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#2 Apex
Apex is low foaming and easy to rinse while reducing the need for brushing on polished aluminum equipment.
- Safe on polished aluminum & painted surfaces
- More affordable
- Low foam profile for easy rinsing & use in automated wash systems
- Has degreasing and bug removal properties
- Formulated without phosphate salts

What Makes Apex Different
Affordable Polish-Safe Formula
Cost-effective high-pH detergent breaks down road film and grime on polished aluminum
Safely Cleans Polished Vehicles
Works efficiently with automated systems and water reclaim
Chemistry Breaks Down Film
Tackles stubborn road film in 1-step or 2-step processes
Apex Product Specifications
Product Name: Apex
Type: Step 2 high-pH alkaline detergent (polish-safe, low foam)
pH: High
Compatible With: Knockdown, Counterpunch, Uppercut, other Step 1 presoaks
Safe On: Polished aluminum, painted surfaces, nearly all surfaces
Container Sizes: 5 gal | 30 gal | 55 gal | 275 gal tote
How to Use Apex
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Apply Step 1 presoak from bottom to top
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Apply Apex directly over Step 1 presoak
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Rinse from top
to bottom
Pair Apex with the Right Step 1
Apex is a Step 2. You need a Step 1 to complete the clean.
Knockdown – Polish-safe low-pH presoak, pairs well with Apex for cost-effective 2-step washing
Counterpunch – Versatile citric acid presoak for polished aluminum applications
Not Sure Which Step 1 Is Right for You?
Get Chemical Pricing Information
Ready for Affordable Polish-Safe Cleaning?
Break down road film and grime while protecting polished aluminum with Apex.
Sizes: 5 gal | 30 gal | 55 gal | 275 gal tote
Or call 616-531-6420 to talk with a chemical specialist