Hotsy Detergents: Specialty Transportation Cleaners

Hotsy Specialty Transportation cleaners are designed for more specific cleaning applications for the transportation industry. Examples are aluminum brighteners and other products to produce attractive finishes, and keep dirt from adhering on surfaces. Highly concentrated, Hotsy specialty cleaners are available only through our network of Hotsy dealers. They will be happy to match your cleaning requirement to the proper detergent product.

400 Wax
Added to a final rinse, this long-lasting, liquid wax creates a durable finish that improves a vehicle’s appearance and keeps dirt from adhering to the surface. It gives added protection against salt, air pollution and acid rain. With a dilution ration of 2000 to 1, this is a highly economical wax. Soap Strength: Lo

Hotsy Soap Strength Hotsy’s soap strength meter helps quickly identify the most powerful detergent for each category. You’ll see meter levels of High, Medium and Low listed on each detergent; high detergents mean you’ll spend less time cleaning, with greater results.

Aluminum Brightener
An easy-to-apply brightener for cleaning and restoring aluminum surfaces. It even makes oxidized aluminum look like new with just one application. DO NOT USE on glass or polished aluminum. It is a medium foamer that instantly removes welding smut. Aluminum Brightener is formulated with Ammonium Bifluoride, not Hydrofluoric Acid, so it is safer to use and fumes less. Soap Strength: High

Aluminum Brightener II
This economical alternative to our original Aluminum Brightener removes oxidation, diesel oils and resins from aluminum. DO NOT USE on glass or polished aluminum. It is a low foamer that instantly removes welding smut. It is formulated with Ammonium Bifluoride, not Hydrofluoric Acid, so it is safer to use and fumes less. This is our best selling Aluminum Brightener. Soap Strength: High

Carbon-Ate Plus
A special wax is added to Carbon-ate Plus to provide a durable, attractive finish that keeps dirt from adhering to surfaces and protects them against salt, air pollution and acid rain. Easy to rinse and it reduces water spotting. Because it is non-corrosive, it works great on polished aluminum. Soap Strength: Medium

Hotsy Brown
This versatile, extra-strong detergent is caustic based for fast and thorough cleaning. Hotsy Brown is a non-butyl product that is particularly effective on carbon-based deposits such as road film and exhaust stains, as well as dirt and grease. Not recommended for use on fine finishes, aluminum, galvanized metal or magnesium. Soap Strength: High

Hotsy “99”
A highly concentrated formulation of non-fuming inhibited phosphoric acid and surfactants that remove concrete, welding smut, hard-water scale, rust, mortar, and diesel smoke. It is ideal for cleaning and descaling concrete trucks, metal surfaces, equipment, bricks and glass. DO NOT USE on polished aluminum. Soap Strength: High

Hotsy Polished Aluminum & Stainless Steel Cleaner
This non-etching specialty cleaner contains a concentrated blend of surfactants and glycol ethers to quickly penetrate and remove dirt, grease, oil, road film, diesel smoke and welding smut. Soap Strength: Medium

Power-Shine Plus
A special wax is added to provide a durable, attractive finish that keeps dirt from adhering to surfaces and protects them against salt, air pollution and acid rain. Helps restore oxidized paint surfaces of all types. Easy to rinse; reduced water spotting. Non-corrosive, so it is great on polished aluminum. Soap Strength: Medium

Rinse Aid
With a dilution ratio of 5000 to 1, this is an extremely economical additive for rinse cycles. Hotsy Rinse Aid prevents spotting on vehicles. Soap Strength: Low

Ripper II
This popular extra heavy-duty detergent is caustic-based for really tough cleaning jobs such as heavy equipment and off-road machinery. Extra cleaning action attacks hydraulic-oil stains and is particularly effective on heavy deposits of dirt and grease. DO NOT USE on aluminum, galvanized metal, fine painted surfaces or magnesium. Contains Sodium Hydroxide. Soap Strength: High