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Ok then, sounds like I should go rotary and build my own! Now to figure out what I need to order. Doors from Coleman, dixmor 6? or 7? timers and cryptopay from kleenrite. Electroswitch rotary switches from ? , I need ad least one coin acceptor, what brand and from whom? Is that everything...

Howdy y’all, I am in the process of purchasing a car wash and the current owner is using tsys for processing with a Hamilton pay station. I am trying to see if there are other options for this or if I can add cryptopay to the pay station. The current unit is slow and it sounds like it is going...

I really appreciate the advice. I am excited to get this place turned around and profitable. I am a little concerned about spending money on items that just don’t make sense to spend money on but surely with the forums help I can make well informed decisions. So far, I am going to order new...

So it looks like either a rotary knob set up or push button set up with coin acceptor and cryptopay is about $2500 each. I am considering going with the push buttons because I think it looks a little more luxurious but I still am not sure because it sounds like rotary may be more durable. The...

I think I am going to try to refurbish this machine. Thanks for the info!

Do y’all think rotary switch or the push buttons are a better set up?

Thank you, is there a particular brand that is recommended for chemicals? They are currently using ZEP I think

I was wondering if that “just out of the river look” meant it was time for a replacement. Or at least time to send it to its rightful home in the river.

Sweet, I did email ginsan about this are there any other popular distributors? Also, do I need a bill acceptor? If I get a new timer and coin acceptor which work and last the best?

Thanks for the feedback. Did they come with timers and coin acceptors? Or is everything optional?

Howdy y’all, I am thinking of converting the covers on my meter boxes to a rotary knob style. The current units are not working as well as I would like. Is there a preferred vendor for these or should I have a stainless door fabricated and install the components myself? Or maybe someone has a...

It is built in, the rest of the equipment is Jim Coleman so it is probably whatever they install. I could probably change the plexiglass and paint it up but I didn't know if vending is lucrative enough to replace it or get some of those single item vending machines.

Howdy y’all, I am in the process of purchasing a car wash and it has a vending machine that is currently not working. I wanted to know if y’all thought it was worth replacing or if repair is a possibility. I am attaching a picture of the machine. Thanks for the help!

Update on this Car Wash! It looks like I am going to be the proud owner of this wash by the end of 2021. I am ready to get started fixing this place up but want to make wise decisions. Any opinions on the following? 1. Make sure all bays function on every setting. Make sure all vacuums are...

Howdy yall, I did a search but didn’t find much information on the topic of tax benefits or strategies. BY THE WAY, I don’t mean keeping a barrel of quarters hidden and not reporting any income. I currently have a small construction business and about 15 rental properties. So I am aware of...

Another note. My banker said they would finance 100% of the cost of the automatic, if I wanted to. Of course that means higher monthly obligations but I thought it was interesting.

Thanks for all the information. I am still still trying to figure out if the wash I’m looking at is feasible and if I should install a new or used IBA. Is there any standard for how many washes per day to break even on a unit?

I am not experienced in car washes but am in pipefitting. Fitters Frequently use Teflon tape then apply pipe dope over the Teflon tape. I don’t know if it will help your situation but thought I would mention it since this forum has been so much help to me.

Does anyone have experience or feedback installing used In Bay Automatics? Did you install your self or is there a service that will install and set it up? I’m thinking of purchasing a carwash and want to know my options before I commit to a purchase. Thanks

Recon Report! I have been going by the wash frequently during the week and today I was able to go by about every hour from 9am-5pm. From what I could tell today about 60-70 cars use the SS bays and maybe 15-20 cars run through the Auto but it was hard to really tell on the auto. Traffic at...