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2 Step cleaning is the only way to go to clean curtain side trailers. You can still release the dirt bond without putting on a hot caustic which burns the vinyl and discolors it. 2 stepping gets the surfaces much cleaner anyway. Truly a win-win situation!

You could get a dye that you could add like you mentioned, or you could get a downstream system where you would make your changes right at the gun so you wouldn't have to worry about the lag time that you're currently experiencing.

The drivers, then they put pressure on their fleet manager or give you his name and number directly, and you can go to work!

You' ve made a very good point. I guess some people don't want to do it because it is more hassle and expense initially, but a person sure can't argue with the results. They don't keep in mind that when the decreased labor costs are accounted for it actually makes it cheaper, plus, like you...

What part of OK are you from? I lived in OKC for a while. Are you trying to wash trucks with the process? What would you like to know? All acids are expensive compared to soap, altho that's not cheap anymore either. What are you expecting to spend? What did you spend on the test equipment you...

Question 1. I recently serviced a carrier with 100 plus trailers. They asked me to remove the black spot on the trailer right behind the smoke stack. After using some aluminum bright on them , I notice that some were not coming clean. Is there such a chemical that removes exhaust smoke from...

Right now we have 10, but it varies between 10-11. They do get a lot of attention, both good and bad, I guess. But they've also gotten us a lot of business due to their appearance. We build them to be functional first because at the end of the day, "It's still just a wash truck", as the owner...

Dan is correct, experience is a great teacher. That's why I laugh at these chemical salesmen that tell me how great their soap is and they've never washed a truck in their life. How would they know?! Stay in touch and let us know how it goes washing out there, Papa!

DO NOT LET ANY of the high PH soaps dry on the surface! You will fry the paint, and buffing won't save you this time. You have silicate products in your soap, so if it didn't look like that when you started to wash, you caused the truck issue unfortunately, but consider it a learning experience...

Blaine ...... Towards the end of my washing days I was buying it for 120.00 for 5 gal ... that 5gal made 55gal......... I thought it was a fair price .............. locally I can get it @ 89.00 ! Hey Danno, I know a fellow who is buying it in 55 gallon drums for around $300, or so he says...

I personally haven't tried Brown Derby, but I've talked to people who have. Basically, it's a copy of the more widely known Panel Brite, which I have tried. These are essentially high caustic soaps on the ultra high end of the PH scale. Thats why Danno says you have to be careful how you mix it...

Just drove throught Springfield last week. That is a city that could greatly benefit from a fleet washer. WOOOOO! Everything I saw down there was filthy. Is there a water ban or shortage down there? It looks like you have a lot of trucks down there too. I saw a number of larger fleets down...

They is no soap-only brushless soap unless you're looking to brush LESS, but still brush. I feel that if you're pulling out the brush you are still brushing. The closest you'll get to brushless is only by two step cleaning. Sorry for bursting your bubble!

Well said!! That's what I really meant...

I should change that. I don't have to agree with Scott; rather, I do agree with Scott.[spin]

I would have to agree with Scott. The only way I could see you being the cause for it is if you somehow accidentally released your trigger while you were washing, hit the window with the end of the wand and gave it the chip, and heat causing it to fracture from there. I think if anything it was...

Most drive-thru car washes operate on the two-step principle, but as has already been said, don't spray EITHER chemical on a hot surface. Cool the surface first, then apply chemical, then a good rinse.

You can wash with cold water for a few more months, then forget it. And even that's pushing it. You've got a few months to save up for a hot water skid that will put out at least 6 GPM. Start pinching those pennies!

I could see you doing OK with the trailers provided you didn't have to brush them. All I know is that we have a monthly account that is similar size and breakdown to yours. We charge a lot more per piece, we don't touch the trucks with a brush, and depending on the season, we're (8 guys) out of...

I agree with you Larry. That just seems way too low. Physically touching every vehicle with a brush at $6.50 each, and then only once a month after they've had a month to accumulate dirt and grime? No Thanks! It's impossible to pay all of your expenses at that rate when you factor in workers...