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Two 5 gallon containers of touch-free two step vehicle wash products, featuring a label with logo and text on a white background.
One gallon of a blue liquid and one gallon of a red liquid, a touch-free two step wash system, with labels featuring a logo and text.
One 16 oz bottle of blue liquid called 'Stars' and one 16oz bottle of red liquid called 'Stripes,' a two step touch-free vehicle wash, both with an eagle design sitting on a white background.
Two step touch-free vehicle wash system. One 32 oz bottle of blue liquid called 'Stars' and one 32 oz bottle of red liquid called 'Stripes', with labels featuring a logo and text on a white background.
Four gallons of touch-free two step vehicle soap, two blue and two red, with labels featuring an eagle and text on a white background.
Two 55 gallon blue and red barrels filled with a touch-free two step vehicle wash with labels on a white background.
Four 55 gallon blue and red barrels filled with touch-free two step vehicle wash with labels on a white background.
Truck in a dark wash bay with a person spraying Stripes foam onto its surface via foam cannon and power washer.
Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash - Chem-X
Close-up of a blue truck with a red stripe getting sprayed with power washer on dark background.
Person pouring a 16 oz bottle of Stars into a foam cannon on the left side and on the right side pouring a 16 oz bottle of Stripes into a foam cannon with a dark background.
Blue and red foam cannons facing different directions with dilution directions on a black background with dilution tips.
Close-up of a blue and red truck showing the difference between dirty and clean with visible tires and front grille.
Blue and red semi-truck in wash bay setting showing before and after washing progress.

Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash

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When Stars + Stripes mix on the vehicle surface, a resulting pH shock will activate the cleaning reaction. This dual stage process breaks the static bond of dirt and road film from the surface, allowing the high psi rinse to remove more grime than any single stage application and also results in a neutral pH. This process saves the user up to 80% of the time it would normally take to do a mitt wash. Using two soaps also lets us tackle more grime by allowing us to use a wider range of surfactants that help with many different types of grime.

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Option: 5 gal Stars + 5 gal Stripes
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FEATURES
  • True 2-Step Touch-Free Wash System
  • Neutral pH Runoff
  • Safe on Polished Aluminum & Chrome
  • Powerful Road Film Removal
  • Compatible with Dual Chemical Injectors (ST-164)

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DIRECTIONS / TIPS / DILUTIONS

Directions

STEP 1: Deploy Stars (Acid Pre-Wash)

  • Foam Stars bottom-up, coat fully.
  • Dwell 30–60 sec, don’t let it dry.
  • Don't rinse before applying Stripes. Stars breaks down grime, bugs, and salt for Stripes’ finish.

STEP 2: Follow with Stripes (Alkaline Detergent)

  • Foam Stripes over Stars.
  • Apply bottom-up.
  • Dwell for 30–60 seconds, don’t let it dry.
  • Watch the acid-alkaline reaction melt road film before your eyes.

STEP 3: Rinse with Purpose

  • Pressure wash bottom-up for coverage, then top-down to flush.
  • Hold 12″ away from the surface for max impact.
Tips / Tricks

Try not to wash in direct sunlight:

  • This will greatly accelerate drying.
  • When washing mirror polished aluminum always make sure aluminum is cool to the touch before applying soap and never let soaps dry.
  • If it's too hot to touch we recommend a cold water pre-rinse.

Prevent water spots:

  • After rinsing, dry the surface to prevent any water spots from forming. However, if you plan to follow up your wash with Snake Oil, apply Snake Oil before drying your vehicle.
  • Consider using a leaf blower for efficiency or, even better, a drying towel with a spray detailer for a flawless finish.

For better results:

  • If you’re working on a vehicle with heavy grime or buildup, you can extend the dwell time for better results, just be careful not to let the soap dry on the surface.
Dilutions

FOAM CANNON:

  • 4 parts water to 1 part Stars

POWER WASHER:

  • Run at 100:1 Panel Impact Ratio

SUTTNER FOAM INJECTOR

  • Suttner injectors automatically dilutes at 100:1. Just place the pickup tube into each gallon of Stars + Stripes and tighten the Chem-X Flow Cap, the injector does the rest.