Riptide™ Acid Wash #1

Powerful Aluminum Brightening. No Hydrofluoric Acid.

Professional Results Without Hydrofluoric Acid.

Meet the next generation of aluminum brighteners.

Riptide™ Acid Wash #1 is a high-performance acid wash formulated to deliver exceptional cleaning and brightening power without hydrofluoric acid.

By eliminating hydrofluoric acid from the formulation, Riptide offers professional fleet washers an outstanding alternative that helps simplify shipping, reduce freight costs, and provides a safer product to handle—without sacrificing the performance TruckChem is known for.

Whether you're removing road film, oxidation, hard water deposits, mineral buildup, or restoring dull aluminum, Riptide delivers fast, professional results.

Why Choose Riptide™?

NO Hydrofluoric Acid

Unlike many traditional aluminum brighteners, Riptide contains no hydrofluoric acid.

That means:

• Lower shipping costs
• Convenient FedEx delivery to your door (where applicable)
• Reduced handling concerns compared to hydrofluoric acid-based formulas
• Outstanding cleaning and brightening performance

Professional results without one of the industry's most hazardous ingredients.

FedEx Shipping Available

Because Riptide is formulated without hydrofluoric acid, it can be shipped more economically than many traditional brighteners.

Instead of paying expensive freight charges, many customers can have Riptide delivered directly to their shop or home using FedEx, making it one of the most convenient professional-grade aluminum brighteners available.

Less shipping cost. Faster delivery. More value.

Powerful Cleaning Performance

Riptide rapidly removes:

• Road film
• Oxidation
• Hard water deposits
• Mineral buildup
• Rust staining
• Environmental contaminants

Leaving aluminum brighter, cleaner, and ready for the next step of your wash process.

Fast Acting Formula

Engineered to cling to surfaces for longer dwell time, allowing contaminants to break down quickly while reducing labor and wash time.

Professional Grade

Manufactured using premium raw materials for dependable, batch-to-batch consistency.

Built specifically for professional fleet washers who demand reliable performance.

Best Applications

• Aluminum Fuel Tankers
• Box Trucks
• Semi Trucks
• Dump Trucks
• Trailers
• Heavy Equipment
• Fleet Vehicles
• Commercial Washing Operations

Pair It With Shark Bite™

For a complete two-step wash system:

Step 1 – Riptide™

• Brightens aluminum
• Removes oxidation
• Breaks down road film
• Eliminates mineral deposits

Step 2 – Shark Bite™

• Cuts grease and grime
• Produces rich, high-foaming suds
• Leaves a clean, streak-free finish
• Provides outstanding rinsing performance

Together they create a professional fleet washing system that delivers exceptional results.

Available Sizes

• 5 Gallon Bucket
• 15 Gallon Drum (on request)
• 55 Gallon Drum (on request)
• 275 Gallon IBC Tote (on request)

Fleet, distributor, and bulk pricing available.

Product Specifications

UN Number: 3265

Hazard Class: 8

Packing Group: II

Recommended Dilution: Up to 40:1, depending on application.

Why Buy From TruckChem?

TruckChem manufactures professional-grade truck wash chemicals at our production facilities in Michigan and Washington, giving customers factory-direct pricing without sacrificing quality.

When you buy from TruckChem, you get:

• Manufacturer-direct pricing
• Professional-grade formulations
• Consistent quality
• Fast nationwide shipping
• Expert technical support
• Products built specifically for the fleet washing industry

Why Fleet Washers Are Switching to Riptide™

✔ No Hydrofluoric Acid

✔ FedEx Delivery Available

✔ Lower Shipping Costs

✔ Professional Aluminum Brightening

✔ Fast Acting Formula

✔ Professional Grade Performance

✔ Manufactured in the USA

Experience the Difference

If you're looking for a professional aluminum brightener that delivers outstanding performance without hydrofluoric acid, Riptide™ is the smarter choice.

Powerful. Fast Acting. Built to Perform.

Available in 5 Gallon Buckets.

15 Gallon Drums, 55 Gallon Drums, and 275 Gallon IBC Totes available upon request.

Call: 586-339-6313

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