High pH Alkaline Presoaks

High pH Presoaks/Boosters target organic material and can be used in other alkaline applications such as prep gun detergent, wheel cleaning and degreasing. Use in combination with a Low pH product for more effective cleaning in the wash end.

Code/Name Details Relative Strength Reclaim Compatible
EXT126 Double Barrel High foaming for friction arch applications 2X X
EXT216 Highline Great step-2 product X
EXT460 Golden Knight Concentrated high pH, touchless or friction applications 3X X
VT2200 High pH High pH presoak X
VT3000 Booster Concentrated alkaline booster X
Code/Name Details
EXT126 Double Barrel High foaming for friction arch applications
EXT216 Highline Great step-2 application
EXT460 Golden Knight Concentrated high pH, touchless or friction application
VT2200 High pH High pH presoak
VT3000 Booster Concentrated alkaline booster
Ver-tech Labs 5 Gallon Double Barrel - Ver-tech Labs
  • High pH (alkaline) liquid
  • Primary application – high pressure prep gun soap and debugger
  • Secondary applications – presoak and wheel cleaning
  • High foaming product for use in friction foam arch applications
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Reclaim compatible
Ver-tech Labs 5 Gallon Highline - Ver-tech Labs
  • High pH (alkaline) liquid
  • Colorless, fresh scent
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Reclaim compatible
  • Suggested usage range for Step 2 Touchless Presoak is 37:1 – 18:1
  • Suggested usage range for Friction Presoak is 107:1 – 53:1
EXT460 - Golden Knight - Low pH Presoak - 5 Gallon
  • High pH (alkaline) liquid
  • Amber, fresh scent
  • Medium foam
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Reclaim compatible
  • Suggested usage range for Step 2 Touchless Presoak is 95:1 – 48:1
  • Suggested usage range for Friction Presoak is 320:1 – 151:1

“I have been running Golden Knight at my wash for three weeks. The unit is a laser wash 4000 and is running hot soft w...

Ver-tech Labs 5 Gallon Hellcat- Ver-tech Labs
  • Metal safe alkaline detergent
  • Multiple applications include presoak, prep gun soap, debugger, wheel cleaning and degreaser
  • Reclaim compatible
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Suggested usage range for Step 2 Touchless Presoak is 85:1 – 41:1
  • Suggested usage range for Friction Presoak is 256:1 – 128:1
Ver-tech Labs 5 Gallon Thunderbolt - Ver-tech Labs
  • High pH (alkaline) liquid detergent
  • Multiple applications – presoak, prep gun soap, wheel cleaner and degreaser
  • Concentrated, heavy duty
  • Metal safe
  • Environmentally friendly
  • Reclaim compatible product
  • Suggested usage range for Step 2 Touchless Presoak is 46:1 – 23:1
  • Suggested usage range for Friction Presoak is 142:1 – 71:1

VT2200 is a concentrated high pH (alkaline) presoak.

  • Targets organic type soils:  grease, fats and bug residue
  • Can be used as a tire and wheel cleaner
  • Reclaim Compatible
  • Environmentally-Friendly

Available in 4×1 Gallon Box

For use with the VAULT concentrate delivery system.

VT3000 is a concentrated alkaline booster that enhances cleaning performance of other high pH products.

  • Dual draw with other high pH products for enhanced cleaning
  • Reclaim Compatible
  • Environmentally-Friendly

Available in 4×1 Gallon Box

For use with the VAULT concentrate delivery system.

EXT111 - White Knight - Low pH Presoak - 5 Gallon
  • High pH (alkaline) liquid
  • Colorless, no odor
  • Environmentally friendly

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High pH (alkaline) presoaks are formulated using a variety of alkaline builders and surface active agents (surfactants).

High pH products are effective at removing organic material such as oils, grease, insects and bird droppings. Additional applications for high pH presoaks include prep gun detergent, wheel cleaning and degreasing.

Road film is a combination of organic and inorganic contaminants. Typical road film composition can include dust, sand, dirt, rubber particles, soot, carbon deposits, tree sap/resin, biological matter, minerals, grease and oils. Using a Low pH (acid) presoak in combination with a High pH presoak ensures a cleaner car surface for all other carwash applications such as protectants and drying agents to perform better.

Which high pH presoak is best for your cleaning needs? It depends on location and season. There are over 100 different types of soils in the United States. Water hardness in the United States can vary from city to city. Additionally, in the summer and fall months when river flows and lake levels are lower, cities may switch to ground water pumped from wells which tends to have a higher hardness level. Our high pH presoaks are formulated with different builders, surfactants and additives to work in different locations and seasons.

Our best performing high pH presoak is EXT460 Golden Knight. It is a concentrated product with a relative strength of three times THU100 Thunderbolt. Golden Knight is the most adaptable to a wider range of cleaning conditions and is reclaim compatible.