{"title":"Innenraum \u0026 Finish von Koch-Chemie","description":null,"products":[{"product_id":"koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex","title":"Finish Spray Exterior \"Fse\" Quick Detailer with Kalk-EX","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eDissolving limescale chemically with the Koch-Chemie FSE\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Koch-Chemie FSE? A quick detailer with an acidic Kalk-EX formula (pH 2.5) that dissolves limescale, water spots and mineral residue on paint, glass and plastic in a single step while sealing at the same time with a polymer wax. Not suitable for vehicles with an active ceramic coating or fresh wax protection.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie FSE\u003c\/strong\u003e (Finish Spray Exterior) is a quick detailer from Koch-Chemie with a built-in Kalk-EX formula that chemically dissolves mineral deposits such as limescale, water spots and stubborn mineral residue on every exterior surface. The acidic formula at pH 2.5 neutralises alkaline lime compounds through a direct acid-base reaction, while an included polymer wax leaves gloss and a light protective film behind at the same time — both in one single pass on paint, glass and plastic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex_hero.png?v=1776464165\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie FSE Finish Spray Exterior quick detailer with Kalk-EX\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eKalk-EX dissolves mineral deposits chemically.\u003c\/strong\u003e The pH value of 2.5 neutralises alkaline lime — limescale lets go without any mechanical scrubbing. 30–60 seconds of dwell time on stubborn spots is enough before you go in with the microfibre cloth. A plain wipe with no acidic component just moves the lime around; the FSE actually dissolves it.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eThree jobs, one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Koch-Chemie FSE cleans, conditions and protects all at once. The included polymer wax leaves a streak-free high gloss with a light protective film once you've buffed it off, slowing down fresh dirt for a while. No separate wax finish needed — the job is done the moment the second cloth runs dry across the panel.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks across exterior surfaces — with one clear limit.\u003c\/strong\u003e Paint, glass and exterior plastic all take the FSE without trouble. Don't use it on acid-sensitive materials such as certain matte paints, on freshly waxed or ceramic-coated vehicles, or on surfaces that have been sitting in direct sun. Check the temperature before you start.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Using FSE after waxing is the most common mistake. The pH of 2.5 doesn't only dissolve lime — it also eats into waxes and polymer sealants. Right order: apply FSE on the lime spots first, buff dry, then wax or sealant. Run the FSE as your everyday quick detailer on freshly sealed paint and you're actively stripping your LSP. Hardly any shop tells you that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eUsing the Koch-Chemie FSE on a cool surface\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior only works reliably on cool, dry surfaces. On hot metal after direct sun the spray flashes off too quickly and leaves residue instead of removing it. Pull the car into the shade first and give it five minutes. If the surface still feels clearly warm to the touch, don't start yet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray it straight onto the surface or into the microfibre cloth — 2–3 pulls per panel either way. The FSE ships without a trigger head; a pressure sprayer like the Canyon CHS-3AN (available as a bundle option) makes the application more even and stops you over-dosing. Work it in with a soft \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/mikrofasertuecher\"\u003emicrofibre cloth\u003c\/a\u003e and buff off with a dry second cloth. The two-cloth method keeps streaks away, because the first cloth picks up dirt and lime while the second one only buffs.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn stubborn limescale on glass, let it dwell for 30–60 seconds before you buff. On paint, working it straight in without extra wait time is enough. Glass benefits the most: the FSE pulls water spots off your windows that pH-neutral quick detailers can't shift. Ordinary sprays only move the lime around visually — the acidic Kalk-EX formula breaks the mineral bond down chemically. On the rear window and side glass the method works exactly as it does on the windscreen.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you wash in regions with very hard water, you know the problem: even after careful drying, fine lime residue stays behind. That's when the FSE belongs straight into your routine after drying off — one shot onto the still slightly damp cloth covers whole panels. That stops lime from baking in and having to be removed the hard way later. On black and dark paint you spot lime residue instantly — that's where it pays to do it after every wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex_anwendung.png?v=1776464226\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie FSE applied to car paint with a microfibre cloth\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eIt dissolves lime. Your coating too.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOn vehicles with no active protective sealant, the Koch-Chemie FSE quick detailer is the right product: it dissolves limescale, water spots and mineral deposits on unsealed paint, glass and plastic and leaves gloss behind. That's its strong suit and the reason detailers and detailing shops keep it close.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn vehicles with a ceramic coating or a long-life nano coating it's a different story. The pH of 2.5 can attack the cross-link structure of SiO₂-based coatings and cut their lifespan right down. If you're looking after an active ceramic coating, reach for a pH-neutral \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/quick-detailer\"\u003ecoating-safe quick detailer\u003c\/a\u003e instead. If you only have wax protection or no sealant at all: the FSE is the faster and more effective answer than a pH-neutral spray that doesn't dissolve lime but only moves it around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTwo more limits of the FSE: tar, bitumen spots and bug splatter don't react to acidic chemistry — for those you need a solvent-based product. And on baked-in limescale that has already etched into the clear coat, the FSE hits its ceiling.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt dissolves fresh mineral deposits reliably, but not paint damage from lime that has been left to sit too long. In that case you need a light polish first to fix the damage. After that the FSE protects reliably against new deposits during ongoing maintenance.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're not sure whether your car has a sealant: water beading on the paint after rain is a good sign of an active LSP. In that case work with a pH-neutral quick detailer and use the FSE only on lime spots on glass or plastic, where coatings are rarely applied.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e“Great product. Been using it for years.”\n  \u003cbr\u003e\u003csmall\u003e— Verified buyer, Trusted Shops\u003c\/small\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex_ergebnis.png?v=1776464298\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie FSE result limescale removed high gloss\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFSE for paint without an active sealant\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Koch-Chemie FSE suits the everyday driver who keeps fighting limescale, runs no ceramic coating and wants a quick detailer that genuinely dissolves lime. If you live in a region with very hard water and wash your car yourself a lot, you'll find in the FSE a tool that pH-neutral quick detailers simply can't replace.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIn a detailing business the FSE is a classic for the final wipe-down after a full detail: sprayed on fast, buffed off straight away, high gloss done. The 10-litre and 200-litre containers make cost-effective bulk use possible. At a normal dose of 2–3 pulls per panel, 1 litre covers around 40–60 applications on a mid-size car — that works out to well under 30 cents per application. For shops detailing 10 to 20 cars a day, the 200-litre drum is the most economical option.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe FSE is less suited to vehicle owners with a ceramic coating or fresh wax protection who want a general-purpose care quick detailer. And anyone who mainly needs to remove tar or bug splatter comes up empty here too — the FSE isn't an all-purpose cleaner, it's a lime specialist with a conditioning effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTo round out the lime workflow we suggest a top-up wax or a \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/spruhversiegelung\"\u003espray sealant\u003c\/a\u003e after the FSE pass, if the car has no active LSP. The FSE cleans and leaves a light polymer protection behind, but it doesn't replace a full seal. If you want more durability after the lime treatment, finish the workflow with a spray sealant — the surface is then not just lime-free but protected too.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Detailing1 insight: plenty of quick detailers promise limescale removal but only deliver a pH-neutral gloss film that visually masks the lime. The FSE is one of the few quick detailers on the German market that uses real acid-base chemistry at pH 2.5 to remove lime. The difference is visible: on heavily limed-up glass the FSE dissolves water spots in one pass that other sprays need three or four goes at. That's not a marketing claim, it's chemistry.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're choosing between the Koch-Chemie FSE and the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-quick-finish-qf-quick-detailer\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Quick Finish QF\u003c\/a\u003e: the QF is pH-neutral and coating-safe, made for vehicles with active protection. The FSE is the right pick when limescale is the main problem and there's no active coating. Lime: FSE. Coating: QF. Both products have their place — it's about the right job, not the better product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex_lineup.png?v=1776464385\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie FSE all sizes 1L 10L variant overview\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\" height=\"900\"\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48484526817615,"sku":"D1-KCX-285001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"1 liter + Canyon spray head CHS-3AN","offer_id":49062963347791,"sku":"D1-KCX-68549+CHS-3AN","price":15.82,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49671582056783,"sku":"D1-KCX-285001_2","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49671582089551,"sku":"D1-KCX-285001_3","price":34.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":48484526850383,"sku":"D1-KCX-285010","price":100.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":49602838397263,"sku":"D1-KCX-285200","price":2020.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-finish-spray-exterior-fse-quick-detailer-kalk-ex.jpg?v=1710627039"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung","title":"Motorplast \"Mp\" Engine Preservation","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003ePreserve the engine bay instead of just sprucing it up for a minute\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Motorplast? A water-based, silicone-free polymer preservation for engines, ancillaries, housings and rubber hoses that forms a permanently elastic protective film up to 250 °C and carries the Daimler factory approval (GOTIS P 00.16 – 02.0). Not suitable for drive belts, brake components, body paint or open intake areas.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Motorplast „Mp“\u003c\/strong\u003e is an engine preserver from Koch-Chemie that protects plastic covers, rubber hoses and ancillaries in the engine bay against corrosion, road salt and UV stress with a permanently elastic polymer film. You spray it on as a pump mist over the pre-cleaned, still-wet engine bay, where it pushes out the residual water and cross-links after 6 to 8 hours into a dirt-repellent, wafer-thin layer. Unlike classic engine-shine sprays, Motorplast skips propellants and silicone, which is what clears it for use in body shops (no painter's fisheyes) and on Mercedes-Maybach models (official factory approval).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe look stays deliberately satin-matt rather than high-gloss — the surface keeps its original character, the protection is physically there without the engine looking like it has just been oiled up. After the treatment the bay looks clean, not „greased“. That's the OEM logic behind the Daimler approval: not gloss cosmetics, but material protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_hero_v6.png?v=1777826674\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp being sprayed into the rear engine bay of a Porsche 911 992 boxer Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eDaimler factory approval instead of marketing shine.\u003c\/strong\u003e Motorplast is listed internally at Mercedes-Benz under GOTIS number P 00.16 – 02.0 and is approved up to Mercedes-Maybach. The approval checks compatibility on EPDM coolant hoses and PA, PP and ABS covers under 90–110 °C sustained load — that's why brand workshops reach for this product instead of any random engine-shine spray.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-free and propellant-free.\u003c\/strong\u003e The water-based polymer carrier holds no volatile silicone oils (critical near paintwork — think fisheyes) and no aerosol (no butane\/propane propellants). VOC content about 3 %, labelling required under GHS07, but not flammable. That cuts the risk on jobs done right there in the shop considerably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e3 to 8 months of protection, 50–200 ml per engine bay.\u003c\/strong\u003e A 500 ml spray bottle lasts for 2 to 10 full treatments depending on engine size, which works out to 1 to 3 years of car care day-to-day. In the 5 L pro canister the price per litre drops noticeably — that version is built for detailing shops, fleet care and high-mileage households. 20 and 200 litre containers exist for industrial customers.\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 The most common mistake with Motorplast isn't too little, it's too much. Lay down puddles instead of a fine mist and you stretch the drying time well past the usual 6 to 8 hours, the polymer cures unevenly and leaves milky edges or tacky spots. The clean routine: let the engine cool to hand-warm, pre-clean with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e at 1:10, rinse off with a soft water jet, mist Motorplast thinly into the still-wet bay, close the bonnet and let it sit overnight. Tap any leftover pools the next morning with a dry microfibre cloth. It's self-levelling — no working in with a pad needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray it on wet. Bonnet shut. Dry overnight.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou spray Motorplast onto the pre-cleaned, still-wet engine bay because the residual water carries the polymers right into the tight gaps before the product itself pushes it back out. That's pro technique straight from the Daimler factory-norm test, not a marketing slogan.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBefore you apply, let the engine cool down — hand-warm is ideal, boiling hot is not. On a block sitting at 130 °C oil temperature after a motorway run, the water-glycol-ether mix flashes off instantly and burns the polymers into the plastic as streaks. The officially approved heat window is 250 °C component temperature — that's for the cured film, not for the moment you apply it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor a mid-size car, reckon on 50 to 200 ml. Work sparingly from about 20 cm away with the spray head and go systematically from back to front — valve cover, fuse box, then intake manifold, then the visible hoses and seals. You can reach awkward spots with a Cyclone or Tornador gun at 4 to 6 bar; in the home garage the supplied spray head does the job. Keep the mist away from open intake tracts and mass airflow sensors — those hot-wire sensors react badly to polymer coatings.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnce it's on, close the bonnet and let it sit 6 to 8 hours, ideally overnight. Day-one test: check the next morning whether any pools or drips are still holding. If so, tap them with a dry microfibre cloth — don't rub. The film is self-levelling and needs no mechanical spreading.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_anwendung.png?v=1777464474\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp being sprayed onto a wet engine bay Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePlastic, rubber, ancillaries. Never the drive belt.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMotorplast is approved for the typical engine-bay materials: PA, PP and ABS plastic covers, EPDM rubber hoses, seals and metal ancillaries in aluminium or steel. On these substrates the permanently elastic polymer film forms, holding off dirt build-up by months and slowing road-salt corrosion.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe hard limits are friction- and safety-critical. Drive belts, V-belts and pulleys are off-limits — the polymer layer cuts the grip friction, the belt slips and worst case the alternator drops out. For the same reason, keep it off brake components, brake disc faces and the pedals. On body paint, overspray leaves streaks and is pointless there anyway — Motorplast is no paint sealant. Any mist that lands on an inner wing or bumper edge, wipe it off straight away with a damp microfibre.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf too much product did end up in the bay and milky streaks have formed, a stripping routine with an alkaline cleaner sorts it: spray \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e on generously at 1:10, foam it up with a soft detailing brush, rinse off. The cross-linked polymers break down under the APC and the film comes off without residue. After that you can lay on a second, thinner coat of Motorplast.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_detail.png?v=1777464492\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp permanently elastic protective film on a plastic cover\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpring and autumn. Twice a year is plenty.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe typical rhythm for Motorplast is twice a year — once in spring after the salt season and once in autumn before winter sets in. In between, dusting the plastic covers with a microfibre cloth is enough. Detailing shops slot the product into their winter-check packages, because 5 minutes of work buys 6 months of corrosion protection.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 500 ml spray bottle is the right call for a single car or for hobbyists getting seasonal vehicles like convertibles or classics ready for spring. Per treatment 50 to 100 ml — so the bottle carries you across several seasonal cycles. For multi-car households or commercial detailers the 5 litre canister pays off: noticeably lower price per litre, just decant it into a separate \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie\u003c\/a\u003e cylinder bottle with a spray head. 20 and 200 litre containers are pure industrial variants for workshop groups and OEM supplier chains.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStorage is fussier than with many other detailing products: Motorplast keeps at +5 °C to +25 °C, frost-free and out of the sun. Frost breaks down the polymer emulsion and the product won't spray cleanly afterwards. It's fine in the garage or the stockroom — just don't let it overwinter in the boot.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eApply Motorplast properly once — cold engine bay, wet pre-clean, thin mist, bonnet shut overnight — and you get an engine bay that looks the same after winter as it did before. That's the Detailing1 standard: not shine in the shop window, but an engine that still runs like new after three winters. For full seasonal care you pair Motorplast with \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e as the pre-cleaner — that's the complete engine-bay workflow in under 30 minutes per car.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-motorplast-mp-motorkonservierung_lineup.png?v=1777464511\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Motorplast Mp 500ml spray bottle and 5 litre canister Detailing1\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":48498577211727,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500","price":9.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x500ml","offer_id":49763373973839,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500_2","price":19.58,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x500ml","offer_id":49763374006607,"sku":"D1-KCX-236500_3","price":29.07,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":48498577277263,"sku":"D1-KCX-236005","price":65.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 liters","offer_id":49763374039375,"sku":"D1-KCX-236020","price":244.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":49763374072143,"sku":"D1-KCX-236200","price":2602.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-motorplast-motorkonservierung.jpg?v=1710780165"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege","title":"Top Star \"Ts\" Interior Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eSatin-matt shine in the interior with the Koch-Chemie Top Star \"Ts\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is the Koch-Chemie Top Star \"Ts\"? A silicone-oil-free premium care emulsion for plastic and rubber parts in the car interior that leaves a satin-matt protective film with UV protection and an antistatic effect. Not a cleaner, not a high-gloss dressing, and not for the steering wheel or pedals.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Top Star \"Ts\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a care emulsion from Koch-Chemie in Unna that refreshes, protects and seals plastic and rubber parts in the car interior with a natural satin-matt finish. The silicone-oil-free formula sets it apart from classic cockpit sprays that can foul up paint and glass work later on. Instead of artificial high gloss it leaves a matt protective film with a UV blocker and an antistatic effect — Daimler-approved, so with documented material compatibility on OEM plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege_hero_9b51d837-3a66-4761-92f8-7a0dd25abb27.jpg?v=1776370806\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Top Star Ts 1000ml on the centre console of a white Audi RS3, seen through the open passenger door\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin-matt, not plastic grease.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Top Star \"Ts\" lays down a natural matt film on the dashboard and door trim. No high-gloss effect, no reflections in the windscreen. That's why Koch-Chemie positions it as an OEM workshop product — workshops want delivery condition, not an aftermarket-accessory look.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSilicone-oil-free, so it plays nice with paint.\u003c\/strong\u003e Classic cockpit dressings with silicone oil creep onto glass and paint on the air currents and mess up polishing, coatings and bonding work later. The Top Star \"Ts\" goes without silicone oil. That makes it the first choice in workshops that also polish in the same room.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eUV protection plus antistatic in one step.\u003c\/strong\u003e The emulsion blocks the UV radiation that makes cockpits brittle in summer, and it cuts the surface's electrical charge. The result: less dust pull, longer intervals between cleans, and plastic on the parcel shelf and under the rear window that holds its shape longer.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The Top Star \"Ts\" is a care product, not a cleaner — and that's the most common mistake. Spray it onto dusty or greasy plastic and after 2–3 days you get patchy spots and water marks, because the care product seals the dirt in along with everything else. Always pre-clean first with an \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eall-purpose cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e, let the surface dry, and only then lay the Top Star down. Five extra minutes save you the rework later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eCold plastic. Sponge. Wipe off.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Top Star \"Ts\" doesn't go straight onto the dashboard — it goes onto an applicator sponge or a soft microfibre cloth. That way the product ends up where it belongs and not on the radio, glass or steering wheel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e5–10 ml is enough for a whole interior per car. Work it in with even, overlapping passes, let it soak for 30–60 seconds, then go back over it with a dry microfibre cloth. The wipe-off isn't an optional step — skip it and the surface stays tacky and pulls dust harder than before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWork at room temperature, not in blazing sun and not on hot plastic. Above 30 °C the emulsion flashes off too fast and shows wipe streaks. The right moment is after the interior clean, when the surfaces are dust-free and dry — then a full \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003eplastic care\u003c\/a\u003e job on a mid-size car takes under 10 minutes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege_anwendung_a732812e-02c9-4693-a41e-b5b208068ac2.jpg?v=1776370806\" alt=\"Detailer wiping the dashboard with Koch-Chemie Top Star Ts in an Audi RS3 interior\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eDashboard yes. Steering wheel no.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Top Star \"Ts\" is made for smooth and textured plastics, hard components and rubber seals — so dashboard, centre console, door trim, pillar trim, boot walls and the rubber on window and door seals. Here it visibly refreshes faded surfaces and protects against further fading from UV.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's not suitable anywhere grip matters for safety. That means the steering wheel, gear lever, pedals, handbrake grip and floor mats. The satin-matt seal drops the friction slightly, and that little bit is exactly what you don't want where you steer the car. Alcantara, fabric and leather are off the list too — there are dedicated products for those.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn hard, badly weathered plastic — say a 15-year-old cockpit with dried-out surface material — the Top Star \"Ts\" hits its limits. Once the plastic has gone powdery or chalky, there's no base left for the care product to grab onto. At that point no care product helps anymore, only a re-coat system or replacement. For these borderline cases the sister exterior product \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei\"\u003ePlast Star Pss\u003c\/a\u003e is tougher, but even that has its limits on completely dead surfaces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege_ergebnis.jpg?v=1776370806\" alt=\"Satin-matt dashboard surface after Koch-Chemie Top Star Ts treatment, macro detail\" loading=\"lazy\" width=\"1200\"\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eTop Star \"Ts\" or Plast Star Pss\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're after one plastic care product for everything, you quickly land on two Koch-Chemie products with similar names. The Top Star \"Ts\" is the interior specialist, the Plast Star Pss is the matching exterior product for bumpers, trim elements, wheel arches and unpainted exterior plastics.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you're working inside and need a silicone-free care product with Daimler approval, grab the Top Star \"Ts\". If you want to bring black exterior trim back to deep black, grab the Plast Star Pss. If you want to care for both, combine the two — at Detailing1 there's also the 2-pack with both bottles.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Top Star \"Ts\" comes in a 1000 ml spray bottle and in the 10-litre canister. The 1000 ml bottle is enough for about 80–100 interior applications — a year's supply for a two-car household. The 10-litre canister is meant for detailers and workshops that push 5 or more cars through a week. 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The \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Wash \u0026amp; Finish Waterless-Wash Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e is the one to grab for the exterior of lightly to moderately dirty cars. A real must-have for anyone who loves their car — it cleans, cares for and protects the paint in a single pass.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eQuick and easy to use\u003c\/strong\u003e: perfect on the go or between proper washes to give your car a glossy lift.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGentle cleaning\u003c\/strong\u003e: clever cleaning and care components are kind to every surface they touch.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eGlossy finish\u003c\/strong\u003e: leaves a streak-free, water-repelling finish that not only shines but keeps any polish or wax you laid down underneath.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\n\u003ch3 data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003e\u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eWaterless cleaning technology\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eThe clever formula behind the \u003cstrong data-mce-fragment=\"1\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Wash \u0026amp; Finish Waterless-Wash Detailer\u003c\/strong\u003e lets you clean properly without a drop of water. 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A ready-to-use, alcohol-free car glass cleaner that pulls oil, grease, bug splatter and nicotine film off the glass streak-free, inside and out and on tinted windows too. Not meant as washer fluid for your reservoir and not as an anti-fog coating.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Glass Cleaner \"Gc\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a ready-to-use glass cleaner from Koch-Chemie for car windows and every smooth surface, and it works without alcohol and without ammonia. If you want a \u003cstrong\u003ecar glass cleaner\u003c\/strong\u003e, you really want one thing: no streaks. That is exactly what the gloss-and-glide additive is for. 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For heavy users, detailers and fleets the same cleaner comes in 10, 20 and 200-litre containers, which drops the price per litre noticeably.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-glass-cleaner-gc-glasreiniger_hero.png?v=1780006588\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Glass Cleaner Gc glass cleaner 1 litre in front of a dark sports car\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMore than 5 verified customer reviews on Trusted Shops confirm the streak-free result in daily use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDetailing1's tip from the shop:\u003c\/strong\u003e Streaks almost never come from the cleaner, they come from technique. We often get messages like \"the glass cleaner leaves streaks\". Usually the wiping happened on a warm pane in the sun, where the film flashes off before the cloth lifts it. Work on a cold pane in the shade and go by the two-cloth rule: lift the dirt with 1 damp cloth, then buff dry in straight passes with a dry glass cloth. More product doesn't clean better, it tends to leave edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSpray it on neat, pull it off streak-free with two cloths\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou spray the Glass Cleaner \"Gc\" on neat from 20 to 30 cm onto the cold, shaded pane and pull it off with a dry microfibre glass cloth in straight passes. That way no film of water is left standing to flash off.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eOutside, the cleaner lifts bug splatter, pollen and the greasy road film. With a baked-on bug front, let the cleaner soak for about 30 seconds and only then pull it off, rather than scrubbing harder. That goes easy on the glass and on the wiper blades.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, it's about the greasy film off-gassing from the dash and about nicotine. If you want to \u003cem\u003eclean your car windows from the inside\u003c\/em\u003e, spray sparingly onto the cloth rather than straight onto the glass, so no mist drifts onto a display or a vent. With a \u003ca href=\"\/products\/the-rag-company-diamond-280-gsm-mikrofaser-glastuch\"\u003emicrofibre glass cloth\u003c\/a\u003e especially, the cloth quality decides whether the loosened dirt gets picked up or just smeared around.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe second, bone-dry pass over the finished pane lifts the last haze out. That's exactly the step most people skip, and that's exactly where you get the streaks you spot later in backlight. A good glide additive makes the difference here between any old cleaner and a real car glass cleaner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhy the cold pane? The additive only works its glide as long as the film is liquid. On hot glass the water flashes off too fast, the cleaner grabs and the cloth just pushes the dirt around. In the shade or early in the morning you've got that window of time. Wash new microfibre cloths once without softener before they ever touch glass too, otherwise they carry sizing onto it that pulls streaks all by itself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-glass-cleaner-gc-glasreiniger_anwendung.png?v=1780006597\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Glass Cleaner Gc being sprayed on a car window and pulled off with a microfibre cloth\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhat the Gc is built for and what it isn't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gc cleans glass, it doesn't seal it and it doesn't belong in the washer reservoir. As a pure spray-and-wipe cleaner it replaces neither the antifreeze washer fluid in the reservoir nor a hydrophobic glass sealant for the beading effect.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith heavily baked-on residue, 1 pass isn't always enough. One verified customer puts it well: with stubborn dirt you need 2 to 3 passes rather than scrubbing under pressure. A short soak and another pull is gentler and quicker in the end, because you avoid scratches you'd have to polish out later.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnti-fog protection is something the Gc deliberately leaves out. It gets you clean, clear glass, but against fogging from the inside only an anti-fog treatment helps for the long run. Clean glass does fog up far more evenly though, and so far less of a bother than a greasy film.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eBeyond the car the Gc cleans mirrors, interior and exterior, motorcycle visors, instrument glass and smooth surfaces around the house like tiles or stainless steel. The only place to be careful is on matte anti-glare nav and instrument displays: there you always spray onto the cloth and work with little pressure, so the coating doesn't suffer. On clear glass and glossy plastic headlights it works with no restrictions.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIn a smoker's car a tacky nicotine film settles on the inside glass, scattering the light and making everything look yellowed. Here you work in 2 layers: lift and roughly take it off first, then buff dry with a fresh cloth. After that first thorough clean a normal pass later is enough to keep the view clear.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eIf you want to work ready-to-use and stay film- and tint-safe, the Gc is the right call. If instead you want an economical concentrate to dilute yourself with a Daimler factory approval, the \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-glas-star-gla-glasreiniger-konzentrat\"\u003eglass cleaner concentrate\u003c\/a\u003e is the fitting alternative.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ctable\u003e\n  \u003cthead\u003e\u003ctr\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eDecision\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlass Cleaner \"Gc\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003cth\u003eGlas Star \"Gla\"\u003c\/th\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\u003c\/thead\u003e\n  \u003ctbody\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eForm\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eready to use, spray and wipe\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003econcentrate, dilute yourself\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eBase\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealcohol-free, ammonia-free\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003ealcohol-based\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eStrength\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003efilm- and tint-safe, ready straight away\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eDaimler factory approval, very economical\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n    \u003ctr\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eWho for\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eclear view with no mixing\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003ctd\u003eheavy users who want to drop the price per litre\u003c\/td\u003e\n\u003c\/tr\u003e\n  \u003c\/tbody\u003e\n\u003c\/table\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-glass-cleaner-gc-glasreiniger_ergebnis.png?v=1780006606\" alt=\"Streak-free car window with a clear reflection after cleaning with Koch-Chemie Glass Cleaner Gc\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor a clear view day-to-day, from commuter to fleet\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eA good car glass cleaner has to work inside and out, and that's exactly what makes the Gc the everyday cleaner for anyone who wants clear glass fast with no mixing. The commuter grabs the 1-litre bottle, the detailer the 10 or 20-litre container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGlass cleaners are in highest demand in spring: pollen and bug season drives demand about 40 percent over the quiet winter level. If you've got a bottle in the boot now, you clean the windscreen on the road instead of driving into the low sun with a pollen film and streaks.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eDay-to-day the difference shows in the details: no streaks in backlight, no haze on the inside glass that turns oncoming headlights into stars at night. If you drive a lot with the sun low or in the dark, you notice a streak-free pane straight away.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe Gc is fuss-free on cost: 1 litre ready-to-use lasts many weeks of commuter life depending on how much you spray, and decanting the 10-litre container into a spray bottle costs you far less per litre. Store the cleaner frost-free and the spray function stays reliable across the whole shelf life. An opened bottle in the car survives the summer heat better if it isn't left baking in full sun all the time.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHow often you clean depends on your driving: if you commute daily, keep the windscreen clear inside about every 2 weeks and outside as needed with pollen or bugs. High-mileage drivers and detailers with several cars a day get the most out of the big container and a spray bottle fixed to the trolley. That turns reaching for the car glass cleaner into routine rather than the exception.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe one trick hardly anyone does and that stops most streaks: clean the inside first, then the outside, and pull horizontally inside, vertically outside. If a streak is left after cleaning, the direction tells you straight away whether it's on the inside or the outside, and you only fix it there. That saves you the third pass and the guessing. You'll find the matching workflow and more products in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/glasreiniger\"\u003eglass cleaner\u003c\/a\u003e category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-glass-cleaner-gc-glasreiniger_lineup.png?v=1780006614\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Glass Cleaner Gc 1 litre and 10 litre containers side by side\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48762336215375,"sku":"D1-KCX-302001","price":8.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"10 liters","offer_id":48762336248143,"sku":"D1-KCX-302010","price":46.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"20 liters","offer_id":49603176825167,"sku":"D1-KCX-302020","price":84.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"200 liters","offer_id":49603176857935,"sku":"D1-KCX-302200","price":886.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-glass-cleaner-gc-glasreiniger.png?v=1714748313"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-kunststoff-farber-kfs-schwarz","title":"Koch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\" Black Plastic Care","description":"\u003ch2\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\" — Plastic Care (Black)\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber \"Kfs\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a dedicated \u003cstrong\u003ecare product\u003c\/strong\u003e for faded or weathered exterior plastic on your car. Its \u003cstrong\u003ewater-resistant\u003c\/strong\u003e formula brings washed-out surfaces back to life, dyes them a deep black, and feeds and seals the parts you treat. With seriously high coverage and real resistance to the weather, this plastic dye is a long-lasting fix for hard-worked plastic bits like bumpers or trim strips.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLong-lasting protection:\u003c\/strong\u003e Once it's on, the dye shrugs off water and UV for weeks.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEasy to lay down:\u003c\/strong\u003e You apply the dye in a thin coat with a fine-pored sponge, which keeps the whole job dead simple.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWorks on a lot:\u003c\/strong\u003e Good for cars, commercial vehicles and every kind of exterior plastic.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eWater-resistant protection for exterior plastic\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Kunststoff-Färber\u003c\/strong\u003e is made for badly weathered exterior plastic that's lost its original colour. Thanks to the water-resistant formula, the parts you treat stay protected even through rain and full sun. The job goes quick and simple, and after just an hour the plastic is touch-dry. After a week it reaches its full toughness.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eVery high coverage and durability\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eThe high coverage means even badly washed-out surfaces get covered properly. The dye isn't just a looks upgrade — it feeds and seals the surfaces you treat at the same time. So alongside the colour refresh, you also get lasting protection against fading or weathering coming back.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003eSimple to use, top result\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eUsing the \u003cstrong\u003eKunststoff-Färber\u003c\/strong\u003e couldn't be simpler: once the plastic parts are properly cleaned, you lay the dye down in a thin coat with a slightly damp sponge. For a flawless finish, go over it again if needed. The flexible consistency means you can work even tight, awkward spots without a fight.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"250ml","offer_id":48762440646991,"sku":"D1-KCX-251250","price":30.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/251250__1714902636.png?v=1714913075"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege","title":"Leather Star \"Ls\" Leather Care","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Leather Star keeps vehicle leather supple and matt\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Leather Star \"Ls\"? A ready-to-use leather-care emulsion with cosmetic esters and active UV blockers for smooth leather, perforated leather and Velour on car seats, sofas and leather consoles. It doesn't seal — it leaves a satin-matt OEM look without a greasy shine. Not for Alcantara, long-pile suede or cracked patent-leather surfaces.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Leather Star \"Ls\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is a leather-care emulsion from Koch-Chemie in Unna that re-greases polyurethane-coated leather with cosmetic actives and shields it from light-driven fading with dedicated UV blockers. The formula carries 10 to 25 weight-percent aliphatic hydrocarbons of the C10–C13 range (per safety data sheet) as a volatile carrier and an antibacterial preservative (Bronopol, under 0.1 percent).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe carriers move cosmetic esters through the micropores of the PU coating down to the collagen fibres and then flash off without residue. What's left behind isn't a sticky wax or oil film but a hair-thin layer inside the fibre matrix — that's what makes Leather Star fundamentally different from Carnauba or beeswax-based dressings, which clog pores and cut breathability.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith normal day-to-day car use the dressing carries for three to six months; in summer with heavy UV and bare legs against the driver's seat, the interval tends to the short end.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege_hero.png?v=1777309044\" alt=\"Daniel from Detailing1 laying down Koch-Chemie Leather Star Ls 1000 ml on a Porsche 911 leather interior\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSatin-matt look, no greasy film.\u003c\/strong\u003e On the seat surface you get a colour-deepening effect that isn't shiny — no show-car wet look and no slippery surface. Verified buyers at Trusted Shops put it plainly: \"cares for the leather without leaving a greasy shine\". This matters on BMW or Audi seats with perforated leather, where any shine reads like sweat.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne litre handles roughly ten car interiors.\u003c\/strong\u003e Real-world use lands around 100 ml per full interior — that's 15 to 20 pea-sized drops per seat cushion. About €1.40 per seat from the 1-litre bottle; in the 3×1 L bundle the per-seat cost drops to about €1.30. The saving versus wax pastes comes from the yield, not the per-litre price.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCleared for premium furniture too.\u003c\/strong\u003e Koch-Chemie's data sheet calls out \"vehicles, furniture etc.\" as the field of use. One Detailing1 customer uses it on a De Sede sofa alongside her car seats. Aniline-leather houses like De Sede, Vitra or USM Haller benefit most, because the low-viscosity emulsion sinks into the open fibre matrix instead of sitting on top.\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 The most common mistake is over-application. Lay Leather Star on thick and you get a shiny halo on the bolsters and a greasy, slippery film on the cushion. The rule we use in the bay: 15 to 20 pea-sized drops on a microfibre applicator per seat cushion, worked in circular motions and thin as a whisper. With perforated leather, follow up with a soft brush over the holes — otherwise the product dries white inside them. After 5 to 10 minutes' dwell, buff the shine off with a dry microfibre — that's when the OEM look lands.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePol Star first, then Leather Star. Lay it down thin.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe standard workflow on vehicle leather starts with cleaning, not with dressing. First you run \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-pol-star-po-textil-leder-alcantarareiniger\"\u003ePol Star \"Po\"\u003c\/a\u003e as a pH-neutral textile and leather cleaner, work it in, lift it off with a damp microfibre — and then let the leather dry through completely.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThis is the most-missed step: put Leather Star onto leather that's still damp and you block fibre penetration outright. The hydrophobic emulsion can't enter a water-saturated fibre structure — it just sits on the surface as a streaky film. On a dirty seat the other way round, the dressing locks sweat and skin oils into the leather pores — a mistake that only shows up after weeks, but then for good.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOnto clean, dry leather go 15 to 20 pea-sized drops per seat cushion on a soft microfibre applicator. Work in circular motions across the panel without running over the seat edges.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA bolster needs less than a cushion, perforated leather less than smooth leather with a dense grain pattern. On the centre console and the leather steering wheel one single drop per part is enough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eWith pigmented aniline leather (often in BMW Individual, Bentley or Rolls-Royce) you work fast, because the open-pore fibre pulls the emulsion in quicker — uneven saturation leaves tonal patches. Let it dwell for 5 to 10 minutes until the surface goes dull-matt. On \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/lederpflege\"\u003eheavily used bolsters\u003c\/a\u003e a treatment every two to three months is enough; on normal car use every four to six months.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege_anwendung.png?v=1777309055\" alt=\"Close-up of Koch-Chemie Leather Star Ls being applied to perforated leather with a microfibre applicator\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSmooth, perforated, Velour. Not Alcantara.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLeather Star is explicitly cleared for smooth leather, perforated leather and Velour leather — the leather types you find in interiors from an Audi A4 in standard trim up to a BMW M3 with full-leather sport seats. The low-viscosity emulsion doesn't sit in perforation holes as white residue, it pulls through — that's the edge over wax pastes.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn the protection side, the formula works in three stages: re-greasing the collagen fibres keeps the leather supple and mechanically tough; an anti-adhesion effect on the PU coating cuts friction and jeans-transfer; dedicated UV blockers actively shield against photochemical breakdown and light-driven fading. On convertibles and cars with light leather the UV block carries the heavy lift — without active protection, light aniline leather can fade visibly in a single summer of convertible use.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThere are hard limits too. Alcantara isn't leather, it's a synthetic microfibre fabric of polyester and polyurethane — the greasing emulsion glues the microfibres together permanently and triggers pilling. For Alcantara the right tool stays the bare \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-pol-star-po-textil-leder-alcantarareiniger\"\u003ePol Star\u003c\/a\u003e without a follow-up dressing. With vinyl-coated faux leather you can dress the surface, but the material doesn't take up the re-greasing components — a thorough wipe-down afterwards is non-negotiable. On already-cracked patent-leather surfaces you need a repair product from the COLOURLOCK line, not a dressing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor pro detailers and shops there's one more thing: Leather Star carries 12.35 percent VOC (Swiss VOC-CH regulation). With several applications a day in closed reconditioning bays, ventilation is required — doors wide open or extraction running — plus nitrile gloves because the carriers de-grease your skin (EUH066 in the SDS).\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've got classic smooth or genuine leather and want a ready-to-use top-up every few months, Leather Star is the call. Pro detailers running ten cars a week have the concentrate sibling in COLOURLOCK Leather Care — same maker, same formula family, different dilution logic.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege_workflow.png?v=1777309068\" alt=\"Workflow with Koch-Chemie Pol Star Po and Leather Star Ls on a Porsche 911 interior clean-up\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eThree bottle sizes, three buyer profiles.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 1-litre bottle at €14.23 is the easy starting point for one or two cars in a private household. With care intervals every four to six months it works out to about ten full car interiors — three to four years for a single car. The bottle itself stays good for 24 months after opening, frost-free and sealed in the original container.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 2×1 L set at €27.89 saves you roughly 50 cents per litre versus the single bottle. It fits households that look after a car and leather furniture together — high-end manufacturers like De Sede, Vitra or USM Haller build their seating with aniline or semi-aniline leather.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor furniture, once or twice a year after a thorough dust-down is enough, because living-room furniture doesn't take the UV and temperature beating a car interior does. The colour-deepening effect comes out strongest on open-pore aniline.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 3×1 L bundle at €41.41 fits smaller detailers, shops without 5-litre storage and fleets of three to five vehicles. Per litre you're at about €13.80, which drops the per-seat anchor to around €1.30. If you burn through a full 1 L bottle per quarter, that's the volume that turns over without storage risk — four to five jobs a month.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSeasonally, two windows make sense to buy: spring detailing between March and May when convertibles come out of winter storage, and the autumn impregnation between October and November before the dry heating air hits the interior. Both peaks land in DACH search behaviour too, and they're the weeks when Leather Star tends to be most readily available.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe Detailing1 tip the maker doesn't write down: the smell of a fresh application is creamy-chemical and fades within about 48 hours. If you're picking up a passenger on the same day, ventilate well beforehand or do the job at the weekend with the doors open. On perforated seats with ventilation, one more thing: leave the seat-vent switch off until the next morning — otherwise the ventilation pulls the smell into the cushion fill, and it sticks around noticeably longer than the standard 48 hours.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege_lineup.png?v=1777309078\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Pol Star Po and Leather Star Ls 1000 ml with microfibre cloths and detail brush\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":48762445168975,"sku":"D1-KCX-238001","price":12.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"2x 1000 mL","offer_id":49725075030351,"sku":"D1-KCX-238001_2","price":25.46,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3x 1000 mL","offer_id":49725075063119,"sku":"D1-KCX-238001_3","price":37.8,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-leather-star-ls-lederpflege_1000ml.png?v=1713691853"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-rapid-rinseless-wash-rrw-waschen-ohne-abspuehlen","title":"Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\" — Rinseless Car Wash","description":"\u003ch2\u003eRinseless washing with Koch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eGet a fast, proper clean with the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\".\u003c\/strong\u003e This clever wash lets you clean your car top to bottom without rinsing off afterwards. Just mix, lay it on, wipe off – done. It's perfect for anyone who wants to look after their car without a tap or a hose nearby. The concentrated formula gives you a safe, thorough clean without harming the paint or any other surface. Your car comes up gleaming, and with barely any effort!\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eEfficient clean:\u003c\/strong\u003e Pulls dirt and dust off effectively and leaves a clean, streak-free surface.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eWater-saving:\u003c\/strong\u003e No rinsing needed – ideal when you've got no water connection.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePaint-safe:\u003c\/strong\u003e The special formula protects the paint and leaves a glossy finish.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003chr\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFast, easy car wash with no water connection\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWith the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e you no longer need a hose to wash your car. Mix the concentrate with water, lay it on the car and wipe it off. This way you save water and time, since there's no faffing about with a rinse at the end. For city dwellers or car-care enthusiasts with no water connection, this is the answer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eVersatile use across every type of vehicle\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eWhether it's cars, motorbikes or motorhomes – the \u003cstrong\u003eRapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e handles every type of vehicle. The gentle but effective formula lifts off dust, dirt and road grime without touching delicate surfaces. That keeps the paint's gloss intact and makes regular upkeep a breeze. Even for a quick wash in between, this one's spot on.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003ch3\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePaint-safe and kinder on the environment\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnother plus of the \u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Rapid Rinseless Wash \"Rrw\"\u003c\/strong\u003e is how gentle it is. The paint isn't hit with harsh chemicals or scratches, because the special blend lets the cloth glide smoothly over the surface. On top of that you use less water, which makes car care that bit more sustainable. So you get a thorough clean while going easier on the environment.\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000 ml \/ 1 liter","offer_id":49672900215119,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001","price":11.99,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml","offer_id":49672900247887,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001_2","price":23.5,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"3x 1000ml","offer_id":49672900280655,"sku":"D1-KCX-475001_3","price":34.89,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":false},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49672900346191,"sku":"D1-KCX-475005","price":55.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-rapid-rinseless-wash-rrw-waschen-ohne-abspuehlen_1000ml.png?v=1726430658"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar","title":"Hydro Plast Care \"Hpc\" Plastic Care Concentrate (Water-Dilutable)","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care cares for plastic and rubber with an adjustable gloss level\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eWhat is Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care? A water-dilutable plastic care concentrate that works neat as a high-gloss finish and at 1:4 as a matte original look. Not suitable for leather, fabric, Alcantara or hot parts straight after a drive.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care\u003c\/strong\u003e is a water-dilutable plastic care concentrate from the Koch-Chemie Klassik line that lays down the same care base neat as a high-gloss finish and, at 1:4 dilution, as a matte original look. The solvent-free formula with a subtle vanilla scent protects plastic and rubber from UV and slows down re-soiling, because dusty air clings far worse to the closed care layer.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_hero.png?v=1778625676\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care 1L plastic care concentrate in the Detailing1 warehouse\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eOne concentrate. Four gloss levels.\u003c\/strong\u003e Neat or 1:1 gives you high gloss for tyre sidewalls and bumpers, 1:2 delivers medium gloss, 1:3 a satin sheen and 1:4 the natural original look for dashboards and door trims. One canister covers the whole gloss spectrum, so the second product for the opposite finish simply drops off your shelf.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eInside and out from the same bottle.\u003c\/strong\u003e Cockpit, door cards, bumpers, wheel arches and tyre sidewalls all take the same product. The formula is solvent-free, so it's cleared for the interior, with no harsh chemical smell on the first drive home after a detail.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eA per-litre price that drops with the dilution.\u003c\/strong\u003e 1 litre of concentrate makes up to 5 litres of ready-to-use care at 1:4. On paper that's enough for 25 to 30 full cockpit passes, so about 45 cents per job. The 5-litre canister pulls the per-litre price down noticeably from the second car on, or in day-in day-out commercial use.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e The most common slip-up with Hydro Plast Care is spraying the concentrate straight onto dusty or greasy plastic. The care layer then sits on top of the dirt instead of lifting it, the surface looks fresh but pulls dust back in twice as fast within a few days. Degrease with APC first, wipe it dry, then spray. That way the care bonds with the plastic, not with the grime layer on top of it.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eNeat for high gloss. 1:4 for the original look.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eYou apply Hydro Plast Care neat to tyre sidewalls and glossy exterior parts. Diluted at 1:4 it gives the matte original look for dashboards and door trims.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe dosing sets the gloss level, not how much you put on. The concentrate goes into an empty spray bottle or onto a clean sponge. Lay it down thin and even on the dry, degreased surface, let it flash off for 2 to 3 minutes and buff out with a microfibre cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePer car interior you'll work out around 20 to 30 millilitres at 1:4, and for neat application on four tyre sidewalls 30 to 40 millilitres covers the full set. For door seals and rubber profiles you go 1:1 and apply with an applicator brush, that keeps them supple without any shine.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the cockpit we'd suggest 1:3 or 1:4, so the light doesn't bounce up into the windscreen and the dash doesn't look freshly oiled from the driver's seat. On bumpers and trim strips in matte plastic you work at 1:2. If you're prepping tyres for a photo shoot, apply neat to the dry sidewall and leave it for 5 minutes, no working in needed. You'll find the kit to go with it in the \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/kunststoffpflege\"\u003ePlastic Care category\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eMix the amount you need for the day fresh, not in advance. A diluted solution in an open spray bottle pulls in air after 5 to 7 days and loses gloss, because the surfactant structure slowly separates out. For commercial use, write the mixing date on the bottle with a waterproof marker and bin the leftovers after a week, that's cleaner than the \"give it another good shake\" approach.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFor the order in the workflow: vacuum the interior first, then degrease, then apply Hydro Plast Care. Outside it goes on after the wash and before the tyre care. If you do the tyre care first and then treat the bumper next to it with the gloss coat, you risk overspray on tyre sidewalls that haven't dried off yet, the result is patchy and won't just wipe back to right.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_anwendung_f49ebe99-a6d7-4a04-89f7-a56830465279.png?v=1778657765\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care applied to a cockpit with a microfibre cloth\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eSolvent-free means UV protection without the chemical smell.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eHydro Plast Care lays a thin, flexible film as a UV barrier over the plastic. That slows fading and embrittlement, which tend to show up on black dash parts after two or three summers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBlack plastic in the interior hits surface temperatures of 70 to 90 °C in summer sun. Under that load the plasticisers migrate to the surface and get broken down by UV, the plastic goes grey, rough and starts to creak. The care layer from Hydro Plast Care doesn't replace those lost plasticisers, but it slows the UV reaction down.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBecause the formula does without classic solvents, no aggressive fumes evaporate as you apply it. The product is cleared for the interior, no smell to deal with on the first drive home and no irritation for people who react to volatile hydrocarbons. The protective layer cuts the static charge on smooth plastic surfaces noticeably, which slows how fast dust settles between care intervals.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear limits: Hydro Plast Care isn't meant for leather, Koch-Chemie has its own products for that with Pol Star \"Po\" and Leather Star \"Ls\". The concentrate doesn't get on with fabric seats, headliners or Alcantara either, because the care film would gum up the textile fibres.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eLet hot plastic parts after summer drives cool down for at least 15 minutes, otherwise the product burns in streaky and you end up buffing it off again. If you'd rather have a silicone-oil-free premium product from the Koch-Chemie Klassik range and can do without the water dilution, \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-plast-star-pss-premium-kunststoffpflege-siliconoelfrei\"\u003ePlast Star \"Pss\"\u003c\/a\u003e is the one. If you'd rather have pure interior use with a ready-mixed dose, grab \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-top-star-ts-innenraum-kunststoffpflege\"\u003eTop Star \"Ts\"\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_ergebnis.png?v=1778625687\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care cared-for dashboard with a matte finish\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor detailers with a shelf. Not for once a year.\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eKoch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care pays off for anyone running several cars at once or keeping the same car in shape week in, week out. One bottle neat, the same bottle diluted, one purchase covers interior and exterior.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIt's less of a fit for occasional users who give their car a thorough detail once or twice a year. A concentrate only pays off with regular use: if you rarely dilute, you lose the price edge to shelf life, because an opened bottle can go cloudy after about 24 months. In that case a ready-dosed product from our \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie category\u003c\/a\u003e is the smarter buy.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA verified customer review of the 5-litre canister puts this honestly: if you're used to the Klassik version ready-to-use, the dilution step feels like extra work, and for that type of user Plast Star \"Pss\" is the better fit, not the concentrate. A second voice from the 1-litre bottle, by contrast, makes a point of the yield. Both bits of feedback show the same thing: the dilution curve isn't a blanket upside, it's a way of working that has to fit your workflow.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe four pack sizes cover different use profiles. The 1-litre bottle is the way in for one car and gives you around 5 litres of ready-to-use care after 1:4 dilution, enough for 25 to 30 cockpit passes. The 2×1-litre set and the 3×1-litre set are meant as a stash for detailing enthusiasts who run the family car, the second car and the seasonal car side by side.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe 5-litre canister is clearly worked out for detailers, workshops and fleet care and pulls the per-litre price down noticeably, at full 1:4 dilution it works out to 25 litres of ready care. If you're emptying the canister commercially, fill the spray bottle up front with the amount you need for the day and reseal the main container straight away, so the emulsion doesn't pull in air for nothing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOur strongest hands-on insight from our own details: applying Hydro Plast Care straight after the wash onto lightly damp-wiped plastic saves you a whole step compared to solvent-based classic care. The water-dilutable concentrate spreads more evenly on a damp surface, as long as the surface is degreased and not dripping wet.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eStore frost-free between 5 and 30 °C and use it up within 24 months of opening, that way the emulsion stays stable and you hold the set gloss level for the whole life of the container. Below freezing the emulsion separates, and a shake won't fully bring the mix back together after that.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_lineup.png?v=1778625693\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Hydro Plast Care 1L bottle, 2-pack, 3-pack and 5L canister lineup\" loading=\"lazy\" style=\"width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:4px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"1000ml","offer_id":49855770689871,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001","price":12.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"2x 1000ml Set","offer_id":49855770722639,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001_2","price":27.42,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"3x 1000ml Set","offer_id":49855770755407,"sku":"D1-KCX-476001_3","price":40.71,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true},{"title":"5 liters","offer_id":49920342196559,"sku":"D1-KCX-476005","price":44.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-hydro-plast-care-hpc-kunststoffpflegekonzentrat-wassserverduennbar_4b21292d-a5ac-42bb-8ebf-3e5eaeb10212.png?v=1778623453"},{"product_id":"koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner","title":"Spotless Ceramic Finish \"Scf\" Water Spot Remover for Ceramic-Coated Surfaces","description":"\u003ch2 id=\"speakable-headline\"\u003eLift water spots off a ceramic coating without touching the coating itself\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote id=\"speakable-summary\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eSpotless Ceramic Finish „Scf“ by Koch-Chemie is a mild acidic water spot remover with glycolic acid, made for ceramic-coated cars. The acid lifts limescale rings in three minutes while a care polymer switches the beading on your coating back on. Not the tool for months-old baked-on limescale crusts or warm paint sitting in the sun.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cp id=\"speakable-definition\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSpotless Ceramic Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e is an acid-based water spot remover from Koch-Chemie built on 1 to 3 percent glycolic acid with a pH of 3.5 — about as acidic as ordinary cider vinegar, so mild next to industrial wheel acids that sit at pH 1. The glycolic acid works on limescale like a clamp rather than a chemical crowbar: it wraps every calcium particle and makes it water-soluble instead of blasting it loose the way harsh mineral acids do. What that means for you: limescale rings wipe off without residue, and the Si-O-Si network of your ceramic coating — the tight protective lattice of silicon and oxygen that Koch-Chemie, GYEON or CarPro laid onto your paint — stays untouched. On top of that, the formula carries care polymers (trisiloxanes) that switch the hydrophobic behaviour of your existing coating back on in the same wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner_hero.png?v=1778701842\" alt=\"Black BMW M3 with water spots on the ceramic coating next to Koch-Chemie Spotless Ceramic Finish 500 ml\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGlycolic acid lifts limescale like a clamp, not like an acid crowbar.\u003c\/strong\u003e Per kilogram of glycolic acid the formula binds around 612 grams of calcium carbonate — the acid locks every limescale ion into a water-soluble ring structure and rinses it away with the wash water. In practice: no secondary streaking, no hardened salt residue in the clear coat, no re-polishing. One wipe and you're looking at fresh paint.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003epH 3.5 spares paint and coating, chemically.\u003c\/strong\u003e In material tests hydrochloric acid (below pH 1) eats into stainless steel with a weight loss of roughly 15 percent; glycolic acid sits at 0.008 percent — about 1,900 times gentler. Translated onto your car: the Si-O-Si protective lattice of your ceramic coating stays fully intact. An 800 to 1,500 euro investment in a coating isn't burned up by this cleaner, it's reactivated.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCare polymers switch the beading back on in the same pass.\u003c\/strong\u003e The trisiloxanes inside drop the surface tension to about 20.5 millinewtons per metre — which means water no longer clings to the paint in flat films when you wipe, it glides over a wafer-thin sliding film instead. Day-to-day you see it like this: wherever limescale had killed the effect of your coating, water beads straight back into tight droplets the moment you've buffed it off. A quick-detailer effect without reaching for a second product.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003cblockquote class=\"praxistipp\"\u003e\n  \u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eDay-to-day from Detailing1:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every month we get coated cars in from the Munich area with stubborn limescale rings. At 18 °dH water hardness — standard in Munich, Stuttgart or Würzburg — plus summer heat, the minerals bake into the clear coat in 20 minutes. The pro rule: never let Spotless Ceramic Finish sit on the surface longer than three minutes. Wait ten minutes and you don't pull out any extra effect, you get the opposite — the acid dries on, the calcium ions you'd already bound drop back out as fine streaks, and you end up polishing afterwards instead of just wiping. The trick: a short second pass over the still-damp spot lifts stubborn limescale better than a longer dwell time on the first. Three minutes, wipe, check, repeat if needed.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/blockquote\u003e\n\n\u003chr\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePre-wash, Reactivation Shampoo, three minutes of Scf\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eYou spray \u003cstrong\u003eSpotless Ceramic Finish\u003c\/strong\u003e into a clean microfibre cloth and lay it down as a wafer-thin film on cool paint — never straight onto the panel and never in the sun.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe order is what counts. Before the Scf comes a pre-wash with the alkaline \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-green-star-gs-universalreiniger\"\u003eGreen Star\u003c\/a\u003e, which lifts road grime touch-free, followed by a hand wash with the acidic \u003ca href=\"\/products\/koch-chemie-reactivation-shampoo-rs-auto-shampoo-keramikversiegelung\"\u003eReactivation Shampoo\u003c\/a\u003e. Both belong to the official Koch-Chemie workflow for ceramic coatings. Only on clear, thoroughly rinsed paint does the Scf go to work.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpray the product into the cloth, not straight onto the panel. You want a thin, even film visible on the paint, not a dripping-wet carrier gel. Three minutes is the hard limit on dwell time — any longer and the film dries on and the glycolic acid loses its clamp effect, because the water in the carrier gel has evaporated. The consequence: bound calcium ions drop back out of the gel as streaks, and your car looks worse afterwards than it did before.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAfter buffing off with a fresh short-pile microfibre cloth, you go over it with a second dry cloth if needed. The used cloth goes straight into the wash solution — the care polymer residue cross-links with the microfibres as it dries and makes the cloth permanently water-repellent if you just set it aside. What that means for you: a forgotten cloth is a lost cloth.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePer 500 ml bottle you're looking at about two to four spritzes per body section, depending on how bad it is. For a full mid-size car reckon on 20 to 40 millilitres — that's about 12 to 25 applications per bottle, depending on section size and whether you work the whole surface or just spot-treat limescale rings. The thin film is the right dose, not the soaking-wet panel.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner_anwendung.png?v=1778701852\" alt=\"Applying Koch-Chemie Spotless Ceramic Finish with a microfibre cloth on ceramic-coated BMW paint\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFresh limescale lifts with Scf, months-old crusts don't\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSpotless Ceramic Finish is a maintenance cleaner, not a brute-force solver for baked-on limescale crusts — at pH 3.5 it simply lacks the crowbar for mineral deposits that have cemented themselves on under weeks of UV heat. Translated: what you missed over breakfast this morning, the Scf pulls off easily. What's been stuck on the car since the April pollen season needs a different tool.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe range of use is wider than the maker documents. Koch-Chemie explicitly names its in-house Cb0.01 and C0.02 coatings, but the glycolic acid is chemically compatible with GYEON Q² MOHS, MOHS+ and Pearl, with CarPro CQuartz UK 3.0, and with the Sonax Profiline Ceramic Coating just as well. Glass coatings like Soft99 Glaco or GYEON Q² View come through unharmed, and so do coated, painted wheel faces.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe clear limits. When limescale has sat on the paint for months and survived several summer-heat cycles, the minerals polymerise into a hardness that pH 3.5 just slides off. Fresh summer-rain limescale → Scf has it. Cement-hard baked-on crusts → knock them back mechanically first with a mild polish, or hit them spot-wise with a more aggressive cleaner at pH 1 to 1.5 — after that Scf comes back as your regular maintenance product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eNever work on warm paint or in direct sun. Heat flashes off the carrier solvents in an instant, the acid concentration spikes locally, and you risk chemical etching in the clear coat. Day-to-day that means: plan at least 15 minutes between parking up and cleaning — the cheapest quality upgrade you can give yourself.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst other acidic water spot removers, Scf sits in its own niche. Sonax PROFILINE Waterspot Remover works at a similar pH around 3.0 but skips the pronounced gloss booster and delivers cleaner acid cleaning with no visible hydrophobic finish — you'll need a quick detailer afterwards. CarPro Spotless 2.0 runs a proprietary acid blend at pH 4.0 and is typically followed up with a separate detailer. Scf rolls both into one step: acid solving plus care polymer in a single wipe.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eOn coated wheel faces Scf also works as a targeted spot cleaner against mineral water marks. The glycolic acid lifts the limescale-and-brake-dust mix that clings to the wheel barrel after summer rain, without touching the wheel coating — a handy bonus job between the main paint applications. On coated glass like GYEON Q² View or Soft99 Glaco the product also clears stubborn rain streaks sitting on the coating, without wrecking the beading of the glass sealant.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner_ergebnis.png?v=1778701859\" alt=\"Fresh water beading on the ceramic coating after applying Koch-Chemie Spotless Ceramic Finish\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFor coating owners in hard-water regions like Bavaria\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIf you've put 800 to 1,500 euro into a professional ceramic coating and you wash in a hard-water region like Bavaria or Baden-Württemberg, treat Scf like an insurance policy. 16 euro per 500 ml bottle covers around 25 applications — about 0.64 euro per care run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eGeography calls the shots here. In Munich, Stuttgart or Würzburg water hardness regularly tops 18 °dH, which means: over 180 milligrams of calcium and magnesium dissolved per litre of tap water. Wash with the home hose and don't dry within minutes and you produce hundreds of fine limescale rings in a single go. North German coastal cities with soft water under 8 °dH barely have the problem. For coating owners in the hard-water zone, Spotless Ceramic Finish is a standard care step after every hand wash — skip it and you slowly bury your own coating, wash by wash.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAgainst the rest of the range the price makes the product a sensible insurance. More aggressive rivals like the Italian Innovacar 100% Scale work at pH 1.5 and pack sulphuric and hydrofluoric acid as a crowbar for extremely baked-on crusts — overkill for weekly upkeep on a coated car, perfect for a one-off deep decontamination. Scf positions itself as the caring maintenance product between wash cycles, with a built-in gloss boost instead of a blunt acid finish. More \u003ca href=\"\/collections\/koch-chemie\"\u003eKoch-Chemie products\u003c\/a\u003e for the complete workflow are in the maker's category.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe ultimate trick for hard-water regions, one no guide spells out this clearly: instead of rubbing the car dry first and then spot-treating water marks, you spray Scf straight into the wet paint after the wash — as a drying aid. The glycolic acid neutralises crystallising salts in the very moment they form out of the evaporating water — before they can bake into the clear coat.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe care polymers push the residual water off the paint at the same time and lay a sliding film between clear coat and microfibre cloth. What that means for you: micro-scratches during drying drop drastically, because the cloth no longer drags against evaporating hard water but glides over a polymer lubricating film. You skip the separate drying step entirely: one job less per car, and at the same time the most effective protection against fresh water spots — this exact workflow runs in the official Koch-Chemie drying-aid tutorial, where the product goes on after the wash instead of before drying.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/d1_koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner_lineup_829a1dd1-b12b-4d9c-8bbb-48ad055646fc.png?v=1778702753\" alt=\"Koch-Chemie Spotless Ceramic Finish 500 ml with Coating Towel on paving in the Detailing1 yard\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width:100%;height:auto;border-radius:12px;\"\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n","brand":"Koch-Chemie","offers":[{"title":"500ml","offer_id":57637056708943,"sku":"D1-KCX-628500","price":14.49,"currency_code":"EUR","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0800\/3272\/7375\/files\/koch-chemie-spotless-ceramic-finish-scf-wasserfleckentferner.png?v=1778655960"}],"url":"https:\/\/detailing1.co\/collections\/koch-chemie-innenraum-finish.oembed?page=2","provider":"Detailing1","version":"1.0","type":"link"}