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Hope you can provide me some insights and suggestions. A 2 bay SS and 1 automatic car wash came to my attention. it was built from ground up in 2018. The operator has given up and the property is now owned by bank. However, there is NO equipment. The utilities lines seem to be okay. Of course...

Hello SS Owners, Those of you tat installed Crypto Tap- how is your experience so far? Any comments on Device performance, reliability, customer complaints. Also, did you notice any sales volume increase after installing Tap? Thank you for sharing!

I have been approached by a gentleman who represents CBK car wash manufacturer from China. He has over 25 years car wash development and management experience in the US. It is a touch free machine. He is their first distributor in the US and he happens to live in the same city I am in. He will...

Hi All, I’ve been searching for system that will provide these: 1. Accept cash but dispense a cash card instead of coins or tokens. 2. customer can buy new cash card or add money to an existing one. 3. All bays and vacs will accept the cash card along with CC/Debit cards I have seen this in...

Hi all, I do not know if this has been discussed in the forum. As I see, all SS functions are touch free- they do not actually touch a car EXCEPT foam brush. Has anyone tried to figure out a way to replace foam brush with spray (with correct chemical) Similar to what touch free automatic uses...

Hi All, This is the second time I found this in my token/ quarter collection bucket. My SS bays and vacs accept high security token, quarters and CC. It looks like a pin. Is some using this to get free wash or vacuum? If it is, is there are ways to prevent it? As always, your advice is highly...

My presoak is gravity fed system with Hydrominder. I use Flojet pump. One of my bays continues to drip. It is a very small drip. I checked the valve for the bay and didn’t find anything there. All others bays are okay. Thoughts? Appreciate your help! Thanks

Hello Everyone, Does anyone use Chemquest chemical for SS? If you do, what product you use it for: LP Presoak LP presoak Foam brush Are you happy with ChemQuest from quality and cost standpoints? Thank you your feedback. Thanks

Hi All, I am wondering how often do you change your RO filter? Thanks

Hi All. I have Coleman Super Saver. One of the bays, when I turn on Tripple Shine, nothing happens. Not even a trickle or any noise from the gun. All other functions in the bay working normal. Also, my Tripple Shine working just fine for other 6 bays. Any insight/ advice is highly appreciated...

Hi All, I am not sure how old my SS booms. Previous owner could not tell me. All of them working fine. However, I hear squeaking noice when customers pull them. What is best way to lubricate them. Is WD 40 a good idea here? Thank you for your advice. Thanks

Hello Everyone, i just switched to Micro Coin QL about 2 months ago. I noticed some of them reject tokens but accept quarters without any issues. I did try with ”enable coin” and reprogramming. However, the issue comes after a few days. why is it happening and is there any solution? As...

Hello, I am finally moving to use high security tokens. I am changing all of my coin acceptors to Microcoin QL that will take both tokens and quarters. Some of my competitors have pricing like 11 tokens for $10, 22 tokens for $20. From your experience, is it a good strategy? Do customers...

Hello Everyone, I went through the thread about changing oil for cat pump. Looks like there are varied opinions . i didn’t see any comments about adding oil. Do you add oil ? If you do, how often and how much do you add each time? Thank you again for your valuable inputs.

I am wondering if any one knows on average how many times an air machine is used daily or weekly at very busy SS wash. How long it may take to recoup the investment! Aby comments on maintenance? I am thinking to add Crypto pay as well. Any comments on crypto pay for air machine? I looked for...

I am fencing my SS and adding a gate. The project will complete in couple of weeks. I have decided my business hrs -6:30a- 10:30p. During the closed hrs (10:30p to 6:30a), what do you think I should do about lighting: 1. should I keep as it is now… well lit during closed hrs 2. Use a timer to...

Hope someone has a solution to this issue. I have ColemanHana vaccuam. When I was pulling out coin this morning, one of the vaccuams front cover plate would not open. I can hear key unlocked it and I can wiggle it but when I tried to pull out the cover plate, it seems stuck. Any idea? Thank...

Hello Experts, I have a big decision to make and would love to have your thoughts on this issue. Here’s the situation: I have 7 bay and 9 vaccuam SS wash. It is a very busy wash. I average monthly around $3000 per bay and $250 for each vacuum. I have an option to add a touch free automatic but...

Hello Experts, I have been following this forum for quite some time and I am amazed to find so much valuable information. Your willingness to share is incredible. I am in a dilemma to figure out the best option. I have a 8 bays self service and it is performing very well. During weekend peak...