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Learn how three college friends got their start in the car care business, what set’s their company apart, and what continues to drive them to succeed.

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Where’d the Stinger Name Come From?

Fritz Seewald, Co-Founder and Executive VP for Stinger Chemical, tells how they came up with the Stinger name.

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The Car Care Appearance Leader Since 1988

For over 34 years, Stinger® Chemical has proven to be one of the country’s dynamic automotive chemical companies. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying a complete line of automotive and aftermarket chemicals for the car care professional, including reconditioning products, car wash chemistry, automotive chemistry and equipment.

Our highly trained staff is committed to being innovators in the industry, continually improving our products and services to ensure customer satisfaction. Working closely with our distributor network on the development process ensures that our products meet user expectations in performance, value, and quality.

Located in Houston, Texas, the Energy Capital of the world, Stinger Chemical’s 9.5-acre campus and state-of-the-art production facility enable us to be a leader across the automotive chemical industry today and into the future. Our location and history in Houston allow us to have direct access to the world’s largest producers of raw materials from leading petrochemical refineries. The connections to these raw material suppliers and access to the second-largest port in the US allow us to procure the finest materials to produce the highest quality automotive care products. Access to these raw materials translates to superior products and a reliable supply chain for our customers.

The Car Care Appearance Leader Since 1988

For over 34 years, Stinger® Chemical has proven to be one of the country’s dynamic automotive chemical companies. The company specializes in manufacturing and supplying a complete line of automotive and aftermarket chemicals for the car care professional, including reconditioning products, car wash chemistry, automotive chemistry, and equipment.

Our highly trained staff is committed to being innovators in the industry, continually improving our products and services to ensure customer satisfaction. Working closely with our distributor network on the development process ensures that our products meet user expectations in performance, value, and quality.

Located in Houston, Texas, the Energy Capital of the world, Stinger Chemical’s 9.5 acres, state-of-the-art production facility enables us to be a leader across the automotive chemistry industry today and into the future. Our location and history in Houston allow us to have direct access decade’s long relationships with the largest producers of raw materials from leading petrochemical refineries in the world. The connections to these companies and the United States’ second-largest shipping facility in the Port of Houston, allow us to use the finest elements to produce highest quality automotive care products. Access to these raw materials translates to a superior product and lower costs for our customers.

The Highest Performance
Car Care Products

Our professional line of products is used in car washes, auto dealerships, reconditioning shops, OEM, and auto auctions across the United States and internationally. Our international business goals and objectives for expansion are at the forefront of our minds. We have exported our products to North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

The Highest Performance
Car Care Products

Our professional line of products is used in car washes, auto dealerships, reconditioning shops, OEM, and auto auctions across the United States and internationally. Our international business goals and objectives for expansion are at the forefront of our minds. We have exported our products to North America, South America, Europe, Asia, Australia, and the Middle East.

World Class Research & Development

Our Research and Design Lab is not just responsible for creating new products; they also manage our quality control operation, ensuring that our full line of products perform as designed with each shipment. Every time you receive our products, you can be confident that each detail has been tested to meet our highest performance standards.

Our results extend far beyond the lab. Each of our car wash, reconditioning, and automotive chemistry products receive extensive testing in the field by our certified distributors.

World Class Research & Development

Our Research and Design Lab is not just responsible for creating new products; they also manage our quality control operation, ensuring that our full line of products perform as designed with each shipment. Every time you receive our products, you can be confident that each detail has been tested to meet our highest performance standards.

Our results extend far beyond the lab. Each of our car wash, reconditioning, and automotive chemistry products receive extensive testing in the field by our certified distributors.

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Heading to The Car Wash Show? Stinger Chemicals will be there connecting with operators, reconditioners, and service centers who want dependable chemistry and smart dilution. #carwash #chemcials #stingerchemicals #charwashshow2026

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Free rinsing with brilliant color that seals and
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