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mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 06:15 PM

What size gallon tanks are yall running? I got a 80 gal plastic tank that can be had for free. Think this is enough? I guess it depends on how many cars a day you do but just kinda curious on what yall have. Thanks
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 06:23 PM

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What size gallon tanks are yall running? I got a 80 gal plastic tank that can be had for free. Think this is enough? I guess it depends on how many cars a day you do but just kinda curious on what yall have. Thanks
There are quite a few mobile detailers...try using the search feature you will find quite a few that have posted their trailers and set-up...welcome to the site!


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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 07:34 PM

I use 100 gal on my trailer and 125 in my van, can get about 3 details per 100gal and about 12-14 washes.
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 09:21 PM

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I use 100 gal on my trailer and 125 in my van, can get about 3 details per 100gal and about 12-14 washes.
thats exactly the responce i was looking for! Thanks!!
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 09:48 PM

It's gonna depend on your GPM of your pressure washer.

I have a 110 gallon tank and I can do 6 details with it. My pressure washer only puts out 2 Gallons per minute though.


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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 10:10 PM

very true, what kind of pressure washer do you have Troy?
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 10:31 PM

I got a 110 or 125, can't remember.

I can get anywhere from 5-10 washes out of it depending on what the auto is. My pw also puts out like 3.x gallons per minute. Like troy said that has alot to do with how many you can get.
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-14-2007, 10:42 PM

I run a 65 gallon tank. I can do 2-4 details depending on the condition of the car. When I get a new tow rig, I am getting another tank for the bed....


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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-15-2007, 07:21 AM

I run a 325 gallon, I also do some fleet service
   
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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-15-2007, 07:31 AM

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very true, what kind of pressure washer do you have Troy?

I use a commercial electric pw that is built here locally. (Baldor motor, Comet pump)

1500psi 2gpm. Works just fine for detailing cars and I've gotten through plenty of RV's with it. However if I were doing anymore volume than I am now, I would want a bigger one.

When you work out of the back of a pick-up truck, size matters.

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Re: mobile detailing guys in here... - 05-15-2007, 10:32 AM

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I use a commercial electric pw that is built here locally. (Baldor motor, Comet pump)

1500psi 2gpm. Works just fine for detailing cars and I've gotten through plenty of RV's with it. However if I were doing anymore volume than I am now, I would want a bigger one.

When you work out of the back of a pick-up truck, size matters.

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Try working out of the back of a Jeep

I've got a trailer, and a 65 gal. tank, but the trailer is so damn big (6X10') and with all the weight of the water in the tank my Jeep can barely tow it, guess that's what I get for throwing larger tires on it

I've used ther tank before though, when I absolutely had to have my own water supply. Easily did a detail and a couple washes. Don't know the GPM of my pressure washer though, I'll have to find that out...


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