Total Brite 2 – Alkaline, Step #2, Touchless Wash for Commercial Vehicles
Total Brite 2 is a professional-grade alkaline detergent built for commercial vehicle washing where heavy soils, grease, and road grime are part of everyday operations. Engineered for use in fleet and truck wash environments, it delivers high cleaning power in a concentrated liquid that’s designed to be polish safe. Must pair with a Step#1 touchless soap. It’s ideal for wash bays, trucking companies, and equipment yards that need strong, reliable cleaning performance from an alkaline wash solution.
Built for Heavy Commercial Grime
- Formulated as a commercial vehicle wash alkaline detergent for demanding use.
- Targets stubborn buildup, traffic film, and contamination on work trucks and fleet vehicles.
- Uses a blend of ethoxylated alcohols, silicates, and surfactants to enhance soil removal.
- Works as a step#2 in a professional polish safe touchless application.
- Concentrated liquid formula for controlled dilution and consistent results.
Total Brite 2 is built for vehicles that see real work, not just light dust.
With a high pH greater than 13.0, this blue, detergent-like liquid is designed to handle tough operating conditions in commercial and industrial environments. When used correctly within a professional vehicle wash process, it supports fast turnaround on trucks, trailers, and fleet equipment that need to stay in service.
Professional-Strength Alkaline Cleaning
Total Brite 2 combines alkaline builders such as potassium hydroxide with silicates, chelating agents, and surfactants to break down soils on exterior vehicle surfaces. This chemistry helps lift and suspend grime so it can be rinsed away effectively in a controlled wash system. It is intended for operators who work with high-pH detergents and want dependable, repeatable cleaning across a range of commercial vehicle types.
Simple Setup. Consistent Fleet Results.
Total Brite 2 is designed to integrate smoothly into commercial wash operations where alkaline detergents are part of the cleaning sequence. It works with high pressure, foaming systems, and downstream injection systems that allow for accurate dilution and thorough rinsing after application. For operators managing multiple vehicles and soil loads, it offers a straightforward way to get strong alkaline cleaning without unnecessary complexity.
Backed by Image Wash Products
Manufactured by Image Wash Products in Zeeland, Michigan, Total Brite 2 is supported by detailed safety and technical documentation for professional users. It’s part of a lineup focused on commercial vehicle wash chemistry for people who clean equipment and trucks that actually work for a living.
Directions & Safety Overview
Total Brite 2 must always be used according to label directions and safety guidelines. It causes severe skin burns and serious eye damage and is harmful if swallowed, so appropriate protective gloves, clothing, eye protection, and face protection are required during handling and use. Avoid breathing mist, vapors, or spray, and only apply in well-ventilated areas with proper engineering controls in place. Follow all mixing, application, and rinse instructions on the product label to ensure safe use on compatible vehicle surfaces and materials.
Total Brite 2 at a glance
| Chemistry | High pH (alkaline) Step 2 concentrate, pH above 13.0 (potassium hydroxide, silicates) |
|---|---|
| Pair with | A low pH Step 1 such as Touchless Pro 1 |
| Polish-safe | Yes, at the recommended dilution |
| Soap injector setup | Pre-mix 40% Total Brite 2 / 60% water (1 part to 1.5 parts water) |
| Final strength at the injector | 52:1 |
| Shipping class | Ships as a DOT-regulated corrosive (UN 3266, Class 8) per SDS Section 14. |
| Safety Data Sheet | Download the Total Brite 2 SDS (PDF) |
Injector setup and strength come from our Soap System Calculator. Enter your pressure washer's PSI and GPM there to get the right metering tip.
Use it on
- Step 2 of a touchless 2-step wash on trucks, trailers and fleet equipment
- Lifting grease, road grime and traffic film loosened by Step 1
- Neutralizing a low pH Step 1 before the final rinse
Keep it off / avoid
- Using it as a stand-alone soap. It must be paired with a Step 1.
- Letting it dry on any surface
Total Brite 2 FAQs
What do I pair Total Brite 2 with?
A low pH Step 1 such as Touchless Pro 1. Apply Step 1, then foam Total Brite 2 over it and rinse thoroughly.
How do I run Total Brite 2 through a soap injector?
Pre-mix 40% Total Brite 2 with 60% water and draw from that container. Use our Soap System Calculator to pick your metering tip.
Is Total Brite 2 polish-safe?
Yes, when used as Step 2 at the recommended dilution and rinsed thoroughly.
What is the difference between Total Brite 2 and Total Brite 200?
Total Brite 200 is Total Brite 2 pre-diluted to the same 40% working strength, so it runs straight from the drum.
How drum & tote freight works
- Ships by LTL truck freight from Michigan. 55 gallon drums and 275 gallon totes go out on a freight truck, not by parcel.
- Get a live estimate on this page. In the freight estimator, choose a commercial address with a dock or forklift, a residential address or no dock (liftgate needed), or pickup at your local freight terminal. Then enter your ZIP code and state.
- Your estimate is saved with your order. When you add to cart, the quote is added to your order notes. Estimates aren’t final, and final freight charges may vary.
- Hazmat status: Ships as a DOT-regulated corrosive (UN 3266, Class 8) per SDS Section 14.
- Order the right chemistry the first time. We don’t reimburse shipping costs on 5 gallon quantities and larger. If you’re not sure what fits your operation, call us at 616.777.7175 before you order.
- Outside the lower 48 states? Call us for a freight quote.
