Stars and Stripes: Touch Free Vehicle Wash

• STEP 1: Knock off any heavy build up with a high PSI pre-rinse.
• STEP 2: Foam STARS onto vehicle, working from bottom to top. Work in a manageable sized section. Streaking can occur on polished aluminum if the soaps dry before they are rinsed off
• STEP 3: Foam STRIPES directly over Stars working from bottom to top. Do not let the soap dwell. It's important to start rinsing while both soaps are still foamy and clinging to the surface.
• STEP 4: Rinse left to right starting at the bottom of the foamed area. Use high PSI and stay within 12" of surface. Doing this creates a line in the foam and lets you keep track of where you have not rinsed yet. Missing a section while rinsing will leave behind road film.

• Try not to wash in direct sunlight as this will greatly accelerate drying. When washing mirror polished aluminum always make sure aluminum is cool to the touch before applying soap and never let soaps dry. If it's too hot to touch we recommend a cold water pre-rinse.
• After rinsing, dry the surface to prevent any water spots from forming. Consider using a leaf blower for efficiency or, even better, a drying towel with a spray detailer for a flawless finish.

Stars and Stripes are both effective at 4 parts water and 1 part soap in foam cannons, this strength could also be pre mixed in 5 gallon pails with faucets to streamline refilling on large vehicles as well.

Stars and Stripes is formulated for use on mirror polished aluminum. When washing polished aluminum it is helpful not to let any type of soap dry on it before rinsing, so we recommend washing in sections if working on highly polished surfaces.

Heat helps if you have it, we recommend setting a heated power washer to 140 degrees for best results, which may actually reach right up to 100% clean. However heat is not required for up to 95% perfect results with good soft water and close contact high psi rinsing.

It is designed to stay within the pH tolerances of ceramic coatings and sealants, both SiO2 and SiC.

Stars+Stripes are designed to be used on any type of vehicle. Our customers use these on everything from cars to motorcycles and quads to big rigs with highly polished aluminum and even heavy construction equipment.

Strength: The most important thing is to find the right ratio to use touch free soaps at, the stronger the mix the cleaner the vehicle, but you want to find the strength that works in your situation while not wasting the soaps.

Impact: It is also important to keep in mind when rinsing that the water pressure is now the physical contact with the surface of the vehicle to scrub it clean, so rinse close and thoroughly, we rinse bottom to top to help get a bit more consistent impact on the surface.

Time: Dwell time once the two soaps are mixed on the vehicle can also be helpful especially on vehicles that have not been washed in a long time, 3-5 minutes of dwell time generally helps here.

The softer your water the better the results. Ideal water can yield up to 95% of what you could achieve with a mitt wash.

Stars+Stripes are biodegradable. When used together these soaps will become a neutral pH, which is much better for the environment and also for your vehicle than high alkaline single step soaps.