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    Which concentrates are better

    Meaning IBA vs Foam Brush vs HP soap, or Dosatron vs Hydrominders, or flo jets and variable speed pumps. need more info.
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    How Long with the Same Soap Vendor ?

    Since i learned of KR on this forum several years ago I have used them for a lot of stuff. Had a half dozen reps claim they could match cost and some were lucky to escape with their lives. One has matched the price on some items.
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    What is the effect of cold weather on stored chemicals?

    Heck, if it were me I would give them a try and see what happens.
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    The chemistry of washing

    I have gone to low PH cleaners. Did this when I heard DA works better with low PH cleaners. Seems to get the job done on both counts.
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    Vac Motor - KR vs. ?

    I usually by the KR VMK19 (KR #) because it's least expensive. Any thoughts on this vs. Lamb VAL 9414 (KR stock #) It's only $2.00 more, and then of course their are the motors that are 10, 20, 30, 40-50% more. Thoughts?
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    Towels - Microfiber vs. Cotton for drying station.

    Well. you need a sign that says "Read the signs."
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    The chemistry of washing

    I am skeptical on many things. However, my family gets the A+ which includes Rain X regularly and the 5-7 & 10 year old cars without any other treatments seem to "pop."
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    Which concentrates are better

    For some of us it's [playing the hand you are dealt. I have found that locations with a "Break Tank" or good street water pressure no pre mixing is needed. For an older location with fluctuating water pressure it was much easier to pre mix than pay for costly upgrades. It i s easy to...
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    Which concentrates are better

    FWIW I solved the KR Jelling issue by going to a different product. No more orange cream or purple passion. I use Cherry Blossom for FB, Low PH for HP and Pre Soak. Just Peachy for wax. Forgot the name - But the Green Wheel /engine / Tire. Have not tried JBS. I don't pre mix. Use the...
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    Purchasing of 2 washes, hit a snag. anyone can read contracts?

    Should have experience in both real estate and business transactions. For instance - Is there a non compete clause?
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    Purchasing of 2 washes, hit a snag. anyone can read contracts?

    And a bigger fool for a lawyer. Case in point I have an attorney representing me in a case where the car wash insurance company is shafting me on a damage claim to the tune of about $650,000.00
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    Leasing a 6 Bay Self Serve

    Successful businesses lease all the time. Walgreens comes to mind. At the end of the day it's about making money. If you lease you have other concerns as noted. 1. Option to buy at an ascertainable price 2. Right of first refusal 3. Extension options
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    Leasing a 6 Bay Self Serve

    I currently lease the property where my 8 bay and Tunnel are located.
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    Purchasing of 2 washes, hit a snag. anyone can read contracts?

    1. Get a lawyer. 2. Don't sign anything until your lawyer review and approves. If you signed a contract without having a lawyer look at it you have already made a big mistake. Your questions stemming from lack of knowledge bear this out. This is not a slam on you. The average person may do...
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    Free Vacuums VS Pay Vacuums

    Does the 22 customer figure just take into account revenue replacement, or does it also take into account additional free usage costs for maintenance , utilities and trash?
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    Belanger QuickFire Wraparounds

    If you are looking to add quickfire wraps you my want to check out this group https://www.facebook.com/groups/TalkCarWash/ where various operators are discussing issues with the Quickfire wraps.
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    Air powered flo jet 7gpm on pre soak hoses keep popping off

    This may be a good guess. That little brass barb is actually part of the check valve. A failure may cause the air line to pop off.
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    Sonnys spider wraps

    Had them for a few years. (Got damaged in a roof collapse.) Entrance / reverse wraps do not follow as well as exit side because arc of the pivot moves away from the direction of travel. I would say at a conveyor speed of 120 CPH or less it's not really an issue. If you are in an area...
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    getting business picked up?

    Everything works? Everything is Clean? Lighting is good? Bill accepters? Credit Card Accepters? Bonus Time? Superbay? Hand Held Bowers in Bay?
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    Free Vacuums VS Pay Vacuums

    I had acquired a badly beaten down place. Got everything working well but volume was disappointing. Having MY $3.50 EE on the same site certainly didn't help. Tried Free Vacs for a month. Didn't seem to do much. No EEs with Fee vacs close by. Traffic has grown over time. Took several...
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