The most effective chemicals for car wash
In our versatile selection, you will find the best substances, from vehicle prewash to waxing.
Purely better wash results
The detergents we developed for even the most demanding conditions of the North remove also challenging dirt effectively. From us you can get expert guidance on choosing and using chemicals.
Detergents and their dosage are of great importance to the final result of the wash. We manufacture car wash chemicals at our factory in Pirkkala, according to our own recipes. Our range of detergents is comprehensive. With decades of experience, we make the optimal adjustments to the washing machine, and the adjustments are also checked during advance maintenance visits.
The majority of our detergents are Swan-labeled, that is biodegradable, which are suitable for all our washing machines and water recycling systems. The use of solvents with water recycling is prohibited.
Clean Vehicle is the Goal
Effective cleanliness for all vehicles
With our Swanline wash chemicals and waxes, you can achieve brilliant cleanliness all year round. Our selection has a suitable options for both light and challenging dirt. Regular washing takes care of the car’s paintwork and promotes driving safety.
Environmental friendliness
Our chemicals are not only effective, but also biodegradable. In recognition of being environmentally friendly, the majority of our products have been awarded the Swan Label.
Savings with Concentrates
Our car washes are increasingly manufactured and supplied as super concentrates, which save money on transport, handling and storage costs.
Quality through long-term development
The detergents are mixed in our own production facilities according to our company’s own recipes. We regularly survey new raw materials and develop effective detergents in cooperation with our suppliers.
EasyBox facilitates the handling of detergents
Thanks to our EasyBox packaging system, handling chemicals is easy and there are no spills when emptying the packaging. Empty plastic bags or canisters can be recycled as energy waste, and the cardboard packaging along with the cardboard.
A strong partnership as a basis
We get to know your needs and look for the best, individual washing solutions together. We also guide you with expertise in choosing the right chemicals.
Prewash Chemicals
Prewash chemicals dissolve stubborn dirt and loose materials from the surface of the vehicle even before the actual washing operation and thus guarantee optimum cleanliness for the surface.
Prewash chemicals also contribute to the cleanliness of the brushes.
Swanline X
Prewash chemical for winter season
Effectively removes stubborn dirt, also from rims
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 300 – 400 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:60 – 1:10
Micro
Prewash chemical for winter season
Removes pitch and salt well. For cleaning very stubborn dirt or oily surfaces.
No Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 300 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio (winter season): 1:10
MicroX
Prewash chemical for the most challenging time of winter
Removes pitch and salt well. For cleaning very stubborn dirt or oily surfaces. Even more effective than Micro.
No Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 300 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:10
Swanline Wash
Prewash chemical for summer season / all year around
suitable for use as a prewash chemical, foam and brush shampoo in regular washing all year round
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 70 ml / vehicle (summer season)
Mixing ratio: 1:30 – 1:6
Swanline Insect
Prewash chemical for summer season
Especially designed for drive-in prewash systems / to be applied with the help of its own Insect arch
The proteins contained in the substance dissolve organic substances, i.e. it effectively removes bugs from the surface of the car
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 70 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:60 – 1:20
Swanline Alkaline
Prewash chemical for rims
Can also be used as prewash chemical.
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 80 ml / vehicle (rims)
Mixing ratio: 1:50 – 1:20.
Foam
Foam is a visual prewash chemical seen by the wash customer, which gives the actual prewash detergent time to affect and thus improves the wash result and the customer’s wash experience.
Swanline Foam
Prewash foam
Available also with a scent of mint ”Swanline Foam White Mint”
Used as additional prewash chemical round the year.
Gives visible softness to the wash and enhances the effect of the prewash.
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 20 – 40 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:250 – 1:100
Lava Foam
Prewash foam
Used as additional prewash chemical round the year.
A chemical for machines with a modern foam rain arch, which gives a spectacular curtain over the vehicle and at the same time enhances the prewash effectiveness with its own composition.
Forms a rich foam.
Recommended dosage: 100 – 120 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:250 – 1:100
Brush wash
Brush shampoo removes friction and keeps brushes smooth and clean.
Brush
Shampoo
Keeps brushes smooth and clean.
Can also be used as foam.
No Swan-label.
Recommended dosage: 60 – 90 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:2500 – 1:500
Swanline Shampoo
Lighter shampoo for the summer season
Swan-label
Recommended dosage (as shampoo): 60 – 90 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:30 – 1:6
Swanline Wash
All-purpose prewash detergent which also suites to be used as shampoo, especially in the summer season but in regular washing all year round.
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: (as shampoo): 60 – 90 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:30 – 1:6
Waxes
Waxes are important in drying and polishing. Wax finishes the vehicle’s surface with a shine and at the same time gives the paint surface effective protection against UV radiation, air pollution, water, snow, sleet, sand and road salt. In this way, the vehicle’s paintwork remains in good condition and does not fade or oxidize even in demanding conditions.
Vehicle waxing is an additional feature often attractive to consumers, which is easy to sell in connection with a basic wash. With high-quality waxing, it is easy to increase the average price of washes and thus get more income to the station.
Swanline Wax
General drying wax
Hot, pressure, super and drying wax that guarantees optimal drying result and gloss and protects paint surfaces.
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 20 – 25 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:700 – 1:500
Rainlux
Special coating wax and drying aid, which guarantees optimal drying result and excellent gloss
Protects paint surfaces
Extra service for vehicles, especially for rainy weather
Repels water and dirt well.
Recommended dosage: 20 – 25 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:700 – 1:500
Swanline Lux
Polishing and foam wax (brush wax)
Gives long-term protection and shine to the paint surface and facilitates the success of the next wash when the dirt is less stubborn.
Can be applied once or twice to the surface of the vehicle (according to the wash price list)
Swan-label
Recommended dosage: 20 – 30 ml / vehicle
Mixing ratio: 1:200 – 1:100
Shinelux Airwax
Premium wax (Carnauba-wax)
Brush wax
Gives excellent shine
Recommended dosage: 25 – 35 ml / vehicle
Other detergents
Swanline Tyreshine
Tire polishing and conditioning chemical
Gives the tire a shine and forms a film that repels dirt.
The treatment reduces tire fading and soiling.
Requires the Tire Polishing option in the wash machine.
Recommended dosage: 80 ml / vehicle
Applied undiluted.
Swanline Acid
Acidic detergent for cleaning the wash hall.
May not be used to wash the wash machines or brushes
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:10 – 1:5
Biocat
”Biojet” water recycling system nutrient
Fertilizer provides bacteria with nutrients to keep them alive and breaks down impurities in the water.
Recommended dosage: 20 ml / vehicle
Applied undiluted
Wash chemicals best suitable for Self-Service Car Wash are:
Swanline X
Prewash chemical for winter season
Effectively removes stubborn dirt, also from rims.
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:60 – 1:10
Swanline Wash
Prewash chemical for summer season
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:30 – 1:6
Swanline Insect
Prewash chemical for summer season
The proteins contained in the substance dissolve organic substances, i.e. it effectively removes bugs and grass from the surface of the car.
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:60 – 1:20
Swanline Foam
Foam
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:250 – 1:100
Swanline Wax
All-purpose drying wax
Swan-label
Mixing ratio: 1:700 – 1:500