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Koch Chemie The Finisher MagicShampoo: pH-Neutral Premium Wash

Koch Chemie The Finisher MagicShampoo: pH-Neutral Premium Wash

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Koch Chemie MagicShampoo: The Premium Wash That Defines The Finisher Line

Koch Chemie MagicShampoo is the pH-neutral premium car wash that anchors the Koch Chemie The Finisher consumer line. Engineered in the Koch Chemie laboratories in Unna, Germany, MagicShampoo delivers the high-foaming, paint-safe character that German professional detailing is known for, refined and packaged for enthusiast home use. The thick, slick foam glides over paint with genuine lubrication, lifting contamination without forcing it across the clear coat.

Where supermarket shampoos rely on cheap alkaline cleaners that strip wax and sealant in a few washes, MagicShampoo is built to coexist with your existing protection. Use it weekly without shortening the life of your wax, polymer sealant or ceramic coating. The concentrated formula means one 500ml bottle delivers dozens of full vehicle washes when properly diluted.

Why Detailers Trust MagicShampoo

  • pH-neutral chemistry: safe over wax, sealant and ceramic coatings. Every wash extends LSP life rather than stripping it.
  • High lubrication: the thick foam provides genuine glide, reducing wash-induced micro-marring on dark and metallic paint.
  • Slick paint-safe foam: dense, clinging suds that encapsulate contamination instead of pushing it across panels.
  • Highly concentrated: dilute at roughly 20 to 30ml per 5-litre bucket. A 500ml bottle is good for 15 to 25 full washes.
  • Pleasant fragrance: light, fresh scent without the heavy chemical signature of cheaper formulations.
  • Made in Germany: formulated and bottled in Koch Chemie's own laboratories in Unna.

How to Use Koch Chemie MagicShampoo

Two-bucket wash method:

  1. Fill one bucket with 5 to 10 litres of warm water and add 20 to 30ml of MagicShampoo, then agitate to build foam.
  2. Fill a second rinse bucket with plain water and place a grit guard in the bottom.
  3. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly with a strong stream of water to remove loose dirt.
  4. Wash one panel at a time with a clean microfiber wash mitt, working top to bottom in straight passes.
  5. Rinse the mitt in the second bucket between every panel to leave grit behind, then re-load with foam from the wash bucket.
  6. Rinse the vehicle thoroughly, then dry with a plush microfiber drying towel.

Foam cannon use: dilute 30 to 50ml of MagicShampoo in a 1-litre foam cannon bottle, top up with water. Pre-foam the vehicle before contact washing for a near-touchless first pass.

Pro tip: for routine maintenance washes, MagicShampoo paired with Koch Chemie TropicSnow as a pre-wash gives you a two-product workflow that handles 80 percent of wash conditions without contact-induced marring.

Product Specifications

  • Type: pH-neutral concentrated car shampoo
  • Dilution: 20 to 30ml per 5-litre wash bucket, 30 to 50ml per litre in a foam cannon
  • pH: neutral, safe over all last-step products including wax, sealant and ceramic coatings
  • Foam profile: dense, slick, high-cling
  • Coverage: a 500ml bottle is good for 15 to 25 full vehicle washes
  • Available size: 500ml
  • Made in: Germany, by Koch Chemie GmbH in Unna
  • Brand line: Koch Chemie The Finisher (premium consumer range)

Frequently Asked Questions

Is MagicShampoo safe over a ceramic coating?
Yes. The pH-neutral chemistry will not strip or shorten the life of a ceramic coating, sealant or wax. MagicShampoo is specifically formulated for vehicles with existing last-step protection.

How much MagicShampoo should I use per wash?
For a 5-litre wash bucket, 20ml is the maintenance dose. For heavier dirt or larger buckets, go up to 30ml. In a foam cannon, 30 to 50ml per litre of solution depending on contamination.

Will MagicShampoo strip my wax or sealant?
No. MagicShampoo is pH-neutral and contains no degreasers or aggressive solvents that would attack last-step protection. If you specifically want to strip wax before applying new coating, use a dedicated decontamination shampoo instead.

What is the difference between MagicShampoo and Gentle Snow Foam?
MagicShampoo is the contact wash for the bucket method. Gentle Snow Foam is the contact-free pre-wash designed to soften dirt before any mitt touches the paint. The two products are complementary: foam first with Gentle Snow Foam, rinse, then contact wash with MagicShampoo for the cleanest wash possible.

Can I use MagicShampoo in a foam cannon?
Yes. MagicShampoo produces dense, clinging foam in a foam cannon. Start at 30ml per litre and adjust to contamination level and cannon ratio.

Where is MagicShampoo made?
Koch Chemie MagicShampoo is formulated and bottled in Germany by Koch Chemie GmbH at their headquarters in Unna. The Rag Company Europe is an authorised distributor of the Koch Chemie The Finisher line for Europe.