Carfoam
Foaming car-washing detergent
Carfoam is a professional foaming detergent formulated for the phase 1 pre-wash stage in automatic car wash tunnels. Its high formation of stable foam provides an effective contact time that softens organic and inorganic dirt before the mechanical action of brushes and water arches. With a mild pH (8.5 ± 0.5) and 3-8 g/l dosing via the tunnel's automatic system, Carfoam optimises the performance of the subsequent phases of the wash process and integrates into the complete range of products for automatic tunnels.
Carfoam technical data
| Dosage and use instructions | Dosage ranges from 3 to 8 g/l. |
|---|---|
| Technical data | Appearance: Transparent yellow liquid. pH: 8.5 +/- 0.5 |
| Main components | Contains anionic surfactants 5-15 %. Alcohols, C12-14(even numbered), ethoxylated < 2,5 EO, sulfates, sodium salts, Sodium 4-C10-C13-sec-alkylbenzenesulfonate, SODIUM PYRITHIONE, LAURYLAMINE DIPROPYLENEDIAMINE, METHYLCHLOROISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE, BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE. |
| Presentation | 20 kg. |
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Carfoam is a professional foaming detergent formulated for phase 1 prewash in automatic car wash tunnels. Its high formation of stable foam allows an effective contact time that softens dirt before the mechanical action of brushes and water arches, optimising the performance of the subsequent tunnel phases.
Description
Carfoam is a professional foaming detergent for the prewash phase in automatic car wash tunnels. It is formulated with anionic surfactants that generate a dense, stable foam capable of adhering to the bodywork during the seconds prior to the mechanical action of the equipment. This active layer acts on the organic and inorganic dirt adhered to the vehicle, facilitating its removal in the subsequent phases of the process.
Carfoam is a product formulated and manufactured by Detervic / Instaquim, with in-house technical support for distributors and professional users in the sector. Its precise dosage makes it possible to optimise product consumption per cycle in high-turnover installations.
| Product summary | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Foaming detergent for automatic car wash tunnel |
| Application phase | Phase 1 — Prewash / active foaming |
| pH | 8.5 ± 0.5 (slightly alkaline) |
| Appearance | Transparent yellow liquid |
| Dosage | 3-8 g/l via the tunnel's automatic injection system |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
| Application | Automatic dosing via the dispenser integrated into the wash tunnel |
| Documentation | Technical data sheet available |
Main applications
- Automatic car wash tunnels: application in the prewash phase with automatic dosing integrated into the system. Stable foam that allows an effective contact time before the mechanical action.
- Service stations and wash bays: use in professional car wash installations with foaming systems, where a dense foam and a uniform result between vehicles are required.
- Fleets of cars and light vehicles: corporate fleet wash centres with high turnover that require optimised consumption per cycle.
- Professional car wash centres: commercial car wash installations where the quality of the foam translates into a perception of service quality.
Automatic wash tunnels need a foaming agent that does the work before the mechanical action begins: covering the bodywork with a layer of active foam that remains long enough to soften the dirt and facilitate its removal without the equipment having to apply more pressure than necessary.
What Carfoam does in phase 1 of the tunnel
In the foaming phase, the product is applied before the brush or the water arch comes into contact with the vehicle. The foam acts as a carrier of surfactants that adheres to the surface and works on the dirt during this phase.
A dense, stable foam is not an aesthetic effect: it indicates that the concentration of active surfactants is sufficient and that the contact time is being put to good use. A foaming agent that loses density quickly reduces chemical efficacy and increases the workload of the main wash phase.
Carfoam generates a high-formation foam that remains stable on the bodywork for the time required and prepares the surface for the main wash phase.
Technical specifications
| Specification | Carfoam |
|---|---|
| Product type | Foaming detergent for automatic wash tunnel |
| Application phase | Phase 1 — Prewash / active foaming |
| Foam formation | High |
| pH | pH 8.5 ± 0.5 |
| Application method | Automatic dosing by injection into the tunnel system |
| Compatibility | Automatic car wash tunnels |
| Result | Bodywork prepared for the main wash with softened dirt |
Dosing in the automatic tunnel
Carfoam is applied via the tunnel's automatic dosing system in the foaming phase, before the mechanical intervention of the equipment. It requires no manual dilution or prior preparation: the product is loaded directly into the dispenser tank.
The optimal working concentration depends on variables that are different in each installation:
| Variable | Effect on dosing |
|---|---|
| Flow rate of the injection system | Determines the amount of product that reaches the bodywork. It varies according to the manufacturer and the tunnel model. |
| Usual level of dirt | The traffic of an urban wash does not require the same dose as an installation on a road with more exposed vehicles. |
Instaquim's technical team advises on the optimal dosing for each installation on an individual basis, before the first purchase and with no obligation.
Complete the tunnel range with the phase 2 and 3 products
Carfoam covers phase 1 of the tunnel. For a complete range, combine it with Procar (neutral main wash detergent) and Ceracar or Ceracar+ (final rinse and gloss). The three products are formulated for automatic dosing and designed to work in sequence in the same tunnel.
→ See the full range for automatic wash tunnels
Recommended sectors
- Vehicle transport and cleaning — complete range of products for automatic tunnels, high-pressure washing, prewash, finishes, interiors and mechanical workshop.
- Automatic wash tunnel — products formulated for the three phases of the automated wash process, with injection dosing.
- Service companies — use in car wash centres, fleet managers and service station operators with integrated wash installations.
Indicative directions for use
The exact doses and particularities according to flow rate and type of installation are detailed in the technical data sheet.