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wow; reviving an 8 year old thread!

Which one Randy? There are a few on the link.....

I'm planning to add Mothers CMX ceramic sealer to my detail packages for $30. I know it's not as durable as a ceramic coating, but I want to experiment at this price point as a 'buy up' on detail services with a simple process to see if it is effective and well-received by the customer. My...

I found this with a quick Google search. It mentions startup test... https://www.prowash.com.au/images/prowash/docs/LaserWash%20Fault%20Msg.pdf

I think there are far more wash, wax, rinse car washes out there than you may realize!

Why reinvent the wheel? Just remove the tank and take it to a welding shop and have them grind the old welds off and re-weld with stainless welding wire. When you own a car wash, especially automated machinery, you often need to have parts welded. Heck, I'm dropping off a hunk of spray bar...

My self-mixed soap cleans pretty well.

I would tell them to wash, wax, rinse, sfr, blow dry. I use Simoniz Bead Up as my HP wax and it's amazing. Milky white and smells / works great. Think about the outside of the wash bays , too. Soda machine, shampoo vacs, mat brusher, are all great for extra revenue. Put loads of vending...

Welcome to the computer age!!!

I have a Dralco I bought used from a good buddy. I poured my own concrete ( easy and fun), anchored it down, plugged it in to an outdoor outlet in front of my wash and bought new decals for it. It looks new. I charge $1. Customers love it. Even if it gets used lightly, it's one of those...

Just keep bumping up the tip size till you get it the way you want...

I think you're making a mistake by bashing the competitor. I would change the wording to tout your benefits without slamming the other guy. Makes you look bad to accuse the competitor of scratching cars.

I use my blend of simoniz correct powder and foam additive for HP soap and foamy brush. Great cleaning power, but no scent. Very economical.

I remove pickup tube, fill 55 gal barrel half full with hot water. Add 50lb correct. stire with a wash brush. add 1.66666 gal foam additive, stir and fill to top with hot water. Takes just a few minutes.

First see if prox is properly adjusted. Since it is happening at the same spot / same time during wash process you have a clue as to the problem. Sometimes, as things wear on machinery, proxes don't see targets properly. If there is an input signal for the prox that you can watch as the...

Looks good. Post it in the section for Items for sale.

Yeah, I hate seeing operators keeping the price too low. I raised my IBA prices last year from 8,9,10,12 to 10,12,13,15. I still have well over 50% going for the top package. Should have done it long ago.

Yes. My machine sizes the rear of the car with an ultrasonic sensor. When mine acts weird I can re-teach the ultrasonic. What does it say in your manual about this error?

I just had an error on my machine ( side trac ) where the breakaway prox was losing signal briefly. I think as my machine wears, the rotate motion under high pressure was wiggling the breakaway plate just enough to cause a short signal interruption. If that is happening on your wash can you do...

Back in the 90's I used a Gilmour foamer in my detail shop. It was ok. I think it's more of a novelty thing than a fab cleaning tool. You want a way to really clean the heck out of a car? Rinse the heavy dirt with HP soap then mist finish with Trans Mate TM086 cut 50/50 with water. Scrub /...