Aluminum Brightening
Brighten oxidized aluminum tanks, wheels, and trim and control corrosion
Polished aluminum tanks, wheels, and trim are part of a fleet’s presentation, and road salt accelerates oxidation. Aluminum brightening uses acid chemistries to restore the finish, followed by corrosion control to protect the surface after washing.
These are acid products with specific handling requirements — review hazmat and dilution on each SDS before ordering. Packaging and MOQ are listed; build a quote and we handle freight.
Common challenges
- Oxidation and water spotting on polished aluminum
- Corrosion from road salt and brine exposure
- Acid handling and rinse requirements in the bay
How to approach it
- Acid brighteners for oxidized aluminum surfaces
- Corrosion-control chemistries for post-wash protection
- Dilution matched to the surface and oxidation level
Procurement considerations
- Acid chemistry: review PPE and dilution on the SDS first
- Note wastewater limits and rinse requirements in your quote
- Size packaging from pails to drums with MOQ shown
Products for this job(40)
View all metal treatment
16223
Bay Wash – Tunnel Descaler
Bay Wash conc will clean and brighten painted brick, tile, vinyl and masonry without damage when used as directed. Works well in cold and hot water. Bay Wash Spec Sheet
38970
Blue Shine – Tire Shine
Blue Shine is a very high quality, durable, high shine tire dressing which is designed to brighten and enhance the rubber surfaces of cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. Blue Shine Spec Sheet
55710
Booster – Foaming Detergent Additive
Easy to use High Foam Profile Versatile Additive Highly Dilutable Booster is designed to be added to acid and alkaline cleaning agents. At ratios of 1% to 5% by weight, it will increase wetting and bonding of most detergent formulations. Booster has excellent foaming properties, producing moderate to high foam at 2%. When multi drums are created from concentrates and some zing needs to be put back, Booster will enhance a product that may have been over-diluted. Booster Spec Sheet
22460
Bug N’ Tar
Concentrated Lemon Scented Bug N’ Tar is a high quality, lemon-scented concentrated cleaner designed to penetrate, loosen and dissolve bug proteins and tar splatter without harming painted or chrome surfaces when applied correctly. Bug N’ Tar can also be used as a prep solution. It is very effective in cold or hot water. Bug N’ Tar Spec Sheet
41110
Cherry Concentrate – Odor Mask
Highly concentrated Masks most odors Safe and easy to use Cherry concentrate is designed to mask odors in vehicles, waste areas and any other areas plagued with bad smells. It may be used indoors and outdoors. Do not allow to come in contact with food or food products. Must be diluted prior to use. Cherry Conc Spec Sheet
41300
Cinnamon Conc -Scented Odor Mask
Highly concentrated Masks most odors Safe and easy to use Cinnamon concentrate is designed to mask odors in vehicles, waste areas and any other areas plagued with bad smells. It may be used indoors and outdoors. Do not allow to come in contact with food or food products. Must be diluted prior to use. Cinnamon Conc Spec Sheet
38275
Clear Coat Protectant – Weather Shield & Gloss Enhancer
Pleasant Berry Scent Contains Nonstaining Dye Not Harmful to Painted Surfaces Biodegradable Surfactant Clear Coat Protectant is a vibrant, foaming product that provides a premium high-gloss appearance and protective coating that can last up to 30 days. This coating will enhance the gloss of the paint, repel water, and protect vehicle surfaces from harmful sun rays. Clear Coat Protectant Spec Sheet
22210
Fiber Kleen – Fabric & Carpet Cleaner
For use in hand application or extraction equipment Biodegradable surfactants Formulated for all fabric types Fiber Kleen is formulated with optical brighteners to give colored fibers deeper tone and better contrasts. Fiber Kleen is for use on all types of carpet and fabrics. Upon application the emulsified soils are easily flushed to the surface allowing them to be toweled or vacuumed from the fabric or carpets. Fiber Kleen is excellent for use with cleaning extraction equipment. It can also be used to clean fabric awnings and outdoor furniture cushions. Fiber Kleen Spec Sheet
38513
Foam Brush Antifreeze
Foam Brush Antifreeze is designed to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles during the winter months. This cherry-scented detergent is designed specifically for self-service foam brushes. Prevents winter-time liquid freezing down to -60 degrees F in concentrate form. Foam Brush Antifreeze Spec Sheet
38912
Foamy Brush Blue/Grape – Premium Self Serve Car Wash Soap
High Foam Profile Grape Fragrance Highly Concentrated Neutral pH Foam Brush Blue + Grape Car Wash is a grape fragranced premium car wash soap that is designed to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. It will clean painted surfaces without damage. This product will not remove waxes, finishes, or new car sealants.Foam Brush Blue + Grape Car Wash will work in cold water as well as hot water, and rinse free at any temperature. Foamy Brush Blue/Grape Spec Sheet
38910
Foamy Brush Red/Cherry – Self Serve Car Wash Soap
High foam profile Cherry fragrance Highly concentrated Neutral pH Foamy Brush Car Wash is a cherry fragranced premium car wash soap that is designed to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. It will clean painted surfaces without damage. This product will not remove waxes, finishes, or new car sealants. Foamy Brush Car Was will work in cold water as well as hot water, and rinse free at any temperature. Foamy Brush Car Wash Spec Sheet
38914
Foamy Brush Yellow/Banana – Premium Self Serve Car Wash Soap
High Foam Profile Banana Fragrance Highly Concentrated Neutral pH Foam Brush Yellow + Banana Car Wash is a banana fragranced premium car wash soap that is designed to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. It will clean painted surfaces without damage. This product will not remove waxes, finishes, or new car sealants. Foam Brush Yellow + Banana Car Wash will work in cold water as well as hot water, and rinse free at any temperature. Foamy Brush Yellow/Banana Spec Sheet
16413
Foamy Low pH Presoak
Remove Magnetic Road Film Without Brushing Foamy Low pH Presoak will clean and brighten most automobile surfaces when used in conjunction with an akaline detergent. This cleaning system will remove magnetic road film without brushing. It work in cold water as well as hot water. Foam Low pH Presoak Spec
33030
Foamy Tire Cleaner
Foamy Tire Cleaner is a premium, high quality, concentrated wheel and tire cleaner. It effectively breaks down brake dust and other hydrocarbons from the surface of aluminum wheels without damage and it effectively cleans and brightens white walls. Foamy Tire Cleaner Spec Sheet
68300
Glass Brite – Glass & Window Cleaner
Non-Ammoniated Non-Flammable Non-Toxic Phosphate-Free Water-Based Biodegradable Surfactants Glass Brite is a super concentrated, non-ammoniated glass surface & window cleaner. It is designed to remove soils, smoke and grease films on glass surfaces, mirrors, windows, Plexiglas, marble and plastic. Glass Brite dries quickly to leave surfaces sparkling, clear and streak free. It will not cloud acrylic, other plastic surfaces, or degrade silver backing on mirrors. Not for use on food contact surfaces. Glass Brite is a versatile product and can be used in several different cleaning applications: – Spray and wipe glass cleaner in janitorial and car detailing applications. – Squeegee work or water-fed pole applications. Enhances squeegee glide. Glass Brite Spec Sheet
16100
H.D.A.B Plus – Premium Aluminum Brightener
Highly dilutable Leaves aluminum surfaces sparkling H.D.A.B. Plus is a premium aluminum cleaner and brightener featuring hydrofluoric and sulfuric acids. It will leave aluminum with a satin sheen appearance when used as directed. H.D.A.B. Plus can be used when anodized or mirror polished surfaces have been damaged beyond repair, and can service to improve that damaged look. This product will remove oxidation, dirt and grime from aluminum and steel. HDAB Plus Spec Sheet
38810
High Foam Cherry – Car Wash Soap
Highly concentrated Biodegradable Surfactants Will Not Remove Waxes High Foam Profile Cherry Scent High Foam Cherry is a concentrated high foam wash with a very distinct cherry scent. High Foam Cherry is designed to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. It will clean painted surfaces without damage. High Foam Cherry will not remove waxes, finishes, or new car sealants. It will work in cold water as well as hot water, and rinse free at any temperature. Designed for heavy duty cleaning such as drive through car wash. High Foam Cherry Spec Sheet
38920
High Pressure Car Wash – Scented Car Wash Detergent
Highly concentrated Biodegradable Surfactants Will Not Remove Waxes High Foam Profile Lemon Scent HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH is a lemon-scented premium car wash detergent designed for self serve-equipped wash bays and automatic high pressure wash drive throughs. This premium product is utilized to safely clean cars, pick-ups, and other vehicles. It will clean painted surfaces without damage. HIGH PRESSURE CAR WASH will not remove waxes, finishes, or new car sealant and is a ph matched moderate foam detergent. It will work in cold water as well as hot water, and rinse free at any temperature. Designed for heavy duty cleaning such as drive through car wash. High Pressure Car Wash Spec Sheet
41210
Lemon Conc – Scented Odor Mask
Highly concentrated Masks most odors Safe and easy to use Lemon concentrate is designed to mask odors in vehicles, waste areas and any other areas plagued with bad smells. It may be used indoors and outdoors. Do not allow to come in contact with food or food products. Must be diluted prior to use. Lemon Conc Spec Sheet
90015
Metal Manager – Non-Salt Water Pools
Metal stain & corrosion control Reduces calcium levels Protects & preserves heater efficiency Aids in the removal of metal and leaf stains from chlorinated pool and spa surfaces without draining water. Also reduces calcium levels in pool water. Metal Manager – Non-Salt Spec Sheet
38320
Miracle
Miracle is a ready-to-use waterless detail cleaner that is perfect for hand spray + wipe applications. This product will clean dirt, soil, oil, smudges, and bugs from the vehicle surface, leaving a water repellant, brilliant glossy finish. Waterless Cleaner Water Repellant Gloss Enhancer Surface Protectant Raspberry Scent Miracle Spec Sheet
41491
Odor Neutralizer (sc)
Odor eliminator & mask Highly dilutable Safe and easy to use Pleasant wintergreen scent Odor Neutralizer is designed as an odor encapsulator that not only masks but also eliminates most odors in smoking rooms, laundries, pet areas, restrooms, waiting rooms, and garbage waste areas. Many odor management products are simply fragrances for masking odors, but don’t cut to the root of the odor to eliminate it. With regular use, Odor Neutralizer will actually remove the subject odors while leaving a pleasant wintergreen scent behind. Can be used indoors and outdoors. Do not allow to come in contact with food or food products. Odor Neutralizer (sc) Spec Sheet
41000
Orange Conc.- Remove Odor From Vehicles & Waste Areas
Highly concentrated Masks most odors Safe and easy to use Orange Concentrate is designed to mask odors in vehicles, waste areas and any other areas plagued with bad smells. It may be used indoors and outdoors. Do not allow to come in contact with food or food products. Must be diluted prior to use. Orange Conc Spec Sheet
12600
Power Punch – Vehicle Cleaning Detergent
High Foam Profile No Phosphates Non-Hazardous Safe On All Surfaces Power Punch is a high foaming detergent suitable for truck and car wash applications. Formulated for washing vertical painted surfaces and removing bug residue, road film and oxidized paint, leaving a shiny surface behind. Safe to use on polished aluminum and works well in cold water. Power Punch Spec Sheet
Frequently asked questions
How do I handle acid brighteners safely?
Each product page links its Safety Data Sheet with handling, PPE, and dilution guidance. Review the SDS before ordering and note any wastewater limits in your quote.
How do I order — is there a cart or retail price?
ICD is quote-first. Add MOQ-valid quantities to a quote request and our team confirms account pricing and freight before you commit — there is no cart checkout or public retail price.
How is freight handled for bulk orders?
Freight on drums and totes is human-in-the-loop: our team verifies the shipping cost after your quote so the final total is accurate rather than an automated estimate.
Shop & spec
Industries that use this
Related applications
Related solutions by industry
Ready to spec products for aluminum brightening? Build a quote with MOQ-valid quantities or apply for an account.