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  1. soapy

    Mama always said...

    I came in this morning and found $14.50 in loose quarters laying around in one of my SS bays.
  2. soapy

    Small business loan

    you can also get utilities and rent or mortgage interest as part of the grant.
  3. soapy

    Small business loan

    WCA has a good analysis.on their website done by a HR firm.
  4. soapy

    Car wash profitability

    Most surveys show between 30 to 50% before taxes and debt service.
  5. soapy

    It's now or never ....

    Our city requires each business to have a dumpster. You decide how many times per week you have it dumped. By taking out your dumpster aren't you doing the same thing that made you mad at the dumpers? Every business generates some trash.
  6. soapy

    Pit cleaning..

    Not sure where you are at but you can call your state Environmental department and they can give you a list. Basically they will do a test looking for heavy metal etc.
  7. soapy

    Anybody vend latex gloves?

    Kleenrite has them on sale this month
  8. soapy

    Adding Triple Foam

    I had triple foam and converted to Rain X and sell much more of it. You might also look at the new ceramic waxes that are coming out.
  9. soapy

    Paint for Wash Bays

    I agree with no paint. I did it for years also and am glad I installed FRP and Farmtec poly panels.
  10. soapy

    Paint for Wash Bays

    If the block was sealed properly before the first coat of paint it might be OK. You will probably have to etch the paint with muratic acid before repainting. I would go to a professional paint store like Sherwin WIlliams and have them come and look it over. They will give you recommendations and...
  11. soapy

    Pit cleaning..

    I disagree with the advise that you will face a massive fine if you haul the dirt on a public road. I have been on the WCA environmental commitee and have first hand knowledge with my state environmental agency and the state of California agency. Pit dirt is classified as street sweepings by the...
  12. soapy

    Husky vs Harbor Freight small compressor comparison

    Single phase will produce around 110 psi as I recall. 2 and 3 stage will increase psi but is really not needed for a car wash. It is not how much you spend it is how often you spend it is how I look at compressors.
  13. soapy

    Hand sanitizing stations

    I just ordered some from amazon. should be here tuesday 29.95 each. I did see a nice foot pump operated unit that came on a stand but they are sold out for a while.
  14. soapy

    Hand sanitizing stations

    Has anyone added these yet to your car wash? I ordered some commercial grade stainless steel units so I can install a couple per location. I think 1 in front of the SS bays and one central to the vac islands. I think as we come out of this more and more locations are going to have to have...
  15. soapy

    Husky vs Harbor Freight small compressor comparison

    Quincy or Ingersol Rand are the only compressors I will buy. Prior to car wash business we had tire stores and we ran them very hard and seldom ever had a problem with either. All my original Quincy compressors are still running at my washes.
  16. soapy

    Carwash Closings

    Just my son and me running the washes. The second day of our 21 day self quarantine the washes have been very busy which surprises me.
  17. soapy

    Carwash Closings

    My washes provide service to city,county,state and federal government vehicles so I absolutely see our washes as being vital.
  18. soapy

    FAQ - Essential Business and COVID-19 Shutdowns

    yes, was thinking of credit card only.
  19. soapy

    FAQ - Essential Business and COVID-19 Shutdowns

    Idaho with only 90 cases just got put on lockdown today.
  20. soapy

    Coin Box Upgrade

    Etowah Valley equipment makes a complete unit
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