What is the difference between truck wash and regular car shampoo?

Truck wash is generally more concentrated, better suited to heavy industrial dirt, and available in larger pack sizes. The formulations are less gentle on fine paintwork and coatings, but more effective on heavy grime, diesel, and road salt. For coated commercial vehicles, choose a product labelled as coating-safe.

Can I use truck wash on my passenger car?

Technically yes, but be careful with the concentration. Truck wash is more aggressive and can break down wax and coatings faster. Use it at most as an occasional strip wash and choose a milder, pH-neutral shampoo for regular use.

Is truck wash suitable for use with a pressure washer?

Many truck washes are suitable for use via an injector on a pressure washer or through a foam cannon. Check whether the product is rated for high-pressure use. High-foam shampoos can perform poorly at high temperatures or pressures.

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Washing a van or truck is a different proposition from washing a passenger car. You're dealing with larger surfaces, heavier dirt such as road grime, diesel residue, and brake dust, and products used in larger quantities. Regular car shampoo is often too mild and too expensive per litre for the job.

Truck and high-volume wash products are more concentrated, more powerful, and available in larger sizes. They work on paint, plastic, aluminium, and stainless steel, the materials you find on most commercial vehicles.

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ProElite APT PoliWax for Car Washes 20L

Ceramic Enhanced Wax for Gantry and Tunnel Wash Stations

€249.95

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ProElite APT OptiWax Wet Wax for Car Washes 20L

Professional Wet Wax for Gantry and Tunnel Wash Stations

€279.95

incl. VAT

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ProElite Max 2000

1 L · 5 L · 20 L

Industrial pre-wash shampoo pH 14 for trucks and heavy vehicles, 1 L, 5 L or 20 L

From€8.95

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Truck- & Grootverbruik-wash

ProElite APT QR-Dryer 2.0

Ceramic drying additive concentrate for gantry and tunnel car wash installations

€239.95

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ProElite Evotec Truck Washing

1 L · 5 L · 25 L

Concentrated wash solution for trucks, trailers and heavy transport

From€8.95

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ProElite Tirmen Truck Spray

25 L · 200 L · 1000 L

Alkaline touchless wash concentrate for trucks and fleets

From€99.95

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ProElite Tirmen Truck Alu Clean

25 L · 200 L · 1000 L

Strongly acidic aluminium cleaner for professional truck washing and industrial use

From€119.95

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Truck- & Grootverbruik-wash

ProElite TIRMEN Truck Foam 1000 L IBC

Alkaline foam wash concentrate for professional truck wash installations

€2,699.95

incl. VAT

Frequently asked questions

Truck wash is generally more concentrated, better suited to heavy industrial dirt, and available in larger pack sizes. The formulations are less gentle on fine paintwork and , but more effective on heavy grime, diesel, and road salt. For coated commercial vehicles, choose a product labelled as coating-safe.

Technically yes, but be careful with the concentration. Truck wash is more aggressive and can break down and coatings faster. Use it at most as an occasional strip wash and choose a milder, pH-neutral shampoo for regular use.

Check the product datasheet for exact dilution ratios. As a general guide: light dirt at 1:50 or higher, normal road grime at 1:20 to 1:30, heavy industrial dirt or winter grime at 1:10 or lower. Always start with the recommended value and adjust based on results.

Many truck washes are suitable for use via an injector on a or through a . Check whether the product is rated for high-pressure use. High-foam shampoos can perform poorly at high temperatures or pressures.

Regular truck wash won't always shift those. For rail dust and iron contamination you need an that reacts with the metal particles. For diesel residue and exhaust soot, a or alkaline cleaner works better. Both treatments are done before the main wash, so they're rinsed off in the stage.