The auto detailing industry is evolving at record speed, with 2025 ushering in a wave of next-generation products that promise better results, greater versatility, and advanced protection. For professional detailers, auto body shops, and passionate car enthusiasts, staying on top of these releases is critical to offering the highest quality service and care. At Shine Works Supply, we're at the forefront of these innovations, bringing you the newest and most effective solutions from leading brands like Koch Chemie, Orange Power, The Rag Company, RUPES, P&S, GTECHNIQ, Diamond ProTech, and SCANGRIP. Below, explore the top new car care products of 2025—each engineered to elevate your detailing game.
Recently Released Detailing Chemicals and Compounds: Spotlight on MZR by Koch Chemie
One of the standout launches this year is the Koch Chemie MZR Mehrzweckreiniger (MZR), a multi-purpose, high-performance alkaline cleaner specifically designed for the toughest cleaning tasks.
What's New About MZR?
- Higher Alkalinity, Superior Cleaning: MZR boasts a higher pH than previous all-purpose cleaners in Koch Chemie's lineup, offering even more effective breakdown of tough contaminants like oil, grease, ink, soot, and nicotine.
- Wide Surface Compatibility: Use it on plastics, carpets, upholstery, headliners, machinery, and industrial equipment—making it a true workhorse for detail shops and mobile detailing businesses.
- Adjustable Strength: MZR is highly dilutable (from 1:5 to 1:50), allowing you to customize its power for light interior cleaning or heavy degreasing jobs.
- User Experience: It features a pleasant, fresh scent, ensuring no harsh chemical smell lingers after cleaning.
- Daimler Approval: This new MZR formula meets stringent automotive industry requirements, ensuring both safety and performance.
Practical Tips for Using MZR:
- For light cleaning, start with a higher dilution (e.g., 1:50); for stubborn stains and grease, use a stronger mix (1:5 up to 1:10).
- Apply via a spray bottle, microfiber towel, or a scrubbing brush.
- Let the product dwell briefly before agitation; always wipe with a damp cloth or extract with a wet/dry vacuum for best results.
- Always test on inconspicuous areas before full application to ensure compatibility.
Pro Recommendation:
MZR isn't just a strong cleaner—it's a new standard in versatility for demanding environments. Compared to previous Koch Chemie offerings (like Green Star), MZR achieves heavy-duty cleaning without harsh degreasers that can over-dry fabrics, making it safer for interior applications.
New Cleaning Products: Orange Power Solutions
For those seeking efficient, eco-responsible cleaning agents, the Orange Power product line delivers a modern approach to soil and stain removal. These new releases blend powerful cleaning with environmental consideration, using citrus-based solvents to lift a wide variety of contaminants safely.
Why Orange Power Products Stand Out:
- Citrus-Based Solvents: Harness the cleaning power of orange oil to dissolve grease, tar, adhesives, and organic stains without aggressive chemicals.
- Low Residue, Pleasant Scent: Leaves surfaces residue-free and refreshed, eliminating the "chemical" experience common with older solvent cleaners.
- Surface Safe: Suitable for painted finishes, plastics, rubber, and interior surfaces—making it a go-to for sensitive trim, engine bays, and adhesive removal.
Practical Tips:
- For sticky residue, spray Orange Power directly and let it dwell for 1-2 minutes before wiping.
- Test on uncoated plastics or specialty trims, as citrus solvents can affect some aftermarket finishes.
- For tar spots or grease, use a microfiber or foam applicator for controlled application and avoid overspray.
Pro Recommendation:
Use Orange Power as a pre-clean before decontaminating paint or prepping areas for protective coatings. Its low-impact formula ensures thorough cleaning without degrading underlying materials—a real plus for premium vehicle detailing.
Latest Equipment and Tools: Advancing Efficiency and Results
2025 has seen significant equipment upgrades from Shine Works Supply's renowned partners, making it easier and more effective to deliver professional-level results.
What's New in Tools and Equipment?
- RUPES Polishing Systems: The new orbital polishers feature enhanced ergonomics, even power delivery, and quick-change backing plates so you can switch pads and tasks with minimal downtime.
- The Rag Company: Expanded microfiber selections offer improved absorbency, super-soft edged towels for delicate paintwork, and waffle-weave drying towels that cut drying time.
- SCANGRIP Work Lights: Cutting-edge LED diagnostics tools now include mobile app integration, tunable color temperature, and improved battery life—perfect for paint correction inspection and finishing.
Practical Tips:
- Match new RUPES polishers with their latest foam or microfiber pads for optimal correction and finishing.
- Employ The Rag Company's "365" or "GAUNTLET" towels for drying, and their "Eagle Edgeless" towels for buffing to minimize risk of swirl marks.
- Use SCANGRIP's adjustable lighting to highlight scratches, swirls, or high spots during coatings application.
Pro Recommendation:
Don't underestimate the time and quality improvements an upgraded tool arsenal can deliver—every detailer should invest in at least one new piece of equipment annually to keep pace with evolving paint and interior finishes.
Advanced Protective Coatings and Sealants: Next-Gen Longevity
Today's customers want long-lasting shine and robust environmental protection. The latest detailing coatings and sealants push durability and ease of use to new heights.
What's New in Protection?
- GTECHNIQ: New ceramic coatings offer up to 2 years of hydrophobic protection, improving gloss, dirt repellency, and ease of cleaning between washes.
- Diamond ProTech: Graphene-infused coatings extend the lifespan of sealants and withstand extreme weather and chemical assaults, ideal for professional packages.
- Koch Chemie Ceramic Effect Shampoo: A newly released maintenance product, this gives up to 10 weeks of ceramic-based protection, making it perfect for maintenance clients or as a value-add between full coating services.
Practical Tips:
- Prep surfaces with MZR or Orange Power for optimal bonding before applying ceramic or graphene coatings.
- Use maintenance-specific shampoos like Koch Chemie's new formula to refresh existing protective layers, enhancing longevity and gloss.
- Always follow up sealant or coating application with a quality microfiber wipe-down to prevent high spots.
Pro Recommendation:
Layering innovations—by combining a graphene base (Diamond ProTech) and regular top-ups with a ceramic shampoo (Koch Chemie)—can dramatically extend performance, especially in demanding climates.
New Accessories and Application Tools: Effortless Precision
Great results demand precise application—and innovative new accessories and tools make flawless finishing faster and easier.
What's New in Accessories?
- The Rag Company: Advocate for new folded-edge applicators for interior and trim dressing, and extra-plush microfiber wash mitts for safe washing.
- P&S Detailing: Introduced ergonomic foam blocks and sprayer heads that improve grip and deliver even, controlled product distribution.
- SCANGRIP: Their specialized headlamps free up your hands while you inspect or coat surfaces.
Practical Tips:
- Always keep dedicated towels and mitts for specific areas (paint, glass, wheels) to avoid cross-contamination.
- Swap in new foam blocks or microfiber applicators regularly to prevent marring or product buildup.
- Use color-coded towels (as available from The Rag Company) to ensure you never mix chemicals or waxes between stages.
Pro Recommendation:
Invest in the right tools for each job. A fresh microfiber or well-designed applicator can make the difference between a merely good finish and a jaw-dropping, showroom-level result.
Whether you run a high-volume detail shop, manage an auto body business, or detail your own cars, integrating these cutting-edge releases will set you apart. From the exceptional cleaning power of MZR by Koch Chemie, the eco-savvy innovation of Orange Power's citrus-based cleaners, to the advanced coatings, premium towels, and state-of-the-art lighting—the 2025 lineup is all about delivering better results, faster and more safely than ever before.
Ready to level up your detailing? Visit a Shine Works Supply store or browse our online catalog to shop these new releases from the top brands in the industry, and ensure your garage or shop is equipped for everything 2025 has to offer.