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  1. soapy

    Radius vs Kondor

    I have everything except the lava sheet wax function. It was available but I was not interested. Rocker panel blasters, trifoams, rain x reg wax etc. I would definitely look at a radius. I go through other IBA all the time when I am traveling and have never found one that cleans any better...
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    Radius vs Kondor

    I have a radius that is a couple of years old. I am very happy with it. I had one program issue with it a year ago but the distributor got us talked through the problem the next day. It washes quick and does a good job. I would buy another without hesitation.
  3. soapy

    Car Wash Insurance

    The Insurance center works with the ICA or you can try the Western Carwash Association who also offer insurance.
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    Who’s installing Ceramic Coatings?

    As a follow up to the Simoniz Diamond glaze ceramic I hand installed 18 months ago I can say it is still looking great and beading up even the presoak that I use in MY IBAs. I took a 1200 mile road trip in the car last week and ran it through my touchless when I got back and it is still doing...
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    Ideas? Having hot water shortages during busy times.

    You might also check to see if you could eliminate some functions that are taking hot water that may not really need it. Hot water RInse?
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    Billboards on your property. What do you get paid?

    I get 3000 per year for one and $3500 per year for another site.
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    Fighting the Freeze During Winter

    Most cities use magnesium chloride vs. calcium chloride now.
  8. soapy

    Loan for the Equipment

    I have used Frontier Leasing in Des MOines Iowa for several IBA purchases. Ron Angell was my contact.
  9. soapy

    Ray Pak thermostat obsolete

    I have replaced Goldline thermostats in the past with Johnson controls model A419 thermostats. I put the sensor in concrete by cutting the concrete so the sensor will sit in a cold area of the concrete and then wire it into the raypak. Easily replaceable and they have worked for decades now.
  10. soapy

    Weather closing

    Below zero we close automatics at night. Open in as bays always.
  11. soapy

    Large Vehicle Wash Systems

    I have full ryko built clearance frame in front of a monarch 2 touch less. It keeps too tall and too wide of vehicles out with 6 inch square frame aluminum that bolts to entrance floor. It helps people get lined up before entering but a few people still can't drive straight once they get past it...
  12. soapy

    Hamilton Hand Held for Goldline

    I would first try a new cable, that is usually what fails on mine.
  13. soapy

    Help with Sta-Rite Pump

    I have found it is just a cheap to buy a new pump as it is to buy a rebuild kit.
  14. soapy

    Ceramic Protectants are causing issues now

    I see the same problem with RainX after a few applications. Strange to see soap beading up on cars but it will if you have ceramic coated your car by hand. The spray on ceramics IMO are about the same as the rainX. It is critical that you get the car clean before sealing with Rain X or ceramic...
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    Floor heat alternatives

    Radiant heaters that will heat the floor like the sun.
  16. soapy

    Pit Cleaning Advise

    I have some spare land next to one wash and let it dry there then usually some one wants it for fill and hauls it away for free.
  17. soapy

    Pit Cleaning Advise

    My weapon of choice now but I also have handi clams and a ring o matic.
  18. soapy

    MEI Bill acceptor repairs?

    I send mine to Randy and he knows a place by him that repairs them.
  19. soapy

    Pit Cleaning Advise

    I built a special front end scooper that I installed on a small tractor. It works awesome. Got the idea from Gator on this forum. I did a post on it about 18 months ago.
  20. soapy

    New Floor heat boiler

    We are in the middle of installing a new Raypak for bay floor heat . A couple of pics of the in process install and will let you know how it ends up working out. Hangs on the wall and uses PVCfor exhaust.
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