Wash Talk Ep. 32: Carwash Chemicals 101 - Professional Carwashing & Detailing

Wash Talk Ep. 32: Carwash Chemicals 101

This audio reading of “Carwash chemicals 101” covers the basics of the standard chemicals in the carwash industry.

This episode of Wash Talk is an audio reading of the article, “Carwash chemicals 101” by Senior Editor Meagan Kusek that was featured in our 2018 Chemical Guide. This article takes a look at all the standard chemicals used in the carwash industry.

In this article, Kusek spoke with industry experts:

  • Dan Kramer, technical director for Stone Soap Co.
  • Will Jackson, co-owner of KC Chemicals
  • Stuart Hulsey, technical services manager at Zep Vehicle Care.

You can read the transcript of this podcast here.

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