Self Service Truck Wash

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  1. Jul 18, 2022 #1
    bishopC

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    Is there any interest in a self-service truck wash/RV/Boat wash like those for cars?

    Big wide bays with platforms on each side to reach tough spots.
    Brushes and power hoses on both sides.
    Long drive-throughs so you don't need to drop your trailer?

    Whats a reasonable price you feel like you would pay to wash your own truck?

    Would you go brushless if there was a soap that could get your truck 90-95% clean if it meant saving you time and labor
     
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  3. Jul 18, 2022 #2
    nikmirbre

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    I know there's one on I73/74 in north Carolina. Used to be ondoe between San Antonio and Laredo. Id use them if they were more readily available.
     
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  4. Jul 18, 2022 #3
    Dave1837

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    Yes, tons of interest. We're tired of having acid "accidentally" applied onto our shiny metals by truck washes. There's 2 self service ones around my area and I love them. Self washing a truck, I'd say $35 is reasonable. That's providing the soap, brushes and pressure washer wands
     
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  5. Jul 18, 2022 #4
    AModelCat

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    Tons of those around these parts.
     
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  7. Jul 18, 2022 #5
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    I usually prewash mine before hitting the truck o mat. To make whats shiney isn’t missed.
    They are usually so much a minute with a card machine. That said be ready for some crazy #### amazing whAt a m’fer will tear up cause he can
     
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  8. Jul 18, 2022 #6
    bishopC

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    If there was a self-serve would you still hit the truck o mat or is that where you go before hand?
     
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    bishopC

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    How long do you usually spend self washing your own truck?
     
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  10. Jul 18, 2022 #8
    bishopC

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    What do you mean by readily available? Too busy, long wait times?
     
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  11. Jul 18, 2022 #9
    nikmirbre

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    More available in my area.
     
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  12. Jul 18, 2022 #10
    wore out

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    I start at the self service. Truck o mat always misses areas on your stacks etc. so I spend about 40 bucks getting it ready so the half add wash they are gonna give it for 140 or so looks good. Now that 40 bucks at self serve is due to the time I spend and how picky I am. Half a day and all the pulling up make a complete wash at one too hard on an old fat guy.
     
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