How I Make my Car Wash Vacuums Thief Proof

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So for all you other car wash owners out the I'm sure you've all encountered break ins with the vacuums. People want the loose change sucked up from the cars of customers and are willing to destroy our property for it. In this video I made my vacuums extra secure so I can prevent that from happening.
After working for my Uncle for 2 years at he's car washes I really wanted my own and I came across this car wash. It was completely shutdown for many years so I approached the owner of the land and made a deal with him.
It took me 6 weeks to bring it back to life and open it and now the customers are starting to pour in. Not to mention I opened it during winter so I am yet. to see its full potential but here's a small taste of how its going so far!
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[@GGG777GGGQ]

We don't need manuals. Man proceeds to throw away than he goes hold on now 😂😂😂

[@BillsMafia23]

I believe the harder it is to get into ,the more damage they cause. I manage a carwash in Las Cruce, NM. What has been working for is being consistent with my camera monitoring. I let them know they are being watched. It has been some long nights at times, but it has paid off. Best of luck!!

[@edmeeks5547]

It is sooo sad it is necessary to put 4 locks on a trash door

[@nathanmelanson]

I think the @lockpickinglawyer would approve of your lock choice. At least the Squire lock, not that Master Lock rubbish. I hear good things about PACLOCK also.

[@AdamMurrayLive]

I'm gonna bet that having so many locks is gonna make it seem like there's something valuable in there which will entice someone to try and break in that much more. Unfortunately.

[@normalcarwash]

Another great video -- Thankyou! I just closed on my first wash last Thursday and you've been a huge influence. For the drill bits, get Carbide bits, and use a little cutting oil. Stainless is notoriously tough to cut or drill and you need the tough bits... This comes from snapping hundreds of different bits over my life :)

[@milesparris4045]

You need good cobalt drill bits for stainless. Start small like 1/8" then go up to a bigger one. These holes are small enough that you only need two sizes. Drill with a lot of pressure and go slow or you'll burn up the bit. DO NOT use a center-punch on stainless or you'll create a work hardened spot right where you want to drill.

[@kellybyrd9772]

Welcome back Edwin. I see you even have Chris picking up a few Spanish words, good job. Drill hog m42 is a pretty good drill bit set if your looking for something that seems to hold up well. Amazon I think carries them too. A little oil and slow speeds while drilling medal will keep them sharp for a long time. Great video gentlemen. How's the new carwash coming?

[@InvestWashRepeat]

I’m having the same problem. Had to order 4 new vacuums because they damaged them so bad. I hope this fixes it for you brother!

[@Sohailali1]

Just found your channel. You don't seem to be uploading frequently anymore. I'll check out your old videos.

[@warriordugan7236]

For people wondering why someone wants to open the trash bin door, it's because they may have vacuumed up something valuable by mistake, like a ring, money, a key etc.

[@CarWashChronicles]

That’s why we have our contact info on our car wash. We’ll come down get it for them instead of doing it the illegal way of breaking in and property damage. We’ll be there in 10 minutes vs an hour of them breaking it. 🤷‍♂️

[@charlespulliam4082]

Whats to stop a crack head from drilling out those rivets? Food for thought if that happens i would have those parts tig welded all the way around to stop them. And a tig weld looks so nice.

[@PurplePeeps805]

Hola Edwin! Fingers crossed the new locks keep the Carwash hobos out of the vacuums!

[@CarWashChronicles]

Thanks! Edwin says hello. 👋🏻

[@Randomthings-im3zl]

Maybe the first bracket should have been installed upside down so the rivits were behind the closed door? Just an idea? Good job on the videos thanks JEFF

[@samueldunn3077]

They only break in because people vacuum up coins/valuables. Enter your vacuums regularly and they’ll piss off

[@Luisr777]

I think am ready to see your new carwash content...

[@robertknight4672]

Why is it rare for a car wash vacuum to have a bill acceptor for cash? Is that just to make it less of a target for theft? We do have one car wash that actually has vacuums that accept cash. The weird thing about this car washes if you buy a car wash you're entitled to use the free vacuum the runs continuously for 5 minutes

[@ryan-574]

Could you not have the door on a spring so its always trying to pull closed? That way you can keep it unlocked + any thieves that wanna steal garbage can

[@laloramirez9012]

Dude if somebody wants to get in they will .. like it or not

[@jameswhitlaw5422]

Chris, what is the name of the anti- thief hardware that you installled on these vacuums? Just asking for a friend....

[@ProMSL]

Keeping trash safe one lock at a time 😂

[@CarWashChronicles]

Yep. Frustrating how they’ll destroy my vacuum for trash and Pennys 🤦‍♂️

[@NewWaveFan1]

How is that 4th car wash? Have you started to paint it yet?

[@jordankendall86]

Can you share the link to the kit you used to secure the vacuum doors?

[@jem213]

Man what in the brand of your vacuum machine?

[@jasonwright3648]

It looks like drilling in reverse gear

[@christopherbuchanan3355]

You need to watch the Lockpicking lawyer to find a good lock!

[@CarWashChronicles]

I sure will. Thanks

[@mikewagner6396]

Can’t you put some type of fencing around your vacuums

[@mikehuffaker3593]

Why would someone want to steal the trash bin? Is there a market for dried boogers and hair?

[@CarWashChronicles]

🤣🤣I guess

[@warriordugan7236]

Because people mistakenly vacuum up coins and things.

[@hattemalhaar3135]

hermano if youre drilling make sure to spin clockwise :D

[@CarWashChronicles]

Gotcha thanks!

[@Hippo0529]

Very nice

[@planningpersonlaidbackdeep1273]

You need to watch lockpicking lawyer to find the best lock. He rates them after picking them. Also get all your locks keyed the same.

[@zoiks6631]

The tweakers breaking into car wash vacuum cleaners aren’t picking locks. They brute force break in and probably rarely mess with the actual lock.

[@riskitforthebiscuit7324]

Quick question your title says making your machine thief proof right?? So digging threw trash looking for something good is stealing? You was ok with it until they had a bad habit of not latching the door back!! See how that works for ya,,

[@CarWashChronicles]

If the door is open vac doesn’t work. The thieves leave it open so I have to lock it closed. They destroy the vacuum trying to take lock and hinge off. Need to make as secure as possible. Got nothing to do with them taking the trash. It’s trash. Car wash owners understand

[@dirty_elite_modz3116]

All u need to do is chisel or drill the top off the rivets off then ur back in I would of used bolts

[@dendog1231]

What do the theifs steal?

[@casiekaise5952]

A cop told me that is not illegal to take hair and dirt and pubes for change quarters pennies nickels dimes allmine

[@CarWashChronicles]

How about property damage to my vacuum and loss of income for leaving the door open which means vacuum does not have any suction and customers don't realize to close it. Do you let them go through your vacuum at your car wash?

[@Tsch6373]

Where are your safety glasses?

[@CarWashChronicles]

😆

[@planningpersonlaidbackdeep1273]

Hey Edwin.;-)

[@crazypaulrobinson922]

👍👍

[@PhoenixKrier]

i think its over saucier

[@CarWashChronicles]

?

[@joseph.shammami9525]

Hello. Chris. Um. You. Do. Know. How. To. Fix. Car. Wash. Vacuums. Cool. I. Love. You. 😘🙏🇺🇸

[@brandonhuggins1736]

Breaking into the trash. 😅 annoying.

[@Matthew34801]

Jesus loves you

[@justliftorellana1552]

What you both need is some US English classes 🤣🤣

[@danksmoker420]

Stainless is really hard metal. Use diamond tip bits in the future.

[@CarWashChronicles]

Copy that 👍🏻

[@bighorn9119]

Why are they stealing the black rubber things