Elements Xpert
TFR X Concentrated Traffic Film Remover
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Traffic film is the grey-brown skin of diesel soot, salt spray and oily road grime that builds up on lower panels through a winter, and car shampoo will not touch it. Elements Xpert TFR X is a concentrated traffic film remover — a blend of alkaline detergents, surfactants and sequestrants that releases traffic film, oil and grease chemically, so it leaves in the rinse water instead of off the end of a brush.
Why it works
- Concentrated alkaline detergent blend that lifts traffic film, oil and grease without heavy scrubbing
- Sequestrants hold hard-water minerals in solution, so it keeps working in hard water areas
- Dilutes up to 33:1 for brush work — a 5L drum makes roughly 165 litres of solution
- Drawn neat through pressure wash equipment at 2–3%, set by how dirty the vehicle is
- Runs through hot or cold pressure wash equipment, or premixed for manual application
- 5L is the size for a busy week without committing to a 20L drum
When to use it
From October onwards, on anything doing motorway or country-road miles: vans, tippers, trailers, horseboxes and the bottom third 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 goes anywhere near the paint.
Specification
| Size | 5L |
| Product type | Traffic Film Remover |
| Dilution — pressure washer | Draw neat, set the machine to 2–3% depending on soiling |
| Dilution — brush or premix | Up to 33:1 with water |
| Chemistry | Alkaline detergents, surfactants and sequestrants |
| Equipment | Hot or cold pressure wash equipment, or manual application |
| Handling | Goggles, gloves and a mask must be worn |
| Brand | Elements Xpert |
Straight from us
Buy the strength you need rather than the strongest thing on the shelf. TFR X at 2% clears an ordinary winter's road film off a van, and if you are routinely having to go past 3% the answer is TFR XX, which dilutes three times further, not more of this. Apply bottom-up, keep it off hot panels and rinse before it dries.
What it won't do
It is not a snow foam. TFR X is a strong alkaline cleaner and it will shorten the life of a wax or sealant, so protected paint wants Snow Blast instead. It also carries no rinse aid — if you want the rinse water to sheet off and dry without streaking across a fleet, that is TFR CX.
Frequently asked questions
What dilution should I use for TFR X?
Through pressure wash equipment, draw TFR X neat and set the machine between 2% and 3% depending on how heavily soiled the vehicle is. For brush application or a premixed machine, Elements Xpert specify up to 33:1 with water.
How far does a 5L drum go?
At the maximum 33:1 dilution, 5L of TFR X makes roughly 165 litres of ready-to-use solution.
Will TFR X strip wax or a ceramic coating?
It can. TFR X is a strong alkaline traffic film remover intended for winter and commercial cleaning, so expect it to shorten the life of a wax or sealant on paintwork. Use a pH-neutral snow foam on protected paint.
What is the difference between TFR X, TFR XX and TFR CX?
TFR X is the standard concentrate at up to 33:1. TFR XX is super concentrated at up to 100:1, for heavier work and a lower cost per wash. TFR CX carries a built-in rinse aid so vehicles dry without streaking.
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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.