Recent content by TheDoc

Good advice, I've also had the problem on my own vehicles. I like to wear a belt and when you sweat + the leather being heated by the warmer weather, there can be a dye transfer. It has been a problem with vehicles using "glove soft" leather interiors and higher end jeans with more dye. 6 years...

This is Great! I love that we can post our opinions and decide what is right for us. I personally believe in brands and the recognition they receive. I hope that you don't believe that all of your customers believe what you believe as I do not do the same. I do know from my personal experience...

While I understand your position, it is true in fact that there are a couple of chemical manufacturers who do have national and some worldwide recognition. The brands DO matter and are at the forefront of creating "evolutionary" products that then get copied and "w#0Red" out by copycat brands...

What??? Did you ever consider that McDonald's (the largest and most profitable fast food entity) use Coca Cola instead of their own McWhatever blend? That is because the Coke Brand is a strong and recognizable as McD's itself. RR is correct. Brand allows you to build a relationship better and...

BC, Why the question? Anything can scratch a vehicle. The act of driving a vehicle causes more surface damage than many other factors. The truth lies in what type of material, type(s) of chemicals used and quantity and overall maintenance. If you're using/running a wash that uses little to know...

We had done it years ago at two of the four facilities we operated. The conversions was pretty simple if the bay is long enough to accommodate a 4 post lift plus ramps and doors for both ends. You need enough room to adequately walk around the vehicle and to have access to lubricants, filters...

DavidM & Waxman, You guys are right on. My basic charge for a Carpet Express is usually $39.95 + $15.00 Oversize Charge. That covers doing the floor mats, all of the carpeting and the removal & reinstallation of seats. If the stain were something that would take longer (vomit/urine/dye) the...

I don't think you're on the wrong board as many of us have been involved in or are operating other related profit centers that would include some of the services you've listed. Here's my opinion on mechanical services. You should be very aware of what you want to offer, what is currently...

I've noticed that virtually ALL Prius drivers CANNOT drive. It HAS to be that stupid monitor showing how much mileage their getting by driving to annoy everyone else. I considering adding a blood pressure/road rage system to my vehicle that shows other drivers how their bad habits are affecting...

I'm not Asian and I do generally tape off all moldings and trim with the exception of glass. The reason is to mitigate any chance of damage to moldings and too keep excessive amounts of dried product (dust) from entering areas that are a paint to clean, even with a pressure washer. I don't do it...

Eric, I'm not a tire expert, but I do have years of experience with all types of tires and cars. One, the difference in compounds is only one reason NOT to use the winter tire for Summer driving. Two, the "sipes" are configured on most winter only treads to be perpendicular to the foward...

Stevie G. You CAN flip the pads. Take them out "flip" them 180 degrees and re-install. I suggest putting the pad that is at the entrance to the unit to the opposite exit end of the unit and so forth. BTW, have you tried Simoniz's new dressing that doesn't sling and lasts longer than any other...

Easywash, I guess I'm not that smart. I've spent years educating operators of carwashes on how to earn more money with a variety of services, marketing, signage, whatever! The only "hook" was that you had to be a customer of the company I work for. We've helped 100's of operators make tens of...

I don't know who he is, but when I googled his name as a "carwash guru" only the website info comes up. Who knows how good he is. I've been doing this stuff for customers for years and all you have to do is buy our products. Steve "Doc Simo" Sause Have fun!

Newy, Can you provide more information like, how many customers are getting the tire shine per day against total vehicle washed? How far is the run from the panel to the actual unit? Do you do regular maintenance including flipping and rotating the pads? Do you prime the pads daily with...