Frequently Asked Questions

Power of Foam is a family of time-saving foam cleaning and degreasing formulations and foam equipment that make it easy to soften heavy buildup on your equipment, machinery, or vehicles with minimal effort. will It will also neutralize most farm chemicals and road salts to slow and prevent corrosion.

A user-friendly, non-toxic, biodegradable, and heavy-foaming cleaner and degreaser.  Dakota Wash HD is available in both Concentrate and Super Concentrate dependent upon application method. Dakota Wash HD will also neutralize most farm chemicals and road salts to slow and prevent corrosion.

1 Gallon of Dakota Wash HD Super Concentrate through a Power of Foam Power Cannon should clean 1 to 2 combines or the equivalent of 2 to 4 tractors.

Users have reported that it cuts their wash time in half - saving time and money!

You should allow sufficient dwell time for the Dakota Wash HD foam to soften tough buildup on the surface. 1-2 minutes is all that is required for light buildup.  Depending on the severity, the process may need to be repeated.

We recommend using the Power of Foam Power Cannon to apply Dakota Wash HD Super Concentrate. To use the Power Cannon, you will need a power washer and wand. The Power Cannon connects to the end of most standard power washer wands using a quick connect adapter - just remove the tip and replace when done. It does not work with a standard garden hose as a garden hose does not have sufficient pressure to create the foam.

Dakota Wash HD is NOT recommended on high polished aluminum.  Dakota Wash HD is formulated to soften buildup on all surfaces, including engine compartments, safely and effectively. It will not harm the coating, the surface, electrical connections, or hydraulic hoses when used as directed.

No, when applied as directed, the diluted, ag-powered Dakota Wash HD is user-friendly, biodegradable, and environmentally safe.

Yes, Dakota Wash HD is water-based and will freeze. We recommend storing the Dakota Wash HD and Power of Foam equipment in above freezing temperatures.  For best results, apply the product in temperatures above 50deg F (10deg C).

Dakota Shine is a 2-Step process (Prep and Shine) and is a unique and patented product that will restore the color, luster, and value to faded and oxidized surfaces like paint, decals, plastics and more.

Absolutely not! Dakota Shine is BETTER than a clear-coat or wax and is designed to penetrate & absorb into the surface and restore the faded & oxidized pigments back to their original color.  Dakota Shine will not burn, flake or scratch off (unless it has been applied too thick).A simple test is to put a piece of scotch tape to the surface that you are going to apply Dakota Shine, apply Dakota Shine and remove tape.  If applied correctly, you should not be able to feel where the tape was.

An inexpensive gravity feed paint gun is all that is needed along with a regulator, clean air hose and air compressor.

Dakota Shine can be used on any painted surface, decals, plastics, vinyl and some rubber components, as long as there is paint or color pigmentation still remaining within the surface/material.

Dakota Shine works on all colors except pure white. The pure white will turn to a cream/ivory white.

Dakota Shine will revitalize the appearance of the machine decals to a LIKE-NEW appearance as it does to the machine surface.

Yes.  After you Prep the surface, you can spot paint the scratches or damaged spots using OEM paint.  Dakota Shine must be applied before the paint dries.

For best results, it is recommended that the temperature of the surface of the equipment be 70° F or above at the time of the application.

ONLY plexiglass.  Plexiglass must be masked off because lacquer thinner can damage the surface.  Dakota Shine can be applied on all other surfaces.  Over-spray can be removed with lacquer thinner and a cotton cloth on all surface EXCEPT plexiglass.  Dakota shine will not harm chrome cylinders, lights or gauges; no cleanup is necessary on these surfaces.

Yes.  If Dakota Shine is applied like a paint (i.e. as a coating), it may run and will not provide the proper results.  Apply Dakota Shine in a THIN and EVEN spray pattern.

The restored color and luster should last as long a the original surface did – in comparable environmental conditions.

Absolutely not!  All you need is some common-sense and the willingness to use a proven & exciting product.  The application is very simple!

NO.  Do NOT apply Dakota Shine with a hand sprayer, weed sprayer or a rag. Do NOT wipe product onto the surface.  Only apply Dakota Shine with a paint gun or directly from the aerosol can.

Details on the approximate coverage area are outlined in the store under the product description. Any questions please don't hesitate to call our toll-free number listed above.

Yes. The process is designed to restore the original color, but the surface will begin fading and oxidizing naturally due to the sun. So, you could apply Dakota Shine as part of a yearly maintenance program to keep your surfaces looking like new, or just apply once.  Remember, that there must be good pigments remaining under the faded and oxidized pigments to complete our process, if the surface is completely oxidized through, then you must repaint.

Yes, it is highly recommended.

No. Dakota Shine needs to be applied in a controlled environment.  A wash bay, an isolated service bay or a paint booth could be utilized to apply Dakota Shine.  It could be Outside on a warm (65° – 85°F), calm day on an asphalt/concrete lot, but it is not recommended as dust particles could stick to the tacky surface.

Dakota Shine is a true value-added product, averaging 10% or higher within the auction industry on mechanically sound equipment.

If the cap is kept tightly closed and the product is stored in a controlled environment, there is no shelf-life for Dakota Shine in 32oz or larger containers.

Carefully empty it back into the container of Dakota Shine.

No. Any remaining Dakota Shine can be poured back into the container to be reused at a later date.

No, the Dakota Shine product is considered hazardous due to the chemical make-up and the aerosol can of Dakota Shine cannot be shipped by air-freight.

No. Dakota Shine is a ready-to-use product, no mixing required. 

Lacquer Thinner.  Use a basic lacquer thinner to wash out the paint gun, and spray a small amount of lacquer thinner through the nozzle to remove any excess Dakota Shine in the ports.

Similar to automotive or OEM machinery paint, we highly recommend that you wear a mask when applying Dakota Shine. Dakota Shine carries a “2” on the NFPA flammability rating but will burn like lamp oil.  So take precautions when using or shipping the product.

Brite Plus MX should be used to clean oxidized aluminum, yellowing painted aluminum and older aluminum trailers. WARNING! (Do not use Brite Plus MX on polished aluminum or stainless steel as it will have a dulling effect)AlumiWash RTU is a less aggressive cleaner that should be used to clean and maintain new aluminum, mirror polished aluminum, stainless steel and fiberglass.

A 2.5 gallon container will clean, on average, a 20 ft trailer twice, depending on the severity of the trailer.

No, the product is ready-to-use. 

Do NOT apply product through high-pressure washing equipment.

1. Using a high-pressure washer clean as much heavy soils off the trailer as possible.
2. Ensure surface is cool to the touch.
3. Spray a small area to test
4. Always apply aluminum cleaner bottom to top. Do not allow to dry on the surface of the trailer.
5. For best results agitate with a soft brush.
6. Rinse with high pressure; be sure to rinse thoroughly paying special attention to grooves, rails, tops.

Cement Remover is an effective pre-soak used to soften and help remove the build-up of cement, slurry, lime, and scale and can be applied through a standard garden/weed sprayer.

Yes, it is safe-to-use on most surfaces when used as directed.  It will not harm glass or paint.

Cement Remover ships non-hazardous in case quantities (in concentrated form according to DOT regulations and HEALTH is classified as a 2 under U.S. NFPA) and is user-friendly, non-toxic, and biodegradable when used/diluted as directed.