fresh aroma that hangs around the bay long after you're done. That smell turns the job into something you actually enjoy — every wash becomes a treat for the senses, not just a chore.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eAlkaline active foam that's gentle on the dirt-pull\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith an alkaline pH and seriously effective actives, the \u003cstrong\u003eSuper Foam Fruit Bowl \"Sff\"\u003c\/strong\u003e gives you a thorough clean that still goes easy on the paint. The foam encapsulates the dirt and rinses off effortlessly under a pressure washer, so your car's clear coat stays protected. VDA Class A compliance means you get safe use with maximum efficiency on top.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":48762920108367,"sku":"D1-KCX-253005","price":39.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 liters","offer_id":49603294265679,"sku":"D1-KCX-253020","price":135.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-super-foam-fruit-bowl-sff-reinigungsschaum_5L.png?v=1714746344"},{"product_id":"sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-reinigungsschaum","title":"PROFILINE ActiFoam \"Energy\" Cleaning Foam (Snow Foam)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eScratch-free pre-wash with SONAX ActiFoam Energy\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is SONAX ActiFoam Energy? A pH-neutral snow foam cleaner (pH 6.5–7.5) from SONAX that chemically loosens bug splatter, road film and light fallout during the contactless pre-wash — without attacking wax layers, ceramic coatings or wraps. Not meant as a standalone cleaner for baked-on tar or heavy industrial fallout.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSONAX ActiFoam Energy\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly concentrated cleaning foam from the SONAX PROFILINE range, whipped into a thick, clinging snow foam through a foam lance on your pressure washer. The surfactant mix of anionic and non-ionic surfactants — among them Sodium Laureth Sulfate and Lauramine Oxide — builds a creamy foam that sits on vertical panels instead of running straight off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOver a dwell time of two to five minutes, the surfactants break the bond between dirt particles and the paint. Most of the grime rinses off without contact. That cuts the risk of dragging grit like sandpaper across the paint with your mitt during the wash that follows — the real win over reaching straight for the wash mitt.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-snow-foam-vorwaesche.jpg?v=1776079273\" alt=\"SONAX ActiFoam Energy snow foam pre-wash on a Porsche 911\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eContactless pre-clean with a stable clinging foam.\u003c\/strong\u003e The active foam lays down evenly across the whole body and clings to vertical panels for two to five minutes. In that window the surfactant formula gets under bonded road grime, bug splatter and light brake dust. The result after rinsing: a noticeably cleaner surface where the wash mitt glides with almost no resistance.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH-neutral and sealant-safe on every wash.\u003c\/strong\u003e With a pH value of 6.5 to 7.5, ActiFoam Energy leaves carnauba wax, ceramic coatings, polymer sealants and wraps untouched. That sets it apart from alkaline pre-cleaners (pH 10–13), which shorten the life of your sealant with weekly use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne litre covers 15 to 20 pre-washes.\u003c\/strong\u003e At a dose of 50 to 80 ml per foam-lance fill, a pre-wash with the 1-litre bottle costs about 0.80 EUR. With the 5-litre canister the price drops to around 0.42 EUR per use — more economical than most imported products in the snow foam segment.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Always lay the foam down on a dry body, not a wet one. Dry paint gives the foam far more grip and noticeably stretches the dwell time. Above 25 °C work panel by panel and don't let the foam dry on, or it leaves residue you'll only have to scrub off later. Warm water (30–40 °C) in the foam lance pushes the cleaning power up a notch — worth it in winter.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFoam lance, pump sprayer or bucket. Three ways, one formula.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX ActiFoam Energy works in three scenarios, each needing a different dilution. The foam lance gives the best result, but pump sprayer and hand wash do the job too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the \u003cstrong\u003efoam lance on the pressure washer\u003c\/strong\u003e you mix 50 to 80 ml of concentrate into one litre of total volume — that's a ratio of 1:10 to 1:20. Less water (1:10) gives denser, drier foam with a longer dwell. More water (1:20) covers bigger areas but runs off vertical panels faster. Start at 1:15 and dial it in from there.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn the \u003cstrong\u003epump sprayer\u003c\/strong\u003e you work with 15 to 25 ml per litre of water — ideal for targeted spots like wheel arches, door shuts or the front end full of bug splatter. As a \u003cstrong\u003ehand-wash shampoo\u003c\/strong\u003e you dissolve 50 to 80 ml in a 10-litre bucket of warm water. That said, ActiFoam Energy lacks the lubricity that shampoos bring for mitt glide. For regular contact washing as your only shampoo, there are better options.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAn often underrated factor in dosing is water temperature. Warm water (30–40 °C) noticeably boosts the cleaning power of the surfactants — in the foam lance and in the bucket alike. In winter, when you're working with ice-cold tap water, it pays to bump the dose up slightly or warm the water first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou get the best foam quality with an adjustable \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-powerfoamer-schaumzerstauber\"\u003efoam lance\u003c\/a\u003e at 90 to 120 bar. A cheap universal lance limits the result, not the product. To put the economy in perspective: at a dose of 60 ml per wash through the foam lance, a pre-wash with the 5-litre canister costs about 0.42 EUR. Wash one car a week and the canister carries you through a year.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-schaumlanze-anwendung.jpg?v=1776079277\" alt=\"SONAX ActiFoam Energy applied with a foam lance\" width=\"896\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt loosens bug splatter. Not tar.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX ActiFoam Energy reliably loosens regular road grime, dried-on bug splatter and light fallout in the contactless pre-wash — that's its home turf. Especially through the summer months you save yourself the separate bug remover as a step.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt hits its limits with heavily baked-on tar and hard industrial fallout. Tar doesn't react to the surfactant formula — for that you need a dedicated solvent-based tar remover. For fallout on wheels, an acidic iron remover like the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-felgenbeast-felgenreiniger\"\u003eSONAX FelgenBeast\u003c\/a\u003e does the trick. And a snow foam never replaces the contact wash that follows — it makes it safer by pulling most of the loose particles off first.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWhat sets ActiFoam Energy apart from plain car shampoos in the foam lance is the cleaning power in contactless mode. A shampoo is built as a lubricant for the wash mitt, not as a standalone pre-cleaner. ActiFoam Energy was formulated specifically for use as a snow foam: the phosphate-free recipe loosens even dried-on bug splatter without any mechanical work. The signature energy-drink scent is no accident but a deliberate working companion — a real comfort gain over cleaners with a sharp chemical smell, especially in closed garages.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day, this workflow has proven itself: lay ActiFoam Energy down over the whole body through the foam lance, bottom to top. Use the dwell time to work the wheels with a dedicated wheel cleaner in parallel. Then rinse everything off with the pressure washer — top to bottom, so the loosened dirt drains away. Only then do you bring in the wash mitt with fresh shampoo water.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor prepping used cars or customer vehicles in a detailing business, ActiFoam Energy is a solid first step too: it takes off the coarse dirt, shows you which areas are really problematic, and gives you a clean baseline to judge the paint condition. Only after the pre-wash can you reliably tell whether a car needs polishing or a simple sealant will do.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-ergebnis-sauberer-lack.jpg?v=1776079279\" alt=\"SONAX ActiFoam Energy result, clean paint after the pre-wash\" width=\"896\" height=\"1200\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eYour way into the pre-wash routine\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSONAX ActiFoam Energy sits between classic car shampoos and alkaline pre-cleaners. Stronger than a shampoo, but gentle enough for weekly use on sealed and wrapped vehicles. If you run a car with a ceramic coating, PPF film or carnauba wax, this product fits your wash routine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less suited to heavily soiled workshop vehicles or the first prep of a used car after months of neglect — here you're better off with an alkaline cleaner that has more cleaning power, but you'll need to renew the sealant afterwards.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAnyone after a shampoo for contact washing alone, with no foam lance, will find a dedicated car shampoo the better pick. ActiFoam Energy is no all-rounder — it's a specialist for the contactless pre-wash, and that's exactly where its strength lies.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe concentrate comes in two sizes: a 1-litre bottle to get started and a 5-litre canister for high-volume washers and detailing businesses. The canister gives the better price per litre and covers 60 to 100 pre-washes at a weekly wash rhythm.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've been working with a plain all-purpose cleaner in the foam lance before, you'll notice the difference in foam density and cling right away. Cheaper snow foams throw out plenty of foam, but it's thin and runs off vertical panels within seconds. ActiFoam Energy produces a creamy, clinging foam that holds noticeably longer even on doors and A-pillars.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAs your way into the SONAX PROFILINE wash workflow, you pair ActiFoam Energy with a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/sonax-profiline-prepare-reiniger-kontrollspray-entfetter\"\u003epaint clean-up after the wash\u003c\/a\u003e — and you've got a pre-wash routine that protects your paint and leaves it visibly cleaner before the wash mitt even comes into play. This two-step process sounds like extra effort but saves polishing work long-term, because the wash-scratch rate drops measurably — especially on dark colours, where even the finest swirls show up instantly.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-1-liter-5-liter.jpg?v=1776079283\" alt=\"SONAX ActiFoam Energy 1 litre and 5 litre sizes\" width=\"1200\" height=\"896\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e","brand":"SONAX","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":53505264025935,"sku":"D1-SNX-6183000","price":14.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53505768292687,"sku":"D1-SNX-6183000_2","price":28.98,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3 x 1 Liter Set","offer_id":53505768325455,"sku":"D1-SNX-6183000_3","price":43.47,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":53505264976207,"sku":"D1-SNX-6185050","price":39.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/sonax-profiline-actifoam-energy-reinigungsschaum.png?v=1730449785"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-active-foam-xmas-afx-intensivschaum-weihnachtsduft","title":"Active Foam X-Mas \"Afx\" Intensive Foam with Christmas Scent","description":"\u003ch2\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Active Foam X-Mas \"Afx\" — Intensive Foam with Christmas Scent\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Active Foam X-Mas \"Afx\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a highly concentrated, phosphate- and NTA-free intensive foam built for washing cars over the Christmas season. With a high share of anionic surfactants it lays down a one-of-a-kind foam that pulls dirt off while staying gentle on the paint. The fresh, long-lasting baked-apple and cinnamon scent gives you a festive note both during and after the wash.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.koch-chemie.com\/de\/produkte\/active_foam_x_mas?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.094rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIntensive cleaning:\u003c\/strong\u003e High share of anionic surfactants for outstanding cleaning power.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGentle on paint:\u003c\/strong\u003e Cleans thoroughly without harming the clear coat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePleasant scent:\u003c\/strong\u003e Long-lasting baked-apple and cinnamon scent for a festive touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA one-of-a-kind foam for a thorough clean\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eActive Foam X-Mas \"Afx\"\u003c\/strong\u003e wins you over with its thick foam, which lifts even stubborn grime cleanly off the surface. The extremely high share of anionic surfactants gives you a deep yet gentle clean that works just as well in roll-over washes as it does by hand.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.koch-chemie.com\/de\/produkte\/active_foam_x_mas?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.094rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWorks across the board\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether in roll-over washes, tunnel washes, self-service bays or by hand – the \u003cstrong\u003eActive Foam X-Mas \"Afx\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is flexible to use and always delivers clean results. Thanks to its VDA-compliant Class A rating it's safe to use and gentle on every vehicle surface.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.koch-chemie.com\/de\/produkte\/active_foam_x_mas?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.094rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eA festive scent that sticks around\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn top of the great cleaning power, the \u003cstrong\u003eActive Foam X-Mas \"Afx\"\u003c\/strong\u003e brings a festive baked-apple and cinnamon scent that lingers. So you don't just get clean cars – you get a pleasant note during and after the wash, too.\u003ca href=\"https:\/\/www.nonpaints.com\/de\/koch-chemie-afx-active-foam-x-mas-10-liter?utm_source=chatgpt.com\" rel=\"noopener\" class=\"flex h-[22px] items-center rounded-xl px-2 text-[0.5em] !font-medium uppercase bg-[#f4f4f4] !text-token-text-secondary hover:bg-token-text-primary hover:!text-token-main-surface-secondary dark:bg-token-main-surface-secondary dark:hover:bg-token-text-primary relative top-[-0.094rem]\" target=\"_blank\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"truncate\"\u003e\u003c\/span\u003e\u003c\/a\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"10kg","offer_id":53778069848399,"sku":"D1-KCX-293010","price":65.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"21kg","offer_id":53778127552847,"sku":"D1-KCX-293021","price":139.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-active-foam-xmas-afx-intensivschaum-weihnachtsduft_10kg.png?v=1732870968"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.co\/collections\/aktivschaum.oembed","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}