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#1 Citric Pre-soak
#1 Citric Pre-soak cleans and lightly brightens polished aluminum with polish-safe soaps, or works with aggressive soaps when polish isn’t being cleaned.
- Safe on polished aluminum when used as directed at proper dilutions
- Safe on glass
- Reduces the need for brushing
- Helps remove paint oxidation
- Ships non-hazardous

What Makes #1 Citric Pre-soak Different
Versatile Citric Acid Formula
Safe on polished aluminum or pair with aggressive soaps for non-polished fleets
Effective Oxidation Removal
Reduces brushing needs while removing paint oxidation
Pleasant Orange Citrus Scent
Ships non-hazardous with a fresh fragrance
#1 Citric Pre-soak Product Specifications
Product Name: #1 Citric Pre-soak
Type: Step 1 low-pH presoak (citric acid-based)
pH: Low
Compatible With: Panda, Pro-Wash (polished aluminum), Film Fighter (non-polished)
Safe On: Polished aluminum (at proper dilution), glass, metals, painted surfaces
Container Sizes: 5 gal | 55 gal | 275 gal tote | bulk
How to Use #1 Citric Pre-soak
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Apply #1 Citric Pre-soak from bottom to top
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Apply Step 2 detergent directly over #1 Citric Pre-soak
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Rinse from top
to bottom
Pair #1 Citric Pre-soak with the Right Step 2
#1 Citric Pre-soak is a Step 1. You need a Step 2 to complete the clean.
Panda – Polish-safe alkaline detergent for polished aluminum applications
Pro-Wash – High-performing alkaline detergent with excellent foam stability
Film Fighter – Aggressive alkaline cleaner for non-polished, heavy-duty applications
Not Sure Which Step 2 Is Right for You?
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Ready for Versatile Citric Acid Cleaning?
Clean polished or non-polished fleets with the flexibility of #1 Citric Pre-soak.
Sizes: 5 gal | 55 gal | 275 gal tote | bulk
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