Bragging Rights
Getting in Control of Your Cost per Car
The Evolution Of The Detail
The detail industry has undergone a major transformation in the past few years. No longer is the service viewed as a side project at a car wash — or worse…
Bright Future
Trends Favor Detail Business Growth The ugly duckling of the car care business is turning into a swan. That scrawny little business usually found on the wrong side of the…
Detail Products – February 2014
DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems Portland, Oregon DETAIL PLUS Car Appearance Systems is a leader in auto detailing equipment; auto detailing technology; auto detailing systems; auto detailing chemicals; and autodetailing…
Soap – Car Wash Multitasker
Soap is made by mixing fat with a water solution of sodium or potassium hydroxide. Detergent properties are due to dissociation hydrolysis — water added to a substance causes both…
Small Town Success Strategies
Operating a successful detail shop is a rewarding venture with many benefits. There is a feeling of satisfaction that comes with being your own boss and seeing first hand the…
The Competition
Making an Assessment Building a car wash or purchasing an existing one can be a very expensive venture. There are many factors that need to be considered when purchasing a…
Training
Creating and Maintaining a Program I have been very fortunate to have worked in many successful organizations during my career in this industry. Due to those experiences, I have often…
Led Lighting
Banner Engineering has introduced the WLC90 and WLC60 Heavy-Duty LED Lights. The lights are designed to withstand high-pressure washdown and exposure to oils and coolants, ideal for diverse harsh environments.…
Easy-To-Use Thermostats
EasyHeat, maker of WarmTiles™ floor warming systems, introduced the dual-voltage programmable EasyHeat FGS and FG Thermostats. The thermostats are engineered to provide end-users the versatility to use the units with…