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Perfect Match Here's a recommendation that will give you an instant competitive edge, regardless of which tunnel equipment you choose. ;) Investigate SAFETVEYR. It's compatible with all equipment manufacturers... and it will move you ahead of the crowd and distinguish your carwash in any...

Touchfree = Cleanfree The touchless systems seem to be considerably less popular due to their lack of cleaning capabilities. The major reason for their initial popularity was the poor reputation that friction washing had due to damages. :mad: So, touchless was viewed as being "safer" by...

Doug... I probably speak for many when I wish you the absolute best of good fortune, excellent health & good spirits, and much happiness in your next endeavor. -Steve

YOU SNOOZE, YOU LOSE.Wake Up! If you built a free-standing express carwash, you should have realized that you would be wise to provide space to upgrade to a flex-serve, in the likely event that somebody might see your successful free-standing express, and realize its vulnerability. That way...

Not A Chemist... Just Heard Through The Grapevine Don't Shoot! Heard about it, but haven't seen a demo yet. Shared what I know, hoping that others are plugged in, and willing to add.:o Gave your boss a heads-up about it several weeks ago, and I figured that you might have heard of it...

With the advent of flat-belt conveyors where the wheel does not roll (stays in park position), there seems to be a new way to apply tire dressing without using am 8-ft. long dressing applicator. :confused: Instead, a product is sprayed on the tire... and rinsed off the wheel, providing a...

:eek: http://www.vanityfair.com/politics/features/2008/04/stiglitz200804?printable=true&currentPage=all

Sunset Specials...From Ground Zero! Bill... South Florida is probably the birthplace for early-bird specials, given our very, very, very large population of 65+year-olds. It's likely the "pre-final resting place" for America's seniors. Maybe it's still that way in Ohio, but your concept of...

The Value Equation Revisited Earl, et al... The comparison of using gasoline (a true commodity) as compared to a carwash (predominantly a site-specific purchase), you may be comparing apples and oranges in your analogy. :confused: Instead of focusing on the power of the penny, which I respect...

ALWAYS Avoid Devaluing Your Primary Service You're gambling on a slippery slope when you devalue your primary service (the carwash). Instead, I suggest offering a value-added special summertime service... such as a double-dose of a push-button sealer product that inhibits bugs sticking... or...

Why Change? Why not continue to use Scotchgard? It has an excellent reputation, great name recognition, easy to use... and it works! WHY are you looking for something else?:confused: -Steve

Best Carpet Extractor? And Best Service Support? Diamond Lustre has a new one that seems to take all the good points from many, and combined them into a single machine. The company doesn't sell you, and then forget about you, either. They stand behind what they sell, which is increasingly...

Once again, Chicken Little shouldn't own a CARWASH! Contrary to what some believe, the sky is NOT falling. :o Absolutely, we are going through a rough patch, thanks mostly to our Congress and the President in Washington... and a litany of bad decisions. It's happened before, and since...

Here's A Better Option To Consider... If you wish to create awareness of your site, why not make it what's called a "landmark location" by having people use the site as a common reference point as well as a must-look for drive-by traffic. :) Studies show that animated time & temp signage gets...

Don't Let The Tail... Wag The Dog! Too many owner/operators refuse to stay in charge of their operations. Whether lazy... complacent... or intimidated, I've seen too many owners allow the inmates to run the asylum. :p Not a good idea! Instead, I would suggest that management be hands-on in...

One thing that happens when the economy gets tight is... people take better care of their vehicles. As well, in this downsizing marketplace, many people are tying to optimize their resale capabilities that enable them to sell their existing gas-guzzler... and moving into a more efficient model...

AfterCare Detailing Is A Smart Move Detailing has always been a moneymaker. Always!:D The key is adapting to the market conditions. Just like Waxman was seeking ways to boost his business in the winter months earlier this year, and again in the spring... it's all about marketing.:cool: Once...

I would genuinely appreciate some help in finding a reasonably accurate number of inbay automatic carwashes in operation in the United States? :confused: Also, if you have similar info about Canada?:confused: THANKS, in advance, for the help!;) -Steve

Quick & Easy Those recommending a heat gun are right on the money. That's what professional detailers, car dealers and bodyshops use. However, if you don't have a heat gun, simply use a hair dryer. It'll work fine. The object is to get the surface nice and hot, so the adhesive releases. Warm...

Old Methodology - New Marketing There's no doubt that the treatment is genuine. But its effectiveness is doubtful. The process is a fogger misting a chemical throughout the interior of the vehicle. The chemical is an encapsulation product similar to the consumer product Fabreze. An...