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Chemicals andPrograms that Deliver1/12/2006 1

RYKO Chemical Information YouNeed to Know to Sell Chemicals• What are the types of dirt?• What is dirt, road film?• Friction wash and chemicals needed.• Touch free wash chemicals.• Are waxes really waxes?1/12/2006 2

Glossary of Terms– Road film, soils and bonding.– Two step or one step chemical application.– Chemical testing using PH or titration.– Dwell time.– TDS.– Reverse osmosis ( RO water ).1/12/2006 3

What Is Road Film• Mixture of soil, oils, exhaust residue, air pollutantsand various mineral deposits which are prevalentin various parts of the world.• Road film is a complex mixture of organic andinorganic components which exist in a layeredstructure.– Inorganic compounds are simply defined as those thatare not organic.– There are over 6,000,000 identified organiccompounds.1/12/2006 4

Soils• There are many soil types throughout the world.– Clay.– Loam.(Type of soil consisting of a mixture clay,sand,silt and organicmatter).– Sand.– Dirt, etc.– Various combinations exist.• Other important factors are local climate and atmospheric pollutants.1/12/2006 5

Road Film and Bonding• An attractive force between atoms strong enough topermit the combined aggregate to function as a unit.(Hawley’s condensed chemical dictionary 1993 ).• The strength of the bond indicates how difficult theparticles are to remove from the vehicle.• Bonding on a vehicle occurs when the chargedsurfaces of the vehicle attracts particles of theopposite charge that come in contact with thevehicle.• There are distinct positive and negative charges thatcomprise the road film on vehicles.1/12/2006 6

Factors That Effect Cleaning• Newly painted or waxed surfaces will be easier toclean than older, oxidized surfaces.• Polarization happens when one end of themolecule has a positive charge and the other endhas a negative charge. The result is a chargedsurface. Charged surfaces present barriers tovehicle cleaning.• Hydrocarbons ( like gasoline, many plastic andpetroleum based oils ) and mineral salts.1/12/2006 7

Chemical Testing Using pH• pH is a way of ranking the strength of an acidsolution. The pH has a range of 0 to 14. A solutionof 0 is a very strong acid, pH 7 is consideredneutral and pH 14 is considered a very strongbase.• Solutions that have a very high base, are causticsolutions.• There are several ways to measure ph solutionsbut the most reliable and accurate is to use a pHmeter.1/12/2006 8

Chemical Test Using Titration• Titration is a chemical testingprocedure used to determinethe concentration of a chemicalin a solution.• Titration solutions are addeddrop by drop to a beaker orcontainer of liquid.1/12/2006 9

Chemical Test Using TitrationMost Common Method Used• The solution will cause the liquid to changecolors.• The amount of drops needed to change thecolor of the solution are counted. Thenumber of drops equates to a certainalkalinity.• Titration is commonly used in swimmingpools and hot tubs.1/12/2006 10

Dwell Time for Touch Free Washing• The amount of time that the pre-soak is onthe surface of a vehicle before it is rinse off.– The longer the pre-soak is in contact with thevehicle surface the better the wash quality…upto a point.– Ideal dwell time is 30 to 40 seconds.1/12/2006 11

What Are Totally DissolvedSolids (TDS)?• Dissolved solids are the minerals in a water supplythat are dissolved in the water.• Dissolved solids include mineral hardness as wellas sodium, potassium, silica, strontium, zinc, iron,etc.• Dissolved solids are most often measured in partsper million. (PPM).• Dissolved solids in a water supply is what causesspotting.1/12/2006 12

Ways to Deal With DissolvedSolids• Three methods:– Water Softener will not lower TDS but will exchangesodium for calcium and magnesium.– Reverse osmosis (RO), which is the most common.• Water passing through a semi-permeable membrane.– Deionization (DI).• Water passing through ion exchange tanks to exchange thecations in the water with hydrogen cation.1/12/2006 13

Wash MethodsTouch Free1/12/2006 14

Do All Washes Need a WaterSoftener?• Softened water is minimal criteria for touch freecleaning.• Softened water replaces calcium and magnesiumwith sodium.• Removes a small amount of iron.• Caution! Some parts of the country will not allowwater softeners to be used. Check local codesbefore installing a water softener.1/12/2006 15

Touch Free - What Is a TwoStep Chemical Application?• Requires two separate application of chemicals.• Two step is composed of a pass of acid solutionfollowed by a pass of base.– Acid (PREP PRO I) is defined as any substance thatincreases the concentration of the hydrogen ion (H+) inan aqueous solution. An acid has a ph below 7.– Base (PREP PRO II) is defined as any substance thatincreases the concentration of hydroxyl ion (OH) in anaqueous solution. A base has a ph above 7.1/12/2006 16

PRO FINISHSingle Step Chemical Application• All chemicals are sprayed on thevehicle in one pass.• Single step chemical is usually higherph.1/12/2006 17

Chemicals that should never be used!• Hydrofluoric Acid.– This chemicals is very dangerous to handle and has anegative effect on painted surfaces.– Competitors will often claim to have a product thatcleans all windows. Beware that is usually a HF.– HF will attack most of the materials used in car washequipment, increasing maintenance cost, decreasinguptime and reducing life of equipment.1/12/2006 18

Chemicals That Should NeverBe Used!• Ammonium bi-fluoride.– When mixed with water has the same dangersas HF.– Can damage vehicles and car wash equipment.– Automobile manufactures are talking aboutvoiding warranties if improper chemicals areused to clean vehicles.1/12/2006 19

Critical Factor for Detergents• Lubricity• Color•Scent•Foam• Rinsing ability1/12/2006 20

What RYKO Chemical and Where?Detergents.• Friction wash systems.– Action Shine ( bubble gum scented).• Most concentrated detergent. 4.5 times asconcentrated as high foam.• Used when customer is not concerned about priceper container.• Should be used in remote locations where frequentchemical delivery is not possible.• Better suited for rollover or tunnel systems.1/12/2006 21

Friction Detergents.• Friction wash systems.– White Foam Detergent (bubble gum scented).– Less concentrated than Action Shine but 60%more concentrated than high foam.– Great product for bulk delivery.– Easily pumped through all chemical pumpingsystems.1/12/2006 22

RYKO Detergents• Friction wash systems.– High Foam (no scent)– Low cost per container.– Highest diluted product.– Will work with all friction machines.1/12/2006 23

RYKO Detergents• Friction roll over conveyor or self servewash systems.– Tri-foam detergent.– Excellent color.– Should not be used in place of other detergentsin reclaim systems because of color build up.– All colors are scented.– Excellent lubricity.1/12/2006 24

RYKO Detergents• Self serve wash systems.– New Pine (pine scented).– High alkaline formula.– Great for self serve wash systems.– No added phosphates.1/12/2006 25

Waxes and Clear Coats• Tri-foam Wax.• Wax beads water for better dry.• Rinses easily from vehicles.• Colors are scented.• In field comparison, RYKO scented waxes arestronger than most competition.1/12/2006 26

Waxes and Clear Coats• Razberry Clear Coat “H” class.– More concentrated than others.– Best price per wash.– Longer residual beading effect.– Recommended for all types of washes.1/12/2006 27

Waxes and Clear Coats• Conditioner Concentrate.– Strawberry scented.– Considered a drying agent that promotesbeading.– Need to control amount used.– Price competitive in per gallon purchases.1/12/2006 28

Waxes and Clear Coats• Citrus Shine/Wax Luster.– Does not offer any residual beading effect.– Lowest cost per container.1/12/2006 29

Drying Agent• Clear Coat Protectant.–Drying agent– Lower cost per container than Razberry cost percontainer1/12/2006 30

Rinse Aids•Rinse Off.– Allows water to sheet off of vehicles.– Usually used when spot free rinse or dryer notavailable.1/12/2006 31

What Is a Wax/drying Agent?• Wax.– A wax is product that adds and enhances protection ofvehicle surfaces.– Wax applied by hand is longer lasting, and will offermore protection to the painted surface of a vehicle.• Drying agents.– Drying agents change the characteristics of the water onthe vehicle allowing it to sheet off and dry better.– Drying agents contain no protectants and only enhancesthe dying quality of the vehicle.– Clear coat protectants provide longer lasting protectionthan drying agents.1/12/2006 32

What RYKO Chemical and WhereWhere to Get More Information• Ryko research report on touch free washing.• Car wash manufacturers.• International & regional car washassociations.1/12/2006 33

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