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A back out IBA would work if you disallowed: elderly, under 30, females on cell phones while touching up makeup, any vehicle with blind spots, and moron drivers. I'd back burner this idea until you find a case study that works that you can look at and talk to owner. People have a hard enough...

Can't remember how many IBA's you have, but why not convert one to increase throughput even more? I'm sure you know of many ways this can be done in both the rollover or conveyorized scheme. There are other ideas for underutilized SS bays, which I am sure you also thought of because you're...

Bigleo has out it very well; especially the 'sober' part. I still remain an optimist but the optimism has been tempered by reality. There is no 'build it they will come'. There are few true 'days off'. Few businesses are a 'gold mine' (everyone's favorite way to describe a carwash when they...

Meguiars 105 on maroon cut pad. dial set at 5-6. Meguiars 205 on white polish pad. dial set at 4.5 ish. Hand wax with Collinite 476S.

Go and work at a carwash. Really commit yourself to it for a couple years. Sweep the bays and lot, wash the walls, clean the pits and empty garbage. Ask for opportunities to help fix broken equipment, do landscaping projects and develop new ideas for signs and marketing campaigns. Help plan...

I purchased the Flex XC 3401 buffer this summer and like it very much so far. Its motion is opposite of my rotary buffer, so it takes some getting used to. However, I was pleased at the results I got when buffing out some 1500 grit dry sanding scratches I made when evening out some...

FWIW An ultrasonic is an item you should spare part. I have a couple brand new ones and another with a "?" on it just in case. They are expensive, so I waited (too long) to keep them in inventory. Swapping the part out is easy, at least on my machine, and it can get you running in 15 minutes...

If you get up in the morning with a place to go work, be thankful for that, because many do not have jobs. For a man, it's especially important to feel useful and a job is the best way I know how to do that. A business you own or run is even better; you get to put yourself into it and play the...

Value-added can accompany a price increase to take the sting out. Something that won't cost alot, like sealer in the underbody flush or more blower time. I am the highest priced IBA in the market at $12. The closest competitor costs less, gives further deals with gas purchase and the place is...

I use 2 passes high ph now but am switching to single pass at full strength ( all presoak from 2 passes delivered in 1 pass). I began thhis yesterday; went through the manual and began studying procedure to re-program. Found I cannot change order of things but can delete steps. Should still...

Twice in the last few weeks my ACW (Goldline) has stopped taking CC. I had to use my handheld to post manually. The first time it was smooth. The second time it wouldn't post and took a long time to say post was incomplete. I cycled the power to the machine and re-tried and it posted and CC...

Yes! 1 HP pass is about a minute and 35 gallons of water I would save per wash. Over the year this would be alot of water/sewer savings as well as more CPH throughput.

My low ph foam polish is the kleenrite version KRC277. I apply sealer under HP. As far as flashing aluminum trim on vehicles, I assumed the low ph polish on top of high ph preaosk would create a neutralizing effect, much like a typical hi/low or low/hi presoak application used by some operators.

i look for my low ph foam polish to aid cleaning and rinsing.

I'm getting ready to re-formulate my IBA recipes. I know Bigleo has had success up there in Canada doing this, so I am ready to give it a shot next stretch of rainy weather. My current top wash: 1. underbody flush 2. hi ph presoak (strong) 3. 10 sec. dwell 4. hi ph presoak (weak) 5. 10 sec...

I didn't realize the low price. Now your mission is to do all we said to do; get educated about the business and keep everything clean and running. Give plenty of product. Crypto pay is inexpensive and I plan to do that myself, so I'd get that. Slowly add improvements as cash flow allows...

revised primrose path You bought a business before doing any research on your own? That seems very foolish. This is a rough, hands-on type- business that has seen some tough times the last 5-7 years (right when I built mine). I am here daily, put tons of hard work and effort in, detail cars...

Well-said. I went to an assembly at my daughter's school and was very moved as the kids sang songs about the USA. I, too, teared up am not ashamed to say it.

Vets Day wash is Going great; almost ended (half an hour left). Had some excitement this a.m. when the float rod on the touchfree feed tank fell off of the valve body and flooded the pump room in no time flat. Quickly reassembled with a new cotter pin while wash stayed running (throttling the...

One of my favorite days at the wash is coming up; Veterans Day. We have been participating in Grace for Vets for a few years and it's always a great day. Weather is looking good for Sunday and we can't wait to wash some cars!!! The feeling I get from this event is awesome and I am really...