Koch-Chemie Detailing 20L Bucket

20L detailing bucket

Koch-Chemie Detailing 20L Bucket

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The new Koch-Chemie detailing bucket is durable, capable of holding 5 gallons, 20 litres, of water, ideal for a typically thorough exterior clean of your vehicle.

  • Practical wash bucket
  • Approximate 20L capacity
  • Suitable for hand washing
  • Works with wash mitts
  • Useful for shampoo mixes
  • Official GrittGuards fit
  • Easy to rinse clean
  • Suitable for regular use
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Full Description

The new Koch-Chemie detailing bucket is durable, capable of holding 5 gallons, 20 litres, of water, ideal for a typically thorough exterior clean of your vehicle.

Compatible with "grit guards" and washboards, you can ensure your thorough wash is also a scratch-free wash.

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Key features

  • 20L Wash Bucket
  • Hand Wash Essential
  • Reinforced Rim
  • Bucket Only
  • Professional Accessory

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Expert Notes

Koch-Chemie Detailing Bucket is a simple but useful wash bucket for hand washing cars, vans and motorcycles. The approximate 20L capacity gives enough working volume for shampoo solution, wash mitt rinsing and general detailing use. It is best used as part of a proper wash setup with separate buckets for shampoo, rinsing and wheels. This listing is for the bucket only, so a lid or grit guard would need to be purchased separately if required.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Hand washing
  • Cars
  • Vans
  • Motorcycles
  • Shampoo solution
  • Detailing wash setups
  • Wash mitts

Caution: This listing is for the bucket only. Lid and grit guard are not included. Do not transport when filled with liquid. Rinse thoroughly after each use and keep wheel wash tools separate from paintwork wash tools.

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Detailing Bucket
Brand
Koch-Chemie
Capacity
5 GAL Approx. 20L
Included Items
Bucket Only
Lid Included
No
Grit Guard Included
No
Primary Use
Vehicle Hand Washing
Suitable Use
Cars, Vans And Motorcycles
Bucket Design
Reinforced Rim
Professional Use
Yes
Colour
Black

How To Use

Hand wash setup

  1. Add clean water to the bucket.
  2. Add the correct amount of car shampoo.
  3. Mix the shampoo solution thoroughly.
  4. Load your wash mitt or sponge with shampoo solution.
  5. Wash the vehicle using a safe contact wash method.
  6. Refresh the water if it becomes dirty.
  7. Empty the bucket after use.
  8. Rinse thoroughly and allow to dry before storage.

Wash organisation

  1. Use one bucket for shampoo solution.
  2. Use a second bucket for rinsing wash media if available.
  3. Use a separate bucket for wheels and tyres.
  4. Keep paintwork wash mitts away from wheel tools.
  5. Empty and clean each bucket after use.

Top Tip: Use a separate bucket for wheel cleaning so brake dust and grit are kept away from paintwork wash mitts

Performance Benefits

  • Provides proper wash capacity
  • Supports organised washing
  • Works with shampoo solutions
  • Easy to clean after use

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this Koch-Chemie bucket supplied with a lid?

No, this listing is for the bucket only.

Is a grit guard included?

No, a grit guard is not included with this listing

What capacity is the bucket?

The bucket is approximately 20L, also commonly listed as 5 GAL.

Can I use this for hand washing cars?

Yes, it is suitable for hand washing cars, vans and motorcycles.

Can I use it as part of a two-bucket wash method?

Yes, use one bucket for shampoo and another bucket for rinsing wash media.

Can I use this bucket for wheels?

Yes, but keep wheel buckets separate from paintwork buckets to avoid brake dust contamination.

Should I transport it full of water?

No, empty the bucket before transport to avoid spills.

Is this suitable for professional detailing?

Yes, it is a practical bucket for home, mobile and workshop wash setups.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use one bucket for shampoo solution.
  2. Use a separate rinse bucket where possible.
  3. Keep another bucket for wheels and tyres.
  4. Do not mix wheel tools with paintwork wash tools.
  5. Rinse the bucket after every wash.
  6. Empty fully before transport.
  7. Store clean and dry between uses.
  8. Add a grit guard separately if required.

The Brand

Koch-Chemie

Koch-Chemie (often written Koch Chemie) is a German car care maker from Unna. Hans Koch, a trained carpenter unhappy with the vehicle care products of the time, began mixing his own polishes in his garage in 1968 and founded Koch-Chemie GmbH. The company moved to its Unna headquarters in 1971, developed its Star range in 1990, and has been part of the French Novarc Group since June 2017. It is one of the few companies in the trade that researches, produces and sells its own products, with development and production in Unna, and many of its products are tested and approved by car manufacturers.

At The Drivers HQ we stock Koch-Chemie online with UK delivery and in our Ilkeston shop. Our customers' favourites are Green Star, Gentle Snow Foam, Pol Star, Micro Cut M3.02 and One Cut & Finish P6.02.

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Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01, Heavy Cut H9.02, Micro Cut M2.02 and Headlight Polish 1 on a black display plinth in a photo studio

Koch-Chemie products by job

Pre-wash and wash. Gentle Snow Foam is a pH-neutral, cherry-scented foam that does not attack waxed or sealed paint. Use about 20ml per litre of water in a foam sprayer, or 50ml in 10 litres as a hand-wash shampoo, and add 10 to 30ml of Green Star to the mix for an active foam on stubborn dirt and insects. Green Star is the alkaline universal cleaner: 1:5 to 1:30 for exteriors and engines, 1:10 to 1:20 for interiors and textiles. Never let it dry or use it on hot panels. Active Foam, Autoshampoo and Ceramic Effect Shampoo complete the wash range, and Magic Wheel Cleaner is the wheel cleaner.

Decontamination and preparation. Eulex and Eulex M remove adhesive and stains, Orange Power lifts adhesive, tree resin and rubber marks, and Panel Preparation Spray cleans the paint before polishing or coating.

Machine polishing. Koch-Chemie gives its machine polishes a cut and gloss rating, and Heavy Cut H9.02, Fine Cut F6.01 and Micro Cut M3.02 are silicone-oil-free. Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) takes out deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit, Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) removes wash marks and 2500-grade sanding marks, and Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) removes holograms, fine scratches and P3000 sanding marks for the final gloss. One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step. We also stock Heavy Cut H8.02, Heavy Quick Cut B9.01, Micro Cut M2.02, Micro Cut & Finish P3.01 and the P1.03 and P2.03 finish polishes, plus Headlight Polish 1 and 2 for clouded lenses.

Gloss and protection. ProtectorWax, QF Quick Finish, Quick & Shine and Finish Spray Exterior keep the gloss up between details, and the Coating Towel 5 Pack wipes off residue.

Interior, plastics and glass. Pol Star cleans textiles, leather and Alcantara, COLOURLOCK Leather Care looks after leather, and Allround Surface Cleaner and MZR clean hard interior surfaces. Plast Star is a silicone-free plastic care, alongside Gummifix, Motorplast and Hydro Plast Care. Glas Star and Glass Cleaner Pro clean glass, and Fresh Up tackles odours.

Shop Koch-Chemie by type: snow foam, all purpose cleaners, heavy cut compounds, finishing polishes, quick detailers and glass cleaners.

Koch-Chemie Micro Cut and Finish P3.01 and Heavy Cut H9.02 on a detailing trolley in front of a black BMW M2 Competition having its bonnet machine polished

Choosing a Koch-Chemie polish

Koch-Chemie rates its machine polishes for cut (how much they remove) and gloss (how much shine they leave), so you can pick the stage that matches the paint.

  • Heavy Cut H9.02 (cut 9.0, gloss 6.0) is the first stage on heavily weathered paint, deep scratches and sanding marks up to 1,200 grit. It suits soft and scratch-resistant paint. Koch-Chemie recommends a rotary polisher at medium speed and pressure, then a finishing stage with Micro Cut M3.02 or Micro Cut & Finish P3.01.
  • Fine Cut F6.01 (cut 6.0, gloss 7.0) is the middle stage for medium to heavily weathered paint and wash marks, at no more than 2,000rpm. Remove any streaks it leaves with Micro Cut M3.02.
  • Micro Cut M3.02 (cut 3.2, gloss 9.0) is the finishing polish. It removes holograms and fine scratches rather than filling them, which makes it the one to finish dark and sensitive colours.
  • One Cut & Finish P6.02 (cut 6.0, gloss 8.0) corrects and seals in one step, with carnauba wax, on a dual action polisher with at least a 15mm stroke: five pea-sized drops on the pad. Keep it off painted plastics and rubber.

Use a separate pad for each polish, keep off hot panels and store polishes away from frost and heat. For the pads and machines, see our polishing pads and polishing machines.

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