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Truck Washing is a popular service that can help your fleet look clean and maintain its value. It also protects your truck’s undercarriage from damage, like rust and corrosion.
Choosing the right method for your company depends on several factors, including the size of your fleet and what areas of the country your trucks drive in most. It’s also important to understand the costs involved in running a business.
Two-Step Process
One of the most popular methods of truck washing is the two-step process. Originally designed as a labor saving technique for fixed site applications, it continues to be a viable method today.
This system uses an acid first, followed by alkali soap without rinsing in between applications. The acid will remove road film, diesel smoke and grease while the alkali soap helps degrease most surfaces.
Another benefit of this type of truck wash is that it can be used on a wide range of surface types. For example, it can be used to clean polished aluminum and stainless steel tankers.
Brushless truck washing can reduce your wash time and labor costs because it requires less manual scrubbing. However, you should still keep a brush handy for glass, mirror backs and chrome.
Brushing
Trucks are used for a wide range of purposes including transporting goods, towing other vehicles and even delivering services. As a result, they can be prone to dirt and grime, and it is essential that they are properly cleaned on a regular basis.
To ensure a thorough and effective cleaning, it is crucial to have the right tools and cleaning products at your disposal. A good cleaning solution for trucks will help you remove dirt, stains and other impurities without damaging the paint.
A good truck washing product will be able to break down heavy dirt, mud and other debris, while also providing a high-quality shine. A good choice for truckers is ULTIMATE TRUCK WASH, which has been specially formulated to suit the needs of truckers who value their vehicles’ finishes and want to keep them looking pristine.
Triple7 Metallic Touch
T7 Metallic Touch for Truck Washing is a high performance, non-corrosive, readily biodegradable vehicle and truck wash that removes soiling & protects paintwork. T7 MT is a low dilution rate, low water hardness cleaner that can be used on duco, glass, chrome, stainless steel & plexi-glass without decreasing gloss or shine. It is a natural oil/water separator & wash-down which helps keep drains clean & odour free, while enhancing system performance & lowering maintenance costs.
To pre-treat insects, wheels, tyres, brake dust, tar, grease & badly contaminated areas mix 40ml of Triple7 Metallic Touch in a 2 Litre bucket & spray – allow to stand 15 minutes for the product to penetrate, scrubbing if necessary. To wash, apply the solution using a mop, sponge or soft broom, washing from bottom up to the top to prevent streaking.
Envirofluid
Envirofluid’s range of world class, eco-friendly cleaners & degreasers is a powerful and safer substitute for toxic chemicals. By eliminating the use of hazardous and toxic products, it helps lower maintenance costs, improve equipment performance & protect staff from exposure to harmful compounds.
Truck Washing – Dilute product in a bucket to suit your application, spray on, allow to stand & scrub if necessary, rinse free with water. T7 MT is a high performance, non-corrosive, readily biodegradable vehicle & truck wash that also removes most offensive odours from the interiors. It can be applied to wheels, tyres, brake dust, engines & tar etc. Using a low dilution rate it will keep your trucks & vehicles cleaner for longer and reduce the frequency of washing.