Car Wash Stalls

[Michael T]

Got a call today to clean some Car Wash stalls. Has anyone tackled one of these before? They have a ceramic or glazed coated block . There is a lot of buildup or scum on the surface from the oversplater. Any suggestions? Would I 2 step it? I think it would be simular to truck washing , except with extreme buildup. I need some suggestion or someone with experience.

Thanks

Michael T

 

[ron]

check out www.meangreen.com it's made in TX.
iF YOU USE hf AND 2 STEP IT BECARE FULL OF ANY BUILT IN WATER RECYCLING. tHE SOAP SHOULD NUET. ALL OF IT BUT....

 

[Michael T]

meangreen

Ron, Have you used meangreen? Any experience with it?

Thanks,

Michael T

 

[Larry L.]

Micheal I think I would 2-step it,may have to make the brightern a little stronger to cut the scum,the brightener should speed up the job.

 

[Mark]

I have several customers cleaning car washes, they use Aluminum Brightener / Hydroflouric and Sulfuric acid to clean the soap, and hard water scum off the walls.

Some applications phosphoric acid works better.

Remember to wear protective clothing goggles, rubber gloves etc.

Respirator optional, and a Good Idea! You can neutralize just like with a 2 step.

 

[melsmobile]

YES ,

USE THE ALUMA BRITE , WORKS WELL, VERY WELL!

MEL


P.S. BELOW TEMP OF 65 DEGREES THE ACIDS DONT WORK IN COLD TEMPS VERY WELL, YOU KNEW THAT!

 

[Larry L.]

Mel,I wash sometimes in the 20's and it still works,this weekend is in the high 30's low 40's I sure hope it works.You must be using dat cheap stuff again,really sometimes it works better b/c it doesn't dry so fast.If it's real real real cold I sometimes will give the truck a hot rinse before I apply the brighter,it warms up the metal for a faster explosion or you can apply it hot you know,you knew dat tho didn't ya.

 

[melsmobile]

HOT WATER WOULD WORK BETTER, YOUR RIGHT, I ONLY USE THE ALUMA BRITE FOR WHEELS , TANKS ETC.


MEL

 

[Bill B]

Hey Bib Boy, I like that picture of you that you attached! Did you get a big'n out of that nose?

 

[Larry L.]

yeah a big old juic-e green one,sometimes the answers are easier than picking ya nose.

wonder if this driver had a bugger in his pants

 

[ron]

Dear...WHAT HONEY? Dear. YES HONEY? .DEAR. WHAT!!!!? DEEEEEEEEEEER!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
If you saw it you should have said something.
As Homer simpson would say DOHHH!?

 

[Michael T]

Attention All --- Got the Bid. Time and Materials. I will be doing an Acid Wash with a mild soap hot rinse. Did a test to day which was successful. I will be using a non HF Aluminum brightner.

Thanks again for all the imput.

Michael T

 

[ron]

then

i am assuming your useing PH acid?
Still would'nt hurt to add a little HF to the PH if you need some kick.

 

[Michael T]

Attention All ---- Finished the job yesterday. Used a 10% mix and had to brush it to agitate it to clean it. After multiple application everything came clean. Tried to 2 step , but buildup was too thick. Nuetralized with soap and them rinsed. Everything real pretty. We will check back in 4 - 6 mo for repeat service .

FYI , Sulfuric Acid <25%/ Ammonium Bifluoride <15%
Not as hazardous as HF.

Michael T