Car shampoos

The importance of using car shampoo

Car shampoo is specially designed to dissolve grease, dust and road grime without causing scratches. Water alone only rinses away surface dirt and cannot safely remove contamination from your paintwork. Washing with degreasers or washing-up liquid is unwise: it makes your paint dry and rough. The shine disappears, the paint becomes more susceptible to stubborn contamination, and the roughness increases the risk of scratches. This isn't immediately noticeable because it happens gradually, and these products sometimes contain gloss enhancers that only work for a very short time.

A good car shampoo contains ingredients that gently clean your paintwork and prepare it for waxing or coating. Do you regularly use the right variant? Then your car stays beautiful for longer and you save money in the long term on polishing sessions or paint damage. This way you invest in durable protection and keep your car in top condition for years with the right car shampoo.

How to you use car shampoo?

To use car shampoo correctly, there are several steps you can follow:

1. Start by rinsing your car to remove loose dirt.
2. Fill a bucket with lukewarm water and add the car shampoo according to the dosage on the packaging.
3. Use a soft wash mitt or sponge and wash your car from top to bottom in straight movements. Rinse your wash mitt or sponge regularly in a separate bucket with clean water to prevent scratches.
4. After washing, rinse your car thoroughly with clean water and dry it with a microfibre cloth or chamois if needed. Use a detailer spray during or after drying. This prevents chamois streaks, makes drying easier and removes the last traces of water spots.

Besides car shampoos, you'll find all the washing accessories you need at Carclean to get your car properly clean.

Types of car shampoo

There are different types of car shampoo, each with its own function:

• pH neutral car shampoo is mild and safe for all paint types and coatings.
• Car shampoo with wax gives extra shine and protection during washing.
• Ceramic shampoo contains nanotechnology that repels dirt and makes your paint smooth.

Within these car shampoo types, we sell popular brands:

• Koch Chemie Nano car shampoo repels dirt and makes the paint smooth.
• Meguiar's car shampoo is known for its deep cleaning and rich foam.
• Turtle Wax car shampoo offers a good balance between price and results, perfect for regular maintenance.

Besides these popular brands, there are many more variants available. This means there's always a suitable version for your car.

With and without wax

Shampoo variants are available with and without wax, including professional car shampoo with wax. Car shampoo with wax applies a protective layer immediately during washing, so you finish faster. The wax repels water and ensures dirt adheres less quickly. Ideal if you don't want to apply separate wax or want to give your existing wax layer an extra boost. Bear in mind that wax in shampoo usually protects for a shorter time than separate wax that you apply after washing. So ideal for those who wash very regularly.

Variants without wax clean purely and thoroughly. This type degreases better and prepares your paintwork optimally if you then apply wax or coating yourself. Do you enjoy working extensively with separate wax products? Then car shampoo without wax fits best with your washing routine.

Order your car shampoo at Carclean

Get started on your washing task and order your car shampoo today at Carclean. We're ready with good advice and a wide range from top brands. Visit our showroom in Berkel en Rodenrijs, ask your questions and experience for yourself how the products work. Or order online and receive your order quickly at home. This way you make your car clean and shiny again, with the right car shampoo!