Koch-Chemie Quick & Shine+ 1L | Gloss Quick Detailer

A good quick detailer is one of those products that earns its place in almost every detailing kit. Whether you're removing the odd fingerprint, adding a final touch of gloss after washing or preparing a car for a show, it's often the last product to touch the paintwork.

Koch-Chemie Quick & Shine+ is the updated version of the original Quick & Shine, a product already well known for its versatility and straightforward application. With this new formulation, Koch-Chemie has concentrated on improving three particularly noticeable characteristics: colour depth, gloss and paint smoothness.

That makes perfect sense to us. When a vehicle is already clean and properly protected, you don't necessarily need another intensive cleaning product. What you often want is something that makes the finish look that little bit richer, removes the final traces of handling and leaves the surface feeling beautifully smooth.

Quick & Shine+ is designed to do exactly that. A light spray followed by a gentle buff with a suitable microfibre towel is all that's needed to refresh the appearance of compatible surfaces. The formula cleans away light contamination and fingerprints while leaving a water- and dirt-repellent finish.

One of its most useful features is compatibility with a wide variety of smooth surfaces. Although most people will use it on paintwork, Koch-Chemie also recommends it for compatible glass, plastic, stainless steel and painted surfaces. It's a useful finishing spray for vehicle interiors and exteriors alike, provided the material has been checked for compatibility.

We particularly like the fact that Quick & Shine+ is intended to preserve previously applied waxes and other existing finishing treatments rather than acting as an aggressive surface cleaner. That makes it useful for refreshing the appearance of a regularly maintained vehicle between more substantial detailing sessions.

There are limits, of course. This is a quick detailer, not a waterless wash for heavily contaminated paintwork. If grit or significant road dirt is present, wash the vehicle properly before using a microfibre towel across the surface. It's also important to avoid hot panels and direct application to sensitive displays or instrument lenses.

It's worth comparing Quick & Shine+ with other quick detailers in the range. Koch-Chemie Finish Spray Exterior is particularly interesting when you're dealing with light mineral deposits or water spots, whereas Quick & Shine+ focuses more directly on colour enhancement, surface smoothness and everyday finishing.

For us, the appeal is its simplicity. Spray, buff and enjoy a noticeably refreshed finish without turning a quick tidy-up into another lengthy detailing process. The improved gloss and slickness make Quick & Shine+ a particularly appealing choice for enthusiasts who enjoy keeping their cars looking freshly detailed.