Ceracar
Rinsing product for car wash
Ceracar is a professional rinsing and shine product for the final phase 3 of the automatic car wash tunnel. With pH 3.5 (acidic) and 5-8 g/l dosing in the final rinse, it is used for rinsing and shining the bodywork. A transparent red liquid that is easily identifiable when loading the dosing unit.
Ceracar technical data
| Dosage and use instructions | Dosage ranges from 5 to 8 g/l in the final rinse. |
|---|---|
| Technical data | Appearance: Transparent red liquid. pH: 3.5 +/- 0.5 |
| Main components | Contains cationic surfactants < 5 %, BENZISOTHIAZOLINONE, METHYLISOTHIAZOLINONE. |
| Presentation | 20 kg. |
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Ceracar is a professional rinsing and shining product for the final phase 3 of the automatic car wash tunnel. It rinses and shines the bodywork in the final rinse. Designed for tunnels with standard traffic.
Description
Ceracar is a professional rinsing and shining product for the final phase 3 of the automatic car wash tunnel. With pH 3.5 (acidic) and dosing of 5-8 g/l in the final rinse, it is used for rinsing and shining the bodywork. Transparent red liquid.
Ceracar is a product formulated and manufactured by Detervic / Instaquim, with in-house technical support for distributors and professional users in the sector.
| Product summary | |
|---|---|
| Product type | Rinsing and shining product for automatic car wash tunnel |
| Application phase | Phase 3 — Final rinsing and shining |
| pH | 3.5 ± 0.5 (acidic) |
| Appearance | Transparent red liquid |
| Dosing | 5-8 g/l in the final rinse via automatic dispenser |
| Packaging | 20 kg |
| Application | Automatic dosing via dispenser integrated in the wash tunnel |
| Documentation | Technical data sheet available |
Main applications
- Car wash tunnels: application in the final phase 3 with automatic dosing integrated into the tunnel system.
- Washes with automatic drying systems: final rinse before drying.
The rinsing phase is the last one in the tunnel and the one that determines what the driver sees on exiting: whether the bodywork shines, whether there are water marks, whether drying has been effective.
What Ceracar does in the final phase of the tunnel
When the main wash detergent has completed its function, the bodywork still carries water with product residues and dissolved minerals. If that water dries directly on the paintwork, it leaves a surface without shine. Ceracar acts in the rinsing phase:
| Function | Effect |
|---|---|
| Removes residues from the main wash | The bodywork reaches the drying system free of detergent residues. |
| Provides shine | Shines the bodywork in the final rinse (5-8 g/l). |
Ceracar and Ceracar+: which to choose
Instaquim offers Ceracar in two versions depending on the volume of washes and the level of finish required:
| Aspect | Ceracar | Ceracar+ |
|---|---|---|
| Installation profile | Tunnels with standard traffic | Heavy-use, high-turnover installations |
| Dose in final rinse | 5-8 g/l | 3-5 g/l |
Technical characteristics
| Characteristic | Ceracar / Ceracar+ |
|---|---|
| Product type | Rinse shining agent for automatic wash tunnel |
| Application phase | Phase 3 — Final rinsing and shining of the bodywork |
| Shining effect | Visible shine on the bodywork immediately after drying |
| Application method | Automatic dosing by injection in the final phase of the tunnel |
Water hardness is the key factor in the rinsing phase
The Ceracar dose ranges from 5 to 8 g/l in the final rinse.
Instaquim's technical team advises on the optimal dosing for each installation.
Complete the tunnel range
Ceracar covers phase 3. For a complete range, combine it with Carfoam (pre-wash foaming agent, phase 1) and Procar (neutral main-wash detergent, phase 2). 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
- Transport and vehicle cleaning — complete range of products for automatic tunnels, high-pressure washing, pre-washing, finishes, interiors and mechanical workshop.
- Automatic wash tunnel — products formulated for the three phases of the automated wash process, with dosing by injection.
- Service companies — use in self-wash centres, fleet managers and service-station operators with integrated wash installations.
Indicative instructions for use
The exact doses and particularities according to flow rate and type of installation are detailed in the technical data sheet.
What is a rinse aid and how does it work?
A rinse aid is automatically dispensed during the final rinse phase of the dishwasher. Its technical function is to reduce the surface tension of the water: instead of clinging in droplets on plates, glasses and cutlery, the water spreads into a uniform film and sheets off the surface (sheeting effect). As the water drains away before drying, the dissolved minerals —mainly limescale— are prevented from crystallising on the dishes, eliminating spots, water marks and whitish films, especially visible on glassware. The result is faster drying, with no manual wiping, and a bright, streak-free finish. The optimal dose depends on water hardness: the harder the water, the higher the dose needed to offset the lime content.