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We had this problem when we re-opened 1 of our IBAs after who knows how many years. Rebuild kit solved the issue, probably just needs the rubber diaphragm, but might as well replace it all while you are in there.

There are many ways to run an SS correctly, and many ways to run them incorrectly also!

Yes, they save cost, but they are more of a hassle to mix - and more training if having an employee do it. We tried it based on reading Waxman's earlier posts and liked it, for the show and cleaning power. We have started mixing in larger batches and transferring to smaller containers to have in...

Simoniz correct is a powder soap you mix with water at your location. This is the mix ratio we use for the SS presoak: 5 gallons water 3.75 LBS simoniz correct 16oz KR Presoak ultra concentrate 16oz simoniz foaming agent Brown or Orange tip on hydrominder for a good show and clean

We prefer Nayax, especially without internet at your washes, it works on the cell network. There is a Nayax sticky thread that has all the info you need to hook them up to any timer.

Ya, the KR SS presoak is worthless, I've been using a modified version of Waxman's Simonize correct mix for our SS presoak.

It works ok if you let it sit and use the HP water 2-3 inches away from the wheel, won't show any brown running down like our IBA tire chemical. But I wouldn't put that strong of a chemical in the hands of our SS customers. Definitely more show than go, but still cleans. We have customers that...

Marvel mystery oil works great as air tool lubricant. Some of those air cylinders are pre-lubed with a "lifetime" lubricant, once it's gone though you will have issues. Once you start oiling an air cylinder, you will have to continue to always lubricate it, as you will wash out the "lifetime"...

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It's worth it for us. Customers love the green color and spearmint smell, we use Kleen Rite tire and wheel in the SS. As others have said, more time sold and tire seems to be more popular than presoak

This is an older setup, the new ones have bigger boxes so we can mount a red external stop button

I was thinking about this also, but still won't provide dual pricing. We are double price on shampoo and fragrance over vac. So cc would get an advantage over cash and coin.

Your SS tire cleaner should not be strong enough to damage clear coat

Probably $ they pocketing off the books, thinking they should get paid for the value also. I think we will soon start seeing these express washes going on the distressed market, whether foreclosure or back to the bank

Please keep us posted. I've thought about this, but most of our vacs are combo vacs, so I'm pretty sure we would lose the dual pricing structure on CC

This is very important, especially if you aren't going to fix it yourself or have an internal employee that can fix it. How far away is the service company and how long will it take them to get out to your site if you have an issue? I know some distributors that will book you out a week later if...

Are you doing count-up on vacs? How's that working out if you are?

Only way to add payment options to a box that small without replacement is by adding auxiliary boxes near your main box. We have similar boxes and added auxiliary boxes to add Nayax cc to our bays

Check on 1 and 2. 3 we haven't ever tried. May try it. We are only attended basically 1 hour a day at all our locations, hard to justify payroll to keep attendant all day.

What is everyone doing for marketing for your washes? We are looking to spend some $ on marketing this year for both SS and IBA. What have you found to be most effective? We currently have nothing in place, just our Google business page, so blank slate. Any good car wash specific marketing...