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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!
 

Earl Weiss

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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.
 

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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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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.
He's running it through the high pressure pump at a reduced pressure, so no way to add air with it.
 

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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
 

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I ran my presoak through a triple foam gun. Run it with air. Foams up really nice. One of my biggest used functions. KR purple passion.
 

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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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