Product Description
Vehicle Pre-Soak for Bugs, Tar, Oil, Grease & Fleet Soils
Karcher Vehicle Pre-Soak is a professional pre-wash detergent designed to loosen stubborn soils before the main vehicle wash step. It helps penetrate and break up bugs, tar, oil, grease deposits, road film, and transportation fleet soils.
This high-foaming pre-soak helps reduce manual scrubbing and save time during fleet wash and vehicle cleaning programs. It is safe for fine auto finishes when used according to label directions and strong enough for transportation fleet vehicles.
Product Data
- Product: Vehicle Pre-Soak
- Brand: Karcher
- Manufacturer Part Number: 8.698-221.0
- Monster SKU: MPK86982210
- Product Type: Vehicle pre-soak and pressure washer detergent
- Use Type: Vehicle pre-soak, fleet wash pre-treatment, bug remover, tar remover, oil and grease pre-cleaner
- Recommended Surfaces: Fine auto finishes, fleet vehicles, trucks, trailers, equipment, and washable vehicle surfaces
- Dilution: 1:60
- Heavy Soil Dilution: 1:40
- Yield: 5 gallons makes up to 305 gallons of ready-to-use solution
- pH: 12.8 full strength
- pH at Use Dilution: 10.2 at 1:60
- Color / Appearance: Blue
- Fragrance: Citrus
- Foaming: High
- Hard Water Reaction: 4 = Good
- VOC: 0% California Consumer Products VOC
- Photochemically Reactive Ingredients: 0%
- Kosher Certified: Yes, year round not including Passover
- Package Size: 5 gallon pail
- Gross Weight: 48.14 lb
- Packaged Dimensions: 12.5 x 12.5 x 15 in
- UPS Shipping: Yes
- SDS Product Code: 1951KNA
Recommended Surfaces
- Fine automotive finishes
- Fleet vehicles
- Trucks and trailers
- Transportation equipment
- Commercial vehicle exteriors
- Washable painted vehicle surfaces
- Approved exterior vehicle surfaces
Commonly Used For
- Pre-soaking vehicles before washing
- Loosening bugs and tar
- Breaking up oil and grease deposits
- Reducing manual scrubbing
- Fleet vehicle wash programs
- Truck wash pre-treatment
- Preparing heavy-soil areas before applying vehicle wash detergent
Compatible Karcher Pressure Washer Equipment
Vehicle Pre-Soak is compatible with Karcher pressure washer detergent systems for fleet, truck, trailer, equipment, and vehicle wash applications.
HD Cold Water Pressure Washers
- HD 1.9/13 Ed
- HD 2.5/27 P
- HD 3.0/10 Ed
- HD 3.0/20 M Cage
- HD 3.0/27 G Teton
- HD 3.0/27 GB Teton
- HD 3.0/30 P
- HD 3.0/40 PB
- HD 3.5/20 Ea
- HD 3.5/35 G Teton
- HD 3.5/35 GB Teton
- HD 3.5/40 P
- HD 3.7/35 PB
- HD 3.8/35 P
- HD 4.0/40 G Teton
- HD 4.0/40 GB Teton
- HD 4.0/40 Ge Teton
- HD 4.0/40 GeB Teton
- HD 4.0/50 PeB Cage
- HD 4.5/50 PeB Cage
- HD 4/8 X Classic
- HD 5.0/30 GB Teton
- HD 5.0/30 GeB Teton
- HD 5.0/50 Ec Cage
- HD 1.8/13 C Ed
- HD 1.8/14 Ed
- HD 2.0/1000 Dual Mister
- HD 2.0/1000 Dual Mister Cart
- HD 2.5/27 P ATV
- HD 3.0/27 G
- HD 3.1/31 P
- HD 3.5/35 G
- HD 4.0/36 P
- HD 4.0/40 GeB
- HD 4.5/32-4 S Eb
- HD 4.5/32-4 S Ec
HD Equipment Families
- HD Cabinet
- HD Compact Class
- HD Mid Class Cage Series
- HD PB Cart
- HD PB/PeB/D Cage
- HD Roll Cage
- HD Series Electric
- HD Wall Mounted
- HD Cart
- HD Mid Class
- HD PB/D Cage
- HD Special Class
- HD Super Class
- Pro Am HD
- Pro HD 400
HDS Hot Water Pressure Washers
- HDS 2.2/12 Ed
- HDS 3.0/20-4 Ea/Eg Standard
- HDS 3.5/30-4 Ea/Eg Standard
- HDS 3.5/30-4 Eg
- HDS 3.5/35 P Cage
- HDS 3.5/35 Pe Cage
- HDS 4.0/20 E Ef
- HDS 4.0/20-4 Ec Premium
- HDS 4.0/20-4 Eg
- HDS 4.0/20-4 Eh/Eb Premium
- HDS 4.0/30 E Ec
- HDS 4.0/30 E Ef
- HDS 4.0/30-4 Eb/Eb Premium
- HDS 4.0/30-4 Ec Premium
- HDS 4.0/30-4 Ef Premium
- HDS 4.7/35 Pe Cage
- HDS 4.8/30 Pe Cage
- HDS 5.0/30-4 Ec Premium
- HDS 5.0/30-4 Ef
- HDS 5.0/30-4 Eh/Eb
- HDS 5.6/35 De Cage
- HDS 8.0/30 Ge Cage
- HDS 801-4 E
- HDS-E 3.3/25-4 M Ef
- Karcher HDS 3.5/40 Ge VMT
- Heater 4.2/30
HDS Equipment Families
- HDS Cabinet
- HDS Heater
- HDS P/PE Cage
- HDS Special Class
- HDS Upright Class
- HDS VHP
- HDS Compact Class
- HDS Hand Truck
- HDS Mid Class
- HDS Pe Cage
- HDS Super Class
Sechura HDS ST LP / NG Systems
- Sechura HDS 3.5/20 Ea ST LP
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Ea ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Eb ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Ec ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Ef ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Eg ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 3.9/30 Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Ea ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Eb ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Ec ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Ef ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Eg ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.0/22 Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 4.8/30 Ea / Eb / Ec / Ef / Eg / Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 5.0/22 Eg ST LP
- Sechura HDS 5.0/23 Ea / Eb / Ec / Ef / Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 5.0/23 Eg ST NG
- Sechura HDS 6.3/32 Eb / Ec / Ef / Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 8.0/32 Eb / Ec / Ef / Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura HDS 9.5/30 Eb / Ec / Ef / Eh ST LP / NG
- Sechura NG/LP Series
Trailer, Water Jetter & Specialty Systems
- Jalapao Series
- Jarvis SCW 2.4/25 G
- Jarvis SCW 4.0/40 G
- K-Jet 2500 Water Jetter
- Mojave Series
- TRK-3500 Trailer
- TRK-3500H Preconfigured Trailer
- TRK-6000 Trailer
- Trailer Karcher 3500E HDS 4.7/35
- Tule Series HDS 3.5/40 GE MT
- TRK-2500 HDS 4.7/35 trailer system
- TRK-2500 trailer system
- TRK-3500 trailer system
- Tabernas Series
Package Size Options
- 8.698-221.0 / MPK86982210 - 5 gallon pail
Package Size Pricing: Select the package size above to view updated pricing and availability. Product specifications and application information apply to Vehicle Pre-Soak 8.698-221.0.
Application Directions
- For standard pre-soak cleaning, meter one part Vehicle Pre-Soak with up to 60 parts water.
- For heavy soil, meter at 1:40.
- Apply or foam onto soiled vehicle areas before washing.
- Apply pre-soak from the bottom up and allow it to penetrate.
- Allow 1 to 2 minutes of dwell time.
- Do not allow the product to dry on the surface.
- Apply vehicle wash detergent from the bottom up.
- Rinse from the top down using clean water.
- Read all label directions and Safety Data Sheet before use.
Safety & Handling
- Industrial use only.
- Read the Safety Data Sheet thoroughly before using this product.
- Use only on compatible washable vehicle surfaces.
- Test in an inconspicuous area before full application.
- Use proper ventilation and recommended personal protective equipment.
- Wear protective gloves and eye protection when handling concentrate.
- Avoid contact with skin and eyes.
- Avoid release to the environment.
- Do not allow product to dry on the surface.
- Keep container sealed when not in use.
- Keep out of reach of children.
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Shipping Information
This product ships as a 5 gallon commercial vehicle pre-soak pail. This item ships UPS according to the product information sheet. Pallet quantities and large facility orders are available.
Facility & Bulk Purchase Programs
Need vehicle pre-soak, fleet wash chemicals, pressure washer detergents, truck wash cleaners, or vehicle cleaning products for a large facility, contractor, or fleet program? Monster Janitorial provides special pricing for commercial and institutional buyers.
Orders over $15,000 may qualify for free freight. Contact sales@monsterjanitorial.com for a custom quote.
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- Professional-grade commercial pressure washer chemicals
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- Expert support from commercial cleaning and pressure washer chemical specialists
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Chemical Guides & Floor Care Resources
Need help choosing the right vehicle pre-soak, fleet wash chemical, pressure washer detergent, degreaser, or exterior vehicle cleaner? Monster Janitorial provides chemical guides, application information, and maintenance best practices for commercial cleaning teams.
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Custom Field
Application Vehicle Pre-Soak and Fleet Wash Pre-Treatment
Chemical Type Vehicle Pre-Soak / Pressure Washer Detergent
Surface Types Fine Auto Finishes, Fleet Vehicles, Trucks, Trailers, Transportation Equipment, Washable Vehicle Surfaces, Painted Vehicle Surfaces
Compatible Equipment HD Pressure Washer, HDS Pressure Washer, Cold Water Pressure Washer, Hot Water Pressure Washer, Trailer Pressure Washer, Cabinet Pressure Washer, Wall-Mounted Pressure Washer, Vehicle Wash System, Pressure Washer Detergent Injector, Foam Applicator,
Dilution Ratio 1:60
pH 12.8 full strength
Fragrance Citrus
Appearance Blue
