Car-Chem 1900:1 Shampoo: Specifications and Safety Notes
At a glance
- What it is: A highly concentrated car shampoo from Car-Chem, claimed to clean without stripping waxes, sealants or ceramic coatings.
- Key facts: Dilution 1900:1 (about 15 ml in a 25 L bucket); lubricants to reduce swirl risk; 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L and larger; £9.50 for 500 ml (Car-Chem).
- Suits: Enthusiasts who want a cheap, concentrated shampoo.
- Skip if: You will not wear gloves and eye protection; the label is corrosive.
We haven’t tested this product ourselves. This page summarises Car-Chem’s product page (code LC261), checked 19 October 2026. The claims are Car-Chem’s.
Specifications
| Specification | Detail | Source |
|---|---|---|
| Product | Car-Chem 1900:1 Shampoo (LC261) | [1] |
| Dilution | 1900:1; about 15 ml in a 25 L bucket of warm water, agitated with a pressure washer; Car-Chem recommends de-ionised water | [1] |
| Claims | Award-winning; wax, sealant and ceramic-coating safe; lubricants reduce swirls; dense long-lasting suds; for paint, metal, wheels and plastic | [1] |
| Sizes | 500 ml, 1 L, 5 L, 25 L, 200 L, 1000 L | [1] |
| Price | £9.50 for 500 ml on the page; other sizes not priced there | [1] |
| pH | Not listed | [1] |
| Hazard label | Corrosive pictogram; signal word “Danger”; causes skin irritation (H315), serious eye damage (H318) and harmful to aquatic life (H412) | [1] |
What owners report
We have not reviewed owner feedback for this product.
Known issues and safety
Recall check: we searched GOV.UK product safety alerts, reports and recalls (Office for Product Safety and Standards) for “car-chem” on 19 October 2026. The search matched loosely on the word “car”, and none of the first page’s titles named Car-Chem; we could not check the other pages [2]. Check the list again for the exact product.
Car-Chem’s precautions: wear protective gloves and eye or face protection; if it gets in your eyes, rinse carefully for several minutes and call a poison centre or doctor; if skin is irritated, get medical advice; keep away from children [1]. Measure the dose, since it is very concentrated.
Questions people ask
How much do I use?
About 15 ml in a 25 L bucket [1].
Is it safe for my wax or coating?
Car-Chem says so [1]. That is a maker claim.
Why is it labelled corrosive?
The concentrate is a skin and eye hazard, per the hazard statements on the page [1].
Alternatives
- Autoglym Super Strength Shampoo: See our separate page.
- Other car shampoos: See our car shampoo hub.
Our verdict
Based on the evidence, this suits enthusiasts wanting a very concentrated shampoo at a low price, handled with care. We could not confirm a pH figure. This is a research summary, not a test result.
Sources
- 1900:1 Shampoo (LC261), Car-Chem, car-chem.com. The page shows no date. Checked 19 October 2026.
- GOV.UK search of product safety alerts, reports and recalls, Office for Product Safety and Standards, gov.uk. Searched 19 October 2026.