AutoBrite Company
San Antonio, Texas
AutoBrite Company, established in 1963, is a manufacturer of car wash equipment and systems, car wash chemicals, and auto detail products.
What’s New/Best Seller • Snow Brite.
Advantages/Features • The foam soap utilizes high-performance surfactants and polymers to release the bond between dirt and the vehicle’s surface. Product can be applied to vehicles by either a foam cannon or gun. Standard dilution ration of 1:10, but for exorbitant suds 1:5 is recommended.
Price • $14.99 per gallon or $59.99 per 5 gallon
Contact • AutoBrite Company,
1353 W French Pl,
San Antonio, TX 78201.
(210) 736-1892.
Website: www.autobriteco.com.
Towels by Doctor Joe
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Towels by Doctor Joe is the source for high-quality towels of all types, including: microfiber, cotton, surgical-huck, vending, glass towels, and more. Doctor Joe also provides car washes with environmental spill-control products required by OSHA and the EPA wherever there is a threat of oil or chemicals spills.
What’s New/Best Seller • Ultra-45 Express Exterior Microfiber Towels – 50 Count.
Advantages/Features • These 16” x 16” microfiber towels balance quality and economy. They are affordable while still being effective for body drying, cleaning door wells, and a variety of detailing tasks. Their low cost means you can go through a lot of them without breaking the bank — either from employee use or as a courtesy towel giveaway. Towels are available in black, red, yellow, sky blue, royal blue, medium green, dark green, purple, and orange.
Contact • Kleen-Rite Corporation,
257 S 9th Street or P.O. Box 886,
Columbia, PA 17512.
Toll free: (800) 233-3873 ext. 225.
Fax: (717) 684-7798.
Website: www.towelsbydoctorjoe.com.
Kleen-Rite Corporation
Columbia, Pennsylvania
Kleen-Rite Corporation is a reliable supplier for the car wash industry. Customers enjoy wholesale pricing and a great selection of car wash equipment, parts, pumps, car care products, towels, soaps, and more. High-quality detailing, chemical dispensing, and pressure washing products are also available.
What’s New/Best Seller • Kleen-Shine Auto Detailing Chemicals.
Advantages/Features • The Kleen-Shine line boasts more than 30 incredible products for professional auto detailers. From tires to glass to polish, Kleen-Shine covers the entire detailing process. Competitive pricing provides performance at a low cost. Product is sold in 1- and 5-gallon containers, with select products available in 55-gallon drums.
Contact • Kleen-Rite Corporation,
257 S 9th Street or P.O. Box 886,
Columbia, PA 17512.
(717) 684-6721.
Toll free: (800) 233-3873.
Toll free fax: (800) 446-0495.
Website: www.kleen-ritecorp.com.
ERC Wiping Products
Lynn, Massachusetts
ERC Wiping Products is a leading supplier to car washes for body, window, and detail towels in terry/cotton, huck, and microfiber. ERC is committed to offering towels for every budget, in stock and ready for immediate shipment.
What’s New/Best Seller • 16” x 27” Microfiber Towels.
Advantages/Features • Towels are available in eight colors: green, red, white, yellow, blue, navy, dark green, and black. The lint-free, non-abrasive, and super absorbent towels are ideal for drying the body of the car and detailing. Towels are available in 50 count bulk packs.
Contact • ERC Wiping Products,
19 Bennett Street, Lynn, MA 01905.
Toll free: (800) 225-9473.
Fax: (781) 593-4020.
E-mail: info@ercwipe.com.
Website: www.ercwipe.com.
Sonny’s The CarWash Factory
Tamarac, Florida
Sonny’s offers a complete suite of car wash business solutions. It’s everything you need to succeed, all from one partner.
What’s New/Best Seller • Grab-N-Go Towels.
Advantages/Features • Sonny’s Grab-N-Go reusable microfiber towels are safe on all auto surfaces thanks to their special laser cut soft edge, scratch free design. The 14” x 14” lint-free, streak-free towels are absorbent and quick drying and available in seven colors. Towels are available by the box, case, and pallet.
Contact • Sonny’s The CarWash Factory,
5605 Hiatus Road,
Tamarac, FL 33321.
Toll free: (800) 327-8723.
Website: www.SonnysDirect.com.
Stone Soap Company Inc.
Sylvan Lake, Michigan
Stone Soap Company is one of America’s oldest and most trusted manufacturers of car wash detergents and waxes. Since 1932, its goal has been to provide the highest quality, most innovative products in the professional vehicle washing industry.
What’s New/Best Seller • Ultra Gloss Tire Dressing.
Advantages/Features • Ultra Gloss Tire Dressing is a maximum strength, high-silicone and solvent dressing that is ideal for detail work. It is applied easily to tires and has a long lasting “wet look.” The high viscosity formula doesn’t sling while resisting rain and dirt.
Contact • Stone Soap Company Inc.,
2000 Pontiac Drive,
Sylvan Lake, MI 48320.
(248) 706-1000.
Toll free: (800) 952-SOAP.
Fax: (248) 706-1001.
E-mail: sales@stonesoap.com.
Website: www.stonesoap.com.
Simoniz USA Inc.
Bolton, Connecticut
Simoniz USA’s diverse product line covers a broad spectrum of markets including commercial vehicle washing, professional detailing, retail vehicle appearance, and products for the home pressure washer “do-it-yourself” customer.
What’s News/Best Seller • Simoniz Diamond Plate.
Advantages/Features • Diamond Plate is a nano ceramic polymer coating that reacts with a vehicle’s clear coat finish to form a second layer and thicker coating for added protection. These highly cross-linked coatings are extremely weather resistant and provide UV protection. Simoniz Diamond Plate has a two-year warranty and is backed by an A-plus insurance carrier.
Contact • Simoniz USA Inc.,
201 Boston Turnpike,
Bolton, CT 06043.
Toll free: (800) 227-5536.
Fax: (860) 645-6070.
Website: www.simoniz.com.
KC Chemicals Inc.
Travelers Rest, South Carolina
KC Chemicals Inc. manufactures a full line of chemicals for the car wash and detailing industries including presoaks, foamers, tire and wheel cleaners, tire dressings, dryer agents, and sealer waxes.
What’s New/Best Seller • Blue Satin.
Advantages/Features • Blue Satin is a petroleum based, hand-applied tire dressing that leaves a beautiful showroom finish. The product restores an original appearance to all tires and produces a high-gloss surface, leaving no residue. The tire treatment is cherry scented and blue in color.
Contact • KC Chemicals Inc.,
5500 State Park Road, Travelers Rest,
SC 29690. (864) 834-2562.
Toll free: (877) 271-8419.
Fax: (864) 834-2564.
E-mail: sales@kcchemicals.com.
Website: www.kcchemicals.com.
Texas Microfiber Incorporated
Carrollton, Texas
Texas Microfiber manufactures high quality, scratch and lint-free microfiber cloths and cotton towels for professional car care companies for drying, cleaning, and polishing. Texas Microfiber delivers factory-direct products nationwide.
What’s New/Best Seller • 20” x 40” 380 gsm oversized soft absorbent microfiber automotive cloths in navy blue.
Advantages/Features • The absorbent and scratch free oversize towels with a soft fluffy feel at 380 gsm are absorbent and durable. A lint-free finish provides a faster turnaround for busy car washes. Cross over to detailing and these towels provide double duty. Dark navy can be used for cleaning large trucks, SUVs, and wheels. With color coding you can keep the towels separate and assign a use for each so employees can implement your cleaning system with ease.
Price • $3.50 each.
Contact • Texas Microfiber Inc.,
2515 Tarpley Road #118, Carrollton,
TX 75006. (800) 742-2913.
Fax: (214) 810-9563.
E-mail: orders@texasmicrofiber.com.
Website: www.texasmicrofiber.com
Eurovac
North York, Ontario
Eurovac is a market leading manufacturer of full detail vehicle cleaning systems. Systems improve efficiency and eliminate waste. Celebrating its 30th anniversary, Eurovac has extensive knowledge and experience in the automotive detailing industry. Its staff of full-time engineers can design a system to fit individual needs.
What’s New/Best Seller • Central Chemical Dispensing Unit.
Advantages/Features • Eurovac’s central chemical dispensing systems improve efficiency by providing an all-in-one workstation for detail technicians. These workstations include options of three to eight chemicals, heated extraction, and dry vacuum. Customers, on average, eliminate 30 percent of chemical waste using the system.
Contact • Eurovac Inc.,
44 Milvan Dr,
North York, ON,
Canada M9L 1Z3.
Toll free: (800) 265-3878.
Fax: (416) 744-8079.
Website: www.eurovac.com.
CAR Products
Indian Orchard, Massachusetts
CAR Products has been manufacturing quality detailing products since 1969. Since their modest beginning, CAR Products has become a major manufacturer of cleaning and vehicle care solutions to the detailing, car wash, and fleet industries. CAR Products’ philosophy is to provide customers with superior products at competitive pricing.
What’s New/Best Seller • Ceramic Spray Sealant.
Advantages/Features • Ceramic Spray Sealant takes ceramics to a new level, simply spray on and wipe off. Ceramic Spray Sealant is based on SIO 2 technology which enables it to be very hydrophobic, giving the vehicle UV protection and shine.
Contact • CAR Products,
107 Front Street,
Indian Orchard, MA 01151.
Toll free: (800) 537-7797.
E-mail: carproducts@carproducts.biz.
Website: carproducts.biz.
Blendco Systems
Bristol, Pennsylvania
Blendco Systems manufactures and supplies a full line of transportation cleaning products, including formulated powder and liquid detergents, patented SuperSat Custom Detergent Systems, and Red Rhino sealants and protectants. Blendco has been providing the professional car wash industry with innovative detergent solutions for more than 30 years.
What’s New/Best Seller • Ceramic Line.
Advantages/Features • The new line of products is specially formulated with a polymeric silica base, which forms a ceramic glass-like barrier, bonding fully with glass, chrome, rubber, plastic, and paint. The line of innovative products includes Ceramic Total Body Protectant, Clearcoat Protectant, and Foaming Protectant. Combining these products can help operators produce the driest and shiniest cars possible.
Customer/Operator Support • Blendco has highly trained car wash professionals, many with decades of experience in the car wash industry who are available to assist as consultants to car wash operators. Blendco serves the United States and international markets through a network of professional distributors.
Contact • Blendco Systems,
One Pearl Buck Court, Bristol, PA 19007.
(215) 781-3600.
Toll free: (800) 446-2091.
E-mail: info@blendco.com.