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  1. Waxman

    Door Operators

    I had non-car wash style doors on my automatic for years and they were such a problem! This was a rookie mistake I made when I built the wash. it turned out to be a huge problem every winter because the doors would break down in the harsh car wash environment and disable to wash on cold days...
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    Help finding product

    it's the same wheel acid that's been used in the detail industry for decades. it's a dangerous product containing hydrofluoric acid. you have to use extreme caution and follow the directions on the label. several manufacturers make acid-based wheel cleaners. The one I buy I cut in half with...
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    Little Trees discontinue some Trees

    My all-time favorite tree was spice. I also loved 'Forest Fresh'. I wonder what the original "little trees" scent was....
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    White streaks/spots when temps are under 45°

    I think you should get the water tested and go from there. You could also do a sanity check and wash your car dry it by hand and then take some water out of the tap inside the car wash and dump it on an area and let it dry on the car and see how it looks. That's where I'd start
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    Advice on new metal carwash bulding

    metal interior walls are great for ss bays but not auto bays. when i rehabbed my iba i had wooden walls and ceiling framed in. I used trex for bottom plate of walls and faced them with extrutech plastic. awesome result!!! I love the metal building overall. I coat beams and perlins with...
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    Cyclone LT 5000 will not park correctly

    2 y o thread...
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    3 bay Touchless Car Wash Purchase

    I would never try to own/operate this business from 1 1/2 hours away. I've owned my 2/1 car wash for almost 20 years. I have employees there detailing cars and I still show up 6 days/week, down from 7 days/ week for the first 15 years. As a real estate investor myself, I'd suggest apartment...
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    PLEASE HELP issue w/ PLC & I dont know how to fix it

    The problem is you have no idea what you're doing and you have no way of accurately describing what is going on in a way that anyone on this forum will likely be able to help you. My suggestion is to find someone locally and pay them to come in and figure it out for you. Otherwise, you're like...
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    My first equipment strike

    And I love the fact that they ask for a refund!
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    Graphene

    I like layering all the chemicals. I'm premium priced so I like offering multiple passes and products galore. Costs a little bit more, but if it keeps them pressing the button with $22 next to it, why skimp?
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    Hamilton 49–2019 credit card reader

    working credit card reader for a Hamilton auto cashier. Don't need this anymore. No reasonable offer refused. See pictures.
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    How to price car wash?

    I think you should start by using the search feature on this forum. There are many threads on this topic that have already been extensively discussed. You will be looking for things like gross income multiplier and net operating income multiplier. Good luck!
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    Air Fill Station

    many operators have made their own. use search feature for instructions to make an air dispenser using existing car wash compressor.
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    Evaluate Damage

    I've seen many older paint jobs fail like this. Nothing a car wash did.
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    Common Razor issues after 40,000 ish washes

    You're going to have to show me how to do that!
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    FTC makes final rule on "Click to Cancel"

    thats good. i wouldnt feel right if i were collecting regular payments from customers who no longer wanted my service. you know, mostly because of negative karmic implications n stuff....
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    Help valuing a SS Car Wash for Sale

    so they are asking $2 million. Do the numbers work at that figure when you factor in downpayment and amortization schedule ( interest rate, term , etc)? Is there an automatic?
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    Razor Edge stop backup issues

    for me, i'd rather spare part the wear items and replace myself ( when practical) as they go bad. i've seen prox switches last a looooong time.
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    Hamilton Paystation - Blinking Lights

    I could see the video
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