Bulk Products for Non-Autopian Type Use

wait....if you are washing daily, then get ONR....faster, cost effective, and relatively cheap!



get three guys with three buckets and three sponges, with 6 drying towels....done in 15 minutes!
 
+1 to ONR, good stuff, use it all the time, and no wash induced marring for me :)



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I like their wax, good stuff in that as well :)
 
EOppie said:
I Like the Megs Detailer line, and thanks for the source to autodetailingsupplies.com I like the idea of the HyperWash, simply because of the dilution ratio, however is this a "one pump" type dispensing with an attached pump? I take it that HyperWash is much better rather than Super Soap?



The goal is to have a jug on a shelf above the bucket they use to wash. Push one pump into the bucket, and then fill with water to a line...
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Hyper Wash is completely effective at 400:1 as they state.



With the Meg's pump; 1 full stroke is 1oz of product per 3.125 gallons...basic terms I use 1.5 pumps per 5 gallon bucket.
 
mblgjr said:
Hyper Wash is completely effective at 400:1 as they state.



With the Meg's pump; 1 full stroke is 1oz of product per 3.125 gallons...basic terms I use 1.5 pumps per 5 gallon bucket.
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Dumb math person here...



With the HyperWash...one full stroke with the megs pump for 1oz would be overkill for a 5 gallon bucket....right?



Is there another source for another type of "measured" dispensing pump?
 
toyotaguy said:
there is nothing different with ONR other than you wash and dry all in sections...
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You are assuming that they actually dry the vehicle...:doh



I have used ONR, and do like it. However the most I can get them to do is use a Water Blade on the glass...:cry:
 
Well...maybe I need to go back to HS math...



At 400:1 (1oz soap; 400 parts water) would be 400/128 (128oz. per gallon) yields 3.125 gallons; therefore 1oz soap per 3.125 gallons.



Somebody let me know if I'm all wrong; mud on my face; haha.
 
So I am reviving an old thread here...



I am back on track with this at our ambulance, and I cannot seem to locate a pump for the products anymore, they all seem to be sold out.



I found this pump Tolco Gallon Container Dispensing Pump, at ADS...would it work using the "one pump" method?



Any recommendations would be appreciated :-)
 
phrider said:
Take a look at the Duragloss Marine/RV and Fleet product lines.

Duragloss #591, Duragloss Marine / RV Wash Concentrate Marine / RV

Duragloss #430, Duragloss HD Truck & Equipment Wash Fleet wash (up to 55 gal drums)



Call them and ask for local distributors. They're a small operation, and you'll get personal service.
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I was reading thru this thread and was going to suggest the same thing. Looks like you beat me to it. Great customer service. I had an issue with one of their retailer's. Not only did they send me a free replacement bottle of product but they included a sample of their AquaWax. The sample bottle was 22 ounces. :)
 
One thing I just thought of...and I am embarassed to admit it now.



These are ambulances...so should I be thinking marine/RV since the bulk of the box is fiberglass gelcoat? All of them are E350 style Type III (big box). There is one Ford Escape, and one Minivan...however I am more concerned with the rigs, as that is the bulk of it.
 
if you want a good economical car wash, CG's citrus wash & gloss is a good choice. one ounce (1/2 mixes with 1-2 gallons of water) is all you need...



for one gallon it's $18.95 and enter the coupon code " gold " and get a 5% discount...
 
For the ultimate in ease and savings why not talk to one of the bulk chemical guys who sell detailing chemicals to dealerships?

At one dealership I worked at used a company called C.A.R products. We had 2 fifty gallon drums. One was car wash soap and the other was APC, both of which were hooked up to a mixing valve (no electricity or plumbing needed). The mixing valve automatically gives you the perfect ratio so don't have a "Mr. More Soap The Better" always making strong batches.

I just took a look at there web page and for there basic wash soap it was around $225 for a 55 gallon drum which that should probably last you 2 years
 
EOppie said:
Hey all, here is the deal.



I work at an ambulance where one of the requirements is that the ambulances get washed at least once daily. Currently, they simply have been buying whatever car wash soap and occasionaly tire foam at the $$$ hardware store they are carrying that week.



I convinced the chief of service (he defaults to me for all car care :D ) to look at buying some products in bulk to save money.



Does anyone have a reccomendation on some bulk car soap, tire dressing, interior dressing, as well as even some odor spray, such as febreeze? I would ideally like to have dispensers in a mounting system direct to the wall, or on a shelf. Keep in mind these are definite non- autopian washes...with the same old brush they have been using for a few years that always hits the ground... :soscared:



It is more simply to have the products there to use so people can access them easily and at least get the grime off of things.



Thanks!



:woot2:
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Since you are in Conn. I would call Simoniz. Ask for Denis Osborn. A good guy who knows his stuff.
 
Stoner seems pretty expenisive compared to C.A.R and I remember we looked into Simoniz when I was at the dealership and it was significantly more. I would deffinetly use Simoniz before C.A.R if this ambulance was taken care off, but since its being cleaned by people who don't care at all as long as it looks good enough for the chief(?), I'd go with whatever is cheapest
 
Chops said:
Stoner seems pretty expenisive compared to C.A.R and I remember we looked into Simoniz when I was at the dealership and it was significantly more. I would deffinetly use Simoniz before C.A.R if this ambulance was taken care off, but since its being cleaned by people who don't care at all as long as it looks good enough for the chief(?), I'd go with whatever is cheapest
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Come to think of it, if I was dealing with folks who didn't care. I would basicly want three products.



1.) Self-drying car wash.



1a.) A Jelly Blade.



2.) A spray wax that can be applied wet.



3.) Glass cleaner.



Assuming this is being washed every day, the spray wax will quickly build up, and it will make the ambulance that much easier to clean in the future.



My reco for spray wax (if being the absolute cheapest is not essential) would be Lucas Slick Mist which you could get a case of 12x24oz. Lucas products are popular with big rig truckers, and Slick Mist will leave the surface very easy to clean in the future.
 
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