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Here's TAP TO PAY signs we use at our car wash... Did you know that by reversing the wires you can change the color of the STOP button - from GREEN to RED? RED made more sense, since psychologically RED means STOP. Reduced customer confusion for us!
Who do you buy your soap from? Here in Northern California, my soap rep company contracts with a sub-contractor who installed the Diskin dryers for me. You can also hire a qualified & insured handyman / electrician to do. Follow the tips given in this Forum.
Lol! I think its really my EGO that enjoys replacing decals! It's cleaner than most cw tasks, I'm standing upright, no ladder needed & customers QUICKLY notice the improvement!! :love: How many times has a customer thanked you for emptying the trash, the vacuums, cleaning the pits, sweeping...
As already stated above, a heat gun works great! Be careful around plastic & electronics. Keep the gun moving. Heat can cause "spider" cracks in plastic. I really enjoyed replacing decals! I typically use just a heat gun, medium steel wool, Goof Off & Rubbing Alcohol. TIP: Adhesive chemicals...
I know you have cameras and another job, it's a bummer you weren't able to see the 2 signs he posted and he didn't call! :( I don't think you would win in court. He was trying to be helpful. I had a similar experience at my SS wash. They fixed a piece of masking tape to the coin acceptor door...
Lol! I dont think car wash operators can retire, we just become teachers for the next generation. What do you do with all your head-knowledge, experience, energy & time?? 😅
On Christmas morning 2020, I found a bunch of high-quality ski boots & equipment in our trash cans. Some were brand new with tags. We thought it was odd, so called local police department, and set everything aside. Turns out everything belonged to a family on their way to the ski slopes. The...
Survey doesn't allow for 2 color choices. Our car wash was originally boring brown & gold. 20 years ago we remodeled & upgraded to BLUE & YELLOW. The colors really stand-out from the street!! 💙💛
Sounds like a terrible deal!! (n) If the ONLY thing that's working is 3 SS bays and a shampoo vacuum, what is he spending $1472 on for monthly car wash supplies?
Hi Nick007,
Since we installed the Diskin 3-phase dryers in the bays, we've tried many different things to improve customer experience and air flow. I've added the updates after your questions above (IN CAPS).
Please let me know if you have any further questions!
Kimberly
Citrus Heights, CA
Start-up price in bay: $4 for 5 minutes
Price per additional minute: $1 for 1 1/4 minutes.
Price and minutes of vacuum: $1 for 2 1/2 minutes
Dear friends, our local on-line newspaper ran a great article about the sale. The new owners took over on Tuesday 12/16/24 and have already installed the Cryptopay Tap & Pay system in the bays, and have plans to replace the concrete with an epoxy coating. The Pastor's are a GREAT family -...