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I know this is not a cost effective solution, but you may have to add a third blower straight down the center and then angle the others at about 45 degrees to assist with the top and blow down the sides. Most free standing, non-oscillating blower set ups seem to have three generators for decent...

I checked the machine out online and they mention a low and a hi pH chemical pass. That makes no sense to me in a friction IBA. I understand some operators my choose a low OR hi pH chemical in their friction wash, but with friction, you should not need both covering the entire vehicle. One...

Waxman, I don't think it is officially released yet - Mac wrote in an earlier post that he would post some pictures when it is up and running. I think he said some of the preliminary installs are being put in at the moment. I'd be interested in seeing that machine too. That machine, the Ryko...

I wouldn't worry too much if all of his assistance will be via telephone. It's not like you'll have to depend on him doing any traveling to your site, installing, troubleshooting etc. Also - just a thought - although you can no longer get support form Superior, how about the distributor who...

If you get a machine with a top brush, I would not put the soft felt - or any material that can absorb water) on the top brush. Too many issues with changing weight and balance. I'm not even sure if any manufacturer will do this, anyway. The last cloth top wheel on a rollover I saw was a Hanna...

Congrats! Nothing like starting up a new machine (or two)! Best of luck to you.

Waxman, Is the sealant you add in your $9 wash a rain-x type product? What is your wax product in the $7 wash? Is it just a drying agent? I know a lot of operators don't put on any type of wax if they are using a sfr and not drying. Just curious. Thanks. Mike

I agree - you have to go with pricing according to the quality of product the customer receives, and charging more for a higher quality wash makes perfect sense - regardless of time. Just because a customer is sitting in a touchfree bay for 7 minutes does not mean they are receiving the...

I cannot comment on Autec - although they look like a solid machine, I have never personally owned one. I have used them before and have been very impressed - I would consider one in the future - and I like the idea of a mitter for an IBA. Sure - not as aggressive as a top wheel, but you can...

Mac, Thanks for sharing that - it is good to know. I'll look forward to a video sometime in the future. Mike

Too bad some of these companies go out of business. I've seen 4-5 of these in commercial locations back in the '90's and every operator I spoke to raved about the machine. Judging by the comments posted above, most people seem happy with it. If it were still made today, I could see pretty...

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all on the forum. Bill, Thanks for managing such a great site for us to benefit from and enjoy.

I do not have a free towel station, but when I have an attendant on duty, it is for clean up, answering questions etc. - never to assist in cleaning, unless there is a disabled or elderly person in a ss who wants/needs help - that is a no-brainer. I just don't ever want someone to see or...

One other thing - scrap the weekend wipe down. IMO - Not a good idea to have an inconsistency in services depending on the day of the week. Give the customer a quality wash, spot free rinse and blow dry - they can get that any time on any day. Any water left will not be an issue. If they...

Your two choices seem worlds apart - either keep an existing touchfree machine, or buy a new friction machine. What is better in your market? Do the other touchfree machines in your area clean - does yours? Are people reluctant to use friction in your market? Would you be the only friction...

Ditto - feed the tank with hot and use an immersion heater to keep it up to temperature.

It would be very cool to see some of the older makes and models and machines - both conveyor and IBA. The Slant Brush, Bernardi, older Hanna and Sherman - some cool older stuff. I know there is a picture section on the forum, but maybe we could get a "blast from the past" picture section going...

I saw a guy hit the arm of a Laserwash with a virtual treadle, while pulling in the bay. Never underestimate!

Is your blowdown running long enough? When it is clearing the lines, do you see the water from your top nozzles turning into an airy mist? I'm assuming it is the top nozzles that are the culprit. Is your blowdown initiating from a low point, and perhaps not lasting long enough and/or...

This particular site had all four as PDQ Laser 4000's. It was put in about 7-8 years ago. It is located in a small city in upstate New York - Elmira. The population of the area is about 29,000. There are two friction tunnels, one is only one mile away from this 4 bay. I was surprised this...