Koch Chemie CB0.01 is a ceramic coating for the paint of your car or motorbike, which we sell as the Koch Chemie CB 0.01 Ceramic Body Coating. You apply it to paint that has been washed, polished and degreased, work one panel at a time with the supplied applicator, then let the coating cure for 9 days. The result is a water-repellent, dirt-repellent surface that, according to Koch Chemie, protects for up to 36 months (depending on use and care).
The coating forms an ultra-thin layer that bonds chemically with the paint. It protects against UV radiation, bird droppings, road salt and brake dust. Water and dirt bead off, so the car stays clean for longer and is easier to wash. Two coats can be layered. The kit contains two suede applicators (large and small), a sticker, a detailing plan and an instruction sheet.
Koch Chemie CB0.01 key facts
Key fact | Value |
|---|---|
Content | 30 ml |
Type | Ceramic coating for paint |
Protection | Up to 36 months according to the manufacturer (depending on use), two coats possible |
Fully cured | After 9 days |
Consumption | Roughly 15 to 30 ml per car, depending on size |
Included | 2 suede applicators, sticker, detailing plan |
A ceramic coating is only as good as the paint underneath. Preparation is half the job: anything you leave under the coating, such as scratches, polishing oil or grease, stays locked in for years. Allow plenty of time for washing, polishing and degreasing, and only start the coating when the paint looks properly bare and clean. Not sure a coating is right for you yet? Read wax, sealant or ceramic coating: which should you choose? and our general guide to applying ceramic coating yourself.
How to apply Koch Chemie CB0.01
Wash and clay. Wash the car thoroughly, without a sealing shampoo, and dry it. Remove bonded contamination such as tar, tree sap or iron fallout, for example with a clay bar (how to clay bar your car). Tip: put your hand in a plastic bag and feel whether the paint is really smooth.
Polish. Remove swirls, holograms and scratches, because the coating does not hide them, it locks them in. Use a fine polish on paint in reasonable condition and a heavier step where more correction is needed (polishing explained). Tip: judge the result under a good light before you carry on.
Degrease. Spray a panel wipe or inspection cleaner onto the cool, shaded panel or onto a cloth, and wipe dry with a clean microfibre cloth. Turn the cloth over regularly. Tip: do not touch the paint with bare hands afterwards, wear nitrile gloves.
Set up your workspace. Work indoors or in the shade, on a panel that is not warm. Wear nitrile gloves and a mask. Tip: wipe the rim of the bottle opening clean, because CB0.01 reacts with humidity and crystals can form on the rim. They must not end up on your applicator or on the paint.
Apply. Wet the suede applicator with CB0.01 and spread the coating quickly over one panel, using two thin cross-coats. Tip: work panel by panel and do not use too much product, a thin layer is easier to buff off than a thick one.
Buff off. Let the coating flash briefly. As an example, the manufacturer gives about 6 minutes at 20 °C and 43% humidity, and it goes faster with heat and humidity. Then buff off with a clean microfibre cloth using light, circular motions. Tip: turn the cloth over often, use a fresh cloth for a second coat and wait about 30 minutes between coats.
Cure. Keep the car indoors or under cover for at least 24 hours: only after that is the coating weatherproof. The coating is fully cured after 9 days. Do not wash the car in that period. Tip: below 15 °C curing takes longer, so remove bird droppings and insects gently and quickly during the first days.
Common mistakes and tips
Applying the coating in the sun or on a hot bonnet: it flashes too fast and you get patches.
Applying too thickly. Thin and even works better than a lot of product.
Sloppy degreasing. Polishing oil and wax residue are the most common reasons a coating does not bond properly.
Reusing a cloth with crystals or old coating on it. Use a clean cloth for each coat.
Washing too early. Wait the 9 days before the first wash.
Choosing the wrong cleaner. Later on, avoid cleaners with a pH below 3 or above 12 and choose a pH-neutral shampoo instead.
What to combine with Koch Chemie CB0.01
Degreasing: Bilt Hamber Cleanser-Fluid removes polish oils and silicones from the panel. As a final check between polishing and coating, use the Menzerna Control Cleaner.
Polishing: Koch Chemie Fine Polish 1294 or Rupes DA Fine Cut for a fine finish. More options are in polish and compound.
Buffing off: a soft cloth such as the Bilt Hamber Ultra-Soft microfibre cloth will not leave scratches.
More choice: browse all paint coatings in the shop.