Rain X
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robert roman
Bob Roman
In-bay and conveyor operators have been using Rain-X (total body) since 2005 because it works well.
Value proposition is product repels water for up to 30 days and creates a little shine by leveling some of the microscopic imperfections on paint surface.
Requires one ounce per application average cost is roughly $0.50.
How it affects throughput (selling price less cost of materials) depends on the carwash operator and customer take rate.
If the price is $3.00 and take rate is 20 percent, average revenue would increase by $0.60 ($3.00 X 0.2).
However, if touch-less is leaving behind a film on the paint that is consistent with eyebrow on windshield, don’t expect the product to work as well or last as long.
Rain-X was designed to repel water from glass, paint and chrome, not dirt.
Value proposition is product repels water for up to 30 days and creates a little shine by leveling some of the microscopic imperfections on paint surface.
Requires one ounce per application average cost is roughly $0.50.
How it affects throughput (selling price less cost of materials) depends on the carwash operator and customer take rate.
If the price is $3.00 and take rate is 20 percent, average revenue would increase by $0.60 ($3.00 X 0.2).
However, if touch-less is leaving behind a film on the paint that is consistent with eyebrow on windshield, don’t expect the product to work as well or last as long.
Rain-X was designed to repel water from glass, paint and chrome, not dirt.
soapy
Senior Member
I have used it for about 10 years in my IBA and SS bays. I like the product and think it has increased sales of my top wash. I usually use it on my own cars and do see the added shine. I think other products mimic its performance but they do not have the name recognition with the public. Rain X is a name most people know and IMO are willing to pay for it compared to other products that do not have the name recognition.
I used Rain X the first 2 years I was open. Then switched to Weather guard by Diamond Shine. A lot less expensive, works great and smells good. I was told about the name recognition issue that may affect my sales, but my numbers have increased yearly since. So in my case, not worth the extra money. May not be the case everywhere though....
