
Car & Fleet Wash Chemistry
Explore our washchem base formulations. Compare the options below and choose a starting point for your brand.
Choose a starting formulation for your brand. Development starts at $1,000, with evaluation samples prepared after project approval and payment.
How development works
Choose a formulation, select base development or modifications, and submit your requirements for review. Standard base development is $1,000; modifications typically total $2,000. Specialist scope is quoted before payment.
Development fees cover formulation work, lab time, and evaluation sample preparation. They are charged per agreed project and are required before work begins. Scope, sample quantity, revisions, minimum order quantity (MOQ), and timing are confirmed in your written agreement.
Base formulations

HighLift Alkaline Pre Soak
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest HighLift is the first chemical hit in the wash process. It is built to break down traffic film, oil, grease, exhaust residue, bugs, road grime, and organic soil before the main wash begins. It helps operators get a cleaner vehicle with less brush pressure, less rewash risk, and better final shine.
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MineralBreak Low pH Pre Soak
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest MineralBreak is designed for mineral film, brake dust, road salt, hard water scale, and inorganic contamination. It balances the wash process by attacking what alkaline cleaners do not fully remove.
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BugMelt Pre Treatment
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest BugMelt softens and releases baked on bug residue from bumpers, mirrors, grills, windshields, and front panels. It is built for highway traffic, hot weather, and southern states where bug contamination is a major customer complaint.
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RoadFilm Breaker
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest RoadFilm Breaker is a stronger cleaner for the gray film that sticks to vehicles from highways, rain, diesel exhaust, road oils, and urban pollution. It is especially useful for fleet washes and touchless operations.
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SaltGuard Winter Pre Soak
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest SaltGuard is designed for road salt, winter brine, calcium chloride film, magnesium chloride residue, and frozen weather grime. It helps operators market a winter protection wash package.
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FoamShield Body Shampoo
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest FoamShield is the main body wash shampoo for daily wash operations. It creates rich foam, strong lubrication, and clean rinse performance while being gentle on clear coats, waxes, ceramic coatings, rubber, trim, and glass.
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TunnelGlide Friction Detergent
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest TunnelGlide is designed for friction tunnel systems using cloth, brushes, wraps, and mitters. It creates a slick foam barrier that helps brushes glide over the paint while lifting dirt and preparing the vehicle for wax, sealant, and drying.
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Touchless Active Detergent
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest Touchless Active is built for in bay automatic and touchless conveyor systems. It is stronger than normal body shampoo because touchless washes depend on chemical action and water pressure instead of brushes.
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FoamBrush Self Serve Soap
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest FoamBrush is made for self serve bays where customers use foam brushes manually. It gives thick, colorful, scented foam that feels premium while cleaning dirt, dust, and light road film.
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FoamWall Color Foam Soap
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest FoamWall creates a bright wall of foam for tunnel and in bay automatic systems. It is designed for visual impact, scent, and customer experience while adding light cleaning support.
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FleetFoam Heavy Duty Wash
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest FleetFoam is a stronger wash soap for vans, trucks, trailers, buses, farm equipment, and commercial vehicles. It removes heavier road film and greasy soils than standard shampoo.
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WheelForce Tire And Rim Cleaner
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest WheelForce removes brake dust, road grime, brown tire blooming, oily residue, and wheel face contamination. It is designed for both tunnel wheel applications and manual detail use.
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BrakeDust Dissolver
32 oz (946 ml) bottle, 1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail.
SaraWest BrakeDust Dissolver targets embedded iron particles and brake dust on wheels and painted lower panels. It is a premium specialty chemical for detail shops and high end wash operators.
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TireBrown Remover
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest TireBrown removes the brown oxidized film that appears on tire sidewalls. It prepares rubber for a cleaner, deeper tire dressing finish.
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TarLift Asphalt And Adhesive Remover
32 oz (946 ml) bottle, 1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail.
SaraWest TarLift removes tar spots, asphalt splatter, adhesive residue, road oil, and stubborn petroleum based contamination from lower panels and fleet vehicles.
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ClearCoat Guard Protectant
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest ClearCoat Guard adds gloss, slickness, and light protection after the wash stage. It improves customer perception because the vehicle exits with more shine and better water behavior.
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CeramicShield Sealant
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest CeramicShield is a premium ceramic style wash sealant that creates strong water beading, gloss, slickness, and customer visible protection. It helps operators sell top tier wash packages and memberships.
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GoldWax Carnauba Finish
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest GoldWax is a traditional carnauba style wax for gloss, warmth, and water beading. It is built for operators who want a familiar wax story that customers already understand.
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TriGloss Triple Foam Polish
5 gal (18.9 L) pail per color, 55 gal (208 L) drum per color for high volume users.
SaraWest TriGloss gives operators the classic three color foam show while adding a light polishing and gloss effect. It creates visual theater and lets customers see the premium package happening.
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TriColor Foam Conditioner
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest TriColor Foam Conditioner is a conditioning foam treatment for mid tier and premium wash packages. It gives the customer color, scent, foam coverage, and surface conditioning.
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RainBead Express Protectant
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest RainBead is a fast hydrophobic protectant designed to create instant water beading and slickness. It is a lower cost alternative to the top ceramic product, made for high throughput locations.
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RapidDry Rinse Aid
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest RapidDry is one of the most important chemicals in the whole division. It helps water bead and sheet off the vehicle so blowers dry faster and the final result looks cleaner.
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SpotFree Final Rinse
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest SpotFree improves final rinse quality by reducing spotting and residue. It is especially valuable in hard water markets, self serve bays, and tunnel washes where customers judge the wash by glass and paint spotting.
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HardWater Control
5 L jug, 20 L drum, 55 gal (208 L) drum, 275 gal (1040 L) tote.
SaraWest HardWater Control is a support chemical for operators dealing with hard water. It helps control calcium and magnesium minerals that cause spots, scale, poor foam, and poor rinse quality.
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FoamControl Defoamer
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest FoamControl reduces unwanted foam in reclaim tanks, pits, drains, and certain wash water systems. It helps operators keep reclaim systems stable and prevent overflow foam issues.
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CrystalView Glass Cleaner Concentrate
32 oz (946 ml) bottle, 1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest CrystalView is a professional glass cleaner for exterior and interior vehicle glass. It leaves glass clean, clear, and streak free. It can be sold to car washes, detailers, dealerships, fleets, and private label buyers.
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CabinClean Interior Detailer
32 oz (946 ml) bottle, 1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail.
SaraWest CabinClean cleans dashboards, vinyl, plastics, door panels, cupholders, consoles, and interior trim. It is made for quick dealership, detail shop, and car wash add on service use.
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FabricLift Upholstery Cleaner
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest FabricLift removes stains, dirt, spills, and odors from automotive carpets, cloth seats, mats, and fabric panels.
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OdorZero Auto Odor Eliminator
16 oz (473 ml) bottle, 32 oz (946 ml) bottle, 1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail.
SaraWest OdorZero neutralizes odors from smoke, pets, food, mildew, sweat, and everyday vehicle use. It is designed for detail shops, dealerships, fleet vehicles, rideshare drivers, and car wash interior service programs.
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ProClean APC Concentrate
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest ProClean APC is a versatile cleaner for door jambs, plastics, rubber mats, engines, tires, shop surfaces, and general detailing. It gives operators one chemical that solves many jobs.
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BayBright Wall And Tunnel Cleaner
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 30 gal (113.6 L) drum, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest BayBright cleans car wash walls, tunnel surfaces, bay floors, equipment areas, foam residue, soap buildup, minerals, grime, algae, and stains. It keeps the site looking professional.
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ReclaimFresh Odor Control
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest ReclaimFresh controls bad odors in reclaim tanks, pits, trench drains, and water recycling systems. It is designed for hot climates and high volume wash sites where dirty water can smell quickly.
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DrainClear Pit And Trench Cleaner
5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest DrainClear helps break down oily sludge, organic buildup, dirt residue, and grime in car wash trench drains and pits.
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TowelRenew Laundry Detergent
1 gal (3.8 L) jug, 5 gal (18.9 L) pail, 55 gal (208 L) drum.
SaraWest TowelRenew is made for car wash towels, microfiber cloths, drying towels, glass towels, and detail shop laundry. It removes oils, wax, polish residue, silicone, grime, and odor without damaging microfiber performance.
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