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My own truck wash, suggestions for de-greaser?

Discussion in 'Experienced Truckers' Advice' started by nikmirbre, Aug 15, 2024.

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  1. Aug 15, 2024 #1
    nikmirbre

    nikmirbre Road Train Member

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    I recently purchased a trailer to pull behind my pick up and equipped it with a 350 gallon water tankand a high power pressure washer. I also have a soft wash(which is used to spray any chemicals in the 2-55 gallon drums I have)

    My question is, I need a very good degreaser. Any suggestions?

    I want to spray and clean. Ive tried Dawn, it worked ok but, not like I wanted it to. I used Dawn and a brush. Im trying to avoid using a brush at all.
     
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  3. Aug 15, 2024 #2
    86mechanic

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    Try Simple Green Extreme or Purple power.
     
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  4. Aug 15, 2024 #3
    nikmirbre

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    Yeah someone at church mentioned purple power, but they said the concentrate...so id have to make my own. I dont want to make my own and mess up the ratio lol.

    Ill read the back of the spray bottle to see if its safe on paint.
     
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  5. Aug 15, 2024 #4
    Sons Hero

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    do not use purple power. It will eat the shine right off of your aluminum
     
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  7. Aug 15, 2024 #5
    Sons Hero

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    Karcher offers some pretty good chemicals. I have their heavy equipment degreaser that I really like on really dirty equipment,they do not recommend that for paint though. They also have one that safe for auto paint and wax.
     
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  8. Aug 15, 2024 #6
    OldeSkool

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    If you’re going to wash trucks you better figure out how to mix concentrate. It doesn’t have to be perfect.
     
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  9. Aug 15, 2024 #7
    High Stepper

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    Zep makes a lot of good products, they carry them at home depot. Commercial truck washes use their stuff.
     
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  10. Aug 15, 2024 #8
    wis bang

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    Another vote for ZEP. they make it all.
     
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  11. Aug 15, 2024 #9
    nikmirbre

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    Just gonna wash my own equipment.
     
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  12. Aug 15, 2024 #10
    blairandgretchen

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    Hy- Flo, in my area - has a bunch of detergents.

    A place in Springfield, MO also stocks some good stuff.

    I have a similar setup.
     
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