Who Tried To Destroy My Carwash AGAIN? 

From someone who works at an express wash and deals with damage claims. Please invest in cameras, if you can some good ones for details.Someone could be sabotaging your wash or maybe at some point someone might break equipment from not using it properly. Anything can happen! You never know when you might need them. Edit: I’m aware he has cameras, also maybe adding an additional camera for closer and better angles would be beneficial for inside the wash. Also clearance signs. I honestly just think it’s sabotage due to how the wires are left out.

Carwash: * stops * RGB on the carwash: t h e p a r t y n e v e r s t o p s

Making your own soap is not worth it. We tried it. Order the kleen rite self serve brand of soap from Kleen Rite. In our experience it's the most cost effective. Order so many buckets and you'll also get free freight.

You need to get a mechanic and business insurance. You may make money but you are burning it at a greater rate. Also invest in surveillance cameras.

Have you consider putting cameras to see if anyone is ramming their cars into the machine on purpose? or put a sign on height restriction, seen some big trucks trying to go thru car wash when they are too tall for them.

As an electrician, I know the frustration of taking something apart and putting it back together and having it work but having no idea how you fixed it.

As someone who works at a chain Carwash. Don’t make your own soap! It’s not worth it. It also might have a bad image on your Carwash if customers find out that you make your own soap.

At minimum ad a camera or two to the automatic bay. I’m inclined to think there was a break in maintenance step missed. Could be something as simple as a bolt backed itself out and caused all kinds of other problems.

I'd recommend installing a solid metal max height bar before the carwash. Then, a car will hit that if they're being stupid. That'll be a LOT cheaper to replace. Also, some adjustments to the cameras to get a clear view of the number plates

For so many errors including communication errors it sounds like a data network issue. The one that links all the control system modules together. That could be a damaged cable or it could be water ingress to a connector causing corrosion and an intermittent connection.

As the Facility Manager for the same university, I attended at night I soon learned a great deal from concentrate cleaners you mixed with water. This means less wastage, less need for storage & lower operating costs. I found so many simple & effective cleaners for glass, etc online. Whilst my contract was only 6 months, I found this challenging as we had water leaks, to broken carpark boom gates, to morons trying to tailgate to get 2 cars inside the carpark with 1 pass. The 19 levels were a challenge but a great learning experience for me. Keep Reinventing Yourself & You will conquer any challenges.

You have to have (hidden) cameras that can read license plates and see the drivers. There's a carwash back home that's frequently broken because heavily modified BRO TRUCKS hitting stuff. Guess what finally solved the 'hit and runs' ?

No offense, since subbing to your channel I've learned the following: 1- Vending machines = Absolutely worth it if you buy used ones in good shape *AND* have a great location already planned out in advance. 2- Laundromat = Might be worth it. 3- Car Wash = Nope! Too much risk some "genius" will plow into it and wreck very expensive specialized equipment.

Aside from suggestions others have posted a possibility may be one of those CB/Long range aerials used on off-road vehicles hitting the arm. They can get pretty tall and one whipping around could snag on the exposed wires

Don't you have security cameras?

My father has been in the car wash business for 30 years. And I’ve been doing it for 16 years there’s a lot of ways to cut back on soap use when it’s really strong and concentrated you can dilute it

My thought is that a vehicle that was too big for the bay tried to force its way in, got stuck and then backed out.

The carwashes I have seen use Allen Bradley Controls. In my experience with Allen Bradley Controls (I don't do tech repair carwash systems, but rather food production equipment repair) the controls sometimes throw com faults and require a reboot of the control cabinet. This sometimes will resolve anomalies with the controls not all the time though.

Could you put some railings on the floor so cars have go through your car wash in set space that should help people maybe hitting your equipment.

Careful, if you make your own soap you also make a whole new category of liability.

Love the honesty. Not always sunshine and rainbows.

How much was the collection? The profit 📈/Investment breakdown? The Revenue on the "NEW" vending machines (breakdown including)?

Is it possible the plastic cover was already scratched when it got installed? Maybe damaged during transport and went unnoticed?

You should come up with memberships.

Definitely need cameras. Not only to see possible vandalism and misuse but you want to have multiple angles to catch license plates. Cover the entrance and exit of each bay and the entrances/exits from the property itself. 4k resolution cameras are worth it.

Possibly adding solar panels on the roof would help lower operating costs. I'm sure the electric bill is high

You need to be VERY careful when mixing/making your own soaps, especially those that are very basic (high pH) as they can literally eat your skin off & destroy your face before you even know it. Some of them may be acidic (low pH) as well, which would react very violently when in contact with one another. I hate to be the bearer of bad news, but the only way you can safely make soaps of this volume is in a lab with proper ventilation and safety equipment. It's just simply not worth the risk to do it any other way both from a safety or a regulatory perspective. Just buy the soap.

I work at a 3 minute pull through wash. We average .48 cents per car on soaps (it changes depending on which wash they buy) We are able to recycle app. 60% of the water

I’m surprised how much cash and coins are collected. The car washes by me in Chicago have credit cards. I’m guessing adding those methods of payment have a larger overhead versus a cash/coin payment system.

i think it would be really cool if you went through and explained each type of soap/wax etc that is used in the car wash. I always see 3-4 colors of stuff sprayed on my car when i use one but i have no idea what each color is or if the colors are just for show. I live in North East Ohio and we have these very long tunnel car washes up here that do hot wax and ceramic coat and the top car wash is $25!!!! and people line up for it too.

I keep considering the laundry mat idea. I am disabled and on a low fixed income. I can’t work full time.

Great video. Very informative. I think I'll get a mini storage facility.

Security cameras in the laundry mat... but none where the cars run through. Get em!

Your son about lost his toes to the quarters.... Might need to wear some real shoes when helping you. Just a thought....

More than likely, people's car accessories (bumpers, grills, bike racks) are hitting the machine causing it to not be able to turn properly.

It just never ends...

I have associates degrees in both computer engineering technology and electrical engineering technology and over 20 years experience. Have you tried rebooting it?

What did you do to decrease your water usage?

Hi there, Car wash general manager from Rhode island here. Have you run a volumetrics Test? Do you know your chemical cost per car? On average we use : 12.5ml of presoak, 10ml of each triple foam, 10ml of single foam soap, 5-7ml of sealer wax, and 10ml of drying agent. Grab a graduated cylinder and drop your pickup line into it. See how much each application is costing you.

Looks like you need to at one of those maximum height signs like they have in some drive throughs, because if I had to guess those scratches came from guys jacked up micro-weiner compensator 4X4 that was too tall for the carwash.

Their is a car wash here in fairborn Ohio that is now abandoned it was a really nice one it closed last year

Can you tell me why I can't find my favorite LITTLE TREE air freshener anymore?? The Blue 'BOUQUET" little tree. Everywhere I look for it it's out of stock, and when I order them online, I get a message week later that they are out of stock. Got any sitting around you would like to sell?

How much soap would you have to make per week to run your car wash? Would it be worth having to pay someone to make it, or your time time to make it?

Whoa, that's how the quarters are stored at the car wash?

What was the first fault that started the sequence of failures? That should be the starting point of troubleshooting. Once something fails to function, everything else just piles up behind that initial failure. I notice that you are relying on the drivers to take appropriate care to put their vehicle where it has to be within the carwash process footprint. I think there should be lines on the ground so the drivers can align their vehicle properly as they drive in and maybe marks on the wall so they don't drive too far. I suppose a hi-tech ($$$) solution would be to have a screen with the required footprint on it visible to the driver and a "graphic" of the car showing where it is in relation to that required footprint. Maybe an overheight sensor and alarm as people don't read well and even if they do they often don't respond to the warning. Good luck.

You should have a camera system to protect your investment..and to see what actually happens inside your car wash..

How do you run a youtube channel and all these businesses?

inside car wash heights check . whatever how high that is that bar needs to be that high. it can be shorter. by inch or two . you just don't want it too short then a big ass truck won't fit through it.

Brandon here is a lot of car detailers on youtube who speak about soap and products Ammo NYC, Chicago Auto Pros and Others. I know AMMO worked a long time on product development.

It's a new unit? I'm sure I'm right..yes u need a hight bar in front of the pay station...and plenty of cameras..you should have a warranty..for at least 6 months on issue s..we have a new oasis xp..here..no issues

Do you use ICS for help with the pay station/terminal/autosentry

Those 5gallons buckets of soap you can double it by adding water 5 turn into 10 gallons. We do that to self serve bays.

Brandon, do not make your own soap for the car wash you run the risk of voiding the warranty on that new automatic machine also you don't know what homemade soap will do to someone's car paint, the machines, the machine pumps, hoses etc. Just saying.

you tell the ware the arm connexion point is kind of bent

I hope Belanger isn't having issues.

We had Two Large Commercial CW's just open this past year or so and right next to each other.. Plus the other two we already had just a few blocks away from them. 4 in a 6 block stretch... On the same Road... FFS...

How do you not have a camera in there after the first incident????

I can't wait to see this soap hack

You should get some cameras at multiple angles and night vision also

Maybe an attendant? Or more cameras? I’m really surprised this want caught on video.

I use degreaser alchohol bubble mix kleen rite soap mix and the cars come out amazing I always use my red and black car to Try the machine before I open up

delicious quarters? what do they taste like? chicken lol

I thought I seen national on that bucket. Is that from national pride car wash from Mansfield?

Put back in a Hannah Sherman Car wash and you'll have no faults. but youl have mitters! Nice job on the rolls with a touchless wash. Unsmiley face that it was down.

that OSHA approved ladder is a sturdy one.

I suggest replacing the system with a saber instead of a kondor next time (if you can afford one). This is just a suggestion.

Maybe the original installer had kinda no clue how to put it together CORRECTLY, only because wires came loose, they weren't put in correctly. But I'll leave you with this, I worked for a wash for 7 years, more cameras to defeat false claims, also sabotage is a real thing. Look real close at your supposed friends, immediate success from a friend leaving you in the dust. Maybe a family member pissed you didn't ask to go into business, or all in all you might have just been screwed by the pooch great content

You can learn and grow it’s ok hope you do well

This looks like a joy

I’ve even thought about making my own auto detailing chemicals

Serioulsy Brandon, mate, why do you not have comprehensive closed circuit television. A good modern system you can see what is going on on your phone or your PC at home. Not just for security, but to see what goes on.

Don't troll .. Don't troll .. don't roll ..... Cool video

This is the problem with posting videos about you're propertys. People find them and vandalize them just because you're on the net.

Well this sucks. Hope you figure it out soon.

Noooo!

It's from those raised up Chevy & Ford's with light bars on them

Now did you guys cut 50% on water?

Next time make sure you also have cameras cover the entrance and exit, plus make sure you can actually read the license numbers clearly. (And keep the lens and wires well kept. Don't ask me how I came to learn why that is very important.) P.S. I recommend putting up "You're on camera!" And "This area under 24-hour surveillance" signs near your business. Even if it isn't, it does deter petty criminals. Oh, and as people say... Add the clearance bars.

I hope you have better cameras in the place. Seems some people have bad blood

Don’t make your own soap (or if you do, don’t document it on YT) Opens up much more liability in case of damage also may void warranty. Check your camera angles, add some “pull in slowly” signs at the bay entrances (make it idiot proof). I like the bar suggestions here if the cost is good. Also maybe look into more frequent collections/being by more to monitor or see about getting an unmarked LP person to chill nearby in case vandalism is taking place.

Maybe you should consider Washworld after all. Better yet, maybe try D&S. They have nice equipment and they use their own chemicals.

Standing on that bucket is definitely not OSHA approved lmao

Congrats to your kid. Sucks this happened to your carwash...

How do you not have cameras bro

Where’s the pop machines? Thought you had like two of them there. That’s easy cash flow pays your chemicals please a snack machine too. I’m sure the vaccums bring in huge money too.

that sucks

Need a boomer proof machine

I mean...making your own soap sounds good but how much do you go through a week? And how long would it take? It doesn't matter if you save a lot of money if you have to spend twenty hours a week making soap because you might not have that twenty hours.

u need too go too the car wash show lol.

You should have some cameras my guy and the hell with those people complaining. I wish there was a car wash like that around my city the ones in my city suck those are the ones that are garbage.

Try Lustra chemicals or Simoniz.

Maybe replace it with a PDQ Laserwash and extend the bay

10 percent cap rate doesn't mean someone else will perceive that same 10 percent cap rate lol. Also, there is an inherent cost with that 10% rate if u go that high that someone comback with an equally high (estimated rate) of maintenance and what not on those items.

fill half with water. lmao

I saw my silver dodge going through

Where are the brushes?

Happy Late Birthday to your son

TRAILER PARK! TRAILER PARK! TRAILER PARK!

Time to do some CCTV connecting.

Loveeeeeeee....this