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good luck washing semi's. Been there done that what a PITA. Yes HF or ABF is the go to chemical for the chrome but it will streak and white out aluminum like crazy. Even a chemical on the high end of the pH scale will streak the aluminum. Many degreasers fall into this category so you have to...

how well does the tire cleaner work on dirty wheels? is it effective at all on moderate brake dust on the wheels or not really?

The last time my backflow preventer was a part I remember a piece exactly like that being in there so that's correct it's part of your backflow preventer.

How are you making any money at these prices???

you need to do your own research into the car wash business by reading more past posts on this forum, hiring a consultant, taking tunnel operators out to lunch in order to get information, contacting the ICA , etc. Going on a public forum like this and asking such broad and general questions is...

install lp salt neutralizer / bug remover in ss bays including ten position rotary switches install 5 more security cameras put up new "car wash" plastic letters on building

western ma $5 start $1/minute vac $2/4 min Now ask me my IBA pricing!

Sounds like too much hassle to me. Buy American!

You can get this from Autowash Online:

My machine is an AMS Sensit 2 Visi combo with a security cage.

Tax returns should tell a more accurate story of the finances of the business. If a business is structured as a Corporation, all wages paid ( including owner's) are deducted from income as an expense of the business, thereby reducing net profit. If the business is a sole proprietorship or a...

If you're going to add a virtual treadle I think you should also add the waterproof speaker that yells at the customers. It's totally worth it although quite expensive. It tells them to enter please place car in park back up etc. for what it's worth I think by the time you get done with all...

Wow these are cool! All this time I thought you were just supposed to hang the flow jet from something solid using a plastic cable tie!!

do your homework and find the old owner. call him/her. introduce yourself and invite them out to lunch~your treat. during the lunch, mention you have no keys. It's likely he has them. maybe he is kind and offers them to you. if not, offer him some money for them. $500 wouldn't be out of...

That is asking the customer to do too much work to use your business. When I was 'tokens only', I suppose customers could have run to the bank, converted their quarters they brought into dollars, driven back to my wash, fed the bills into my token machine and then washed the car. But DID they...

if you want to do this to try and save money I think there are better ways to save more money or make extra money elsewhere within the car wash business. If you're doing this because you need some thing as a hobby, I would suggest a more worth while pursuit.

ive got a used 3535 from my old iba if you need one.

I would recommend the razor from WashWorld. Mine is closing in on 20,000 cars with a very little repair work required. I replaced one set of photo eyes in all that time and have done nothing but routine maintenance besdes that.

I'm still using triple foam polish from a separate foam gun in the SS bays. I buy mine from Autowash Maintenance. It has good visual appeal and a great scent, both of which are important to customers. The product leaves the finish soft and shiny.

I've had good luck with Dayton pumps. Kleen Rite sells them and Granger sells them.