CCWC mag Sept-Oct 2020_web

The extent of a remodel depends on
the age of the equipment, number of carwashes,
and the budget. In some cases,
small incremental improvements can be
made. In others, all new equipment may
be required.
However, since providing a good, efficient
cleaning is the heart of any carwash
operation, “one of the first things
that gets replaced are the brushes, such
as cloth or foam, which is very noticeable
to customers,” says O’Connell.
“Changing out the cloth or foam is one
of the easiest ways to spruce up the look
of a carwash.”
The visual upgrade is all the more
striking when all the items are changed
at the same time, which can give customers
the impression that you have
invested in brand new equipment to
enhance the wash. Even if this means
switching out some materials before
they are fully worn out, the cost is nominal
in comparison to the benefits which
can include new customers, return visits
and more club memberships.
When this is the case, the choice is to
purchase cloth and foam from the manufacturer
of the tunnel wash equipment,
or to purchase it from dedicated brush
suppliers in the industry.
In selecting a dedicated brush supplier,
O’Connell looks for deep industry knowledge,
quality, ample options, reasonable
costs, and quick response.
“We need a brush manufacturer who
understands the equipment, how the
brushes fit the equipment. We rely on
them to get it right because we are not
necessarily the cloth experts. So, they
need to be available to look at the installation
even if through photos because
sometimes these are very old units. And
they need to make it simple for us to order,”
says O’Connell.
In this regard, Hoffman Services works
with Erie Brush, a supplier to the carwash
industry since 1948. The brush manufacturer
provides carwash consultants
and owners with a variety of supplies for
conveyor tunnels, rollover, express drivethrough,
and self-service washes for all
major equipment OEMs. This includes
cloth, foam, hog’s hair brushes, tire/
wheel brushes, detailing brushes, etc.
Although standard brushes, cloth and
foam are offered, the manufacturer is
also known in the industry for providing
customized brushes and a broad assortment
of materials, designs, and colors.
Erie Brush was run by carwash legend
Dan Pecora, who was inducted into the
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