05Industries · Specialty

For the four problems nothing general-purpose solves.

Some soils don't respond to detergent at all. Adhesive, tar, mineral scale and oxidation each need a different mechanism, and using the wrong one usually means damaging the surface while you try.

specialty problem sets
4
scraping required
0
spot-test, always
1
Close-up of sticker residue on a white vehicle panel
Specialty · In the field

The insight

Four soils, four mechanisms

Adhesive fails at the bond line, not the surface. That's why scraping does damage: it attacks the substrate instead of the bond. The right approach softens the adhesive until it releases on its own.

Mineral scale is a deposit, not a film. Detergent slides off it. It needs contact time on a vertical surface, which is a delivery problem as much as a chemistry one, hence a clinging gel rather than a liquid.

Oxidation is the surface converting rather than something sitting on it. Aggressive acids will strip it and pit the metal underneath, which is why kitchen steel needs a controlled treatment and a proper rinse-and-oil finish.

What it covers

Specialty
applications.

01

Adhesive

Label gum, packing tape, decals, stickers, protective film and mastic. Softens the bond line so residue wipes off instead of being scraped off a finished surface.

02

Tar & asphalt

Road tar, asphalt spatter and heavy petroleum film on vehicle lowers, plant and equipment. Solvent action first, then degreasing to lift what's left.

03

Mineral scale & oxidation

Hard-water rings and limescale under a rim, plus the surface rust that forms on kitchen steel. Each delivered in the format that holds contact where it's needed.

04

Surface protection

Finishing the job so it stays clean: biodegradable chemistry where run-off matters, and a controlled exterior wash that won't strip or streak the surface underneath.

Getting it right on the job

Three steps. In this order.

  1. 01

    Spot-test

    Always test an inconspicuous area first. Specialty chemistry is stronger by definition and finishes vary.

  2. 02

    Wet and wait

    Fully wet the residue and let the product reach the bond line or deposit. Reapply rather than scrubbing early.

  3. 03

    Neutralise

    Wipe, then clean the area with soap and water. On steel, dry fully and re-oil.

Stock it, ship it, use it

Find the formula
for your job.

Four formulas shipping now, five in final formulation. Tell us what you're cleaning and we'll point you at the right one.