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D&s iq
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DiamondWash
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QuarterGuy
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DiamondWash
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I still want to see the touch free unit
8flyer, just wondering if you have any updates on the new D&S IQ that you installed? I think we are ready to pull the trigger on one. Does it clean cars very well with the low pressure water and is it as economical as it looks like it shoud be?
Thanks, Jimbeaux
8flyer
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Jimbeaux,
Nothing new to report other than it's still cleans better than any inbay I've seen. The material does all the cleaning along w/ HP rocker blast for the rockers and wheels. The pressure is regulated by the scan of the car so every inch of it is touched equally. Which brings up another important point. I have not had ONE claim since we installed this unit over a year ago!
Kevin
8flyer
Member
1. no, regulated by the scan. BUT, if the Amperage draws too high it will back off I believe.
2. aluminum
3. yes
-Kevin
I've got a German Washtec machine. My opinion about mine is very mixed. Anyway, if I was to buy a new machine I wouldn't know. Every machine I see has something I like and something I hate.
With the iQ is the scanning done by sonar? How about rough pick-ups with antennas or attachments? Is there any danger in damaging the brush?
Are you unattended?
Cheers Justclean
With the iQ is the scanning done by sonar? How about rough pick-ups with antennas or attachments? Is there any danger in damaging the brush?
Are you unattended?
Cheers Justclean
8flyer
Member
1. yes, sonar but it also has what is called "scaning bars"?
2. the sensitivity is adjusted as to not pickup the antenna
3. never damaged a brush or car
4. yes, completely unattended
5. if you are interested in the IQ you should call D&S to get better details about the unit. My knowledge is limited about the inner workings of this machine.
-Kevin
It looks very simple to maintain. All the best with the machine.
8flyer
Member
no bother at all! I've been sick the past 4 days.....
yes, it will wash a Smart car.
I use the Premier brand dryer. I think they are the best bang for the buck and look good too.
The following video is the unit washing my Lamborghini. Please keep in mind that this was while we where still setting all the parameters in the unit so don't judge it too harshly. One of the side brushes barely touched the car and needed adjusted.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=mJvGyThnBNo
I.B. Washincars
Car Washer Emeritus
You used a Lamborghini for a test car? 
You've got balls as big as jeep tires.
You've got balls as big as jeep tires.You used a Lamborghini for a test car?
Operators have to put their money where their mouth is, and if we are going to wash thousands and thousands of vehicles with our equipment, we better use it on whatever we drive!
Yes - I know test washes are different, as there could be a malfunction, but he obviously had it dialed in enough so that it wasn't going to cause any problems. Also speaks well for the safety of the machine.
