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Does anyone have one of these machines? What are your thoughts? I’m starting to consider a friction IBA at one of my self serve locations and I’m open to just about any machine out there at this point. Im not interested in the combo touchless/friction Fusion X, just the friction e Fusion.

I’ve been looking for a self serve presoak that has some cleaning power so that customers who choose, can actually get a simulated touch free wash by hand if they prefer and their vehicle condition warrants a wash that doesn’t need a hard scrubbing. Putting it in the hands of the customer, I...

I think if I had this in my tunnel I’d be constantly wondering if it was going to attack me. https://www.carwashrobotics.com/videos-1

I started using Graphene in my tunnel and it is definitely a keeper. I started by putting it on my top package at no extra charge for a month. I didn’t advertise it or charge for it - no signs, lights, arches, etc. it was applied without any notice right after the ceramic sealant. Customers...

I was away the other day and saw a PDQ Surfline Tandem for the first time and was very impressed. It’s a three brush, two bridge design that has an open feeling. It washed my car very well- great front and back coverage and it reverses brush direction at the side view mirrors to get both...

I’ve started to see more and more of these online - home solutions for a touchless wash. I’m wondering if this will add more people to the diy/driveway/enthusiast segment...

My wife uses some software that is subscription based - she essentially pays for one year and all updates etc. are covered and then you renew in a year. The company also has a lifetime subscription available, where for the fee, you get updates essentially for ever, as long as you are...

I thought it might be fun to share a few of MEP’s memorable quotes from over the years. This was MEP on a thread where people were sharing how they fixed various breakdowns.

Just in case anyone missed the emails-there are four days left for free shipping on orders over $750 from KR.

This car belongs to a friend of mine and the plastic trim got roughed up in a house scrape. I can take care of the paint, but do not know how to approach the black plastic trim. Any ideas would be appreciated.

I know a lot of the country is going to be getting some bad weather these upcoming days and into the holiday weekend. Stay safe, be careful and I hope none of us sustain any property damage.

I’m probably behind on this, but I just saw Simoniz has the next generation sealer out. Had anyone tried it? https://www.kleen-ritecorp.com/p-69965-simoniz-carbonite-graphene-infused-surface-hardener-55-gallon.aspx

This article is over 1 year old, but it is the first I have heard of this news. Ceccato may have seen the market Istobal was able to enter here in the states and might be going for similar success...

I see this company is advertising here on the forum. It looks a lot like the X-Stream IBA. https://www.blastoffwashsystems.com/ Anyone ever see one?

I noticed the label my Vantagloss Ceramic Wax says it “cures in a few hours after application”. I also used to use Rain x complete about 10 years ago and there was a similar scenario with that product. Do all of the super hydrophobic rain repellent/hot wax/ceramic wax products have a cure...

Does anyone have experience using Turtle Wax chemicals? Any input and feedback on any of their solutions would be appreciated - self serve/automatic/friction/touchless - any feedback. Thanks.

This wash just opened up about 15 miles from me. He had 2 Petit IBA’s and free vacs. Really nice building and set up. I know for a fact that there is an express exterior slated to open near him within the next year. He’s already got the free vacs, it’ll be interesting if he transitions over...

Asking my car wash forum friends for what they recommend at home. I’m replacing an 18 year old Genie screw drive at my house. Belts and chains seem to be more prevalent now. Is one better than the other - belt or chain? Chamberlain, Genie, Liftmaster? I figured someone must have done...

Enjoy your day, everyone!

Just heard that a regional chain in upstate NY (Royal Car Wash)is being purchased by Go Car Wash. 14 locations to start with and they are building 10 more. Looks like Go is in the Southwest - I’ve never heard of them. Royal was growing super fast and was slated to be up to 32 locations by...