The Benefits of Fleet Car Washes

Car washes are an enticing business idea for any entrepreneur. They cater to one of the biggest industries in the world: the automotive industry.

Wondering if owning a car wash is the right idea for you? Today, we'll discuss 7 reasons why owning a car wash business is a great idea! (We will also discuss some potential cons as well.)

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1/ Cars Need Washing

To begin, vehicles are a valuable asset. As cars gather dirt and grime and their owners will want them cleaned. With almost 290 million vehicles in the US alone, that's a high number of potential customers your business can serve! (Onedesk)

We're also seeing many more car owners who will pay to get their cars washed at formal car wash businesses, as opposed to washing their own car themselves (particularly during snowy, salty, cold winter months, when washing a car by hand on a driveway is much less enticing).

74% of consumers said they would be willing to pay to get their vehicles washed, which is a 47% increase from 1994! (CarWashCountry)

As the world gets busier, and customers seek quality results and convenience, it is estimated that this trend in car washing will only continue.

2/ Great Return on Investment with High-Profit Potential

Car washes can be a lucrative business as there are many cost-saving measures one can take such as water reclaim technology and finding chemicals that offer great cost-per-car cleaning. Premium car washes can also charge a good amount of money per wash and serve many customers within a day. This can all add up to your business generating high amounts of revenue and profit.

How profitable exactly will depend on many factors, such as your target market and the type of wash you're offering.

Depending on demographics in the area you are considering, an automatic car wash, self-serve car wash, or tunnel car wash may be more profitable as visitors will be willing to pay different amounts to get their car cleaned (more on car wash types later). Typically, a tunnel car wash in a big city will likely make more money than a self-serve car wash in that same city, as it comes with higher ticket prices and isn't as much effort of using hand wash equipment in self-service bays. That said, know your chosen location, nearby competition, financial strategy and the costs your customers are willing to pay. Check out this article on a car wash business plan to discover many factors that should be considered to start a car wash.

3/ Flexibility and Ability to be Unique

Car washes can come in all different shapes, sizes, and types. They can have a certain theme, be made to serve one car at a time or many, and the manner they wash cars can differ (practical self-serve washes supply customers with all they need, while tunnels often offer an exciting show and convenient, family-fun experience). This flexibility allows you to tailor your business to meet your expectations and be catered appropriately to your market.

A Reminder: What are the Different Basic Types of Car Washes?

Self-Service Car Washes

The first type is the self-service car wash.  

As the name implies, with a self-service car wash, customers clean their cars with the equipment you provide. This type of car wash uses self-serve bays where customers will park their cars and clean their vehicles with the soaps and pressure wash 0equipment provided on a timed-use basis. This often makes self-serve more time consuming than other wash options. It's also generally a cheaper car wash for customers (and owners).

Touchless Car Wash or In-Bay Automatic Car Washes

The second type is the touchless car wash, or in-bay automatic car wash, which automatically washes vehicles either with water and cleaning chemicals (if it is a touch-free car wash) or with additional brushes gently removing dirt. In this wash bay scenario, the vehicle has driven into the wash bay and doesn't move until leaving and being dried. In-bay automatic car wash equipment moves around the vehicle, and the single system applies the various chemicals and rinsing applications. One vehicle may be cleaned at a time.

Tunnel Car Washes

A tunnel wash is similar to a in-bay automatic car wash, as the equipment washes the car automatically (vs. a manual wash, or self-serve wash). That said, the vehicle will likely be on a conveyor system that will draw it through different machinery to apply various chemicals and rinsing applications, and dryers at the end. This wash type is generally the most thrilling for the customer, and tunnel equipment and chemicals can effectively manage a clean car, plus a show! It generally costs more for the experience (and is more expensive to start a car wash of this type). Unlike the in-bay automatic, there is enough room for tunnel washes to wash many vehicles at a time.

Full Service Car Washes

Another type of car washing we'll mention is the full service car wash. Full service car washes not only clean the vehicle exteriors (generally using one of the aforementioned methods), but they also clean the inside of them. A full service car wash details floor mats, seats, and all the difficult to reach areas which makes this service attractive to customers. This is definitely more labor intensive, and more expensive. Some car washes, while not full service, offer similar features like vacuums and towels for customers to do this on their own at the car wash location.

4/ Expand Your Car Wash Business

A great benefit of car washes is that they are scalable both externally and internally. If things are going really well with your car wash business you can always expand it in the future by adding more locations to your existing car wash brand.

You could also grow your existing location to draw more customers (and revenue opportunities) through added features like vacuums or pet washes, or other services like detailing.

The possibilities are endless with what you can do and if things go as planned, then you can continue to scale up your business to even bigger heights!

5/ Remote or Hands-off Ownership

This benefit may not apply to every car wash owner, as some are very hands-on. But if you choose to do so, once your business is established (plus finding the right employees and managers, who are reliable for daily operations) you can watch your business run with minimal day-to-day tasks from yourself. On the other hand, many enjoy being thoroughly involved in this exciting business as an owner and operator.  

6/ Support and Resources to Start a Car Wash

Setting up a car wash can be daunting, but help is out there for entering and thriving in this industry!  If you have the right support, you can navigate the areas of business you may not be familiar or confident in: from fixing water quality to building marketing plans, or optimizing equipment and chemistry. There are many factors that go into starting a car wash which can be difficult to manage, but with the guidance of industry experts (such as Transchem and Turtle Wax Pro, for example), you can get your business off the ground with services and support in place.

7/ The Thriving Car Wash Industry

Great news; it's important to note that the car wash industry is booming!  This industry is growing every year (CarWash News) and it is an excellent opportunity to jump in as an investor or owner-operator!

In fact, the global car wash market is worth more than 29 billion dollars today! (Grand View Research) There is also room for small players and local businesses to join the industry as the largest 50 car wash companies only make up 20% of the market share. (OneDesk)

Other Considerations of Owning a Car Wash

Though there is much good to gain from owning a car wash, it's not always rainbows and sunshine. It would only be fair to discuss some of the cons when it comes to car wash ownership. Here are a few to be aware of:

1/ Seasonal Traffic

Car washing in seasonal climates does have busier and quieter times of year: for those that experience cold winters with snow and salty roads, these conditions create a generally busier time of the year for car washes. Car owners see their cars with snow and salt marks and make a dash for their favorite car wash. And while business might be great for you in the winter season, it might face some slow periods once it becomes warmer or in the rainy season (Sunny, warm weather is an incentive to wash cars at home on the driveway during those nicer months).

Business might slow down in the spring and summer and as a car wash owner that may hurt your profits. However, if you can drive a large portion of customers towards a subscription model, you will have more consistent and reliable income for your business, and customers will be encouraged to continue using your business year-round.

2/ More Than Just Washing Cars

A car wash business faces many other aspects than just washing vehicles well.  You'll also be working with suppliers, hiring employees, training and managing, engaging in customer service, repairing/maintaining equipment, and managing a financial strategy. These are a few examples of other factors that are important to running a successful car wash.

3/ Building and Maintaining your Customer Base

Opening a car wash is one thing but now you will need to get (and keep) customers. You will also have to get your name out there through various marketing strategies and having a brand and plan in place. If you want to learn more about car wash marketing you can read our article on it here!

Once you get a customer, keeping them a customer is another battle (such as navigating customer complaints and negative reviews).

A profitable car wash has great customer service and a good quality wash but they may also use keep their customers coming back with great marketing, subscription programs or rewards.

Questions about Owning a Car Wash?

Reach out to Transchem and Turtle Wax Pro

There's a lot of opportunity and potential profits that comes with owning car wash businesses today.

So whether you are considering opening your car wash, looking for marketing support, or looking for a car wash supplier, feel free to reach out to us!

Why Us?

The Turtle Wax company is an industry leader in the car care industry, and has been for over 75 years. We, Turtle Wax Pro (the professional car wash side of the brand), and our parent company Transchem, offer some of the best car wash chemistry in the market to car wash owners and their businesses all over the world.

Also, we have been supporting car washes in the various challenges they face for decades. Let our experience be an aid in your success.

An important factor for any type of car wash business is equipment. Whether it's big commercial machinery, a pressure washer, or even just drying towels, equipment is what helps us clean and dry cars.

But there is a lot of equipment on the market, most of which is not necessary for every car wash. However, as a car wash business owner, how can you decide on which equipment you need, or which you don't need.

That is exactly why we're here to walk you through car wash equipment, with the goal of leaving you more confident in deciding what equipment you should be purchasing for your car wash.

Equipment For a Car Wash: What Every Wash Can Use

When you first think about car wash equipment, you may think of conveyor belts, huge dryers, and moving water pressures systems that automatic car washes use. While that is important, it does not stop there, there are other less flashy types of equipment that should be used in a car wash business.

Reverse Osmosis System or Water Softener

This type of system is used to remove impurities from water before it even enters the car wash. This ensures that your car wash equipment doesn't get gunked up with minerals and other particles that can cause damage. Water with lots of minerals, or hard water, can even interfere with the car wash process itself, leaving a poor result. We have a blog detailing all the effects about hard water. In order to get a spot free rinse a reverse osmosis system is required.

Water Reclaim System

A water reclaim system is used to recycle water from the car wash. This helps to cut down on water usage, as well as sewage fees, because less water is being sent down the drain.

These systems turn dirty, used water, into clean water that can be used again. ClearTech specializes in water recycling and you can check them out if you're interested.

Types of car wash equipment for an automatic wash

Brushes

Some automatic car washes use brushes that will rotate and scrub off dirt, grime, and marks off of vehicles. These brushes are large, and vary in abrasive level. Automatic washes won't always use brushes, but it's a common method for those that do.

Conveyors

A conveyor carries the vehicle through the car wash. Not all automatic washes use a conveyor system.

If they do use one, it is typically for a tunnel car wash, where the vehicle is carried through a long tunnel. With each section being a different stage of the car wash that cleans all those painted surfaces, windows, and wheels of a car.

Dryers

After a vehicle is washed, it needs to be dried off before the residual water evaporates and leaves water marks. Automatic car washes typically have very large and strong dryers that will quickly and efficiently dry off the vehicle.

High Pressure Water Systems

Automatic car washes have high pressure washers that do an excellent job at quickly and efficiently washing and rinsing vehicles.

These are especially important in touchless car washes, where no friction is used, and will need an precise amount of water pressure to leave a spot free rinse!

Wheel Cleaners

Some automatic car washes have wheel cleaners. These are special machines that will quickly and easily clean the wheels of a vehicle. Situated before the dryers, the wheel cleaner cleans off any residual water and brake dust that may be on the wheels.

Chemical applicators

Automatic car washes typically have chemical applicators that will apply presoaks, soaps, detergents, waxes, and other chemicals to the vehicle during the wash process. Often these applicators can be embedded within arches for additional show.

Types of Equipment for a Self Service Car Wash

Self Serve Systems

Self serve washes need much less individual equipment to operate. These types of car washes commonly have an all-in-one system that is multi purpose and has all the features that customers need to wash their vehicles.

These systems can apply presoaks, triple foam detergents, wax, tire cleaner, drying agents and more. This way, you can save room and money, while keeping everything in one area for people to use in washing their cars. They typically have a spray gun or brush that customers use to apply the solutions themselves.

Extras

These help the job, like a tire scrubbing brush, or microfiber towels or microfiber cloths. These are pieces that can make the process quicker or easier, but typically aren't necessary to get the job done.

Types of Equipment for a Full Service Car Wash

All in One Systems

Since full service washes also wash cars by hand, it would make sense that they also use a similar type of car wash system as a self service car wash. The employees would use a system that can apply presoaks, soap, wax, and other chemicals to the vehicles, and clean them for customers.

Extras

These are small extras such as drying towels, microfiber cloths, and other related tools that help the employees clean and dry cars effectively.

Central Vacuum Systems

A central vacuum system is a very important piece of equipment for full service car washes. This is because it allows the employees to quickly and easily clean the inside of customer's vehicles without having to lug around a heavy and inconvenient vacuum cleaner. Central vacuum systems may be available at automatic and self serve washes but since those business' are catered towards cleaning only the exterior of vehicles, it is more of a priority for full service car washes.

Types of Equipment for a Truck Wash

Since trucks are so large in size and sometimes have a challenging shape to clean, there are specially designed equipment to tackle their wash.

These systems are usually sold together in two varieties:

Drive Through Truck Wash

Almost like an in bay automatic wash, but with a twist of tunnel washes, trucks drive through a wash bay where stages of equipment will clean the truck as it drives through.

Roll Over Truck Wash

In this system, trucks go into a wash bay and stop while equipment goes around the truck and washes it. The advantage of this type is that it can clean more effectively for trucks with unique shapes.

How to choose the right car wash equipment for your business

When starting a car wash business, one of the most important decisions you will make is choosing the right car wash equipment.

There are many factors to consider, including the type of vehicle you will be washing, the climate in your area, and your budget. For example, if you live in an area with harsh winters, you will need equipment that can withstand freezing temperatures.

Alternatively, if you plan to wash high-end vehicles, you will need equipment that can provide a gentle clean.

Once you have considered all of these factors, you can begin to narrow down your options and choose the car wash equipment that is right for your business. With the right equipment, you will be able to provide an excellent wash for your customers and build a successful car wash business.

Maintenance and cleaning tips for car wash equipment

As anyone who has ever operated a car wash knows, keeping the equipment clean and well-maintained is essential for proper functioning. Not only does this help to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction, but it can also extend the life of the equipment and prevent costly repairs.

Here are some tips for keeping your car wash equipment in top condition:

• Inspect the equipment regularly for any signs of wear or damage.
• Make sure all moving parts are properly lubricated.
• Keep the exterior of the equipment clean and free of debris.
• Periodically check hoses and other plumbing components for leaks.

By following these simple maintenance tips, whether you have one location or many. you can keep your car wash equipment running smoothly for years to come.

How much should you pay for car wash equipment?

The exact amount you pay for your car wash equipment will dependent on any number amount of factors. But whether you buy the cheapest equipment you can find, or the most state of the art, can impact your car wash business in many ways.

Car wash equipment is expensive and you will need to account for it when deciding to buy or replace your business' equipment. But buying the cheapest equipment on the market can leave you with lackluster results, on top of potentially breaking down sooner.

On the other hand, buying the latest and greatest thing can leave your business in a such a large financial hole, you may not be able to allocate the funds necessary for all the other aspects of your car wash business, such as staffing, training, chemical selection, or marketing.

Be sure to do your research on the specific pieces of equipment you are looking at. We highly recommend Washworld Inc.'s equipment as they are some of the best pieces you can buy but still for a realistic price. You can view their featured products.

Still unsure of your equipment choices? Contact Us - Turtle Wax Pro

The world of car wash equipment is vast, and it's tough to confidently know where to turn on your own. That is why you should rely on your car wash supplier for advice, at the end of the day, the equipment has to synergize well with your chemical selection.

Turtle Wax Pro is one of the industry leaders in car care, and have been for over 75 years. We know car wash chemicals and how to best position them for success, and that includes what equipment you should use. You can count on us to help guide you through that process.

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One of the core values of Turtle Wax Pro is environmental protection. We not only develop products that clean, protect and beautify your cars, but we also work to find ways to reduce our environmental impact.

Our eco friendly car wash chemicals are just one example. Our products are just as effective as products containing hydrofluoric acid, phosphates and other harsh chemicals, but without the environmental damage.

We are also constantly working on ways to reduce our water usage. We do this by using hyper concentrated chemistry, which allows us to do more with less. This means that we ship less water and reduce our plastic packaging waste.

We believe that it is our responsibility to protect the environment, and we are always looking for ways to reduce our impact. We hope that you'll join us in this effort!

In this article, we will share some tips on how you can make your car wash more eco friendly.

What Does Being Eco-Friendly Mean?

When we talk about being eco-friendly or sustainable, we mean reducing our impact on the planet. This can be done in a number of ways, but one way is to use products that are less harmful to the environment.

Environmentally friendly car wash soap is made from sustainable materials and are often biodegradable. This means that they won’t pollute surrounding ecosystems or harm wildlife.

Using a sustainable detergent is a great way to become more green while still keeping a vehicle clean of dirt and grime.

The Benefits of Using an Eco-Friendly Car Wash Soap

There are many benefits to using biodegradable cleaning products.

It’s better for the planet

As we mentioned before, sustainable products are made from sustainable materials (ex: phosphate free) and are often biodegradable. This means that they won’t pollute the environment or harm wildlife over the long term.

It’s gentle on vehicles

'Green' detergents are gentle on paint, won’t strip away wax or polish and will still clean cars. This is important because a good paint job is key to making a car look its best.

It’s affordable

Biodegradable detergents are just as affordable as regular detergents. This is because they are often made from sustainable materials that can be less expensive to produce.

Turtle Wax Pro works extremely hard to produce chemistry that performs competitively when using a cost-per-car analysis.

It protects your equipment

Many chemical companies produce cleaning products containing hydrofluoric acid. This is a corrosive chemical that can damage your equipment and cost over $100,000 through early replacement.

Turtle Wax Pro products don’t contain any hydrofluoric acid or other harmful chemicals, so they won’t damage your equipment or lower its life span. HF is also just one of many dangerous chemicals that can lead to long term severe health problems for you or your employees. It can also cause acute issues including skin burns, eye irritation and inhalation of toxic fumes.

The Importance of Being Eco Conscious As a Commercial Car Wash Owner

As a business, it’s important to be eco-conscious for many reasons.

• Not only is it the right thing to do for your local ecosystem, but it can also save you money in the long run. You can go beyond biodegradable products by using water reclaim systems or hyper concentrated chemistry to save on water costs.
• Additionally, being eco-conscious can be used as a great marketing tool for commercial car washes. Customers are becoming more environmentally conscious and are more likely to do business with a company that shares their values.

Choosing an Environmentally Conscious Brand like Turtle Wax Pro

Making a choice on car wash chemistry is the most important decision in producing clean cars.

The things to consider are quality of products, quality of service, and working with a company that fits your needs.

Turtle Wax Pro is a leader in the development of environmentally friendly car wash products. Leadership in environmental conservation and stewardship is fundamental to our ongoing success. We endeavour to innovate products that respect our physical environment and adhere to the highest standards in our industry.

We work with many companies who have an environmental focus and help them establish a much stronger eco presence.

If your business has any concerns about their considerable environmental impact, we would be happy to discuss aspects on how you can improve your strategy.

How to Make your Car Wash Eco Friendly?

There are many easy ways to make your commercial car wash more eco-friendly.

Using eco-friendly products

As we’ve already discussed, using eco-friendly car wash chemicals is a great way to be more eco-conscious. Not only is it better for the environment, but it’s also just as effective as regular car wash soap.

Installing energy-efficient equipment

Another great way to be more eco-conscious is to install energy-efficient equipment in your car wash. This can include things like LED lighting, high-efficiency pumps and solar panels.

Recycle materials

Using recycled materials is a great way to reduce waste and cut costs. Some examples of recycled materials that can be used in a car wash are recycled soap dispensers, signage and hoses.

Recycling water is a great idea for your business to reuse its biggest resource, cut costs, and perhaps even save the local sewer systems. Water reclaim systems recycle the water used in the car wash by filtering out dirt, grime and chemicals so it can be reused again.

Be careful when selecting a system as some types can lead to a not-so-great smell when water is reused.

Save water from running off into storm drains

Water is one of the most important aspects within a car wash. Many car washes waste a large amount of water each day.

It is very important for a car wash to have a system in place to not violate various storm sewer laws and contribute to water wastage. Contaminating storm drains with soapy water is a big problem as it can find its way to local waterways and harm wildlife or aquatic life.

The best way to accomplish this is to have a water reclaim system that collects the water run-off and recycles it back into the car wash. This will save a large amount of water and money over time. This is true for all car wash types, from self serve to tunnel washes.

Washing Wisely for the Home Car Washer

There are many ways the home car washer can practice sustainable behaviour as well. By following a few tips, you can minimize your environmental impact and save money at the same time.

Limit your water usage

One of the easiest ways to be more environmentally conscious when washing your car is to use less water.

You can do this by using a bucket instead of a hose or by using a waterless car wash product.

Waterless car wash products are good for small jobs and a great way to conserve water when washing your car. They work by using a special cleaning solution that is sprayed onto the car surfaces and then wiped off with a cloth. This solution is designed to remove dirt, grime, road film, brake dust and other debris from the surface of the entire car.

While not truly a 'waterless wash' these products will use less water than a traditional soap or detergent and still make the car clean.

Use biodegradable products, avoid dish soap and other household cleaners

Using biodegradable soap is a great way to be more sustainable when washing your car in the driveway.

As a helpful additional tip, do not use liquid dishwashing detergent to wash your entire car.

The temptation for many to fill a bucket with water and add a squirt of dishwashing liquid to create lots of suds is strong, but dish washing liquid is too strong and formulated for an entirely different purpose. It is not the right choice to wash your vehicle.

Other products like a spray bottle of Simple Green or other all-purpose cleaners are also not a great choice as they aren't formulated to cut through road film, large dirt or other tough stains. Simple Green does make a car wash specific product, always look for a product that is made specifically for cars.

Try to control where dirty water flows

After washing your vehicle. Do your best to contain the water to your own driveway or lawn and allow it to seep into the ground, rather than flowing straight towards the storm drain.

Toxic wastewater can enter the water system and cause problems, both legal and environmental.

Lastly, visit a commercial car wash

If you are looking for the most sustainable way to wash your car, visit a commercial car wash. At a professional facility, water is filtered and reused multiple times before being released into the sewer system.

While there are many sustainable car wash practices, these are just a few tips to get you started. By making even a small change, you can have a big impact on the environment. So when it comes to choosing your car wash chemistry and equipment, it's time to make the greenest choice. It’s good for business and good for the planet.

While there's certainly overlap, Truck washes face different challenges to car washes as they serve a different market. Trucks are bigger, can get much dirtier, and are often harder to clean, which is why you will want to be sure your chemical selection is the best it can be to tackle the job. Optimal chemicals will make the process easier, more cost efficient, and will leave you with better results.

In this article, we will introduce you to some considerations surrounding truck wash chemistry, and solutions you should look for!

What is a Commercial Truck Wash?

A truck wash supplies a great clean to large vehicles such as trucks, buses and industrial fleets who accumulate all types of dirty grime, debris, and road film.

The process involves applying specialized products and rinsing to remove dirt, salt, oil, grease, mud, and other contaminants from the vehicle's exterior and even those hard-to-clean fifth wheels!  

What makes a Truck Wash different than a Regular Car Wash?

Ultimately, even though both types of washes will use chemicals and equipment in a wash bay, they can differ greatly.  

While automatic truck wash facilities do exist, you're more likely to see manual (or self-serve) wash bays or mobile wash solutions with pressure washing wands to apply chemistry and rinsing.

Automatic truck washes on the other hand have machinery applying chemical and rinsing that moves around the truck (or alternatively, the truck slowly drives through it). Standard car wash facilities could not service trucks as they are not designed to handing the scale of these big vehicles, needing specially sized equipment including pressure washers and brushes that will deliver great results all around the large truck.

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Truck Wash Chemicals: What you need to know

Truck wash chemicals are largely the same as chemicals for other vehicles, but they may have  differences in pH, as well as their strength in cleaning. Trucks handle some tough, dirty work, and truck washes are primarily focused getting a squeaky clean truck, more so than the shiniest, spot-free finish that is the goal of most car washes (though many truck washes add these features too with drying agents and sealants as part of the wash package).

There are some some chemicals a truck wash will want have for its business. At Turtle Wax Pro, we focus on premium chemistry for car washes, yet we'd like to mention that our parent company, Transchem Group, develops other chemistry lines as well. Today, we will be recommending some solutions from the AutoLux line, which makes a full line of powerful chemicals for cleaning powerhouse vehicles, like trucks, buses and other industrial and fleet vehicles.  

Presoaks

These truck wash supplies are designed to loosen the dirt and grit from your truck's exterior. They are usually applied at the start of the wash process, removing tough grime and allowing the other chemicals to do their job effectively.

Recommended Presoak:

ALCS-410/Discovery - Discovery is an extra-strength presoak that penetrates and removes the toughest dirt and grease from painted surfaces without scrubbing. As a bonus, at high concentrations, it can be used as a degreaser, engine cleaner, and even remove diesel exhaust stains.

Truck Wash Soaps and Detergents

Truck wash soaps are designed to cut through grease, oil and road grime, bugs and more. They can produce a lot of suds which help to lubricate the vehicle’s surfaces and carry dirt particles away with rinsing.

Recommended Products:

‍ALCS-14/Maxiclean Plus - This high pH cleaner that is designed to remove the toughest of road film and diesel tracking. This cleaner is so strong that it can even work if you have hard water present!

ALCS-440/PURPLE PLUS - This multi-purpose cleaner/degreaser is designed to clean engines, carpets, tires and vinyl siding.

Surface Protectants

Surface protectants are used to add protection and shine to vehicles. Protection from UV rays, swirl marks, and other elements will keep the surface looking great by adding a thin barrier from the outside world. Surface protectants come in a variety of forms such as waxes, ceramic coatings, and sealants.

Recommended Protectant:

‍ALCS-485/Cherry Sealant - Cherry Sealant is a scented paint sealant that enhances surface shine and protection.

Aluminum Brighteners

Aluminum brighteners are an important chemical for truck washes as they help to restore polished aluminum surfaces. They help remove oxidation, discoloration, and other marks that may have been left on your truck’s polished aluminum wheels or exterior pieces.

Recommended Product to Brighten Aluminum:

‍ALCS-891/Aluminum Brightener - This is a powerful cleaner formulated to help remove road film, corrosion, rust, fuel stains, and oxidation from aluminum and stainless-steel trailers and tankers.

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Looking for a truck wash supplier? Reach out to Transchem Group

Commercial Truck Wash Chemicals that Deliver Results

Discover the best truck wash supplies for commercial vehicles, with AutoLux, from Transchem Group. The best products will tackle road grime, removing bugs, and unwanted exterior matter from paint, glass, plastic, metal and other surfaces! Expect exceptionally clean results, reliably.

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You're in the right place with Turtle Wax Pro. Backed by 75 years of experience in the car care industry, Turtle Wax Pro offers some of the best car wash chemicals on the market.