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Professional Carwashing & Detailing

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June 2013

Volume: 37
Edition: 6

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A tribute to Sonny Fazio

May 23, 2013
Salvatore "Sonny" Fazio got started in the carwashing industry back in 1949, as the owner of a full-serve carwash in the Boston area.
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Talking with Industry Leaders - Exclusive Interview with Darrin Baum of Zep Vehicle Care

May 23, 2013
Few suppliers are as strong and well positioned as the new Zep Vehicle Care is to make a major impact upon the recovering carwash market.
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Earning 'compound interest' with the right dryers

May 23, 2013
How correctly designed dryers can save you money and energy.
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Understanding today’s dryers

Managing Editor Phillip Lawless sits down with Cheryl Dobie of Aerodry Systems LLC.
May 23, 2013

PROFILE IN SUCCESS: A new bell rings in Charlotte

See the photos of the newest Autobell Car Wash and find out how the Howard family successfully appeased opposing neighbors.
May 23, 2013
See the photos of the newest Autobell Car Wash and find out how the Howard family successfully appeased opposing neighbors.
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The new self-service carwash model

Today’s equipment and the new services offered make self-serves an attractive alternative for customers.
May 23, 2013
Today’s equipment and the new services offered make self-serves an attractive alternative for customers.
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Tools of the Trade

June 1, 2013
The following company has shown their commitment to the car care industry by providing the products and training needed to improve effectiveness and efficiencies.
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Who will be the 2013 Most Valuable Carwasher?

May 23, 2013
Submit nominations, due June 8, for the award, which recognizes washers, technicians, detailers and office managers.
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All about tools and technology

A successful detail business has to incorporate the latest technology in order to succeed.
May 23, 2013
A successful detail business has to incorporate the latest technology in order to succeed.
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Foaming polish

Lustra™ Professional Car Care Products
June 1, 2013
Lustra™ announced today the newest addition to its Ultraflex product line – LustraFoam® with Carnauba Wax.
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In-Bay Automatic

PDQ Manufacturing Inc.
June 1, 2013
PDQ announced its LaserWash® 360 In-Bay Automatic Vehicle Wash System, now available with the LaserGlow Illumination Effect System.
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Foam arch

Coleman Hanna
June 1, 2013
Coleman Hanna's new tunnel component Wall of Foam produces thick, creamy foam to fully encompass vehicles, and it can be used with cleaning, polishing or protectant chemicals.
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Hose

Flex AbleHose
June 1, 2013
Flex AbleHose introduces a compact, lightweight hose that will never kink or tangle.
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Camera

Genius
June 1, 2013
The DVR-FHD590 is a HD dash camera that records video that helps drivers protect themselves with evidence in the case of an accident.
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Heater

Renzor
June 1, 2013
The IPXC rated Reznor VC series is a stainless steel heater which can withstand the humid conditions in a carwash.
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Car organizer

CompuExpert
June 1, 2013
The Gap Pal™ fits next to your seat and keeps all your devices within reach, while also organizing cables and coins.
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Door control

Baywatch
June 1, 2013
BayWatch has partnered with Intelio whose new software module, WashMAX Monitor, collects BayWatch's alerts to prioritize and notify employees in real time via e-mail, Internet, or text message.
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Card reader

WashCard Systems
June 1, 2013
WashCard Systems released a low cost, entry level reader with all the bells and whistles.
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Around the Industry - June 2013

May 23, 2013
Wash to be featured on TLC program
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Industry Watch - June 2013

May 23, 2013
SONNY'S announces new partnership
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A new dogma

May 23, 2013
It's never happened before in the history of Professional Carwashing & Detailing, to put a picture of a person on the cover and make that person the subject of the cover story.
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Ground Breaking - June 2013

May 23, 2013
A pair of entrepreneurs here have taken over a former Sparkle Car Wash here, The Republic reported.
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From the floors up

Automated floor mat cleaners offer faster service and improved profits for all carwash formats.
May 23, 2013