Laserwash 4000 Programing

[zachavm]

I would like some help with my programming for our Laserwash 4000. I want to make sure it is set up correctly. The settings are using the following chemicals from Lustra:

Low Press Soap 1238 The Option
Low Press Soap 2 1238 The Option
Foaming Wax 2551 Low pH Polish Raspberry
HP Polysealant 2406 ProShield Pina Colada
HP Drying Agent 2303 Dri-Max

The main thing I'm concerned with is the order of everything. I've seen people suggest different orders for the drying agent, polysealant, spot free rinse.

Also, are there better options for the presoak? Seems weird to use the same chemical for a two step process.

          CONFIGURATION REPORT



              PDQ LASERMIND
           By PDQ Manufacturing
              Version 20.0.c
                 Unit # 0000
          Tue  04/23/19  18:18

  Systm Temp  78 F    Bay Temp  54 F
   Soap Temp  66 F

                 PRICES

    Wash 1 Price              $ 06.00
    Wash 2 Price              $ 07.00
    Wash 3 Price              $ 08.00
    Wash 4 Price              $ 09.00


                 CYCLES

                 WASH 1

      Undercarriage Spray        OFF
      Soap Type:     Disabled       
      Dryer                       ON
      Bug Prep                   OFF
      Rear Bug Pass              OFF

  Cycle 1  Low Press Soap      Speed-5
  Cycle 2     Disabled       
  Cycle 3      Soaking       
  Cycle 4 High Press Rinse     Speed-3
  Cycle 5  Spot Free Rinse     Speed-6
  Cycle 6     Disabled       
  Cycle 7     Disabled       
  Cycle 8     Disabled       
  Cycle 9     Disabled       

                 WASH 2

      Undercarriage Spray        OFF
      Soap Type:     Disabled       
      Dryer                       ON
      Bug Prep                    ON
      Rear Bug Pass              OFF

  Cycle 1  Low Press Soap      Speed-5
  Cycle 2 Low Press Soap 2     Speed-7
  Cycle 3      Soaking       
  Cycle 4 High Press Rinse     Speed-3
  Cycle 5  HP Polysealant      Speed-7
  Cycle 6  Spot Free Rinse     Speed-6
  Cycle 7     Disabled       
  Cycle 8     Disabled       
  Cycle 9     Disabled       

                 WASH 3

      Undercarriage Spray         ON
      Soap Type: High Press Rinse   
      Dryer                       ON
      Bug Prep                    ON
      Rear Bug Pass              OFF

  Cycle 1  Low Press Soap      Speed-5
  Cycle 2 Low Press Soap 2     Speed-7
  Cycle 3      Soaking       
  Cycle 4 High Press Rinse     Speed-3
  Cycle 5     Disabled       
  Cycle 6  HP Polysealant      Speed-7
  Cycle 7  HP Drying Agent     Speed-7
  Cycle 8  Spot Free Rinse     Speed-6
  Cycle 9     Disabled       

                 WASH 4

      Undercarriage Spray         ON
      Soap Type: High Press Rinse   
      Dryer                       ON
      Bug Prep                    ON
      Rear Bug Pass               ON

  Cycle 1  Low Press Soap      Speed-5
  Cycle 2 Low Press Soap 2     Speed-7
  Cycle 3      Soaking       
  Cycle 4 High Press Rinse     Speed-3
  Cycle 5   Foaming Wax        Speed-5
  Cycle 6  HP Polysealant      Speed-7
  Cycle 7  HP Drying Agent     Speed-7
  Cycle 8  Spot Free Rinse     Speed-6
  Cycle 9     Disabled       

           Automatic Options

Entrance Timer                 120 secs
Undercar Spray Timer            30 secs
Soaking Timer                   05 secs
Drying Timer                    45 secs
Driveoff Timer                 050 secs
Stuck in Bay Timer             075 secs
Arch Dump Timer                003 secs
Hi Pres Delay Timer             03 secs
Hi Pres Poly Delay Timer        04 secs
Low Press Delay Timer            3 secs
Soap Temp Set Pt.              033 degs
Rail Heat-On Temp               36 degs
Weep Turn-On Temp               00 degs
Weep Mode                       CYCLED
Width Measure Adjustment              3
Length Measure Adjustment             6
Service Sign Flash                  OFF

     PLUMBING CONFIGURATION NUMBER
                  004

          SYSTEM OPTIONS NUMBER
                00544385



         Program Mode Exited
          Tue  04/23/19  18:18

 

[PEI]

It's not unusual to use one product to look like a two step. It allows you to run the second pass with less chemical while maintaining show. It also gives your first pass more dwell time since it doesn't react with it. I run a lo/high two step and have to use a dwell between each product to give them time to work.

As far as programming suggestions, you should change your high pressure speed to 0. Touchless actually has a form of friction called impingement that occurs when the high pressure water strikes the surface of the vehicle. The slower you run this pass the better cleaning results you will get. Also both the polysealant and drying agent should have the water saver valve on with the pressure turned down between 300 and 500 psi. They work better this way and bounce less chemical off of the surface of the vehicle.

 

[zachavm]

It's not unusual to use one product to look like a two step. It allows you to run the second pass with less chemical while maintaining show. It also gives your first pass more dwell time since it doesn't react with it. I run a lo/high two step and have to use a dwell between each product to give them time to work.

As far as programming suggestions, you should change your high pressure speed to 0. Touchless actually has a form of friction called impingement that occurs when the high pressure water strikes the surface of the vehicle. The slower you run this pass the better cleaning results you will get. Also both the polysealant and drying agent should have the water saver valve on with the pressure turned down between 300 and 500 psi. They work better this way and bounce less chemical off of the surface of the vehicle.

Thanks! Does the order of the polysealant, drying agent, and spot free rinse look right to you?