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    cedar siding turning black

    hey guys Whiplash here heres the deal, we only wash trucks and lots of them but now my MOM&DAD need their cedar sided home cleaned, well we know what that means, were used to very hot water & lots of pressure so guys make it simple for me what kind of pressure hot or cold bleach or...
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    algae growing in my water storage tanks

    anyone having problems keeping water tanks clean on the inside? we seem to be growing stuff in our tanks(probably the hot weather now) but have always had this bothersome problem. we wash them out frequently and have tried several additives like vinegar (helps) chlorine tablets algicide...
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    Water softener on trailer?

    Hey guys I would like to mount water softeners on my trailers we use approx 4000 gallon of water per day instead of trial and error , whats your input on this?
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    E.P.A./truck washing

    HELLO ALL We are washing tractor trailers at a truckstop on the back of a parking lot. the owner has no problem with this, but i am concerned about all the water runoff(huge grass field next to it).Does anyone know the epa rules in this situation?Would we be responsible?anyone know of a phone...
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    polishing aluminum on BIG TRUCKS

    Hey all you truck washers,I need to know a fast way to polish aluminum wheels & tanks! Ive done it the hard way,BY HAND. anyone using a high speed buffer(7500rpms)and what is the best polish to use? ------------------
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    Hired help what %of gross should it be

    Just came in from a job got rained out, that happens more than i like. What PERCENTAGE are some of you figuring on your jobs for hired labor? My overall labor for last year was 32%. Just wondered if i was in the ball park! ------------------
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    High pressure hoses

    I have just replaced 800ft of high pressure hose,am using 3/8 4500psi hose. I have 1000,s of feet of old hose around shop I replaced these hoses approx 5 months ago.Does this seem about right for the lifespan of these hoses(we run at 3000psi).Does anyone know of a better hose? I buy this at our...
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    DECK WASSIHG vs. TRUCK WASHINGvs. HOOD CLEANING

    Hello ALL I think this board is very informative, lots of experience between all of us.I have been watching the board & most of the discussions are about decks. With some of you posting your yearly grosses,I am starting to think i am in the wrong business.We wash trucks do a few drive thrus...
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    Truck Washing without water recovery

    I HAVE an opportunity to wash big rigs at a local truck stop on a paved lot in the back. Owner says its ok? would give him 10% of gross. What problems will i have with water runoff? If we have to, we can set up our mat and recovery system,but can only wash 1 rig at a time.It is a huge pain to...
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    unloader valves

    howdy custom mobile cleaning here.i try to keep 6 hot water 5.5gpm 3000 psi machines running most of the time. my BIGGEST problem is unloader valves, presently using k-7 . replace 1 about every 3 months.have installed a GIANT on a diesel rig, like it so far. any comments mshumny@ipa.net...
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