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Presoak chemicals

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Detbjr

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Hi all
Looking for a recommendation on a presoak chemical to use in a self-serve. I have a Ryko signature series pump bench - 4 bays. My chemicals run through the high pressure wand and the presoak cycle triggers a solenoid for low pressure - 100 to 500 psi depending on how I set the regulator.
I’m looking for something that gives a good visual show and also cleans really well Ideally would be hyper concentrated to minimize equipment room space

Also welcome input on tire/bug cleaner- that’s another cycle at 50 psi.

Not impressed with current chemicals.

Thank you!
 
I use KR low PH. Issue with SS is since the Public is using it the product has to be foolproof safe which also means the cleaning effect is somewhat limited.
 
Presoak is a tough product to run at 100-500psi. Are you running it through High pressure pump or Low pressure with flowjet that's a Major difference.
 
tdlconceptsllc said:
Presoak is a tough product to run at 100-500psi. Are you running it through High pressure pump or Low pressure with flowjet that's a Major difference.
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He's running it through the high pressure pump at a reduced pressure, so no way to add air with it.
 
I often run a presoak in my medium pressure application (coleman pump unit) is designed for touch free IBAs. Never had any damage claims or issue. If it doesn't feel slimy/slippery in my hand out of the nozzle it's likely not alkaline enough to clean road film at my wash. Low pressure presoak is a more effective option
 
I run my Presoak out at 110 – 125psi with a Procon pump with no air assist. We use “Correct” power presoak from Kleen-Rite that we are running out at 36-1 with a Tan tip in the 511 Hydrominder. We used to use “Super Wash” from Kleen-Rite and it worked really well until they changed to another supplier and it doesn’t work as well as the original “Super Wash” did.
 
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