Koch-Chemie PPS Panel Preparation Spray

Panel wipe for coating, sealant and polish inspection

Koch-Chemie PPS Panel Preparation Spray

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Koch-Chemie PPS Panel Preparation Spray is an alcohol-based paint preparation cleaner, aimed at detailers preparing paintwork for coatings and sealants.

  • Removes polish residue
  • Strips oils and waxes
  • Prepares paint for coatings
  • Helps reveal holograms
  • Ready to use formula
  • Easy wipe-off process
  • Useful before sealants
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Full Description

Koch-Chemie PPS Panel Preparation Spray is an alcohol-based paint preparation cleaner, aimed at detailers preparing paintwork for coatings and sealants.

The alcohol-based ready-to-use cleaner for preparing the paint and removing oils, waxes, and polish residues. Simultaneous testing of the varnish for hologram and freedom from scratches. Due to the special ingredients, the product is very compatible with the material and easy to use. It is ideal for the preparation of all types of coatings and sealants. Free of halogenated hydrocarbons.

Key features:

  • Removes oils, waxes and polish residues
  • Reveals holograms and scratches while cleaning
  • Ideal ahead of coatings and sealants
  • Free of halogenated hydrocarbons

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Key features

  • Panel Wipe Spray
  • Ready To Use
  • Wax Residue Removal
  • Hologram Inspection

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Expert Notes

Koch-Chemie Panel Preparation Spray is used after polishing and before applying coatings, sealants or waxes where the surface needs to be properly inspected and cleaned. It removes polishing oils, waxes and residue that can hide holograms, fine scratches or unfinished correction work. This makes it useful as both a panel wipe and a control spray, because it helps reveal the true condition of the paint before protection is applied. The product is ready to use, so it does not need diluting. Apply it to cool, compatible surfaces and wipe with a clean, dry microfibre cloth. It is ideal before Koch-Chemie coatings and sealants, but should still be used with care around sensitive plastics, trim, fresh paint and unknown materials.

Perfect For / Suitable Surfaces

  • Solvent-resistant paintwork
  • Clear coat
  • Solvent-resistant plastics
  • Solvent-resistant metals
  • Machine polished paint
  • Coating preparation stages
  • Final wipe-down work
  • Sealant preparation stages

Caution: Use only on solvent-resistant surfaces and avoid sensitive plastics, rubber trim, matte paint, satin paint, fresh paint, wraps, PPF edges, soft lacquer, touchscreens, clear plastics and unknown delicate finishes unless compatibility has been confirmed

Technical Specifications

Product Type
Panel Preparation Spray
Brand
Koch-Chemie
Product Name
Panel Preparation Spray
Product Code
Pps
Container Size
500ml
Article Number
441500
Formula Type
Alcohol-Based Ready-To-Use Cleaner
Primary Use
Removing Oils, Waxes And Polish Residues
Inspection Use
Hologram And Scratch Control
Coating Preparation
Yes
Sealant Preparation
Yes
Suitable Surfaces
Solvent-Resistant Paints, Plastics And Metals
Dilution
Use Undiluted
Application Method
Spray And Wipe
Recommended Towel
Clean Dry Microfibre Cloth
Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Free Of Halogenated Hydrocarbons
Hot Surface Use
Not Recommended
Professional Use
Yes

How To Use

After polishing

  1. Make sure the paint is cool.
  2. Remove heavy polish residue first with a clean towel.
  3. Spray Panel Preparation Spray onto the panel or cloth.
  4. Wipe the area using a clean dry microfibre cloth.
  5. Turn the towel regularly to a clean side.
  6. Inspect the paint under strong lighting.
  7. Repeat only where oily residue remains.

Before coatings or sealants

  1. Wash, decontaminate and polish the paint as required.
  2. Use Panel Preparation Spray as the final cleaning stage.
  3. Work one small section at a time.
  4. Wipe until the surface is clean and clear.
  5. Do not leave liquid sitting in panel gaps or trim edges.
  6. Allow the surface to flash off fully.
  7. Apply the coating or sealant according to its instructions.

Control spray inspection

  1. Spray onto a freshly polished test section.
  2. Wipe clean using a dry microfibre cloth.
  3. Inspect for holograms, haze, scratches or remaining machine marks.
  4. Adjust polish, pad or machine process if defects remain.

Top Tip: Use Panel Preparation Spray after your test section before committing to the whole vehicle. It helps show whether the polishing process is genuinely correcting the paint or just masking marks with oils.

Performance Benefits

  • Reveals true paint finish
  • Ready for fast use
  • Supports sealant bonding
  • Improves coating preparation

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Koch-Chemie Panel Preparation Spray used for?

It is used to remove oils, waxes and polish residues before applying coatings or sealants, while helping reveal holograms and fine scratches.

Is Panel Preparation Spray ready to use?

Yes, it is supplied ready to use and should be applied undiluted.

Can I use it before ceramic coating?

Yes, it is ideal for coating preparation on compatible surfaces because it helps remove polishing oils and residue.

Can it reveal holograms?

Yes, Koch-Chemie describes it as a control spray for checking paint for holograms and scratch freedom.

Does it remove wax residue?

Yes, it is designed to remove waxes as well as polishing oils and polish residues.

Can I use it on plastics?

Koch-Chemie lists solvent-resistant plastics, but always test first and avoid sensitive or unknown plastics.

Can I use it on PPF or wraps?

Use caution. Avoid film edges and test first, as solvent-based panel wipes can affect some films or adhesives.

Is it the same as a general glass cleaner?

No, this is a panel preparation and inspection spray, not a routine glass cleaner.

Do I need to dilute it?

No, use it undiluted with a clean dry microfibre cloth.

What size is this product?

This listing is for Koch-Chemie Panel Preparation Spray in 500ml.

HQ Suggests Tips & Insights

  1. Use after polishing and before protection.
  2. Work one panel section at a time.
  3. Use clean dry microfibre towels.
  4. Turn towels regularly while wiping.
  5. Do not flood trims or panel gaps.
  6. Test sensitive surfaces first.
  7. Inspect with strong lighting after wiping.
  8. Use before ceramic coating or sealant.
  9. Avoid using on hot panels.
  10. Available online with UK-wide delivery from The Drivers HQ.

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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