Jc450
New member
Hey,
I was wondering how you guys and gals wash tractors. I have been using a helper to brush while I soap, rinse, and brighten the tanks and rims. The only problem is that I have started using a brushless soap, and can't see where a second person could help me anymore. The last time I washed by myself and I skipped the downstream method and just used a hand sprayer for chemical. It took a little longer to apply, but saved time and chemical costs from waiting on my downstream to flush the extra soap from the line for rinse.
I want to be as fast as possible with my machine so I can try to get some bigger accounts. I have a Hotsy 1075BE now running up to 3500 psi at 3.8 gpm, so no way I could run a second wand effectively, or could I? I just wanted to see what some guys or gals with more experience have to say. After reading posts you guys will think I'm crazy, but owner/operators will pay $50-$60 for a sleeper without brightening in my area. The drivers in my area do love chrome though so that adds time. If they make one that is shiny, it will be shiny on these trucks. I can do a really good job on a sleeper truck in an hour by myself, which equals $30-$40 in my pocket per truck, but still too slow to take on any good sized fleets. Plus I know that around $35 is the most the bigger trucking companies will pay, but they are a lot less fancy than most of the O/O trucks.
I think I could do a basic truck with little chrome in 30-40 minutes alone, which would put me at around $20-$25 profit if I charged $35. Doesn't seem like bad pay if I had enough units. I have very little experience so I know speed will come with time, just want to hurry the process lol. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
P.s. Even thought machine is rated at 3.8 gpm, I can fill up a 5 gallon bucket in a minute if I spray into it. I would think that would mean my machine is putting out 5 gpm. Am I missing something here?
I was wondering how you guys and gals wash tractors. I have been using a helper to brush while I soap, rinse, and brighten the tanks and rims. The only problem is that I have started using a brushless soap, and can't see where a second person could help me anymore. The last time I washed by myself and I skipped the downstream method and just used a hand sprayer for chemical. It took a little longer to apply, but saved time and chemical costs from waiting on my downstream to flush the extra soap from the line for rinse.
I want to be as fast as possible with my machine so I can try to get some bigger accounts. I have a Hotsy 1075BE now running up to 3500 psi at 3.8 gpm, so no way I could run a second wand effectively, or could I? I just wanted to see what some guys or gals with more experience have to say. After reading posts you guys will think I'm crazy, but owner/operators will pay $50-$60 for a sleeper without brightening in my area. The drivers in my area do love chrome though so that adds time. If they make one that is shiny, it will be shiny on these trucks. I can do a really good job on a sleeper truck in an hour by myself, which equals $30-$40 in my pocket per truck, but still too slow to take on any good sized fleets. Plus I know that around $35 is the most the bigger trucking companies will pay, but they are a lot less fancy than most of the O/O trucks.
I think I could do a basic truck with little chrome in 30-40 minutes alone, which would put me at around $20-$25 profit if I charged $35. Doesn't seem like bad pay if I had enough units. I have very little experience so I know speed will come with time, just want to hurry the process lol. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
P.s. Even thought machine is rated at 3.8 gpm, I can fill up a 5 gallon bucket in a minute if I spray into it. I would think that would mean my machine is putting out 5 gpm. Am I missing something here?