“Our truck looks as clean in daily operation as it does in the photo – not just right after washing. Even after three years, we clean our vehicles mainly with plain water. In many cases, rain alone is enough to rinse dirt off the treated surfaces.
For us as a logistics company, this is not a side effect but a decisive economic and organizational advantage,” says a customer from the logistics sector.
Starting point: high cleaning effort in day-to-day logistics
Trucks are exposed to extreme stresses all year round:
- Road salt in winter
- Road dirt and fine dust
- Industrial deposits
- Oil and diesel residues
- Weather influences
Tarpaulins, superstructures and driver’s cabs in particular quickly show heavy soiling.
Without suitable protective measures, this leads to:
- frequent cleaning intervals
- high water consumption
- regular use of chemical cleaners
- additional labor time
In a larger fleet, these factors add up considerably.
Technical approach: surface treatment with a long-term effect
Treating the exterior surfaces creates a modified surface structure that significantly reduces the adhesion of dirt particles.
The physical effect ensures that:
- dirt penetrates less deeply into pores
- deposits develop lower adhesion
- water can rinse off dirt more easily
The practical effect in everyday use:
Cleaning is carried out mainly with plain water. Chemical cleaners are only needed for heavy, exceptional soiling.
Decisive added value: consistent effect over three years
The long-term effect is particularly relevant for us.
After three years of regular use – including winter operation – we were unable to detect any noticeable reduction in the protective effect. Cleaning continues to require minimal effort.
For the fleet, this means:
- permanently reduced cleaning times
- lower consumption of cleaning agents
- water savings
- less material stress on the surfaces
Especially with multiple vehicles, this results in a clearly measurable economic advantage.
Hygiene in the driver’s cab: function meets working comfort
In addition to exterior cleaning, the interior also plays an important role. Drivers spend many hours in their cabs every day.
Treated surfaces in the interior:
- can be cleaned more quickly
- reduce stubborn residues
- make it easier to care for heavily used areas
Particularly for frequently used elements such as controls, seats, sleeping berths and storage areas, this ensures consistently better hygienic conditions – even when vehicles are swapped or drivers stand in for one another.
Cost-effectiveness and sustainability in fleet management
The combination of reduced chemical use, lower water consumption and extended cleaning intervals has a twofold effect:
Economic:
- lower ongoing operating costs
- less labor time per vehicle
- long-term material protection
Ecological:
- reduced chemical load
- lower water requirements
- more sustainable vehicle operation
In addition, the visual impression remains consistently high – an image factor in customer contact that should not be underestimated.
Conclusion: a technical solution with strategic value
In retrospect, introducing the Nanopool surface treatment was not a cosmetic measure for us but a strategic decision in fleet management.
Clean trucks – even after three years – cleaned mainly with water and even by rain.
The investment has proven its worth both economically and organizationally, while also contributing to the sustainability of our company.