Kolbyskarwash
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What tip is everyone using for there self serve triple foam gun?
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Self Serve Triple Foam Gun
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MEP001
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I may have to try that, I just remembered that when I used a 4040 tip it was a MEG and had the figure-8 stabilizer in it. That tip gave two streams instead of a fan. It improved a little after I removed the stabilizer but I never liked it, besides it was 1/4" and the guns it fits don't have an extension for the tip protector.
I have to ask why you even have this as an option. Do not want to come off as an grizzly expert, but after doing this this for sooo many years, I have yet to see ANY wash make money with this option. I would chuck it and maybe add bay blowers as they do make money. And just what chemical are you using in the triple thing? Does it really do anything?
OurTown
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How would anyone know that without hour meters on their triple foam equipment? Just guessing by watching people or chemical usage?
That is a really good point and I have seen it many times at other washes. That goes for any position on the dial. If the selection doesn't appear to do anything (beyond just foaming) then people won't use it and you might as well not have it.
MEP001
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I "just guess" by watching about a third of customers use it. Not guesstimating, I watched video and counted.
I also use the Simoniz UVP. It says it provides UV protection, which I advertise on the dial as well as the product brand. I've seen a lot of customers apply it and let time run out, then use the foam brush over it, which is interesting since the product says to apply and "mitt" it into the surface. I tried it and you can see a difference in the finish. It's like claying, it looks cleaner and the color is deeper on a metallic clear coat paint.
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I added it to one of my washes just over 2 years ago and it seems to be super popular. Rare to see cars in the bays and at least one person not using it. Many have brushed it into their cars as well. I use Warsaw super concentrate and it smells amazing. I also have blowers and every single other option you can think of.
Main Street Carwash
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My TF gets a lot of use. At my location I just rehabbed, I have had several customers tell me they come to mine for the TF. To each their own I suppose.
Usage will vary, but if you put the right product in and the customer actually receives perceived benefit (water beading, enhanced gloss, or a slicker feel) they will use it. If a tightwad operator is just using FB soap people will not use it as much. People that still love washing their car will use it.
