need ideals for lot washing

[cajunclean05]

I started my buiness in june i do lot washing but would liek any ideals to make it easier and faster thanks

[Bobby B.]

Welcome to Autogeek Online!

I would say if you are going to be working in a parking lot with a bunch of vehicles and all you are doing is a quick wash and wax than I would invest in a Foam Cannon HP and a Pressure washer. That will make washing the vehicles much faster. I like to use the Cobra Waffle Weave Drying Towels for drying the vehciles. The new XMT 360 Spray Wax is a great product for a quick spray wax.

Pinnacle Pressure Washer Foam Cannon HP, foam lance, foam gun, pressure washer foam gun (http://www.autogeek.net/pinnacle-foam-cannon-hp.html)

The Supreme Guzzler Waffle Weave Microfiber Drying Towel by Cobra is a medium size drying towel for cars, compact trucks and SUVs. (http://www.autogeek.net/cobra-waffle-weave.html)

Pinnacle XMT 360 Spray Wax, Carnauba spray wax, spray car wax, detailing wax (http://www.autogeek.net/xmt-360-spray-wax.html)

[Ted S.]

Maybe a master blaster would be worth your hard earned cash?

[cajunclean05]

all i do is spry off and dry, trying to see if there is a way to help with hard water and water spots, along with stricking. right now i use the absorber

[Mike Phillips]

Welcome to Autogeek Online! :welcome:


Just to note, it's usually best to "introduce yourself" in the "Introduction Forum group" and then if you have questions, post them to a forum group for how-to questions.

You'll get a lot more replies this way...


Detailing 101 - A forum group for questions (http://www.autogeekonline.net/forum/auto-detailing-101/)




:xyxthumbs:

[cajunclean05]

O thanks im new to this site but i will do that

[sparklingwater]

If you are working with someone you could have someone jelly blade the vehicles after a pressure wash and foam cannon, then the other person could follow with a microfiber towel.
For team work also one person can handwax , the other follow and wipe to a shine.

When I want to quickly wash my car I just pressure wash it , use a foam canon, and jelly blade it. It always looks great (if you use a carwash &wax, one with wax in it you may not have to hand wax each car if they get washed monthly. (my opinion)

IF it is just you working I would take my time with drying a car really good afteryou wash it to avoid spots

With hard water there are cheap filters you can buy even at your local walmart that attach to any hose!

[DCOutdoors]

If you want to build your business around car lot washing, it is a hard road to go. Start by looking up fleet washing or go to a pressure washing forum like "The Grime Scene" (The Grime Scene - Pressure Wash Welcome to The Grime Scene (http://www.thegrimescene.com)). You can get a lot of info there. A good place for power washing chemicals is EnviroSpec.com and powerwash.com. Higher end and faster powerwashing businesses use a de-ionizing system to cut down on drying as it will not leave water spots. With all of this, you can expect $2 to $10 per car depending on the number of cars and your location (don't quote me on the prices - they vary greatly).

Next, check your local EPA laws as you may have to collect your used water! You might get away without this for a while, but be careful as a $10,000.00 fine for you and one for your customer tends to cut into profits.

To pull this off you will need a minimum of 4 gpm washer and it should be a good one because it is going to get a workout.

Good Luck and I hope it works out for you.