Dirty Truck and Trailer

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OrangeCrest

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Do you guys get a lot of over spray when you do your jobs. I am always parking to close, because most of the time I don't have any room other than right in front of the house I am working on.

Any Ideas?
 

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ron

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i trashed a paint job on my pick-up because i did'nt use 150 ft of pressure line and park upwind.
Took all day to polish out the HF damaged windshield.
Even caustic soap's will do damage after a while.
I now use a polish called "liquid glass" on the paint and windshield.
 
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MARK W.

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I have gotten over spray on my truck before. I never think about it because the customer comes first. I dont use chemicales that will harm my truck so it's just another thing that needs to be washed.
 
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OrangeCrest

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I don't use chemicals unless a very unrare situation comes up to where I have too. My truck is always dirty, going from job to job and being burnt the rest of the time. I try to spray it off as I load and secure everything, but kind of a bummer having a '03 P/U that is never clean.

I guess it shows that I have work though, huh?

When I first started out, I said that I would always have a spottless truck, because that represented your work... I never thought that I would be taking work home with me, LOL!! I also started out thinking I was going to do storefronts, surprise, suprise, LOL!!

I would be really bummed though if I were to get the HF on my windshield and paint.

Where do you get that liquid glass at?

Thanks for the input.
 
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degraffreed

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OrangeCrest,

Welcome aboard.

Is that a Ford F250 and is that a 300 gallon tank with what looks like a Rk40 series washer. I am doing all my research and will be heading to Texas the 2nd week of February to PWNA convention followed by 5 day powerwasher school.

I am looking a trucks tommorrow and will be picking up my enclosed trailer also. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I am in Georgia so no need to worry about competition from me.

It also looks from you picture of your rig, your doing post construction cleanup. How do you contract to do this type of work?

Do you solicit the site foreman or the builder directly? There is a huge market of new construction here in Georgia and I would look to get into this market. How did you bid or is if a flat rate for each unit.

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide a newbie.

DeGraff
 
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OrangeCrest

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Dang!! You got all that from look at that pic? I think the FBI has a postion waiting for you back in Maryland!!

1. Is that a Ford F250 and is that a 300 gallon tank with what looks like a Rk40 series washer.

A. Yes, F250, 325 gal., RK-41 (note to everyone, behind the tank!!)

2. I am doing all my research and will be heading to Texas the 2nd week of February to PWNA convention followed by 5 day powerwasher school.

A. Good choice, Delco is the way to go.

3. I am looking a trucks tommorrow and will be picking up my enclosed trailer also. Any info you can provide will be greatly appreciated. I am in Georgia so no need to worry about competition from me.

A. You don't really need to worry about competition if you do an excellent job at a reasonable price. Example: Look at Dan, his equipment, his knowledge, his board. You would think this board would put competition right in his front yard; this is an example of someone who doesn't fear competition.

4. It also looks from you picture of your rig, your doing post construction cleanup. How do you contract to do this type of work? Do you solicit the site foreman or the builder directly? There is a huge market of new construction here in Georgia and I would look to get into this market.

A. It's mainly who you know, but each company works differently, in my case I had to write a letter of introduction, introducing my company to the operations manager, which I formally requested to be added to their list of avaliable powerwashers. Some companies let the Super do the hiring of the P/W.

They gave me a try on one project, and one year later, I am their only powerwasher. And believe me, I know they remember the times I bailed them out and when finding a P/W was a stressful occurance, is now never even thought of.

Important note: They use to call me up in a panic because the super called up from a project saying they didn't have a powerwasher, I jumped right on it and the crack heads, as they call them, were booted. Be reliable, do excellent work, don't do drugs, stay as long without taking breaks, get the job done quick, and be fair.

5. How did you bid or is if a flat rate for each unit.

A. I bid within 2-minutes, from my house. They tell me the location, I know their format, boom, the fax is on its way. Same price per lot, throw in the corner lot sidewalks for free, it all equals out. (Easier paperwork for all)

Thanks in advance for any info you can provide a newbie.


Good luck, hope this helps you in your sucess!!

Robert
Orangecrest Powerwash
 
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OrangeCrest

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Thanks... Still want to get the second tank in front of the other tank and a deep tool box on the front of the trailer. Losing the extra space in the front for all the hose, surface cleaner, wheelbarow, shovels, brooms, scrapers and the sort will be missed.

Actually between the P/W and the tank, there is a 2' space that I store my chems and tools. They don't get blown away because of the wind barrier the tank provides.

I like the trailer truck idea, because the trailer is either in my presents or locked up in the garage. Also I can finish a job, drop it off at the house and within a minute drop the trailer and off I go.

As you can see, parking can be a pain...

Anyone else have pics of their rigs?
 

Dave Olson

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Hello Robert,

Sometimes we must wash our equipment after each job. In this picture you can see some of the conditions that we work in at a scrap yard. Everything gets really dirty. Hoses, wands, sprayers, truck, rain suits. This two man crew will spend 30-45 minutes cleaning up after a days work at this yard.

Dave Olson
 

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OrangeCrest

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And I am worried about a few little splatters? Now this is true pressure washing, LOL!!

It takes me a whole 10 to 15 minutes to gear up and hit the road... I guess I have it pretty easy, huh? LOL!!

Awesome Picture, wish I had something like that to present to prospective clients.
 
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OrangeCrest

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Hey Alan...

Is that a Soda Blaster on the back?

Nice set-up, looks like you got every inch covered there... Cubed as we use to call it when I use to load trucks
 

MR ALAN

New Member
Thanks Robert,
It is a Water Treatment Technologies Oil water seperator. Use it to recycle my water for jobs that do not have any.
Myself and some other California washers have a roundtable meeting for February 21st, are you interested in attending? No cost, except lunch for yourself, also no one talks about accounts and such, just a get to know your fellow washer, and share ideas.
email me for more info info@preferredpressure.com or 805-217-2483
 
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OrangeCrest

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Sure... Sounds interesting.

Where are you all meeting at?

I have never seen a recycler like that before. How much does something like that run? If you don't mind me asking.
 

MR ALAN

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I sent more info for the meeting in email. As far as cost on the recycler, I think they list for $4000., but ask Mark for his best price, and I bet it is less than that.
 

BatLouie

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Mr Alan

Alan your setup looks pristine and well maintained. Since you're such a "compliant contractor" you must get lots of work with that setup huh? California being the tough state that it is re: environmental issues, you're one step ahead of the pack I would think.
 

MR ALAN

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Re: Mr Alan

Originally posted by BatLouie
Alan your setup looks pristine and well maintained. Since you're such a "compliant contractor" you must get lots of work with that setup huh? California being the tough state that it is re: environmental issues, you're one step ahead of the pack I would think.

Doesn't look so shiny anymore, as that is an older picture. Things have also been moved around a little, so that picture varies from todays setup.
I have gotten jobs that others can't do, simply because of the recovery issue, so every little bit helps.
Say Hi to Coastal Eddie for me.
 

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