Reviewing Koch Chemie’s Newest Products 2025

Koch Chemie is a personal favourite of mine. The Product System with its symbols and branding, combined with the quality and value for money, never fails to impress me. When I visited Germany, I was genuinely amazed by how everything was presented, and it was exciting to see their new products being introduced to the market.

They have an eagle eye focus on developing new products making the lives of detailers easier and improving value for money. With innovation at the forefront, these new offerings build upon Koch Chemie’s established reputation for quality. 

I’ve handpicked products I’m most excited about, including Ceramic Effect Shampoo, Rapid Rinseless Wash, Hydro Plast Care, and their updated Foam Pads.

Table of Contents:

• Understanding Koch Chemie’s Product System
• Koch Chemie’s Newest Products: Product Overview
  • Ceramic Effect Shampoo
  • Rapid Rinseless Wash
  • Hydro Plast Care
  • Foam Pads: An Overview
  • Ceramic Body Cb0.01
  • Allround Textile Sealant
• Conclusion
• Koch Chemie Frequently Asked Questions

Understanding Koch Chemie’s Product System

Before diving into the specifics of the newest products, I thought I’d give an overview of their Product System (something I am still getting my head around). This systematic, colour-coded approach simplifies product selection by categorizing offerings based on their use and chemical composition. Each product is represented by an abbreviation, a corresponding pH value, and its intended application.

This is the table Koch Chemie uses to distinguish its products: 

Source: https://www.koch-chemie.com/en/products/productsystem

Here’s a breakdown of Koch Chemie’s Product System color codes, based on their official website:

•     Green – Alkaline Cleaners: Products like Green Star for versatile cleaning.
•     Pink – Fragrances: Products to add pleasant scents.
•     Orange – Solvents: For degreasing and cleaning.
•     Red – Acid Cleaners & Rim Cleaners: High-performance cleaners for tough stains and rims.
•     Mint – Leather & Plastics Interior: Products like Leather Star for interior care.
•     Golden – Driers & Conservers: Products to preserve and protect.
•     Yellow – Shampoos: Includes products like Ceramic Effect Shampoo.
•     Blue – Glass Cleaners & Water Processing: Specialised cleaners for glass.
•     Grey – Rubber & Plastics External: Protection and care for exterior plastics and rubber.
•     Black – Body & Paint: Products for car body and paint care.

Koch Chemie’s Newest Products: Product Overview

Koch Chemie’s newest product lineup includes a variety of solutions for cleaning, polishing, protection, and maintenance. Each product is designed with attention to detail, offering reliable performance across different automotive care tasks. 

These products emphasise functionality and ease of use, making them adaptable to various detailing applications.

Below is a comprehensive review of Koch Chemie’s newest products.

1.Ceramic Effect Shampoo

This care shampoo simplifies detailing by cleaning and sealing in one step. It’s perfect for maintaining ceramic-coated vehicles, creating a hydrophobic, high-gloss finish.

• Key Features:
• pH-neutral formula gentle on paint, glass, and plastics.
• Forms a smooth, water-repellent surface.
• Fresh berry-almond fragrance.
• Usage Instructions:
• Dilution: Mix 50ml in 10 litres of water (1:200).
• Application: Pre-clean heavy dirt, wash with a sponge or mitt, rinse thoroughly, and dry using a microfiber towel.
• Caution: Avoid direct sunlight or warm surfaces (of course don’t let it dry out)

With its dual-action formula, Ceramic Effect Shampoo protects and enhances the appearance of coated surfaces.

2. Rapid Rinseless Wash

This water-saving solution allows you to clean lightly soiled vehicles without rinsing. It’s designed to clean, protect, and preserve in one step, leaving a polished finish.

• Key Features:
• Retains existing waxes and polishes.
• Provides a smooth, hydrophobic surface.
• Dilution: 1:250 (40ml per 10 liters).
• Usage Options:
• Spray Application: Dilute, spray on the surface, and wipe clean with a microfiber towel.
• Bucket Application: Mix in a detailing bucket and clean with a mitt or sponge.

This product shines in eco-conscious detailing setups, performing well against competitors like Optimum No Rinse (ONR), P&S Absolute and CarPro ECH20

A demonstration of how this product can be used is shown in this YouTube video: 

3. Hydro Plast Care 

A versatile, water-dilutable concentrate, Hydro Plast Care refreshes plastic and rubber surfaces, offering adjustable gloss levels and protection against UV damage.

• Features:
• Solvent-free formula safe for interiors and exteriors.
• Gloss Levels:
• 1:1 for high gloss.
• 1:4 for a natural finish.
• Pleasant vanilla fragrance.
• Application:
• Dilute as required.
• Apply with a sponge or spray bottle.
• Allow to dry, then wipe with a microfiber towel.

This product enhances surfaces with a non-greasy, factory-new appearance.

4. Foam Pads: An Overview

Koch Chemie’s newest update to their foam pads delivers better results for polishing and finishing. These pads offer enhanced durability, flexibility, and high performance. Their previous versions will be discontinued for these new ones, so make sure you are buying the updated version, they are the same price!

Purple Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad

This pad is specially crafted for sensitive paints, ensuring a gentle yet effective approach to removing fine scratches and holograms.

• Ideal for: Fine scratches, holograms, and polishing marks.
• What makes it special: Delivers a high-gloss finish while being incredibly gentle on soft paint surfaces. Its short height enhances control, while the optimized foam density ensures long-lasting durability and consistent results.

Purple Micro Cut Hard Foam Pad

Designed for tougher challenges, this pad tackles fine scratches and holograms on hard or high-solid paints with increased abrasiveness.

• Ideal for: High-solid paints, holograms, and polishing marks.
• What makes it special: Combines precision and durability with higher abrasiveness for robust surfaces. The foam retains its compression hardness even during intensive polishing, making it a reliable tool for achieving a flawless finish.

Red Heavy Cut Foam Pad

A high-abrasion pad designed for tackling tough detailing jobs, the Red Heavy Cut Foam Pad is the ultimate choice for restoring heavily damaged surfaces.

Ideal for: Deep scratches and heavy weathering using Heavy Cut polish.

What makes it special: The 25mm height reduces torsion forces, providing better control and handling. Its dense foam ensures long-lasting compression hardness, while the open-cell structure boosts abrasiveness and cleanliness. With a flexible milling edge and a reliable non-woven material, this pad delivers exceptional performance on challenging surfaces.

Orange One Cut Foam Pad

This all-rounder excels in balancing cutting power and finishing capability, perfect for one-step polishing jobs.

• Ideal for: Moderate scratches and weathering.
• What makes it special: Medium abrasiveness that corrects and refines in a single step. Its carefully optimized 25mm height improves handling and minimizes torsion forces, making it easy to work on diverse surfaces.

Yellow Fine Cut Foam Pad

This medium abrasive pad is perfect for removing moderate weathering and scratches, offering a reliable solution for refined detailing.

• Ideal for: Moderate scratches and weathering using Fine Cut polish.
• What makes it special: Its 25mm height minimizes torsion forces for excellent handling and stability. The pad’s dense foam material ensures durability and consistent performance. Optimized with an open-cell structure for enhanced abrasiveness and hygiene, it features a flexible milling edge that adapts to contours effortlessly.

Green Polish & Sealing Foam Pad

This pad ensures an even and smooth application of sealants, providing the perfect finishing touch to any detailing process.

• Ideal for: Sealant application, including 1K Nano.
• What makes it special: Ultra-fine foam structure for precision and durability. Its lightweight design and open-cell structure improve both application and maintenance, ensuring a flawless and protective seal.

Each pad serves a specific role in the detailing workflow, and their optimized designs make them indispensable tools for achieving professional results.

Here’s an in-depth look at each pad:

Pad Name	Function	Compression Hardness	Abrasiveness	Ideal for	Updates	Image
Micro Cut Soft Foam Pad	Removing fine scratches, holograms	10	5	Fine polishing for sensitive paints	Foam optimized for high-shine finishes, enhanced flexibility, and durability for sensitive applications.
Micro Cut Hard Foam Pad	Removing polishing marks, holograms	10	5	High-gloss results for hard solid paint	Revised foam structure for long-lasting compression and contour adaptability.
Heavy Cut Foam Pad	Removing strong weathering and deep scratches	17	9	Intensive paint correction tasks	Optimized for aggressive cutting and heavy-duty applications.
One Cut Foam Pad	Removing deep scratches, heavy cutting	17	9	Intensive paint correction tasks	Open-cell foam upgraded for better durability and handling, designed for intense correction tasks.
Fine Cut Foam Pad	Removing moderate weathering and scratches	14	7	Moderate scratches and weathering	Improved foam material for better durability and performance.
Polish & Sealing Foam Pad	Even application of sealants	4	2	Smooth and consistent sealant application	Improved foam for better hygiene and consistent application performance.

Each of these pads is tailored for specific detailing needs, ensuring that professionals achieve flawless results with precision and efficiency.

Check out this YouTube video that introduces the pads: 

5. Ceramic Body Cb0.01

A ceramic coating that chemically bonds to painted surfaces, providing long-term protection against environmental damage and contaminants.

• Key Features:
• Lotus effect for superior water beading.
• High durability (up to 36 months).
• Retains properties under acidic and alkaline cleaning conditions.
• Usage:
• Pre-clean and polish surfaces to remove residues.
• Apply with an applicator sponge in cross-coats.
• Buff with a microfiber towel after the product flashes off.

Ceramic Body Cb0.01 adds value by preserving the vehicle’s appearance over time.

This YouTube video demonstrates how the product should be applied: 

6. Allround Textile Sealant

Designed to protect textiles from water, dirt, and stains, this product maintains the look and feel of the material. It is suitable for both indoor and outdoor fabrics.

• Key Features:
• Solvent-free, water-based formula.
• Durable for up to 50 washes or 24 months.
• Fresh fragrance.
• Application:
• Clean and dry the fabric thoroughly.
• Apply evenly with a microfiber sponge and work into the fibers.
• Allow 24 hours to cure.

Allround Textile Sealant offers long-lasting protection for convertible roofs, seat covers, and carpets.

If you want to find out more about other products, check out our blog on Koch Chemie Products for Professional Car Detailing.

Conclusion

Wrapping up, I have to say, Koch Chemie’s newest products really hit the mark. From the Ceramic Effect Shampoo to the updated Foam Pads, these solutions continue to make detailing simpler and more effective. I’ve always been a fan of their commitment to quality and innovation, and these latest releases prove that once again. 

Whether you're a pro or just a car care enthusiast, these products offer something that’s both high-performing and easy to use. Koch Chemie just makes detailing smoother, and I’m excited to see how these products improve my own routine.

Koch Chemie Frequently Asked Questions

Here’s the updated version with more detail in paragraph format, structured as FAQs:

What is the dilution ratio for Koch Chemie?

The dilution ratio for Koch Chemie products varies depending on the product and its specific application. For example, Ceramic Effect Shampoo should be diluted at a 1:200 ratio (50 ml per 10 litres of water) for general hand washing. Green Star (GS), a versatile all-purpose cleaner, can be diluted 1:10 for heavy-duty cleaning of tough stains, such as grease and oil, or 1:30 for light cleaning tasks. The dilution ratio should always be adjusted based on the level of dirt or grime and the type of surface being cleaned, ensuring optimal performance and safety.

What is Koch Chemie GS used for?

Green Star (GS) is a multi-purpose, alkaline-based cleaner known for its effectiveness on a wide range of surfaces. It is commonly used for cleaning engine bays, where it tackles grease and oil buildup, as well as wheel wells, which often accumulate heavy road grime, brake dust, and dirt. Green Star can also be used for cleaning tyres, rims, and other exterior areas exposed to tough contaminants. Its versatility makes it an essential tool for professional detailers, as it performs well across a variety of surfaces when diluted appropriately, making it a staple in any detailing kit.

How to use Koch Chemie FSE?

Finish Spray Exterior (FSE) is a quick and easy-to-use product that functions both as a water-spot remover and a quick detailer. To use, simply spray FSE onto the clean, dry surface of the vehicle, ensuring even coverage. Then, spread the product evenly using a microfiber cloth, working in small sections for best results. After applying the product, buff dry with another clean microfiber cloth to achieve a high-gloss, streak-free finish. FSE is perfect for maintaining the vehicle's exterior between full washes, as it leaves a smooth, glossy finish without the need for rinsing.

When did Koch Chemie update its products?

Koch Chemie’s new products, including the Ceramic Effect Shampoo, Rapid Rinseless Wash, and updated Foam Pads, were officially launched in 2024. These products were introduced to enhance the vehicle detailing process with improved functionality and ease of use. The launch reflects Koch Chemie’s ongoing commitment to innovation and high-quality detailing solutions.

How do Koch Chemie pads compare to Rupes pads?

Both Koch Chemie and Rupes offer excellent pads, but they cater to different needs. Koch Chemie’s pads are specifically designed for various detailing tasks, such as the Micro Cut Soft for delicate paints and the Heavy Cut for deeper scratches. They provide great durability and maintain their performance over time. Rupes pads, on the other hand, are known for their consistency and smoother application, especially with their Bigfoot system. Rupes pads are often more user-friendly, particularly for general polishing, and are popular with dual-action polishers. While Koch Chemie pads are perfect for professional-grade detailing with precision, Rupes pads excel in versatility and ease of use.

How does the Rapid Rinseless Wash compare to its competitors?

Koch Chemie’s Rapid Rinseless Wash offers a water-saving solution for cleaning lightly soiled vehicles, providing a hydrophobic finish while preserving existing waxes and polishes. Competitors like Optimum No Rinse (ONR) and P&S Absolute Rinseless Wash also offer waterless solutions, but with subtle differences. ONR is well-regarded for its ability to clean and protect in one step, while CarPro ECH2O works both as a waterless wash and a quick detailer. Koch Chemie’s Rapid Rinseless Wash is a strong contender in this market, praised for its performance, ease of use, and consistent results, particularly in preserving vehicle coatings.

How do Koch Chemie’s Ceramic Effect Shampoo, YUMCars Foam+, and Gyeon Bathe+ compare?

Koch Chemie’s Ceramic Effect Shampoo stands out as a dual-purpose product, combining cleaning and sealing in one step, and is specifically designed for ceramic-coated vehicles. It leaves a high-gloss, hydrophobic finish that enhances the appearance and protection of the paint. YUMCars Foam+ also provides effective cleaning with a rich foam but lacks the sealing properties of the Ceramic Effect Shampoo. Gyeon Bathe+ is another shampoo designed for ceramic coatings, offering great water beading and hydrophobic effects, but it doesn’t offer the same all-in-one cleaning and sealing functionality. Koch Chemie’s Ceramic Effect Shampoo provides superior convenience and protection compared to both YUMCars Foam+ and Gyeon Bathe+ with its ability to clean and seal in a single application.

How to use Koch Chemie Pol Star?

Pol Star is a pH-neutral cleaner designed for fabric and leather care, ideal for cleaning delicate interior surfaces. To use, dilute Pol Star at a 1:5 ratio (1 part Pol Star to 5 parts water). Apply the solution to the fabric or leather using a brush or sponge, ensuring even coverage. After allowing it to sit for a few moments, gently wipe away the dirt using a damp microfiber cloth. Once applied, the surface should be left to air dry. Pol Star cleans effectively while maintaining the integrity of sensitive materials, making it an excellent choice for car seats, upholstery, and leather trim.

Who is the parent company of Koch Chemie?

Koch Chemie is an independent, family-owned company based in Germany, founded in 1968. Known for its high-quality, professional-grade detailing products, Koch Chemie has built a reputation for innovation in automotive cleaning, maintenance, and care. The company manufactures a wide range of products used by detailers worldwide, specializing in cleaning agents, polishes, waxes, and coatings. 

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