I've been lurking here for the past few days, learning a lot.
I am going to be starting a mobile business in the future, either this year or next year, and I would prefer to go the waterless route. I think it might even help my business - here in the state of Georgia, we have been under a serious drought for years, with no end in sight.
Originally I thought about doing it the regular way - get a cargo van with a large tank, but the more I think about it, I could market myself as one of the few car washes that is enviromentally friendly and drought friendly, with a lot less hassle on my part!
My business plan consists of volume washing in business parking lots, apartment complexes, along with some express detailing.
I don't intend to enter the high-end detailing market just yet.
I also don't want to deal with the hassle of using reclamation mats, water tanks, along with investing in a large rig such as a cargo van.
What is everyone's feelings here about going the waterless route? i plan on having a large tarp setup in the parking lot to blot out most of the sunlight on the paint.
Of course, I plan on making a decent living in the long run doing this, I need to know if it makes financial sense to offer high-volume car washing using the waterless products.
I know there are several products out there, what is the cost-benefit of going waterless, is it very expensive? Any particular brand that stands out among others, especially for using in the sun?
If someone brings me their F-150 caked in mud or heavily soiled, will the waterless work, or do I still need the ol' soap and water?
Thanks in advance,
Kevin
I am going to be starting a mobile business in the future, either this year or next year, and I would prefer to go the waterless route. I think it might even help my business - here in the state of Georgia, we have been under a serious drought for years, with no end in sight.
Originally I thought about doing it the regular way - get a cargo van with a large tank, but the more I think about it, I could market myself as one of the few car washes that is enviromentally friendly and drought friendly, with a lot less hassle on my part!
My business plan consists of volume washing in business parking lots, apartment complexes, along with some express detailing.
I don't intend to enter the high-end detailing market just yet.
I also don't want to deal with the hassle of using reclamation mats, water tanks, along with investing in a large rig such as a cargo van.
What is everyone's feelings here about going the waterless route? i plan on having a large tarp setup in the parking lot to blot out most of the sunlight on the paint.
Of course, I plan on making a decent living in the long run doing this, I need to know if it makes financial sense to offer high-volume car washing using the waterless products.
I know there are several products out there, what is the cost-benefit of going waterless, is it very expensive? Any particular brand that stands out among others, especially for using in the sun?
If someone brings me their F-150 caked in mud or heavily soiled, will the waterless work, or do I still need the ol' soap and water?
Thanks in advance,
Kevin
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