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RTU Mixing Calculator

Water and concentrate amounts in gallons
Water : concentrateWaterConcentrate
3:13.751.25
4:14.01.0
5:14.1670.833

Amounts are rounded to 0.001 gallon. Choose one ratio for each chemical and keep Step 1 and Step 2 in separate containers. Your injector dilutes this RTU further during downstreaming.

Injector Dilution Calculator

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A 10:1 draw rate means 10 parts pressure-washer water to 1 part RTU drawn from the tank.

Final dilution is the mix coming out of the wand and hitting the truck. Enter the target recommended for your product.

Enter a target final dilution to calculate your RTU mix.

Use your measured water-to-RTU draw rate. Amounts are rounded to 0.001 gallon; check product and equipment instructions before using the calculated mix.

New to two-stepping? Start here

These four guides cover the basics: understand the process, choose chemicals, choose equipment, and prepare your RTU.

  1. Two-Stepping Basics
  2. Polish-Safe vs. Non-Polish-Safe
  3. EZ 2-Step vs. Pro 2-Step
  4. Chemical Dilution Guide

Then use the other guides for the question or problem you’re working on.

Browse the guides

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Two-Stepping Basics

Learn how two-step truck washing works, which chemical bundle fits your surfaces, and why Step 1 and Step 2 must stay separate.

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Polish-Safe vs. Non-Polish-Safe

Choose between Venom + Viper and Bullet + Trigger based on polished aluminum, surface compatibility, and the buildup you need to remove.

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EZ 2-Step vs. Pro 2-Step

Compare how the EZ kit and Pro system apply chemicals, switch between steps, and fit your pressure washer and daily wash workflow.

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Chemical Dilution Guide

Understand water-to-chemical ratios, measure your container mix, and see why injector draw matters to the chemical strength reaching the truck.

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Pre-Treating Bugs & Problem Areas

Use Step 2 to give bug-heavy mirrors, visors, and bumpers extra attention before the full two-step wash.

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When to Brush

Brush after applying Step 2 and before rinsing. Learn how pre-treatment and targeted brushing fit into the two-step sequence.

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Truck Still Dirty? Start Here

Check chemical draw, dilution, application, and rinsing before reaching for stronger soap or changing your two-step wash setup.

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Water Spots or Soap Residue?

Understand why water quality matters for chemical mixing and rinsing, and how DI, RO, and TDS checks fit into a wash setup.

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Calculate Your Cost per Wash

Calculate RTU yield, cost per prepared gallon, and combined Step 1 and Step 2 chemical cost using measured usage.

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How to Check Injector Draw Rate

Measure pickup and outlet flow, distinguish water-to-RTU ratios from total dilution, and use the result in the injector calculator.

Glossary

Plain-language definitions for truck wash chemicals, equipment, dilution, and common washing terms.