Chemicals for Namibian Workshops & Fleets

The complete bay: sulphuric acid as ready-to-fill battery acid at SG 1.24–1.28, technical 71% for workshops diluting their own, and de-ionised water for topping — hard tap water scales plates and kills batteries early. Handling is non-negotiable: face shield and acid gloves, always acid into water when diluting, bicarb on hand for neutralising splashes, and ventilation because charging bays generate hydrogen. We supply the SDS for your safety file with the first order.

Match chemistry to surface. Engine Cleaner 222 and Greasolve are the heavy solvent-type cleaners for engines and components; the Waterbase Degreaser handles floors and general plant where you want no solvent flash and easier disposal; and Alubright Extra is the acid brightener for aluminium tankers and bodies — never use it on glass or polished trim. Fleet Wash covers daily body washing, and Wash & Wax where appearance matters. Buying 25 L concentrates and diluting at the gun is where fleets save real money.

Underbody protection before the rotation, not after the rust shows. Tectyl is the proven film — the catalogue lists it exactly for underbody protection — and our Swachem Underbody Spray covers the budget tier; both go onto clean, dry chassis, ideally after a degrease and rinse. Refresh at service intervals for vehicles living at the coast. Add Loctite silicone spray on rubbers and electrics, and rinse salt film off with Fleet Wash after coastal duty rather than letting it sit for the week.

Yes — Swachem distributes Henkel in Namibia, so the workshop staples are local stock: Loctite super glue and engineering adhesives used throughout the motor industry, Loctite LB 8005 belt dressing, silicone spray, Teroson 178 HP headlight restorer, the Teroson WX cutting-compound series for paint correction, and Teroson sealers for body work. Brake-and-clutch specialists add the Pekay Super Brake Pad Adhesive in the 5-litre trade pack. One account covers the lot at trade pricing.