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Brushes for me I only do this part time but my fleet washing averages about 550 trucks per month. I pre-soak, brush, and rinse everything with the exception of 2 stepping saddle tanks and rims. I lot of business has come from companies not wanting their paint dulled and faded anymore by 2...

curbing Hope this helps, I average 10 to 15 hours a week cleaning curbing and sidewalks for a real estate holding company. For curbings I have my helper walk the flat part with a 16" whisper wash(Perfect size) and follow behind with a turbo nozzle for the step up and to rinse.

I use Gutter Zap from Xterior for my fleetwashing. It is the one of the cheapest soaps I have tried but it looks like the trucks have been waxed when it dries.

gutter zap Call Ron or Mike at 919-779-7994 at Xterior. They will fax you a msds for gutter zap.

venting Thanks for the input guys. I stopped by Xterior today and Strickland was very helpful also. Thanks

Does anyone know of a product or way I can vent my burner out of an enclosed trailer. I use an open trailer now but want to buy an enclosed trailer.

paul, contact ron strickland at xterior. 919-779-7994. I am not sure of their website but search for x-jet or home of the x-jet. he has them from 36" to 8'.

If you give the x-jet a chance you will kick yourself for not buying it sooner. Also for those still using a heavy dual lance for fleetwashing try this. A 4 ounce 36" aircraft aluminun lance with a flip nozzle. Whole set up cast $50.00, weighs half as much, and is easier to work with.

I do trailers for $15.00 each, either interior or exterior. I don't two-step or use acid and use that as my selling point. Don't have to worry about turning paint yellow or anything. If all you have to do is brush the front and back and rinse the sides you should be able to average 10 an...