ALCHIMY7: the details make perfection and perfection is not a detail!

An essential brand in the French detailing landscape whose reputation speaks for itself. Founded over a decade ago by Arnaud Prayer, initially a detailer himself, the brand has grown steadily and holds a firm commitment to always offering perfectly conceived products that are easy to use and deliver flawless results.

The "mindset" of its founder was straightforward: forced for a long time at the beginning of his career to use products from various other brands, hampered by the constraints of importing products (nothing yet existed in France) and by the fact that interesting products were only available in professional packaging, he decided to launch his own brand, drawing inspiration from the best to create his own products. ALCHIMY7 was born.

Today, ALCHIMY7 specializes in all stages of vehicle preparation, interior cleaning and treatment operations, and offers a very broad and interesting range of accessories.



What makes ALCHIMY7 an interesting brand?

There are actually several answers to this question.
The first point is already the fact that it is a purely French brand, with French expertise. The products are labeled in French and are clearly understandable.

If ALCHIMY7 carries this number (7), it is not by chance — it is already there to indicate to customers that there are 7 fundamental steps in detailing.
Also, each product carries the step number corresponding to its action. For example, M7 displays the numbers 1 and 2 in color because it can be used both as a pre-wash solution and as a hard shampoo, i.e. steps 1 and 2 of detailing.
The instructions and dosage are perfectly explained on the rear labeling, making it accessible even to beginners.



The second point is that ALCHIMY7 very often offers several packaging sizes for its products, adapting to both amateur and professional customers. 470ml, 1L, 5L, 500g, 1kg, 2.5kg, 5kg and even more on request directly from ALCHIMY7.
This diverse range of packaging sizes applies across the different product lines, which we will discuss further below in the article.

Another interesting point when using ALCHIMY7 products is that you immediately perceive the level of product development: the product is refined, it works perfectly, is simple to apply and delivers above-average performance.
Take for example the Iron7HD, the ferrous decontaminant in the range. More than just a ferrous decontaminant, it also incorporates a cleaning solution, so you get the action of a wheel cleaner combined with the ferrous decontamination function in a single product.
The product is in semi-gel form, which allows it to adhere better to vertical surfaces than some well-known competing references.
The decontaminating action is also very visually striking, with a clear purplish indication that is also very convincing in terms of results. Wheels generally come out impeccable after a single application.


One final interesting point: the very extensive accessories range. ALCHIMY7 has considerably expanded its accessories offering over the years, including various brushes (carpets, fabrics, leathers, pads, metal...), very high-quality microfiber cloths (Guyzm'O range), and high-quality polishing pads in multiple sizes. A small detail that makes a difference: ALCHIMY7 even thought to develop labels compatible with the famous IK Sprayers widely used by detailers to improve product visibility. Practical and clever!
A professional today can perfectly source all accessories from the brand without lacking anything.




Are there several ranges within the ALCHIMY7 lineup?

Indeed, ALCHIMY7 offers 3 range levels within its lineup.

The first is the GP (Grand Public) range. Simple products designed for beginners but still performing at a professional level, most often presented ready to use. This range is identified by the small grey A7 badge on the upper part of the bottles.
The Elite range is also included alongside the GP range (originally the Elite range was a standalone range, with white packaging). This range is recognizable by its white Elite badge on the bottles. There are only a few products in this range. One example is Optimus, the isopropyl alcohol-based cleaner.



The second range is the professional range, otherwise known as the Pro Range at ALCHIMY7. This range offers products that are often more technical and require self-dilution. The products are recognizable by the red Game Pro badge on the labeling. These products are therefore even more effective but require, for some of them, greater care during use, especially regarding dosages.


Finally, one last range still exists, dedicated to polishing work: the Correcta range. This consists of 3 abrasives (P1000, P3000, P7000), a complete series of 7 pads in all sizes (1, 2, 3, 5, 6 inches) (6 foam pads and 1 wool pad) and a few accessories for correction work.
Once again, credit must be given to ALCHIMY7 for the attention paid to simplifying the understanding of their pad correction systems with clear charts that are comprehensible to everyone.




Does ALCHIMY7 offer long-lasting protection solutions?

Besides the Crystalis natural wax, of excellent quality, ALCHIMY7 offers several other protection solutions, though this is not the brand's main strength, which lies much more in the area of valeting.

You can however find the well-known NHP wax, a synthetic protection solution to use with your pressure washer, sprayed directly mixed with water. Very easy, fast and effective.
Its ceramic counterpart Ceram'X is also available and will provide even greater durability.

The Luminance wax, which has been in the catalog for many years, is still available as well. A hybrid protection — half carnauba, half nano-protection — it delivers a result that is warm, smooth and quite durable over time thanks to its ceramic-based composition.

The latest product released by ALCHIMY7 is the excellent ShinyFX. A ceramic-based Quick Wax that can be sprayed on, ultra versatile (usable on all surfaces and all materials), and very easy to wipe off even in direct sunlight. Truly a Must Have for anyone looking to boost their existing protection or simply maintain their car between two washes.

Conclusion:

ALCHIMY7 is a leading brand, and a French one at that! The greatest added value lies in the pre-wash and wash solutions offered. The accessories are also always well thought out, improving ergonomics and durability in the workflow.
Another major positive point is the brand's endless pursuit of perfection to continuously improve its products and find new ideas to simplify the work for detailers.

The large-volume offering will also appeal to professional customers looking for an advantageous quantity/price ratio.

A must-try or rediscovery, whether you are an individual or a professional.