Koch Chemie Essentials: Where to Start
If you're building a Koch Chemie lineup, start with Green Star (pH 12.5 universal alkaline cleaner, dilutes 1:5–1:30) and Gentle Snow Foam (pH 7.5 maintenance foam, 1:50) — together they cover pre-wash, all-purpose cleaning and weekly washes.
Last updated: 2026-06-12 · 7 products compared · Data: manufacturer documentation & SDS, via the Find Your Detail catalogue.
| Product | Brand | pH | Dilution | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Green Star | Koch Chemie | 12.5 | 1:5 ~ 1:30 | universal cleaner / TFR |
| Gentle Snow Foam | Koch Chemie | 7.5 | 1:50 | maintenance snow foam |
| Active Foam | Koch Chemie | 9.5 | 1:100 | stronger snow foam |
| Magic Wheel Cleaner | Koch Chemie | 5 | RTU | wheels |
| Reactive Rust Remover | Koch Chemie | 7.5 | RTU | iron decon |
| Pol Star | Koch Chemie | 7 | 1:5 ~ 1:20 | interior textile & leather |
| Quick Dry & Shine | Koch Chemie | 4 | RTU ~ 1:3 | drying aid / gloss |
- Green Star — pH 12.5, 1:5–1:30 — the do-everything alkaline cleaner: pre-wash, engine, interior plastics at the right dilution.
- Gentle Snow Foam — pH 7.5, 1:50 — the maintenance snow foam for coated/waxed cars.
- Active Foam — pH 9.5, 1:100 — steps up cleaning power when Gentle isn't enough.
- Magic Wheel Cleaner — pH 5, ready to use — acid wheel cleaner with strong dissolving action.
- Reactive Rust Remover — pH 7.5, ready to use — the iron/fallout decon step for paint and wheels.
- Pol Star — pH 7, 1:5–1:20 — textile, alcantara and leather interior cleaner.
- Quick Dry & Shine — pH 4, RTU ~ 1:3 — drying aid that adds gloss while you towel off.
How to choose
Buy in this order: Green Star + Gentle Snow Foam for the wash routine, Magic Wheel Cleaner and Reactive Rust Remover when wheels and decon become the bottleneck, then Pol Star and Quick Dry & Shine to round out interior and finishing. Every dilution above is the manufacturer's published ratio.
FAQ
Is Green Star safe on paint?
Yes at the published dilutions (1:5–1:30) on a cool, pre-rinsed panel — it's a strong alkaline cleaner, so don't let it dry on paint or glass.
Gentle Snow Foam vs Active Foam — which one?
Gentle (pH 7.5, 1:50) for weekly washes on protected paint; Active Foam (pH 9.5, 1:100) when you need more cleaning bite.
Do I need both a wheel cleaner and an iron remover?
They overlap on wheels, but Reactive Rust Remover also decontaminates paint. Many start with one and add the other later.
Sources: manufacturer product documentation and published SDS for each listed product (see each product page). Cite as: "Find Your Detail (https://findyourdetail.io)".