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    New Build - is it really worth it?

    At least 20k a month. I wouldn’t even gamble that w used equipment
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    New Build - is it really worth it?

    That’s A TON of money for a self serve. There is a reason you’re not seeing them built anymore. Some of the new tunnel washes being built are 3 to 5 million and they have to wash “ from what I understand because I’m not a tunnel guy” 4 to 500 a day. You’re not going to wash that unless you r...
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    Lookin At Wash For Sale

    Rule of thumb , 3 to 4xs the gross w/ the property. Place is worth 150 to 200k w those #’s imo. Also depends on how much you’re going to need to get the place running fluid and the lipstick.
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    Check valve

    Can’t tell which that is but doesn’t have to be the exact one. Cost more but I like these. https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-2088-kleen-rite-chv1825-brass-check-valve-1-4-inch-f.aspx
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    Petit 360 I

    I would go with who has the closest support.
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    Now is the time to file police reports against Jim Lewis Car Wash Canopies

    Many threads on this guy already. He’s like the govt. , gets away w everything
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    Some automatics really cutting down on presoak water & soap?

    Majority of Chains /gas stations don’t care if your car is clean. You’re a number and they don’t give a 💩 about washing cars. It’s added revenue to their main source of income which is inside that store. so don’t lump their practices in with the majority of single and multi site operators...
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    YouTube Pinheads Putting Us At Risk?

    Couldn’t agree more!! Spot on!!
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    Chrome Rims Cleaning Supply?

    When I used to detail I used this. https://majesticsolutions.com/product/kick-acid I mixed 505/50. Do one rim at a time. Wet rim, spray solution on and spray off. Do not let dry. I always used a pressure washer. Never had to hand clean a a wheel. Stuff works great. Wear some sort of breathing...
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    Anyone heard of this ??

    I actually liked their idea of showing a weekly price. Makes the customer think they aren’t spending as much. It’s crazy though. I didn’t believe it until I heard at least 5 different customers tell me. Makes no sense!!
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    Anyone heard of this ??

    And their website says different but I have a handful of law enforcement vehicles that have told me the same but have stayed loyal
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    Anyone heard of this ??

    That I couldn’t tell you. I have one girl in particular the other day that only used the touchless wash of the combo and she said guy she works with told her he’d be happy to take her car for her. It’s really unreal. So basically they are not there to make money. I've had to many people tell...
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    Anyone heard of this ??

    Hurricane Express Wash
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    Anyone heard of this ??

    Had a chain “tunnel” move in town last February. Sweating it at first but ALL is well at this location. I really felt nothing like I thought I would. I understand these chains don’t have to be profitable at every one of there sites. Private owner would’ve gone under already because this...
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    City shut down my Wash!

    Happened to me the other day. No notice but found out there was some kind of repair going on. Luckily customer noticed no water and backed out before the wash started !! All I got was “sorry”
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    Tunnel Wash Competition

    10.5 !!! Robbery!!
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    Tunnel Wash Competition

    Keep us posted on the free vacs. I don’t want to give anything else away!!
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    Tunnel Wash Competition

    I didn’t even want a membership program but did so as soon as I saw the sign for the new wash coming which was almost a year prior. The majority have stayed loyal, all you can do is prepare. Membership has been fine and making a steady stream of income. I had a small bump because of free...
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    Pit mud disposal

    I completely understand. I have 2 washes n different counties/cities with different laws and ordinances. My point is unless you’re from his city how are you going to help with what he’s asking??
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    Pit mud disposal

    Not understanding, Why don’t you call yourself and ask local officials. How would we know what your local laws are
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