An Expert’s Personal Experience: Why Bitumen Removal Is an Essential Step in Car Care As a professional car care specialist, I can say with confidence that most damage to a vehicle’s paint finish begins with bitumen stains that weren’t removed in time. In my practice, I have repeatedly seen situations where ignoring bitumen stains led to the need for deep polishing or even spot repainting. That is why I […]
The cost of car care chemicals is one of the largest items of operating expenses for any car wash—whether self-service, full-service, or touchless. Active foam for car washes accounts for the largest share of these costs, as it is used during every wash cycle. Saving on car wash chemicals is possible thanks to the right approach to diluting concentrates, choosing high-quality formulas, and optimizing processes. […]
Active foam is a key element of contactless car washing. It is the active foam used in car washes that determines cleaning effectiveness, the safety of the paint finish, chemical consumption, and customer satisfaction. In practice, most problems—such as “the foam doesn’t hold,” “it doesn’t rinse away dirt well,” or “it leaves spots”—are not related to the quality of the product, but rather to errors in the dilution ratios. In this article […]
Car wash owners often face a situation where active foam, which works perfectly in the summer, behaves differently in the winter: it runs off more quickly, doesn’t cling as well to the car’s body, and requires an adjustment in concentration. This is not a product defect or a staff error—the reason lies in the physical and chemical processes that change at low temperatures. Below is an analysis from the perspective of chemists and technologists in the professional […]
Thick, stable foam is a key indicator of the quality of a touchless car wash. For car washes, this is not just a visual effect, but also has a direct impact on cleaning effectiveness, chemical consumption, and customer loyalty. If the foam runs off the car’s body quickly or “falls” before it even begins to work—this is a sign of a technical or chemical issue. As a manufacturer of professional car care products, TED […]
Why Do You Need an Anti-Bitumen Product? Regular active foam does not dissolve bitumen, resin, or traces of asphalt. Professional anti-bitumen products are essential for car washes, service stations, and car care. The TED PROFESSIONAL formula provides deep cleaning without compromising the shine or safety of the paintwork and is ideal for use with waxes and polishes. Benefits of TED PROFESSIONAL Anti-Bitumen: Quickly dissolves bitumen, resins, fuel oil, and petroleum deposits. Safe for […]
Which active foam should you choose for a self-service car wash? Self-service car washes are becoming the standard in modern car care—they’re fast, convenient, and cost-effective. But the effectiveness of the wash depends directly on the quality of the car care products. The key component is active foam, which dissolves dirt, grease, and road chemicals even before any mechanical action takes place. In this article, experts from TED PROFESSIONAL will explain how to choose the right foam for your car wash, […]
