Stars + Stripes: The Ultimate Touch Free Vehicle Wash

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$109.00

FEATURES

True 2-Step Touch-Free Wash System
Stars + Stripes work in tandem—Stripes (acidic pre-soak) breaks static bonds and minerals, followed by Stars (alkaline foam) to lift organic grime, bugs, grease, and road film. No brushing needed when applied with proper pressure and dwell time.Saving you both time and labor!
Neutral pH Runoff
The acid/alkaline balance ensures a safe, neutralized finish—ideal for polished aluminum, chrome, and sensitive coatings. Also creates a mild runoff that’s safe for drains and more environmentally friendly than harsh solvent systems.
Safe on Polished Aluminum & Chrome
When used correctly, Stars + Stripes won’t etch or cloud polished metal—making it the go-to solution for fleets, tankers, trailers, and custom trucks.
Powerful Road Film Removal
Stars + Stripes are formulated to eliminate bonded grime, bugs, brake dust, and environmental buildup without damaging surfaces.
Compatible with Dual Chemical Injectors (ST-164)
Designed for use with professional injector setups like the Suttner ST-164 and Chem-X Freedom Foamer, which allows for easy switching between the acid and alkaline stages with one lance.

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STARS + STRIPES: THE ULTIMATE TOUCH FREE WASH!

Pop open these ultimate touch free snow foams and George Washington himself will be summoned in his Dodge Challenger leading you into a successful foam gun battle against every type of grime that there is, on any type of vehicle. Stars is foamed onto the vehicle first, and the Stripes right over it, when they mix together they will cause a reaction that will remove any chance that road film had to hold onto your paint. Rinse that surface at high PSI like you mean it, and do it from the bottom to the top, just to upset that annoying neighbor that always says you missed a spot and to do his truck next. Everything looks good wet so dry it, then swipe your finger across whatever was the dirtiest part of your vehicle, while keeping your other hand free to catch your jaw before it hits the ground.

ERASES BUGS

NEUTRALIZES ROAD SALT

BEFORE

AFTER

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.

Before You Start...

No situation is the same in the world of washing & degreasing. Different seasons, paint conditions, power washers, etc all play a huge role in how you wash.

STARS + STRIPES arrives SUPER concentrated. Stretch it out or go a little heavier. This is up to you. Wash a small section and adjust your soaps if needed. Use this technique when ever starting a new wash.

Before applying STARS, we recommend performing a high-PSI pre-rinse to remove any heavy buildup.

Dilution Ratios:

Foam Cannon: 4 parts water to 1 part Stars (4:1)
Power Washer: Run at 100:1 Panel Impact Ratio (PIR)

Note: If you're using a Chem-X/Suttner Foam Injector, it 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.

Washing Directions:

Step 1: Apply Stars (Blue)

Use a foamer or soap nozzle
Foam bottom-up to avoid streaking
Dwell time: 30–60 seconds (do not let dry)

Step 2: Apply Stripes (Red)

Foam directly over Stars—no rinse in between
Apply again, bottom-up
Dwell time: another 30–60 seconds

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.

Step 3: Rinse Thoroughly

Rinse left to right, starting at the bottom of the foamed section
Use high-PSI and stay within 12" of the surface
Missing a section while rinsing may leave behind road film

Optional Step 4: Add Snake Oil For Protection

Apply after rinse, while vehicle is still wet.
Let sit for 30–60 seconds
Rinse to reveal a slick, glossy, water-beading finish

Tips + Tricks:

Try not to wash in direct sunlight as 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.
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.

FAQs

How much soap and water do I add to the foam cannon?

Stars and Stripes are both effective at 4 parts water and 1 part soap in foam cannons, this strength could also be pre mixed in 5 gallon pails with faucets to streamline refilling on large vehicles as well.

Can these be used on mirror polished aluminum?

Stars and Stripes is formulated for use on mirror polished aluminum. When washing polished aluminum it is helpful not to let any type of soap dry on it before rinsing, so we recommend washing in sections if working on highly polished surfaces.

Does heating the water help?

Heat helps if you have it, we recommend setting a heated power washer to 140 degrees for best results, which may actually reach right up to 100% clean. However heat is not required for up to 95% perfect results with good soft water and close contact high psi rinsing.

Are these soaps safe on my ceramic coating?

It is designed to stay within the pH tolerances of ceramic coatings and sealants, both SiO2 and SiC.

Can these soaps be used on a car?

Stars+Stripes are designed to be used on any type of vehicle. Our customers use these on everything from cars to motorcycles and quads to big rigs with highly polished aluminum and even heavy construction equipment.

How can I get the best results?

Strength: The most important thing is to find the right ratio to use touch free soaps at, the stronger the mix the cleaner the vehicle, but you want to find the strength that works in your situation while not wasting the soaps.

Impact: It is also important to keep in mind when rinsing that the water pressure is now the physical contact with the surface of the vehicle to scrub it clean, so rinse close and thoroughly, we rinse bottom to top to help get a bit more consistent impact on the surface.

Time: Dwell time once the two soaps are mixed on the vehicle can also be helpful especially on vehicles that have not been washed in a long time, 3-5 minutes of dwell time generally helps here.

Does the quality of my water make a difference in cleaning performance?

The softer your water the better the results. Ideal water can yield up to 95% of what you could achieve with a mitt wash.

What are the environmental impacts of Stars+Stripes?

Stars+Stripes are biodegradable. When used together these soaps will become a neutral pH, which is much better for the environment and also for your vehicle than high alkaline single step soaps.

Best touchless soap

I own a small grading and excavation company. I have tried so many brands of touchless wash to try to get at least a semi clean finish and I saw the videos of stars and stripes and I figured I would give it a try and if you’re on the fence about Whether to buy the soap or not just buy the soap and buy the 5 gallon pail if you’re gonna wash any amount is worth it’s white and gold

Definitely worth the money

I was torn between what cleaning solution to get from this one and a competitor brand. So since this brand had better reviews I went with this brand and I'll admit it did bring the shine back to some of our trucks that don't really see the outside as much as the others. It didn't get it perfectly clean the first go round because 1. I was rushing and 2. I didn't let it really sit on the truck long. But the shine I got after I rinsed it off an dried definitely was like night and day. They have earned my business an now have a returning customer.

Perfect on polished rims-

Awesome product!! Bob and the gang always there if you need anything- gotta give a shout-out to the shipping department- well done - peeps!!! Thank you

High quality product and time saver!!

Love it!! Been using it for a few years and I’m never disappointed!! If you let your truck, dump truck, or car go too long, yes it’s time for a hand bath but this even in those situations still reveals a great clean for 1/10th the time

Best touchless wash I have ever used!

After watching many of the Chem-X YouTube videos, I decided to purchase Stars and Stripes to clean my own fleet of vehicles with. It’s literally just as simple as spray on, wash off no agitation required. Cleans the salt off my black truck like you wouldn’t believe. Top that off with Snake Oil and now water doesn’t even stick to the paint!

Will be buying again!