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What is needed for a car wash?
- Car washes require equipment to operate.
- Water treatment systems remove contaminants without stripping wax or polish from paint.
- High-pressure washers also remove mud and grime.
- Brushes clean vehicle surfaces.
- Conveyor systems pull cars through wash tunnels.
- Vacuums remove interior dirt.
- Average hand wash price is $5-$7.
- Self-service wash charges $1-$2 for 15 minutes of equipment use.
- Car wash shampoo should remove contaminants without stripping wax or polish.
- Equipment per bay costs $31,000-$49,000 for automatic car washes.
- Supplies like soaps, waxes, cleaners, brushes, spray guns, and wands are needed.
- Quality equipment lasts longer but costs more upfront.
- Basic cleaning can be done without expensive tools.
- Profit potential ranges from $55,000-$100,000 annually for self-service to $500,000-$900,000 for full-service.
What is the purpose of a car wash?
- Car washes require equipment.
- Water systems remove contaminants without stripping wax or polish from paint.
- High-pressure washers also remove mud and grime.
- Brushes clean surfaces.
- Conveyor systems pull cars.
- Vacuums remove interior dirt.
- Average hand wash price is $5-$7.
- Self-service wash charges $1-$2 for 15 minutes.
- Car wash shampoo should remove contaminants without stripping wax or polish.
- Equipment per bay costs $31,000-$49,000 for automatic car washes.
- Supplies like soaps, waxes, cleaners, brushes, spray guns, and wands are needed.
- Quality equipment lasts longer but costs more upfront.
- Basic cleaning can be done without expensive tools.
- Profit potential ranges from $55,000-$100,000 annually for self-service to $500,000-$900,000 for full-service.