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i think speed bumps are a really bad idea. while they may prove effective in reducing speeding at the car wash, they are going to be a real pain to plow over. i'd rather see you spend a few bucks on signs followed by some hands-on enforcement of your speed limit.

I am sure there are examples of closed loop water system car washes. but if you are building new, choose a site with the proper utility hook ups. for a car wash, this is water and sewer. would you build a shopping mall with no room for parking? would you build an airport with no room for a...

getting rid of the water would be a hassle. so for me, it'd be a no. a good car wash is going to produce alot of effluent. recycling is another expense, a system that takes maintenance, etc. no thanks.

we drilled an artesian well. we use it in conjunction w/city water. well alone will not satisfy peak demand. we had to have air gaps wherever well water and city water had a chance to cross-contaminate. yes, i believe you are crazy to build a wash with no water or sewer. big mistake, imo=...

There is a short list of people that I do not want around the wash or detail shop. You know the type; maybe they stole or they solicit freebies from employees or talk $hit to others after a justified and well-documented dismissal. Regardless of the reason, how do you handle refusing to serve...

I recently cut back from 7 days/week to 6. The hours are up to you; will you be attended? Will you do repairs troubleshooting and testing? Will you perform maintenance and cleaning? Chemicals and vending ordering?

you can post a 5mph speed limit sign but they won't obey it.

I think alot of potential investors get the wrong idea about acquiring a car wash business. It involves alot of time, energy and money. I do love my car wash business, but it is only a part of the total revenue stream for me. My company has other sources of income which have been necessary...

don't see how spraying some armorall can fix a vfd fault code. armorall is admittedly good stuff, but come on. what was the REAL problem???

I think the carwash is great, for sure. However I can't see it fitting into the life of a busy Chiropractor, dentist, doctor. One of my car wash friends is an accountant and around tax time or if a client is sued, for example, he has a very hard time paying as much attention to the wash as he...

FWIW; I've had very good success mixing my own soaps with Kleen Rite (and others) powdered products. It's easy to do and saves a bundle.

vfd itself? wire from drive motor to vfd / plc?

look at jimmy jaffa's wash and copy that. that's what i'd do. i'd also add detailing and used car sales because i have those now and really enjoy them.

awesome video! great show .jealous!

3/10 of 1%= 39 cars per day. you want to be safe with your projections, not optimistic; just in case.

the glass panel is considerably lighter. that's part of the reason i want the glass; to make less work when doors get water logged (insulated panels take on water over time.)

No; just add on more vacs where they are and/or put some more in other convenient/easy locations where you have power. why tear out what is already there and working. if you could extend the island a little on each and and add 2 more vacs that's what I would do. don't spend money changing the...

my gut says no-go. i am in northeast; 1 iba 2 ss, detail, used cars. why i'd pass on this idea: 1. strong competition. 2. IBA won't process enough cars to meet your expenses ( a conveyor would ). 3. you are inexperienced. 4. leased land. with a car wash, you need to own the land. my...

we have insulated steel doors on the automatic wash. there is one panel of windows in each door. has anyone ever put in multiple window panels (thinking 1 extra on each door for now) on a metal insulated overhead door? thanks!

I have an inverted L machine (superior not pdq) and here is how i would troubleshoot: 1. check the input card (on the gantry on mine) for an input when there should not be one (indicated on my input card by a small light). If you know which inputs correspond to sensors (i.e.; input #6 is...