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20L detailing bucket

Koch-Chemie Detailing 20L Bucket

Koch-Chemie
Sale price £20.99
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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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  • 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.
Simon Hole Simon HoleFounder, The Drivers HQ

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

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

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

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

PerformanceBenefits

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

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Frequently Asked Questions

No, this listing is for the bucket only.

No, a grit guard is not included with this listing

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

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

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

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

No, empty the bucket before transport to avoid spills.

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 began in Germany in 1968 when trained carpenter Hans Koch started developing his own polishing compounds after becoming dissatisfied with the vehicle care products available at the time. His interest in surface finishing became the foundation of the company, with the first Koch-Chemie products moving into serial production during the 1970s. The business has remained based in Unna, Germany since 1971 and has expanded from polishing into vehicle cleaning, preparation, car wash chemistry, workshop products and industrial cleaning.

That history still shows clearly in Koch-Chemie's paint correction range. Heavy Cut, Fine Cut and Micro Cut compounds are designed as defined stages of correction and refinement, supported by corresponding pads and preparation products rather than being treated as isolated bottles of polish.

A Detailing Range Built as a System

A Detailing Range Built as a System

Koch-Chemie approaches vehicle care as a complete chemical and process system. Its detailing catalogue covers pre-cleaners, wheel cleaners, foams, shampoos, fallout and tar removal, polishing compounds, sealants, interior cleaners, glass products and specialist treatments. Familiar products including Green Star, Pol Star, Heavy Cut H9.02, Fine Cut F6.01 and Micro Cut M3.02 each occupy a specific position within that process.

The company's ProductSystem takes this further by dividing its chemistry into ten application groups with individual colour codes. Product abbreviations and technical information are incorporated into the labelling so that users can identify what a product is designed to do and where it belongs within the wider system. This structured approach is one of the most identifiable characteristics of Koch-Chemie.

Developed and Produced in Unna

Developed and Produced in Unna

Koch-Chemie operates its own research and development department at its site in Unna, Germany. Formulations are tested for measurable properties including durability, gloss and hydrophobic behaviour, with development also taking material compatibility, regional conditions and professional working processes into account. The company works directly with the automotive industry, car wash operators and industrial customers when developing and refining its chemistry.

Production is also carried out in Unna, where Koch-Chemie mixes its formulations, fills and labels containers and distributes finished products. Its production operation works within DIN EN ISO 9001 quality management and DIN EN ISO 14001 environmental management systems. This combination of in-house development, manufacturing and a clearly defined product system is a substantial part of what separates Koch-Chemie from brands that primarily source and market third-party formulations.

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