Dam I never seen that $1 dryer either. And thanks for the shoutout bro! Ill get ya back on that one. :) I recommend two brushes for sure, one for tire cleaner and one soap brush. Will keep them in bays longer. Also you don't need a boom for the tire cleaner. My uncle and I just have the coil hoses coming from the roof with a swivel which works great might be something you can look into and see if you like it. We do the same with the pre soak. There was a lot going on with that faceplate as well almost seemed confusing lol

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Well your the guy that taught me about the different types of brushes so I only though it best to shout you out. The coil hose makes sense for tire cleaner because your only spot cleaning with it basically. Good idea! By the way you going to the Vegas Car Wash Show? Email me if so.

@CarWashChronicles

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor Just email ya

@elkilo3008

2 жыл бұрын

This is so cool Jaja I’ve been watching the chronicles and now Nathan we’re all just learning here. I’m 25 and really thinking about starting one up

@CARWASHCHANNEL.

2 жыл бұрын

@@CarWashChronicles when is the carwash show

@Trainsmowersandmorechannel

2 жыл бұрын

Car wash chronicles let's do more money collections at your car wash

I have never seen a blow dryer in a self-serve car wash before. That would be the coolest option for me. And maybe also an undercarriage tool.

If you ever get an automatic bay, ceramic is a must need! It can up your wash prices and get your car nice and shiny.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Good to know. I hope I can add one of those down the road.

I think the triple foam gun because some people don’t like to use the foam brush.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Thats a good point. Triple Foam Guns make a better show as well.

@O-dawg

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor I Agree. Also, glad to see the uploads coming out more frequently now!

The reason I do not like self service car wash is a lack of dryers. The drive thru dryer for $1 is a feature that would attract me. I could drive through it twice to make sure its dry. That would even apply to the tunnel car washes. I hate spending 10 minutes drying my vehicle with the free rags/towels and would rather drive through a dryer again imo.

I haven't seen one of those outdoor dryers in years, there's an old car wash where I live that had one similar to it, but it was on rails and would move back and fourth just like an automatic machine. Unfortunately, the car was was bought out by a big company and it was removed.

That air drier is a great idea. So many times I would rather do that than bring a towel or towels and have to throw them in a plastic bag so I didn't get them all over my Porsche..

I've never seen that kind of air dryer but it's a great idea.

@therevestor

Жыл бұрын

Yeah its a cool setup. I am working on something similar at my car wash now.

Really into these car wash videos , the best of luck to you and the wash, i myself are looking into this. Keep up these videos very informative.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Will do!

This is the best bay cleaner that I have ever seen. Auto detailer here and I can say that the air dryer is maybe my favorite? This is because an air dryer will REALLY help to rid of water spots. However, having a different brush for the body and wheels is super important as well because you will drastically limit your chances for scratches and cross contamination. But also having a separate foam gun to pre lubricate the pain is also a huge plus. Idk man. This is a hard one lol

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah in the end I could really find a way to do it all but I need to list in order of importance and profitability if you know what I mean. Thanks for your feedback. Good to hear from a pro in the car care business.

I am also researching on functions for upgrading a 8 position rotary meter box to a 13 button(12 functions+1 off button) GinSan meter box. One thing I like about their timer that goes with it, you can set functions to be "premium function" that you can set a different time per coin on. Just the foam brush is just fine, the tire/wheel cleaner+HP rinse takes care of it well. Triple foam comes in multiple different forms, it can be a conditioner, polish, clear coat, or detergent. For me, I am planning on doing triple foam detergent through the foam brush. Underbody I think is a must-have, its one of the areas of the car missed in most SS car washes. Hydro-Spray makes a simple system for it, where it has a box that diverts the flow from your HP wand to the underbody gun. For air drying, I find almost all of the small trigger guns in the bays are pointless, they just push the water around and a customer wouldn't continue using something that doesn't work, a stand-alone dryer is much more better as it has the force to actually blow it off the car. Ignore some of the people in your comments here about brushes though, they are young kids that believe common misconceptions that brushes scratch paint(Nylon brushes are a possibility), but as long as you take the precautions to rinse off the brush before hand, it is fine. Here is the list I am planning on doing for the functions: 0. Off 1. Underbody(Premium function) 2. Tire/Wheel Cleaner/Engine Degreaser 3. Bug Off(Using same chemical as presoak) 4. Presoak 5. HP Soap 6. Tri-Foam Brush 7. HP Rinse 8. Caranuba Wax(Premium function) 9. Ceramic Shield(Premium function) 10. Reflection Mirror Finish(Premium function) 11. Clear Coat Protectant 12. Spot Free Rinse

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like a great idea. I dont think the area of town I am in would be the type of clients to offer premium options to.

If I were you, I would do a free standing drive through dryer instead of the self serve dryers, because with MORE selfie serve bays that you have to install that air dryer in, it may actually cost MORE MONEY than a free standing dryer. Also you should do the triple foam gun, because the brushes so,etc,es hold in Rockies and salt that ruin the car’s paint. Plus you have to replace those brushes every once in a while which is an added cost the foam gun eliminates. Just something to think about.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

I will be looking into price comparisons with these dryer setups. Thanks!

Definitely have dryers for your self service bay unless you’re not providing the Reverse Osmosis Water which is your spot free rinse

Here because of car wash chronicles 👍 cheers Chris!

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Welcome! I saw Chris shout me out that was cool. He runs a slick operation and has great videos.

The more gadgets the more you stand out. I would not do the dry off dryer in the bay. I would do the one outdoor stand alone. You have 1 dryer expense instead of 5. Great video.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Good call! I wasnt thinking about the maintenance and expense of the two dryer setups. I think at minimum a will do 1 hand dryer because motorcyle and side by side people like them for drying their toys.

PROTOVEST WINDSHEAR DRYERS ARE AWSOME no one can change my opinion

I couldn't focus on the video..omg your eyes are so beautiful! Okay, I watched it again (well listened to it lol). Something I would like to see that I've never seen- an actual product the cleans your wheels and tires. I mean..like actually cleans them. Yeah, you usually have 'wheel and tire cleaner' but it never cleans anything.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Thanks!

Also brushes cause swirls In the paint so a lot of people don’t use them. I would say 1 brush and triple foam. The exterior (the big one) air dryer is 100% the right move.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Yeah its recommend to rinse the brush before using them and I will only install hog hair brushes instead of cheap nylon hair ones.

The box i go to has a seperate gun for thick snow foam. Also it has a seperate wheel cleaner spray that is bleeding, it turns purple

@MauriceNL1

2 жыл бұрын

Maybe also a windscreen wash filler would be nice?

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you have a nice car wash to visit. Thats what I would like to do here as well over time.

I’ll be at ICA pretty much just Monday before I fly back. If I see you I’ll shout you down and tell you I was the guy from KZread 🤣

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Hey shoot me an email with your number. Lets see if we can meet up at the show. I will love to get some feedback from an operator already in the game.

This SS has pretty good equipment, I would mimic it the best you can. We don’t have any like this in Wisconsin, our washes are old including the tunnels. My tunnel is the most advanced for 50 miles. There’s no SS that even compares to this around us. I would get that card reader as well instead of the insert ones, people jam coins in the insert ones. I’ve never seen an automatic with a dryer like that before, pretty innovative

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like your a step ahead of your competition. Whats up with Wisconsin why arent they updating their washes?

@Grahams-Garage

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor I’m not sure, Wisconsin is ripe for the picking when it comes to washes. There’s a lot of SS/IBA that need updating or have lazy owners, tunnels as well.

🤙

You should try to install a small friction car wash they are like 35 feet long

@therevestor

Жыл бұрын

Tunnel or In Bay Automatic?

Spray gun

What company makes those coin boxes? I’ve only seen the dial options and like the push button so there are more options!!!!

@therevestor

Жыл бұрын

Ginsan makes a good push button box

So what do you guys do in Utah when you its super cold 🥶 so there's no pipe burst

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

All the washes here have radiant floor heat run by a boiler. There is a weep system installed that runs water through the lines periodically dependant on the temperature to keep things from freezing. Also alcohol and antifreeze in the foam brush.

I have consistently driven 13 miles away to a specific wash for 3 reasons. They seem to use quality products, the wand pressure is really nice and strong, and they have hand dryers. I like to blow out all the water traps on my cars because i hand dry outside. Nothing more infuriating than getting soap and water streaks down the side of the car.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Thats good to know. Your my type of customer!

If I was the owner of a self service wash I'd definitely have a separate wheel brush and foam brush, as well as the triple foam gun and air dryer, also vacuum stations that feature shampoo and fragrance in addition to vacuums with both claws and crevice tools

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Providing more options is always best.

Yo Nathan I have a question you new into the car wash business of course your not going to know everything my question is let’s say the pre soak stop working how will you know how to fix it ? Like is there a book or website that shows how to fix stuff if there’s a problem at the car wash or you just learn as you go?

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

I have fixed a lot of things in life that I knew nothing about to start with. It starts with trial and error and then start from the source of the problem and work your way backward. I have done a lot of chemical injection in farming and I understand pumps, electrical, and plumbing. You can learn anything you put your mind to especially with KZread as your resource.

@versatilefortnite

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor Thanks for responding to me 💯 & Your right Thanks again

D&S 5000

6:20 I know what company makes those dryers! They're from Proto-vest.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Interesting. A lot of the comments say they have never seen this type of setup either. Are these dryers typically setup on an IBA?

@ryanthenascarguy4871

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor I've seen them in tunnels too.

@Tzartle_The_Kaiju

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor most often with oasis I5s

@Tzartle_The_Kaiju

2 жыл бұрын

@@therevestor but yes they can be used in a tunnel since the car wash very close to me uses that exact dryer but requires a slow conveyor speed unless your using a protovest windshear ll

Would rather have the gun. Looks cooler for customers. Would NEVER offer anything related to engine cleaning way too much liability with newer cars. In fact I would have cameras in the bays and signs that specifically say “some car parts cannot get wet and you should never pressure wash your engine compartment”

PS. Use only hoses, swivels and fittings on your high pressure systems with at least 3000 psi or 3500 psi ratings. All others will lesser ratings will break often. Painful to maintain. BTW spot free rinse or soft water is NICE, double or triple deadbolts or cross bars on every security door is optimal. Keep the place sparkling clean, always and check all equipment yourself, at least once daily, to make sure it works as advertised. Jams and vandalism will happen daily, no doubt. Fix all damage and repair ASAP. Give out refunds and free washes out liberally as most people who lose money will never ask for refunds. Check the wash hourly or every two hours during daylight hours to keep it clean and avoid any hazzardous issues caused by messy customers. Keep kitty litter or other type absorbant materials on hand for oily spills by customers to avoid slip and fall accidents. Clean and empty out all garbage three times daily and clean out vacuums weekly. Clean out canals, drainage pipes weekly, mud sumps monthly without delay. Do not contact or talk to customers unless they are having problems or speak to you first. That is just the nature of this type of business. People do not want to be bothered and are rather independently minded. Live and let live. Don't tread on me. Don't bug me while washing. LOL

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

Sounds like you are speaking from experience. I appreciate that.

My car is ceramic coated and those air dryers in the bay still take forever.

@therevestor

2 жыл бұрын

I hear a lot of operators say the motorbike guys love it.