- STEP 1: Knock off any heavy build-up with a high PSI pre-rinse.
- STEP 2: Foam STARS onto the 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.
Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash
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In stock
Regular price
$109.00
Size — 1 gal Stars + 1 gal Stripes Case
FEATURES
- Fastest, Most Effective Touch Free Wash: Saving Both Time + Labor!
- Removes Road Film
- Erases Bugs
- Great Tire + Rim Cleaner
- Neutralizes Road Salt
- Mild pH Runoff
STARS + STRIPES: THE ULTIMATE TOUCH FREE WASH!
Pop open these ultimate touch free snow foams and George Washington himself will be summoned in his Dodge Challenger leading you into a successful foam gun battle against every type of grime that there is, on any type of vehicle. Stars is foamed onto the vehicle first, and the Stripes right over it, when they mix together they will cause a reaction that will remove any chance that road film had to hold onto your paint. Rinse that surface at high PSI like you mean it, and do it from the bottom to the top, just to upset that annoying neighbor that always says you missed a spot and to do his truck next. Everything looks good wet so dry it, then swipe your finger across whatever was the dirtiest part of your vehicle, while keeping your other hand free to catch your jaw before it hits the ground.
ERASES BUGS
REMOVES ROAD FILM
TIRE + TRIM CLEANER
NEUTRALIZES ROAD SALT
When Stars+Stripes mix on the vehicle surface, a resulting pH shock will activate the cleaning reaction. This dual-stage process breaks the static bond of dirt and road film from the surface, allowing the high psi rinse to remove more grime than any single-stage application and also results in a neutral pH. This process saves the user up to 80% of the time it would normally take to do a mitt wash. Using two soaps also lets us tackle more grime by allowing us to use a wider range of surfactants that help with many different types of grime.
Directions
Before You Start...
No situation is the same in the world of washing & degreasing. Different seasons, paint conditions, power washers, etc all play a huge role in how you wash.
STARS + STRIPES arrives SUPER concentrated. Stretch it out or go a little heavier. This is up to you. Wash a small section and adjust your soaps if needed. Use this technique when ever starting a new wash.
Washing Directions:
Tips + Tricks
- 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.
FAQ
Washing with Stars + Stripes
How much soap and water do I add to the foam cannon?
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.
Can these be used on mirror polished aluminum?
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.
Does heating the water help?
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.
Are these soaps safe on my ceramic coating?
It is designed to stay within the pH tolerances of ceramic coatings and sealants, both SiO2 and SiC.
Can these soaps be used on a car?
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.
How can I get the best results?
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.
Does the quality of my water make a difference in cleaning performance?
The softer your water the better the results. Ideal water can yield up to 95% of what you could achieve with a mitt wash.
What are the environmental impacts of Stars+Stripes?
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.
Customer Reviews
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Love it!! Been using it for a few years and I’m never disappointed!! If you let your truck, dump truck, or car go too long, yes it’s time for a hand bath but this even in those situations still reveals a great clean for 1/10th the time
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After watching many of the Chem-X YouTube videos, I decided to purchase Stars and Stripes to clean my own fleet of vehicles with. It’s literally just as simple as spray on, wash off no agitation required. Cleans the salt off my black truck like you wouldn’t believe. Top that off with Snake Oil and now water doesn’t even stick to the paint!
Will be buying again!
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Just did 2 trucks that were not cleaned all winter and they came out 90% clean without hand washing.
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I run a CDL School and we practice in a dirt yard. We also get a fair amount or road grime in the late Fall, Winter, and Spring. Once I found the proper mix, the tractors look amazing! I have saved a TON of money by using Stars and Stripes verses taking to the local truck wash, and it looks just as clean. I would highly recommend using.
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Watched quite a few reviews of this stuff before I purchased some for myself. Due to social media being what it is, I was skeptical! But once I finally got my hands on some, and tried it for myself? Amazing. The light colored rag tests you see everyone do on various parts of the vehicle coming back clean? Same for me. Just get truly full coverage with each chemical, and you’re good to go!
And on top of that, EXCELLENT customer service! I reached out with some follow up questions about rinse media, and the guys responded to me fairly quickly, but with detailed responses that I much appreciated!
