Best Way to Use a Self Serve Car Wash! (From an Owner)

[@andrewconard7040]

Thank you this was so helpful. Went to my local self service car wash and tried it for the first time. I was afraid of taking my new car to an automatic car wash. I accidently skipped the foam brush step but went back and redid the other steps after it. Your explanation of each step cleared up so much for me. Also, I wish you had a car wash nearby me. You seem like a great business owner!

[@mnagle6]

I’m a detailer and coming from someone who does paint correction and ceramic coatings I can’t even imagine how bad the paint is after using that brush

[@efraimperez2726]

Bro that's what I was thinking.... I'm a detailer also and I seen him using the brush and him also letting the hose drag and bang the paint!!!

[@alekmartinez1291]

My thoughts exactly. Been watching a few videos like this since I'll be moving into a condo soon and won't be able to wash at home, so looking at the best way to use the self-serve wash. Would never use the brush, and with a ceramic coat I would rather use my own gear and chemicals to clean. Water is definitely the necessity tho. Possible to have a water only option for minimal price?

[@efraimperez2726]

@@alekmartinez1291 yes what I used to do before I became a detailer was bring a bucket and some wash mitts (I would have soap already in the bucket before I arrived) and use the water to just blow off all the dirt then go with the wash mitts, power wash the soap off then hit it with there spot free rinse. Works like a charm when that's all you have!

[@alekmartinez1291]

@@efraimperez2726 thanks for the advice! :)

[@madfish5765]

Whenever I go to a self wash I just use the spray soap and then rinse no touch

[@agonzalez8924]

I gotta say, I was looking for tips on how to properly utilize all the functions at a self serve car wash because my local car wash has a lot of cool features. I was pleasantly surprised when I realized this video was taken at the very car wash I go to here in Hesperia, CA. I gotta say, this is by far the best self serve car wash in the high desert. Congratulations for running a well maintained business. For years I've taken my car to full service washes up here, but lately I've started coming here mainly because you have so many amenities that make giving your car a quality wash at a fraction of what you would pay at full service businesses. Keep up the good work.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Haha. Nice coincidence. Thanks so much for the kind words. I definitely try to keep everything working at its best and keep the place clean. Really appreciate your business. Thank you!! 🙌🏻

[@joelsalazar3627]

I love using the soap brush on black paint. Gives it that nice faded look😎

[@CarWashChronicles]

I hate it. Scratches the car 😆

[@VitoAnthonyD.-ow7oo]

You are a good person and honest business man.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Have to be. Lies always come out. Thanks 🙏

[@tomasvillareal3059]

I do maintenance two of my local car washes and I do not cheap out on our chemicals. I set the dilution a few marks lower to make our customers happy. Good luck.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Awesome. I agree. Gotta use the best to be the best. Thanks so much and good luck to you as well.

[@gotit1007]

My kids told me about your car wash and it’s really good. One thing I noticed though was while I was waiting to be next in the bay with the latter , I walked around my truck and I found 5 random nails on the ground. But other than that your spot is great , even the vacuums are awesome. Thank you.

[@Olokunful]

I spray the foam brush first. Then I let a bit of soap come out to get the brush as clean as possible to avoid scratches.

[@tavobeasty82]

I literally go to this exact car wash twice a month and I’m so glad I wash my truck the exact same sequence I was just curious if I was doing right because my truck comes out great every time

[@CarWashChronicles]

haha. thats awesome. Thanks so much and I hope you keep having great experiences there!

[@mattlester7799]

@@CarWashChronicles can you tell me what pressure washer wand that is that your car wash has? I’ve been searching for months lol

[@detoxpsd6848]

Inspect the brush first. If it’s relatively clean. Clean the brush with the soapy pressure washer. 🤷🏻‍♂️💦

[@Frankie--da-fixer]

Remember before you use the Brush to blow it out good with the high rinse or high soap, People complain about the brushes leaving scratches,make sure all grit is off the car before you brush it,and check the brush,any good car wash use Boar hair brushes,i have a 2020 black Camaro and i use the brush and you wont find any scratches on mine,And im an ex detailer that worked at a dealership!!

[@inhomeplus]

bro, i have been binge-watching your content and i am sold! I have learned so much

[@CarWashChronicles]

Good man. I’m glad! 👍🏻

[@michaelbyrd5573]

Most car folks I know would never use the scrubbing brush. Most car washes only have one which means folks use it on their muddy grimey tires and wheels and then the next person runs it all over their paint job resulting in that classic swirl look. Friends don't let Friends use car wash service bay brushes... Ive heard folks say they spray them out.....I ask them if their clear coat is soft or hard . When they look puzzled ,I realize they just want instant gratification vs long term care .

[@karenconyers8531]

I love to see all the soap. I would've washed out the wash brush with the high pressure soap before using them to wash the car and to get the tires washed.

[@matthewwebb2498]

Cool wish you were near me it’s nice you give all the different things

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you!! Try to give a good product 👌🏻

[@justin_wayne_elrod_jrod]

Ill always enjoy watching your videos

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you. I’ll try to keep them on interesting

[@justin_wayne_elrod_jrod]

@CarWashChronicles no problem. I know you always make them interesting and always tell us what we need to do or don't do when owning a car wash. You do a great job at your job, lol

[@knockeledup]

The self service wash bays around me in Iowa don’t have all these amenities. The air dryer would be really nice to have!

[@CarWashChronicles]

If only they would spend a little $$ to upgrade

[@TortoiseShores]

great video I hope your channel blows up

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you so much 🙌🏻

[@segzilla6875]

Cool I work right off main st In Hesperia was there last week. What a coincidence. Good vid

[@MariaLincoln]

Do those brushes not scratch your car if other people use before

[@82windows82]

So for your workout, first you wash your truck, then you bench it?

[@SBEVCW2246]

The spot free works through a ro system and water softener and reverse osmosis

[@CarWashChronicles]

You know!! 👍🏻

[@SBEVCW2246]

Can you remake This in bay 5

[@odeseusX]

thanks for the video, i was looking for the process for wash bays in Sydney. I didn't know you could switch between modes while washing after you pay; i thought each time you pay, you pay for a specific feature. I'll try toggling between wash types now, if it works.

[@dzikijohnny]

This is great. I’m going to start using one. And start looking to buy one. You didn’t talk about your truck bed.

[@CarWashChronicles]

That’s great. Wish you all the best. And yes can easily hose out the bed of the truck.

[@Rodj12341]

What automatic are you planning on getting? I have seen some good systems listed on Carwash Consignment, my favorite is the Oasis Monsoon. Despite its somewhat oldish looking gantry, these things are workhorses and can apply modern protectants/sealants such as Rain-X.

[@CarWashChronicles]

My automatic bay is super small so after asking around the only one that will fit is the Belanger so doing some research on that

[@Rodj12341]

@@CarWashChronicles Yep, same situation with Investment Joy, his auto bay is only 13'6" wide. How wide is your bay?

[@CarWashChronicles]

@@Rodj12341 Oh Yeah! Mine is 13'8 so very limited

[@tomasvillareal3059]

You should look into the iq car wash systems I do maintenance on three and they run great

[@CarWashChronicles]

@@tomasvillareal3059 Im really looking for a touchless automatic if they have one. And thanks I will.

[@worawutwongbuncha9862]

Hello, I’m Wut from Thailand,I need to know how the machine works,please

[@CarWashChronicles]

Hello!! Watch all my videos for a better understanding

[@jeffreyv939]

Awesome video! Very informative. Thank you sir

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you 🙏

[@Datboyjay69]

Is your tire cleaner brush and dirt remover gun on a boom? Looks like it's at a stationary position

[@CarWashChronicles]

No boom for those. Just the hose and fittings up through the roof.

[@therevestor]

Keep the vids coming bro I am super interested in business best practices for self serves because I am starting my wash here in Utah soon.

[@CarWashChronicles]

That’s awesome!! I wish you all the best. It’s a great business

[@giggiachihuahua3261]

Hi, I’ve seen these kind of cr washer and how do you get the tokens? It seems there’s no one that I could but it. Thank you so much 😊

[@BK-fy2xi]

Dude you make that truck look like a power wheel.

[@CarWashChronicles]

🤣🤣

[@trillhippie6378]

Seeeesh this the set up

[@buddymccallum5287]

Thank you!!!

[@pooneyheat]

This is a great video on how to scratch and swirl your car's paint!

[@CarWashChronicles]

Sorry for the bad experience you had at the car wash you scratched your car at. Not at my car wash GC 😉

[@c-x-1]

I've been to a lot of self serve car washes in my area and I've never seen a dedicated wheel brush, pre-soak hose, or air. 😞 And spending that much time using just the big brush and main hose would've started to add up pretty fast. There's even a place that charges $6 up front. 😯

[@nicholasrosales1471]

Do you own the one on bearvelley near Hesperia rd as well?

[@r12rtpilot]

Very nice. Still, I don't think I'd use that brush on my car, LOL. Best of luck to you and your business!

[@lukeweetman8197]

I'm wondering how much it would cost to set up a similar car wash in the UK

[@aaron.0303]

OK, another video I watched said to dry off the car with a hand towel before waxing, but they were using wax they bought at the store. Do you not need to dry car before doing the car wash wax? Is car wash wax different? Also does car wash wax protect the paint, or do you need the store wax for that?

[@CarWashChronicles]

No need to dry before the wax. The store wax more so that you rub on will protect more so and is a much lengthier process.

[@misseselise3864]

some waxes need to be rinsed off and some don’t

[@MatthiasMckinnonlifestyle]

How much it cost to get a self service car wash started ?

[@justin_wayne_elrod_jrod]

This was a really great video

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you

[@justin_wayne_elrod_jrod]

@@CarWashChronicles your welcome

[@SBEVCW2246]

Did you put new drain covers

[@takishabaker7520]

Can you tell me Why car washes have that sign no bucket washing? They really want us to not save our money. It's not like i hold people up in line either. What is wrong with using your bucket?

[@CarWashChronicles]

I don’t mind when it’s quiet but when there’s cars waiting to use the equipment while the bucket washer is in the bay not using the equipment just taking up a bay then I prefer they wash with their bucket at home so customers who want to use the equipment can. I guess it makes more sense when you’re a car wash owner.

[@BrownieloveMike]

Thank you for great video Chris. Its very nice to see how things are done over there in comparison to South Africa. My advice: A process is about maximizing output and results in the least amount of time or with the least amount of effort or both. Start with the Dirt remover soap before anything else. Then go to the wheels whilst the Dirt Remover works into the dirt on the car. The more time you give it, the better the outcome. Then you can follow the remaining steps you did. I would recommend the same if one had employees to wash car's for clients. How does giving extra product on all steps affect your bottom line? Do you think if you only provided extra's on the first 2 steps it would have the same outcome in terms of attracting clients considering that the first two steps kick of most of the cleaning in as far as dirt removal goes? So practically, are you not costing yourself more then you should by giving extra instead of good product within expectable standards of dispensing. Chris, who are the companies that provide Self service equipment including payment system in your area or those that you know off in general? Is it possible for you to give us a backend view of your tools, how they connect and how they speak to the payment system? Thank you, Keep them coming.

[@DavidTheNickjrFan2003]

Thank you. Very helpful

[@CarWashChronicles]

Your welcome. 🙏

[@bird718]

to bad they don't have these types of car washes in my city, then again the hoses would bust apart during the winter

[@CarWashChronicles]

Yeah. Gotta be careful with the cold weather and car washes

[@richard112360]

I stay clear of that soap brush. Over time it will scratch the clear coat paint.

[@rvanbeau2009]

how much pressure is there on the rinse setting? why does it work so much better than a home pressure washer hooked up to a garden hose?

[@batmansprotege1569]

Yall do not use the brush on your paint

[@pebmets]

I find many times the person or the people in front of me put the brushes on the ground instead of hanging them, the can't be bothered putting the hoses around the hooks, in other words, they don't care how they treat the equipment or the person who might use the bay after them. I don't use the brushes because they have probably been abused by other customers and could never be sure how clean they are. I will bring my own micro fiber wash mitts and towels and long as no one is lined up behind me, I will wipe down the car. If the car wash is busy, I just go touchless.

[@dannylay7965]

Never seen someone say clean the wheels first. Lol never seen a car wash with a separate wheel cleaner either.

[@aaron.0303]

Thanks for this video! I just moved out on my own and have been watching "how to be an adult" videos, lol. Like I had to watch a video how to use a garbage disposal because my mom taught me wrong lol, and I watched a video how to do laundry because I didn't know if you put the detergent in the machine before the clothes or on top of the clothes, or do you put the detergent in that hole on the side, lol.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Haha. That’s great.

[@nicholasfoley7105]

Rule one never use the brush at the car wash, unless you like scratching the shit out of your car....... NEVER

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thanks for the feedback. 1000’s of customers every month and yet to have any complaints but you most likely used a cheap brush. I use the non scratch expensive ones. Thanks 👍🏻

[@TurboKing12]

Everyone hates on the brushes, they never give a better alternative 🤔

[@fredthered73]

best thing to do drive past it and wash it yourself 2 buckets grit guards ect ect

[@eriksavini691]

Fantastic videos!!! I'm in the process of acquiring a full service car wash (1 tunnel & 6 self service bays). What are your thoughts on "Unlimited Car Wash" packages for the tunnel? Also, do you offer ceramic wax at your car washes? Thanks in advance

[@venocry8189]

How much to setup all this?

[@CarWashChronicles]

About $50k

[@venocry8189]

Can you advise me how to start with minimum cost?…I’m very interested in this passion but I don’t have a lot of money

[@venocry8189]

And no experience also

[@Whyinem]

Very interesting

[@whatakrispot]

thks this video a lot

[@deejayy8303]

Mines next! 😭

[@RICHYSUNCLE]

No shot u used the brush 😂

[@Reddylion]

nice wash except i would skip that brush foam scrub rest i would use all.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thank you 🙏

[@rtso46644]

nice video

[@brokenSnake]

Had no idea Thor owned a car wash

[@CarWashChronicles]

🤣🤣 I guess he does

[@capone_rd_809]

these carwashes no matter how you slice it are a money pit for the customer, some offer all the bells and whistles but they only give you a limited amount of time to use everything. the layout alone of these carwashes are made to make you lose time while using them and pay more money. in the end the only one who wins is the owner just like the casino.

[@dylan2266]

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[@PAULOJCOSPINA]

Hi Chris, (Paul here🤝)… I just saw 1 Car Wash for sale today, 10 years operating (needs paint and a few cracks to fix on the outside pavement, equipment in fair, good condition), located in Ontario Canada, $900,000 included land off course, with 6 bays lot of 60x50 $110,000 average, net $70,000=…. Based in your experience, (and I know it is very difficult for you to calculate because of the distance…) but do you think that’s a good number? Thank you, regards👊

[@CarWashChronicles]

Hey Paul. Yes always hard to tell from these but 6 bays is good. Sounds run down and is making very minimal income. Definitely seems like a good opportunity to add value. Fresh paint and also add more functions with a 10 position rotary switch which keeps them in the bays longer as you see in my videos. And location counts as well. Main roads always good.

[@PAULOJCOSPINA]

@@CarWashChronicles I’m simply very grateful with your fast response and help Chris! Thank you very much mate. Cheers 🤜💥🤛

[@budgetbirder]

As a professonal detailer, it kills me watching people scrape those brushes on their paint.. Can only imagine how scratched up this guys paint is..

[@cirezane]

Yes no public brush ever &at home use a wash mit.

[@rjeternal]

You skip the degreaser in every demonstration, what does that do? If nobody uses it, why not take it out?

[@CarWashChronicles]

People use it on the engine.

[@rjeternal]

@@CarWashChroniclesCould you do a short video on it? I haven't seen that here in central Florida. I'm wondering if I will add that feature or skip it. Thanks brother!

[@misterxmistery7424]

I don't like them, because you are on time limit (if you want to stay within acceptable cost range). I prefer fully automatic station then, at least i can read something on the phone inside the car. Here our new stations are very good quality, they do incredible job. And if i wanted to clean my car myself, i would do it in front of my house. I can clean it nice 40+ minutes if i want to.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Classic example of different types of customers. Hence why I’m never concerned about tunnel express washes opening up near me. Completely different customers. Thanks for sharing.

[@josiahmiller8379]

NEVER NEVER USE THE BRUSH..idc how expensive the BRUSH is it picks dirt up and traps it and drags it along the paint that's were all your swirl marks r from

[@CarWashChronicles]

Sorry about your bad experience. Most popular selection by customers. Thousand uses every week. No complaints.

[@josiahmiller8379]

@@CarWashChronicles pry cause they don't detail cars..I do and see it all the time...but to the normal eye who don't pay attention to cars won't see it..till someone shows it...but u said no one complains..does it get used

[@martinleyva3014]

Poor paint :(

[@rafidalbotany1109]

Your scratching the cars paint so bad with that brush people please do not use a brush

[@sun6v546]

👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍👍....................😜😜😜

[@johnsmith100]

Why do many (most?) pick up truck owners grow a beard and wear a baseball hat 🧢 ❓

[@CarWashChronicles]

It’s compulsory

[@johnsmith100]

@@CarWashChronicles Fair enough :) I just hope it’s not compulsory for all of them to vote for Trump 🤣

[@stevie-reecross4899]

Now I know why men go to bikini washes. 😅

[@christophersewell3522]

Bathurst freight 🤡

[@CarWashChronicles]

🤣🤣👍🏻

[@ahamofodu4496]

Rip to your paint

[@FloatingStar2767]

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[@zoeyzee6261]

Please don’t ever make a self serve car wash video again car people know that brush is the number one way to destroy your paint. just n o

[@CarWashChronicles]

Most used product. Customers favorite for years. Not one complaint but enjoy the detailing.

[@koleneilsen2184]

Hey, i own a carwash would love to pick your brain sometime

[@jdigitalseven7]

With the insane inflation from the terrible leadership in America, it is now $7 for 8 minutes at Crew Car wash now. Insane price for such little time.

[@kaloianangelkov4919]

Please remove this video.... don't ever use the f... brush on your car paint.....

[@CarWashChronicles]

Customers favorite. If I took the brush out customers would go to the other car wash down the street. Bad business.

[@morrisalanisette9067]

could just spray it off before using..

[@nathandaniel1000]

how to destroy paint 101\