Elements Xpert
TFR CX Commercial Traffic Film Remover & Rinse Aid
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Traffic film is the grey-brown layer of diesel soot, road salt and oily spray that builds up on lower panels over a winter and will not shift with shampoo alone. Elements Xpert TFR CX is a commercial traffic film remover concentrate that strips it in one pass, and it carries a rinse aid in the blend, so the rinse water sheets off and the vehicle dries without the streaking a plain TFR leaves behind. It is supplied in a 20L drum for people washing vehicles all day rather than once a week.
Why it works
- Alkaline detergent blend that lifts traffic film, oil, grease and general road soiling in one pass
- Sequestrants hold hard-water minerals in solution, so it keeps performing in hard water areas
- Built-in rinse aid breaks the surface tension of the rinse water for faster drying and a streak-free finish
- Dilutes up to 66:1 — a 20L drum makes roughly 1,340 litres of ready-to-use solution
- Runs through hot or cold pressure wash equipment, or premixed for brush application
- Does the work chemically, so heavy agitation is not needed to lift the film
When to use it
Winter, mainly, and anything doing motorway miles: vans, tippers, horseboxes, trailers, plant and the lower half of any car that has been on gritted roads. Run it as the pre-wash step so salt and grit are off the vehicle before a mitt ever touches paint. It is also the answer to a yard full of vehicles on a Friday afternoon, where a 1L trigger bottle is not going to get you home.
Specification
| Size | 20L drum |
| Product type | Traffic Film Remover |
| Dilution — pressure washer | Draw neat, set the machine to 1–3% depending on soiling |
| Dilution — premixed or brush | Up to 66:1 with water |
| Chemistry | Alkaline builders, surfactants, sequestrants and rinse aid |
| Equipment | Hot or cold pressure wash equipment, or manual agitation |
| Handling | Goggles, gloves and a mask should be worn when handling the concentrate |
| Brand | Elements Xpert |
Straight from us
Start weaker than you think. 1% through the lance clears an ordinary winter's road film, and jumping straight to 3% on a lightly soiled van just costs you money for no extra clean. Apply it bottom-up, keep it off hot panels and out of direct sun, and rinse before it dries — the rinse aid only earns its keep if there is water on the panel to sheet off.
What it won't do
It is not a snow foam. TFR CX is a strong alkaline cleaner built for volume work, so it will shorten the life of a wax or sealant and it is not the product for a coated show car — use Snow Blast for protected paint. It also will not remove bonded contamination: tar needs Tar & Glue Remover and embedded brake dust needs Iron Fall Reactive.
Frequently asked questions
What dilution should I use for TFR CX?
For pressure wash equipment, draw TFR CX neat and set the machine between 1% and 3% depending on how heavily soiled the vehicle is. For premixed or brush application, Elements Xpert specify up to 66:1 with water.
Will TFR CX strip wax or a ceramic coating?
It can, yes. TFR CX is a strong alkaline traffic film remover intended for commercial and winter cleaning, so expect it to shorten the life of a wax or sealant on paintwork. Use a pH-neutral snow foam on protected paint instead.
Can I use TFR CX through a foam lance?
Yes. Elements Xpert recommend applying it as a foam rather than a pre-spray, through hot or cold pressure wash equipment.
How far does a 20L drum go?
At the maximum 66:1 dilution a 20L drum of TFR CX makes roughly 1,340 litres of ready-to-use solution. Through a pressure washer it works out at around 670 litres at 3% and 2,000 litres at 1%.
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Directions
When Will i get my order
We aim to dispatch orders within 1 working day using Fastway 48-hour delivery. Once your order is on its way, you’ll receive tracking details so you can follow your delivery. Please allow extra time during weekends, bank holidays or busy periods.