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Car-Chem

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Car-Chem wash, wheels and preparation

Car Chem 1900:1 Shampoo (500ml and 5L) - The Drivers HQ

Pre-wash. Pre Soak+ Snow Foam is a highly foaming, biodegradable pre-wash that gives a rich, stable foam at a very high dilution and lifts dirt and grime without stripping sealant or wax. Total Clean Traffic Film Remover is the stronger road film cleaner for traffic film, dead bugs and bird droppings on paint, wheels, glass and trim, diluted from 10:1 to 100:1 depending on the job.

Shampoo. 1900:1 Shampoo takes its name from its dilution ratio. Car-Chem calls it an award-winning formula that cuts through dirt, grime and road film while keeping waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings intact, with lubricants and long-lasting suds that help keep marring down.

Wheels and all-purpose. Clean Wheels is an acid-based spray cleaner for most alloy, chrome, painted and plastic-trimmed wheels, used neat on heavy soiling or diluted 3:1, then brushed and rinsed. Citrus Clean is an all purpose cleaner for almost anything inside and outside the car, from carpet stains to wheel arches.

Before protection. Prep Panel Wipe removes oils and silicones to leave a streak-free surface ready for last stage protection.

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About Car-Chem

Car-Chem is a UK car care manufacturer. Car-Chem Ltd was founded in 2010, and from its on-site laboratory, dedicated research chemist and production facility in Nottingham it researches, develops and makes its own products, and private label products for other businesses. It says its products are sold to professionals and consumers in over 40 countries. In 2024 it was acquired by Leading Solvent Supplies, a UK chemical group, keeping its own brand identity and team, and it still manufactures, fills and labels its own products in-house.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Car-Chem online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop, with several products in 500ml and 5L. Popular choices include 1900:1 Shampoo, Pre Soak+ Snow Foam and Hydro Quick Detailer.

CARCHEM SAPPHIRE CERAMIC WAX - The Drivers HQ

Car-Chem waxes, detailers, glass and interior

Waxes. Sapphire Ceramic Wax is a 100g SiO2 based ceramic wax from Car-Chem's in-house technical team, blending SiO2 with carnauba, montan and bees waxes and natural fruit oils, for protection and water beading with a traditional hand application; avoid driving for 24 hours after. Connoisseur Carnauba Wax protects against contamination while adding to the paint's natural gloss, goes on wheels too, and hazes in 5 to 10 minutes before buffing.

Between washes. Hydro Quick Detailer adds gloss and a microscopically thin hydrophobic sealant layer through polymer technology, and also works as a spray sealant straight after washing.

Glass. Pre Icer is a glass coating that goes on a dry windscreen before a frost and stays on, to stop ice settling. Screen Wash Water Resistant is a concentrated screen wash additive, used at 10:1, that leaves a hydrophobic barrier so rain beads and runs off.

Interior. Interior Clean Coat cleans and dresses in one pass with an applemint scent and a satin finish. HIDE Leather Cream feeds and moisturises leather for a deep, rich satin finish, and Refresh targets the bacteria behind bad smells and leaves a fragrance that lasts for weeks.

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Frequently Asked Questions

Who makes Car-Chem?

Car-Chem Ltd, founded in 2010, makes its products at its own laboratory and production facility in Nottingham. Since 2024 it has been part of the UK chemical group Leading Solvent Supplies.

Are Car-Chem products still made by Car-Chem?

Yes. Car-Chem says it still manufactures, fills and labels its own products fully in-house in Nottingham.

Will Car-Chem 1900:1 Shampoo strip my wax or ceramic coating?

No. Car-Chem says it cleans deeply while keeping waxes, sealants and ceramic coatings intact.

How do I dilute Car-Chem Total Clean?

From 10:1 to 100:1 with water, depending on how dirty the car is and how you apply it.

What is Car-Chem Sapphire Ceramic Wax made of?

An SiO2 ceramic blended with carnauba, montan and bees waxes and natural fruit oils, in a 100g pot.

Where can I buy Car-Chem in the UK?

The Drivers HQ stocks Car-Chem online with UK delivery by Royal Mail Tracked 24, free on orders over £100, and in our shop in Ilkeston, Derbyshire, with free Click & Collect.

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